Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-10-15
HoImes--Rodrfck.

From the Lexington Cva.) Gazette, Oct 81
Wednesday night. as the shadows began to
settle and the tWinkling stars peeped ont In the
heavens to illuminate the dark vaults of space.
ell nature seemed to shine onour fair land and
nothing remained to make the night perfect
but the soft, silvery rays of the autumn moon.
The brides day had been perfect and the night
was even more SO. When the twilight had
merged into darkness the brilliantly lighted
main audience room of the Methodist Church
began to fill with q nice company of our citi-
zens-the ladies in bright costumes predominant
ing-aud by 7:45 the 0nnOuncementwas made /;
standing room only. This large audience.
measured only by the full capacity OF the
building, was out to witness the celebration OF
the marriage ceremony between Mr.. Henry b.
Holmes. the popular Young agent of the
United States Express Company here. and Miss
Minnie L. Rodrick, the eldest and pretty
daughter of Captain and Mrs. Jacob Rodrick.
About S:15 the parents of the groom arrived
and shortly thereafter the bride elects parents
came in.
At little after $3.50 the bridal party arrived.
and as best as they could owing to the jam of
young men IN the veStibule, formed, and at a
given signal Mrs. Jos. Pennington, presiding
at the organ, commenced the grand wedding
march as the party moved down the aisles.
The ushes, MessrS. w. A. Irvine, v. B. Nc
Cluer. w. H. WnkeFson. and p. G. Caring led
the procession, taking positions on the right
and left of the chancel, followed by Mr.. Jno.
Pole. the groom's best man, with Miss Cora
RodeFick. sister of the bride, and Mr. Charles
Duval, with Miss Leila Holmes, "a sister of the
groom the bride and the groom bringing up
the rear Of the procession
They were met ct the altar by the Rev. A.
II. Cackley. pastor. who conducted the ceTe-
meny ia an impressive manner, according 70
the ritual of the Methodist church. During
the ceremony Mrs Pennington played soft
melody that added much to the pretty scene
gathered about the altar.
The ceremony over, the bridal7party, with a
large number of invited friends. repaired to
the hOspitable home of the brides parents
where reception followed, lasting from P.
NJ. until something after midnight. An ele-
CANT repast was spread before the guests and
all partook with zest that showed due gp-
probation of the hostess's efforts to please.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes. assisted by their pa
rents. received the guests with u becoming dig
nifty and warm cordially that made all feel
welcome and enjoy the happy occasion.
The bride. attired in faultless-ftting white
satin aud silk, with diamond and pearl orna-
ments. carrying pretty bouqet, made pic
ture of beauty and pnreness. with her manly
looking husband attired in black, as they lead
the procession out of the church. The ushera
and gentlemen attendants were attired In eve
ming dress. while the ladysattendants vera APP
propriately costumed.
There was no decoration in the church. but
the brilliant gathering made amends for the
absence of flowers and ferns.
The bridal presents were numerous and val
liable, many of which were useful articles for
the home. Mr.. Holmes has fitted up for his
bride on Goodwin avenue adjoining the home OF
the brides parents.