Middletown transcript., 1883-11-30
HYTneneal.
cnrHRAN-MAssEY.

Hymeneal.
CoCHRAN-MAssEY.
st. Clements Church at Massey's, Kent
county, Nd, was the scene Of brilliant
wedding on Tuesday evening, November
9th. Mr.. Robert r. Cochran, Of st.
Georges hundred, Delaware, was united
in marriage with Miss Mary Nivin Massey,
daughter Of r. B. NJ. Massey, Esq, OF
"Gondomar," Kent county, Md. The
ceremony took place at six O'Clock, the
Rev. Mr.. Watson officiating. The brides
maids were Miss Emily Massey, sister Of
the bride; Miss Alice and Miss Maggie
Cochran, sisters of the groom; Miss Ella
Ringold, Of Baltimore; Miss Susie Massey
and Miss Annie Casey, of Kent county
The groomsmen were NIessrs. Jacob ,.
Cochran, of Middletown; Clarence Pool,
Philip Brooks, N. Davis, Jacob B. Cochran
and F. P. Cochran. The ushers were
Messrs. John P. Cochran, Jr., OF Middle
town; William Casey, Will Arland ana
Ebon Massey, of Kent county. The
church was tastefully decorated with
plants and blooms. In front OF the
chancel was beautiful floral arch from
which was suspended a large floral bell,
beneath which the happy pair exchanged
their VOWS. The congregation filled every
available part of the church. The BRIDE
and her attendant maids were handsomely
attired and bore themselves with charm
ing grace. Immediately after the cere-
monv a reception was held at the home OF
the brides father, where more than
hundred relatives and friends gathered
about the happy couple to express their
congratulations and good wishes. Then
came the supper-an old-time Eastern
Shore wedding supper. wednesday
morning the bride and groom took the
train at Massey's for short bridal tour at
the North. They will reside near Middle
town. The bridal presents were very
handsome and there were many OF them.
CoCHRAN-HANsoN.
Yesterday afternoon the wedding bells
rang out merrily in Middletown, and
Forest Presbyterian Church was crowded
in pews and aisles with brilliant assem-
blage to witness the marriage of Mr.. X.
Alvin Cochran with Miss Ellie E. Hanson,
daughter of the late Richard F. Hanson,
of New Castle county. The church was
tastefully decorated about the pulpit and
platform with blooms and tropical plants.
Mr.. r. Il. Price at the organ and Mr.. u.
w. Price with cornet performed appro-
pirate selections during the time OF wait
ing, for the church was filled long before
the hour set for the ceremony. About
half past four the bridal party entered the
church in the usual order, and to the
merry strains Of a spirited wedding march
proceeded to the altar, where the Rev.
Mr.. Alexander, pastor Of the church,
awaited them. The ceremony was an i'm
pressive one. The bride was given away
by Captain w. E. Appleton, her uncle.
The bridesmaids were Miss BERTHE Hanson,
sister of the bride, and Miss Annie Nc
Whorter, of Wilmington. Mr.. E. I'll.
McWhorter, Of Wilmington, was best
man, and the other groomsmen were
Messrs. Robert Onion, of Baltimore, and
H. NJ. Walker, of Middletown. The
ushers were Messrs. George W. NcCrone,
@. NJ. Riley, J. S. Cochran, Nathan Pea
cock, Wilmer J. Ellison and A. NJ. Cham
beraine. The bride wore a rich and
handsome costume Of embossed garnet
plush and satin. The bridesmaids were
each handsomely attired. Immediately
after the ceremony the bridal party were
driven to the station, where Mr.. and Mrs.
Cochran took the evening train for abridal
tour at the North. Many of their friends
went merrily after them to the station to
offer kindly wishes and congratulations
and see them safely away on their we'd
ding journey. Previous to the marriage
ceremony the bridal party and few near
friends Of the bride and groom took dinner
at the residence of the brides mother,
near Warwick. The wedding presents
included many beautiful and valuable
articles. Here is the list only in
part: Handsome gold bracelets from
the groom; Silver tea set, E. R. Cochran
and Mrs. Comegys; pickle castor, G. M.
Riley; dinner castor, Geo. NJ. McCrone;
/ 0y steT turee11 bride mother silver call
bell, Mrs. Peacock; silver knives, Mrs.
Joseph G. Brown; silver syrup cup and
tray, Wilmer J. Ellison; jelly spoon and
case, Robert Onion; berry dish and tray,
E. H. McWhorter; hammered silver
butter dish, Mrs. Kanely; silver soup
ladle, Mrs. Andrews; sugar spoon, Della
ware Andrews; butter knife, Miss An
drews; pickle castor, Captain Appleton !;
sugar dish, Louis Mari; novel silver ther-
mometer in form of large key, Mrs.
Jas. M. Vandegrift; pair turkish rugs,
H. NJ. Walker, n. Peacock, A. NJ. Cham
berlaine; book Of poems, DR.. Winner;
wine set, Miss Annie McWhorter; ice
cream set, Miss Addie West; silver cake
basket, Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Connery; per-
fume sachet and cushion, Mrs. c. A.
Kanely; embroidered towel, Miss Lille
Kanely.