The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-10-27
MARRIAGE BELLS.
pIxoN-NEALE.


On October 18th, Miss Rosa FL. Neale, oil
Brooklyn, n Y, we'll known in Baltimore
her former home, and in Westminster, where
she has visited relatives every summer for the
past ten or twelve years, as Miss Birdie Neale,
was married to Mr.. Walter T. Dixon, native
of England, but now resident OF Paterson,
New Jersey.
The ceremony was performed in the parlors
of an intimate friend Of the bride in Brooklyn,
Miss N;ctorine Page, who was maid OF honor
to the bride on the occasion, and the nuptlal
knot was tied by Rev. VIM. Reynolds Cowar-
din, of Providence, Rhode Island, according
to the impressive service Of the Catholic
Church.
The wedding took place at O'Clock in the
evening, in the presence of relatives and
few intimate friends The spacious parlors
were brilliantly lighted and beautifully,
adorned with lovely flowers. AT the appointed
hour the bridal party entered the parlors III
the following order: The page OF honor
Master Brent Neale, handsome boy OF SIX
years and a nephew of the bride, attired IN
pretty suit of dark blue velvet, with lace collar
and cuffs, bearing a unique basket OF plnSs;
then the maid of honor, Miss Page, VINO
looked charming in white net and SATIN, ana
carried bouquet of pinks, tied with PINK
ribbon; then the bride, handsome, tall, grace
full and elf.possessed, attred IN ivory white
faille, made en- traine, trimmed with luiie ana
orange blossoms. a very poem of elegant
simplicity, accompanied by her father, Dr.
Francis c. Neale She wore lace veil and
pearls, family heirlooms, and carried a beau
tiful bouquet of white roses and fan OF white
ostrich feathers and lace handkerchief, both
bridal presents.
The groom, tall and handsome, and radiant
with happiness, and attended by Mr.. Hugh
Conrad, son of Commodore Conrad, of Bos-
ton, awaited his approaching bride. After the
ceremony congratulations and good wishes
were showered upon the young couple for
long life, happiness and prosperity, and after
wards the bridal party departed on wedding
tour.
The brides presents were all elegant and
handsome, testifying to the high. esteem in
which she is held by her many relatives aud
warm friends.
CONTEMPORARIES.
The marriage of Mr.. Ferdinand D. Schaef-
fer and Miss Amanda E. Reese, both of
Cranberry Valley, on October oath, was a
pleasant event, witnessed by company of
friends at the residence of the BRIDES uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Jeremiah Rinehart,
of this city. Music, beautifully rendered by
Miss l.. r. Nusbaum as the contracting parties
approached the bridal altar, and also during
the ceremony auueu u sweet SOleInnlty ~ tne
occasion. The officiating clergyman was
Rev. J. U. Asper, pastor of Salem charge.
Immediately after partakiug of bountiful
dinner the happy couple, in company with
Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart, departed for o tour
through parts of Pennsylvania. While there
the time will be occupied in visiting relatives
and friends, and Oh their homeward route
will take in Gettysburg, with its historic
battlefield, which will prove an interesting
point for sightseeing. A reception at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Reese, awaits their return.
sHREEvE-CovER.
On Tuesday morning last quiet, bnt inter.
esting wedding occurred at the residence of
Mr.. Henry C. Cover, of Uniontown, the con.
tracing parties being Miss Rena, the fair and
accomplished daughter of Mr.. Cover, and
Dr. I. ]. Shreeye, prominent young physi-
clan of that place. Promptly at II O'Clock
the groom, accompanied by the bride, who
was handsomely alfred in a suit of dark green
satin, appeared in the front parlor, where,
surrounded by the immediate families, they
were in a solemn and impressive manner
joined in the happy bonds of matrimony by
the father of the groom, Rev. Jesse Shreeve,
of near Ellicott City, Md. Immediately after
the marriage a generous collation. was served,
after which Mr. and Mrs. Shreeve took their
departure for Washington and other southern
points. The bride received many useful and
ornamental presents consisting chiefly of sill
yer ware.