The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-12-12
CHURCH WEDDING.
Marriage of MIR. ChaS. T.. G.. Smith and
Miss Annie

Marriage of MIR. Chas. f. G. Smith an,
Miss Annie M. Eppley.
The nuptals of Mr.. Charles L. C. Smitl
and Miss Annie NJ. Eppley were celebrate,
at Zion Lutheran Church, Harrisburg Pa.
last Wednesday evening. The groom is sol
of Hon. John Z. Smith, of this city, nov
connected with the Commercial and Farmers
Bank, in Baltimore. The bride is the seconc
daughter of Mr.. Daniel NJ. Eppley, presiden
ceremony was performed by Rev. Albert Ii
Studebaker, pastor of the church.
The wedding, says the Harrisburg Morning
Call, was one of the grandest affairs, in all it:
Details that has taken place in that city
for years. Everything was arranged in the
most elegant and recherche manner, regard,
less of expense. The floral arrangements al
the church were of the most elaborate char
acter and appropriate as to design. The en-.
tire space inside of the altar rail, clear around
the base of the steps, to the height of twenty
five feet, was profusion of tropical plants,
the top being a splendid palm, with superb,
snow white dove on the apex. This mass OF
tropical grandeur was interspersed with beau
tiful Gala lilies and pretty roses. Two other
white doves were noticeable lower down on
the Sides The base was covered with holly,
screening the ported plants. In front of the
altar rail was beautiful arch nine feet high
and six feet in width, formed of smilax, with
a profusion of white japonicas and Gala lilies
exuuisitey arranged. From the centre of the
arch was suspended an immense floral bell,
thrty-five inches in circumference-one of
the largest sizes made. 1t was formed of
white nephetos, carnations and pearl de jar
dins, the clapper being an immense bunch OF
red carnations. On the sides of the bell were
in large letters, the initials of the families OF
the high contracting parties, made of white
carnations, bordered with pink. About one
third of the seating capacity of the church,
nearest the altar was reserved for the invited
guests, and the immediate friends. This part
was designated by floral cable or strand Of
smiax and beautiful white roses drawn across
the auditorium from the sides Of the church.
The doors were thrown open an hour before
the time for the ceremony to take places
D. IN. While the crowd was in waiting Prof.
VIM. Knoche played with fine affect a popu-
lar wedding march. When the bridal party
entered the church the professor, with exqui-
site skill, rendered brilliant wedding march
from Tannhauser, and as the welded pair
left the church the professor performed pop
ular and very beautiful march, from w. kuhe.
The grand music was in keeping with the en-
tire affair." The groom was attired with fine
taste, in the height of fashion. The bride
with low cut neck and short sleeves, the front
arranged with exquisite pearl trimmings.
The first bridesmaid was Miss Winnie
Smith, sister of the groom, of Westminster.
She wore handsome Nile green silk, richly
trimmed. The groom's best man was Mr.
Lynn r. Meekins, of the Baltimore America.
The second bridesmaid was Miss Mary NJ.
OFT, of Harrisburg, who wore an exquisite
pink silk, with crystal trimmings.
The third bridesmaid was Miss Cora Sim
ons Of Harrisburg, who was arrayed III blue
silk with brocaded velvet trimmings.
The fourth bridesmaid was Miss Ada +.
McComas. of Hagerstown, Md, who wore Il
beautiful robe ofwhite silk and costly lace.
The little maids of honor who scattered
flowers in front of the bride while passing up
the aisle to the altar, from pretty little bask-
cts, were Misses Ida Fahnestock, of Pitts
burgh, and Julia McKeIlip. of Westminster.
They were richly dressed in white silk, en-
tule. The two pages who assisted the bride
and groom were Masters Charles Studebaker
and John Weiss, both dressed in black velvet
suits with lace collars and cuffs.
The first bridesmaid carried bouquet OF
Perle de ,Jardins, the second one of Marechal
Neils, the third one oftea roses, and the fourth
one of Jacquenots.
The ushers were Messrs. Frank f. Fouke,
of Westminster; Frank Denny, of Steelton
Will Fahnestock, of Pittsburg, and Fred. NJ.
OFT, of Harrisburg.
After the ceremony there was a reception
at the Eppley mansion on West State street,
the floral display and decorations being eX-
quisite and elegant. The wedding bell was
taken from the church to the mansion, and
under it the welded couple stood to receive
their friends.
In the reception room, behind Japanese
screen hidden under tropical bower, Weber's
fine orchestra discoursed delightful music. In
the dining room, upon tables literally groan-
ing with good things furnished by Messrs.
Russ Weaver & Hubley was a feast spread fit
for kings. In the centre of the table was an
immense pyramid of fruits, while at every
point upon which the eye rested tempting
cakes, fruits, etc. in fact everything that
could tempt the appetite was provided. At
each plate was placed an exquisite floral de-
sign made of lilies of the valley with choice
red roses In the parlor and dining rooms
exquisite taste was also displayed in the ar
ranging of flowers.
The presents from the groom and the brides
parents were particularly valuable. Useful
and beautiful presents of silver ware, furni-
ture, linen, bric-a brac, ETC., were also re-
ceived by the worthy bride from her numer-
GUS friends.