The Arizona champion., 1885-09-12
HYMENEAL.
The Joyfsi Sounding of the Marriage Bells at winsiow---A Brilliant Wedding and Large Attendance.

| heat tue mellow wedding Dells,- Golden bells
 What world of happiness their harmon, foretells!
 Through the balmy air of night how they
 ring out thelr delight!
 From the molten-g 1lden notes,
 And all Tn tune;
 What liquid ditty floats,
 To the turtle.dove that listens while she
 Gloats on the moon! - Oh, from out the sounding cells
 Wha, gush of euphony voluminously wells! How it swells!
 How it dwells l On the future how it tells
 Of the rapture that impels.
 To the swinging and the ringing ..
 Of the bells, bells, bell,
 or the bells, bells, bells, bells,
 Bells, bells, bells,-
 To the rhyming and the chiming of the bells. '
 Last evening at the residence of Captain Ed. Nichols, an event took place which for some time has been most pleasantly anticipated by many of the older as we'll as the younger people prominent in society between The Needles and Albuquerque.
 The occasion was the marriage oi Mss Belle, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Nichols, to Mir. Frank Secrist. Both the young people are we'll known and deservedly popular. The bride. in disposition, person and accom- pllshments, one of the most charming young ladies along the line of the A. & F., has by her many graces and accomplishments endeared herself to wide circle oi friends, and if for no other reason, the gathering in honor of her marriage could not fail to be notable. ....
 The groom is not only popular among his own associates, but his po- sition as conductor on the A. & P. between Winslow and The Needles make him so fayorably known that our pen fails to do him jnstice as to his honorable standing along the line of the road.
 Every train arriving on yesterday brought large crowds of handsome lady and gentlemen friends of the bride and groom from every town between Albuquerque and The Nee dies, and by , p. m. the town pre-. sented the appearance of small pic nic, as it were.
 At $50 the doors of the large din ing rooms of the depot hotel were thrown open and were soon filled by anxious friends of the bride and groom. At S:45 the happy couple were standing before Justice E. R. Carr, who bound them together as man and wife.
 The costume of the bride was most elegant, being purchased in New York and consisted of cream satin, with Person lace over skirt with dia. mord ornaments. Miss Jesse, of Albuquerque, the first bridesmaid, wore an elegant costume, as did also Miss Minnie Harner, the second bridesmaid. The groom was assisted by MT. F. Martin, first and MT. C. R. Perry, second.
 The presents were profuse and cost ly. Following is a partial list of same.
 Solid silver dinner set of nlne pieces en. grayed "To Mir. and Mrs. F. P. Ser rist, from their A. & P. friends"
 Set silver tea and table spoons in silk case, K. Scott.
 Bohemian glass set in silver. bowl and tongs, from Mir. and Mrs. G. D. Mills.
 Silver pickle castor with tongs, w. I. Hill.
 Elegant volume Byron's poems, Dr. D. J. Brannen.
 Six Turkish linen towels, Mir. and Mrs. II. C. Phillips.
 One Irish linen table cloth, Mir. and Mrs. E. R. Carr. Two silver napkin rings, Mir. and Mrs. T. Gliuly. China tea set, hand painted, 36 pieces. rom brides mother. Toilet set, from Clara Nichols.
 Two hand painted cups and saucers, from Harry Nichols.
 Cardinal plush English stand cover, from Mir. and Mrs. I. N. Harner.
 Embroidered chair cover, from Mrs. Me Carty.
 Hand painted satin apron, from Miss Min. Il Harner.
 After the happy couple had received he congratulations of their host of friends, all took their way to the rink where music and dancing held their attention until the wee sma' hours, he revelers only stopping long en- 'ugh at midnight to enjoy the elegant supper, which could only be equaled by the famous Delmonico.
 There were too many from abroad | Q make mention of their names.
 The event is one that will long be