Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-11
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An Interesting Event at the Congre-
 eationaI Church-A Crowded Edf-
 flee -The Hotchkfss-Smfth We'd
 ding.
 West Haven yesterday saw avery pleasant and interesting social event and one of the prettiest scenes that has been witnessed in the vicinity in months. The occasion was the tying of the silken knot matrimonial be- tween Miss Amelia R. Smith, daughter of Mrs. M M Smith, residing on Elm street, and MT. w. A. Hotchkiss, young gentle man formerly bookkeeper for Wilcox & Co.,, dry goods merchants in this city, and for some time past occupying a similar position with a large concern in Des Moines, Iowa. Both bride and groom have large circle of friends. The bride has been for number of years past the organist of the First M. E. church in this city, and her engaging man ners and amiability of disposition and musi- cal talents won for her many well wishes and lasting friendships. The ceremony took place at the Congregational church, which, aside from the dress recently given the in terior of the edifce was specially trimmed and adorned with flowers, towering plants and choice and rare foliage plants ! At about the center of the main aisle were l two floral gates of evergreen, smllax and ferns, upon one of which was the initial s'S.'' in pansies, upon the other HI. /" in red flowers At these portals stood two fairy l like young misses, Miss Mabel c. Johnson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. H. Johnson of Howard avenue, and Miss Bessie Davis. The pastor, Rev. MT. Squires, performed the cer- emony, which took place at 4 p. m. The platform where the clergyman stood was fronted with a fine array of ferns, ever greens, etc., and on either side were tall vases laden with beautiful plants and grass es. The church was crowded to overflow ! ing. Many of the most esteemed people of the borough were present, and many from the city including many well known faces from the congregation of the First M. E. church. The audience were delighted l with fine wedding music by the brides former instructor in the art, Professor Shepard, who oficiated at the organ for the occasion. The bridal party was composed as follows: The | bride and groom and two bridesmaids, viz, Miss Mamie Smith, the brides sister, and Miss Pardee, and the four ushers, Messrs. Net tleton of West Haven, c. J. Monson, jr., the jeweller, and c. w. Wilson, of this city, and Herbert Clark, secretary of the Y. M. c. A. at Richmond, Va, and gentleman to whom the brides sister is betrothed. The two little gate keepers occupied positions on the left of the fairy scene. The ceremony was with the use of the ring. The bride looked charm ing attired in 8 lovely satin merveilleux dress, walking length with brocaded velvet trim ming, and wore diamond 1ocket and carried bouquet of flowers. The bridesmaids were both charmingly .attired in white albatross. The ceremony over, the happy par raced the music" and the sea of faces to the satis- faction of all beholders and took with them the best wishes of the assembly for their flu ture happiness. They were driven directly to the brides mothers, whence after short season of congratulations from relatives and immediate friends they left for Des Moines. The wedding presents numbered about 15O and were very much admired.
 The pastor of the First M. E. church of this city, Rev. Dr. Goodsell, who in a half hour was to officiate at the Armstrong Fennessy wedding in this city, was present as guest at this wedding. He came with his friend and parishioner, MT. H. H. Bene- dict, whose fine team brought the clergyman in good season to the wedding scene at which he was to ofhciate
 Mark Down.
 We have consolidated about twenty lots of light. and medium colors in children's short-leg suits, in ages to II years, and placed them on a counter by themselves and marked them all one low price of $2.5O Among them suits that sold last year for $4, $5, s6 and S7. You can have your choice for $2.5 50. This week will probably close them.
 ''HUB'' CLOTHING HOUSE,
 112 Church street.