Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-05-24
Notable Agptais.

Notable Agptdis.
From the Vincennes (Ind. Daily
Sun we take the following account of
the wedding of Miss Ada ID. Butler,
daughter of the late DR.. V. III. Butler,
of Shepherdstown, which occurred
Wednesday evening, May Sth:
A notable event In the social world was the
auspicious union in the sacred bonds of we'd
lock at $50 o'clock this afternoon. OF Rev. A.
A Abbott, lately rector OF 81. James Church,
and Miss Ada bowman Butler, formerly
teacher in the Vincennes University. The
ceremony took place in the St.James Church,
corner Fourth and Busseron streets, Rev.
Charles Norris OF 81. Paurs Church, Evans
VILE assisted by Rev. Z. MacFarans OF Day
ton, O., officiating, and was witnessed by
large number OF the friends OF the principals
in the interesting ceremonial.
The church was beautifully decorated by
the young ladies of ST. Marys Altar Guild,
and as the procession entered the church,
Miss Ida Niblack, at the eat organ, rem
dered In most impressive and tkilliul man
ner tn, wedding March from Mendelsohn.
Up the center aisle came the four ushers in
full evening suits marching two and TWO, Mr.
L. &. Pearce, OF Cincinnati, ana Mr.. Ed Ernst
OF Covington, KY, Mr.. II. X. Mcllvaine and
Mr. Mason J. Niblack, of this city, separating
at the chancel. taking places, two TO the right
and two TO the left. Following them, and
Immediately DTectQluR Cdlnc tue
Maid of Honor, Miss Sada Niblack. alone, in
short dress of white tulle, over white SILK.
She carried pink roses and wore pearl orha-
ments. The bride entered on the arm OF Mr..
William c. Niblack, Of Chicago. She was
tastefully arrayed In white gros grain silk,
entrain waist trimmed with pointed lace ana
pearl passamenterie. Instead OF the conVen-
tional bouquet, she carried In her hand
white PRAYER book, the officiating rector re-
ceiying IL at the chancel and reading the GER
emory from it's pages. AT the chancel steps
the bride and her attendant were met by the
groom attired in black suit, Prince Albert
coat, attended by his best man, Mr.. C. g.
Jones.
The impressively beautiful marriage ritual
OF the Episcopal Church followed, Mr.. w. c.
Niblack giving away the bride, whose hand
he placed in that OF the rector, who in turn
placed 10 in the hand of the groom. A plain
gold ring was used in the ceremonial.
After the conclusion OF the services, during
which the church was filled with The soft, low
notes Of the organ, the bride received back
from the rector her prayer-book and leaning
on the arm of the groom they left the church,
followed by Miss Niblack, the Maid OF Honor,
escorted by Mr.. Ernst. Mr.. Jones and Mr..
Pearce, Mr.. Mcllvaine and Mr.. NJ. j. Niblack.
While the procession left the church Miss Lii
da Niblack rendered the wedding march, by
Best.
A reception was given at the residence OF
Judge w. +. Niblack from four to six where
Mr. and Mrs. Abbott received the warm con-
gratulations OF their friends.
The bride received a lavish display of ele-
CANT and costly tokens of esteem, among
them gift from the faculty, aud one from
each class at the University, and one from
The ST. Johns Mission Day school. Coming
from those with whom the bride had been in
timately associated in her daily life In VIM
cennes, these gifts were eloquent in her
praise.
After refreshments had been served the
bride and groom left on the $50 p. m. train
for Evansville, their future home. The bride
wore a travelling suit OF brown broadcloth,
trimmed in black, and hat TO match.
Rev. Mr.. Abbott has already been called 10
the rectorate of the Church of Holy limo
cents at Evansville, and will enter upon his
duties at once. A completely furnished home
on Sl4 Division Street, that city, awaits them,
and they will occupy IL at once. This is the
gen .rous gift of Mrs. Charles Niele, and be-
tokens, in a measure, the pleasant lines In
which and the good people among whom Mr..
and Mrs. Abbott have cast their lot.
wealth OF congratulations followed them TO
their new home, wishing for them LIES best
blessings in their new relations.