Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-06-20
" EDDIN0 BELLS.


" IAtA a SUI
Inc Presbyterian Church was crowded
this afternoon with many 81 the best
citizens Of Annapolis, the occasion being
the marriage of Mr.. John II. Wells. !
popular young man Of Annapolis, to Miss
Emma If REIN, daughter Of Mr. Louis
II. REIN, one Of our prominent merchants
and business men. The pulpit and in
front Of the altar, was handsomely deco
rated with evergreen, turns and flowers,
while, numerous pOtted flowers and
plants adorned the sides and front Of the
same. An arch Of trailing vines and
variagated flowers, spanned each isle
In front Of the pulpit was large arch,
similarly decorated, from the centre Of
which hung q beautiful marriage bell,
composed of red and white roses, under
which the bridal couple stood during the
ceremony. The decorations were done
by Seidewitz, the florist, assisted By the
ladies OF the Church, and Sunday school.
of which the bride was an active member
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Robt. H. Williams, the pastor. The bride
wore handsome brown Henrietta cloth,
deliberately trimmed with brocade silk,
with walking hat and gloves TO match,
and carried a bouquet Of Marechal Nell
rose buds. The groom was attired in 3
closely fitting Prince Albert suit Of black.
To the strain of wedding march, per-
formed by Mr.. RObt Summers, the c0u-
pie entered the church, proceeded BY the
ushers-MessIs. Musterman, Mitchell,
Basil and REIN, brother of the BRIDE
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Wells,
were driven direct from the church to
the A., M. Il B. depot where they took
the $50 p. M train for Philadelphia, and
will visit Atlantic City, New York and
other cities North, on their wedding tour.
On their return, q reception viii be given
the bridal party at the residence OF the
brides parents, and the happy couple
viii go direct to housekeeping. The
bridal gifts were numerous and hand
some, testifying in lovely forms and value
the good will and affection of attached
friends, Our wish is that earthg choic-
est gifts and blessings win be showered
upon them, and when the vital tide re-
cedes, may they safely anchor on the
shores of a peaceful hereafter.
A Brilliant Baltimore Wedding Mar
riage of Miss Cotton,
One Of the preitiest weddingsthis sum
mer was that Of Miss Carrie Lee Cotton.
daughter Of Hon. George Cotton, and
GoWTeDCe v. hlllIeT, son Oh OcChbuF H
Miller. which took place last evening at
the residence OF The brides parents, u
West Townsend street, Baltimore. The
Rev. William r. Gardiner, OF Trinity
Church, Hartford county, performed the
ceremony. The bride, handsome bru-
matte, wore dress OF white faigEe silk,
trimmed with point lace aod pearl neck
lace with golden star set with diamonds,
the latter the gift of the groom. Miss Lit
Owens. cousin Of the bride, acted as maid
of honor AID Misses Leana WALES, May
sic Wales and Lille Cotton, nieces, were
the bridesmaids. ID. II. Miller, Jr. the
groom's brother, was the bast man. The
presents were very many and valuable,
among them solid silver dinner set from
the parents of the groom, o solid silver
tea set from the brides parents, china
dinner set from the nephews Of the groom,
aud other gifts amounting to thousands
OF dollars IN value. Among those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs Decatur III. Miller.
Jr, Ex-G Governor William Pinkney Whyte;
Mr.. and Mrs. James Booker. OF Lynch
burg. Va. Mrs. jackson, Of ParkesDurg,
W.. Va. President Charles r. Mayer, of
the Baltimore aud Ohio RtilrOad aud
many Others Mr.. and Mrs. Miller left st
II a'clock for tour through principal
cities and other points Of interest In the
North and East.