Smyrna times., 1885-10-14
Marriage Bells.
WILDS-HILL.

There is no event in society, espec-
tally among the youthful portion, that
produces the same amount of interest
as that of the Consummation of mar
riage between two of their number,
and when the event has the fullest
sanction of all parties interested, no
one to interpose an objection, it in
deed becomes an occasion of more than
usual moment in life's eventful scenes.
Such was the case and such the inter
est at St. Peters Church at noon to-
day, when N. F. Wilds, cashier of the
Fruit Growers National Bank, led
Miss Sallie G. Hill, daughter of Col.
Robert Hill, to the marriage altar in
the presence of a crowded church of
relatives and friends. There was no
attempt at display in the way of decor
ations, in fact there was an entire alb
sence of flowers in the building, ex-
cept a modest but beautiful collec-
ton of blossoms that crowned
the Caen stone baptismal font, the
ceremony being after that of the plain
English style. At the appointed hour
the bridal party entered the church,
the ushers, A. Lee Cummins and S. G..
Wilds, of this town; Nathaniel Will
liams. of MiddletOwn, and Mr. Bentley,
of Philadelphia, preceding, followed by
the bride elect, leaning on the arm of
her father, who gave her away in the
act of ceremony, the groom-elect and
his best man, VIM. Geo. Hill,
awaiting their approach at the altar,
while the organ pealed forth at the
touch of Miss Maggie Pratt, of Milford,
the stirring notes of MendelsOhn's s
wedding march. The rector, Rev.
VIM. B. Gordon, met them at the
chancel, the congregation rising to their
feet, the rector completing the
ceremony i'll voice and manner both
dignilied and impressive. The cere-
mOny included the ring. with the beau
tiiul ritual of the church provided for
such occasions. At its conclusion the
bridal party and the immediate rela-
tives proceeded to the residence of the
| brides parents where an elegant we'd
ding breakfast was served from Au-
| gustine, the celebrated caterer of Phila-
delphia. This pleasant event of the
day being over and amid the congratu
latiOns and good wishes of the party,
the bride and groom take the 4.07
O'Clock train for Philadelphia, thence
on the $50 evening limited express to
Chicago, coming home by way oil
Niagara Falls, after an absence Of ten
days or two weeks.
The bride was dressed in white
satin en- train, with pearl beaded front,
trimmed with duchess lace and wear
ing a tulle veil.
The groom and ushers were attired
in the usual conventional black.
Prince Albert coats, with wedding
favors in the lappels.
The presents were numerous. beau
tiful and many Of them costly, among
them being sets Of Dresden china,
whole sets of solid silver. solid silver
tea set lined with gold, vases of the
most expensive and elaborate patterns
from Bailey, Banks & Biddle. iewelrv.
placques, Rogers groups, paintings,
steel engravings. silverware of everv
description for ornament and use.
Mr.. Wilds has had his residence
thoroughly refurnished with new and
beautiful furniture and the Young
couple will, on returning from their
wedding trip, enter upon the duties OF
life under conditions and circumstan-
ces more favorable than usually falls
to the lot of those thus setting out on
life's journey.