Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-18
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A Brilliant Wedding,-Society
Gossip, and Interesting
Items of News.

Gossip, and Interesting
Items Of News.
Correspondence OF the MESSENGER.
One Of the most brilliant weddings that
has occurred here for many years, was
that of Mr.. +. II. Dryden and Miss Cynthia
A. Merrill, which took place on Wcdncs-
day afternoon at o'clock, in the Prcsby-
terrain Church. The ceremony was beau-
tifully solcmnizcd by Rev. NJ. J. Eckcls, of
Salisbury. The church was beautifully
trimmed with choice plants and ever
greens, and was packed to its utmost capa-
city with relatives and friends. The bride,
n beautiful blonde, was attired In terri.
Gotta cloth travelling snit, with bonnet TO
match, and came in leaning on the arm Of
her brothcr-in.law, Mr.. Il. $. Stevenson.
who gave her away. The hest man was
DIR, John II. King. The uslicrs were Mcssrs.
Marion Stevenson, Edw. Blain, Corbin ITar-
gis and Henry u. Burbage. Immediately
after the ceremony the newly welded
pair took the north bound train for Phila-
delphia. They will visit Baltimore, Wash.
ingion, Atlantic City and other places be.
fore they return. Miss Nan" Polk prcsid-
cd at the organ and played u very pretty
wedding march. Weekend to the happy
couple our congratulations and wish them
u long life, crowned always with love.
peace and happiness. The presents were
numerous and valuable will mention few,
gold watch and chain, plush coat, willow
chair. pictures, antique vase, silver waiter
towels, napkins. tides, fruit dishes, table
spoons, butter dish, cake basket, knives
and forks. pickle dish, butter knife, set Of
solid silver coffee spoons, tea set, 9 sets Of
coffee cups, handsome sofa cushion. bronze
images, bisquc figures, and other things
too numerous TO mention.
Mr.. Frank Williams, connected with
the firm of i. l.. ellis & Son. of Salisbury,
wholesale and retail dealers in all kind Of
groceries, Is in town on business with
some Of our merchants We understand
the firm represented by Mr.. Williams is
the largest OF the kind ON the Shore and
Judging from Mr.. Williams manner Of
doing business and the reputation Of the
firm in Salisbury, our merchants can deal
with them with perfect satisfaction and
to their own advantage
Miss Edith Bird, of Tcmpcranccvillc,
Va, has been spending few days with
Mrs. II. s. Stevenson.
Miss Bessie Broughion gave dance on
Tuesday evening. The lads and lassics had
jolly good time and ,rippcd the light fam
iastic till late hour. That's right Ego il
while YOU nrc young When you are old
like some know, you can, go any longer.
Mr.. George Toadvinr. one of Salisbury
f,vori,c society young men, spent Sunday
in our city. lie has many warm friends
here. all OF whom were delighted 10 see
Inn and gave him u hearty welcome. We
were only too sorry that his visit was so
short.
On Tuesday morning couple drove in
town, and being anxious 30 embark upon
that awful sea Of ma,rimony, walked
around 10 Rev. Mr.. Mowbray's residence,
called him out and asked him. IL he had
time TO marry them. OF course he iook
time, although he hadn't had his breakfast.
He even jumped u, the chance, foi all
ministers like to marry people, even ii,hcy
20 Esyc. to take j',luc bills" for the fec
I sSnc,imcs. After they were made man
and wife the groom went Immediately
down Ia the harbcr's and got shaved and
his hair cut. ard the bride bought new
silk dress. The question is why wasn't he
shaved before he was marricly We thought
Il was always customary for grooms TO he
all shaved and slickcd up and the bride
with bran new frock on. oh, well, they
were happy as Two biz sunilowcrs any way,
aud we wish them much joy.
Mr. Jimmy Stevenson, from Ohio, spent
Sunday AMI Monday in town, as the guest
81 Dr. McMastcr. Come again friend Jim.
INV and pay Us u longer visit.
Married. on Wednesday morning n, $40
o'clock. by Rev. Mr.. Melvin. Mr.. Edward
Matthews and Miss Cynthia Richards
The church was beautifully decorated
with flowers. Mrs. Melvin presided nj the
organ and rendered in her mastery way
Mcndcllsohn's wedding march. The ush-
crs were Mcssrs. Levin Matthews, broth.
er of the groom. and Hartley Stevens. The
bride, stylish blonde, was aiiircd in u
handsome brown ottoman silk with hon
net to match. After the ceremony was
concluded the happy pair took the north
bound train for Philadelphia and other
places. Mr., ". is a rising young farmer
and owns very handsome farm near town
where they will make their home. We cx-
tend our congratulations. and wish them
long, happy and prosperous life. The
presents were numerous and handsome
Time and pressure OF business just now
won't allow me To mention them, sO fare
well. TEDDY.
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