Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-03-21
WEDDING YESTERDAY.
wesley Kramer Harris Joined in
WedlOck to Annie v. Reeve-A
Largo Wedding.

Largo Wedding.
Annie V. Reeve, daughter of Johl
W. Reeve, the carriage builder, wa
married yesterday to Wesley Krame
Harris, formerly of Matawan, N. j.
but now employed in the Wilmington
Il Northern Railroad Office, this city
Shortly after ten o'clock the guests be
gan TO arrive, and before the hour fol
performing the ceremony arrived about
one hundred and twenty-five persons
were present, consisting of the relatives
and friends of the intended bride and
groom. Nearly all of the young ladies
were in full dress, which had a pleasing
effect.
About five minutes before the hour
Of twelve o'clock those present assem-
bled in the darkensd parlor, and in q
short time thereafter the bridal party
entered the parlor, while a wedding
march was being performed on the
piano by Mr.. Clarence Shank. As soon
as they came to stand still, the music
ceased and as the first words of the
marriage ceremony left the minister s
mouth the bells tolled forth the noon
hour, and In short time after they had
ceased singing Miss Annie Reeve was
Mrs. w. X. Harris. The nuptials were
consumated by George G. Maddox,
formerly of Freehold, N. j., but now
stationed at Keyport, N. j., and an
intimate friend Of the groom. After
the ceremony the newly welded couple
received the hearty congratulations and
well wishes Of all present for a long
and prosperous life.
The bride was dressed in white Grape
albatros, with lace in front and flowers
suspended from her arm, while the
groom wore the conventional suit of
black. The bride and groom were un-
attended, but we're followed to the altar
by little Mamie Reeve, niece, and
Master Mortie Taylor, while the brother
OF the bride acted as chief usher and
saw that everything was done in u
satisfactory manner. After the con-
gratulations had been extended the
bridal party was escorted to the dining
room, where a sumptuous repast had
been prepared under the direction of
A. B. Jones, the caterer, who was as
sisted by corps of efficient walters,
and all present were treated to a bOun-
tiful supply Of fried oysters, coffee, ice
cream, cake, fruit, etc. At 1.35 O'Clock
the newly welded couple left the house
amid shower Of rice and old shoes,
and we're driven to the depot, where
they boarded the l.56 p. m. train for a
short bridal tour through the States of
New York and New Jersey.
Among the guests present we're some
dol nj Il
Salem. N. j., Dover and other places.
The bride was the recipient Of a large
number of useful and handsome
presents, among which were hand.
some silver swinging ice pitcher with
goblet and slop bowl complete, two
silver cake baskets, silver sugar bowl
two sets scandelabras, hand painted vases
with silver vase, blue toilet set in plush
case, individual tea set, two glass Ice
cream sets, three lemonade sets of ham
mered glass, silver cheese fork in case,
two carving knives and forks, rubber
and ivory handles, onepair g lass candle
sticks with wax candles, one set of
knives and forks, two hand-painted
China tea sets complete, one pair fine
blankets, parlor clock, family Bible,
steel engraviDgs, two ottomans, glass
water set with finger bowls, two salt
and vinegar crafts, two wicker chairs,
hand-painted plaque, S25 in gold, Goa
stove, ton of coal, silver bell and finger
bowls, handsome bisque ornament, gold
and silver card receivers, two silver
cream and sugar sets, three pickle
castors, two butter bowls, two sugar
spoons, two butter knives, fish knife,
bust in velvet plaque, waiter, decanter
and glasses, mirror with plush frame,
q number of articles for kitchen use,
gold.lined fruit spoon, marble top table,
molasses cup and tray, breakfast and
dinner castors, a handsome lace bed
spread and shams, table cloths, napkins,
towels, and many other useful articles.
The presents were much admired, and
the newly welded couple received the
kind wishes Of all present for iheir
future welfare Upon their return to
this city they will begin housekeeping.