Evening journal., 1891-04-14
LAST EDITION
THOMPSON WILSON.
BRILLIANT WEDDING AT TRE.sTock.
FORD MANSION.


Miss Mary Wilson, Daughter OF General
james Wilson, wsddsd to Henry
ID. Thompson at high Noon To-day by
Bishop Leighton Coleman.
- "Stoektord,a the historic homestead
built by Colonel John w. Andrews many
years ago, was the scene of brilliant
social event to-day in the marriage Of
Miss Mary Wilson. eldest daughter of
General and Mrs. James II. Wilson, to
Henry D Thompson. Right Rev. Leigh
ton Coleman, D D., LII. D., bishop Of
the diocese Of Delaware, oficlated.
The ceremony was performed at high
noon IN the large parlors of the home
stead, before an assamblage Of 100
guests.
The parlor was decorated with many
plants and flowers of sweet perfume, and
against the side wall opposite tbs door
way, was bank OF flowers
arranged ia the form OF a pyramid.
Before this cluster Of plants stood
Bishop Coleman in his robe with tha
Book of Common Prayer in his hand. To
Join together the young couple in the
holy bonds Of matrimcny.
From another room came the bridal
party very soon after the hour of twelve
The guests looked with admiration at
the simplicity of the gowns OF the bride
and the bridesmaids as tbsy
formed in front Of the cluster Of flowers
The bride was given away by her father.
General James A. Wilson, and q
ring was used in the ceremony.
The bride looked very handsome in
white faille silk dress trimmed with
point lace and en- traine. Sparkling
diamonds glistened in its folds
The dress was made In the
Princesse style and was cut
low at the neck, A bridal veil of tulle
bound with orange blossoms added to
the beauty Of the costune The bride
carried a bouquet of orange blossoms.
Her youngest sister Nellie, attired in a
white dress, WAS maid Of honor. 1t was
s very pretty part Of the ceremony when
the bride in plighting her troth, handed
her bouquet to her young sister
The bridesmaids were Miss Catharine
Wilson, sister of the bride; Miss Matte
McComb and Miss Annie Dupont Of this
city and Miss Ella Durand of
Albany. New York. They were at
tired in silk muslin, beautiful ia its sim
plicity Each young woman carried
bouquet Of magnificent mixed roses
The best man was Mr.. Robbins
The wedding presents were numerous
and very valuable. A wedding break
fast followed the ceremony. after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson left on their
wedding tour.
Henry D. Thompson, the groom. IA the
81 af ha Do "a 4.
Company. cotton manufacturers. Heis
native Of Germantown, and has been
connected with the Joseph Bancroft and
Sons Company since 1889 He has lived
ia this city a short time. After the wed
ding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson will
live in handsome dwelling built by
Mr.. Thompson on Rodney street between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets.
Among those present at the marriage
were. Dr. and Mrs James A. Draper,
Mr.. and Mrs. William DUPONT, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Dupont, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Price Winchester OF Baltimore,
Mrs. Iinr, Or. and Mrs.
Thomas B Bradford, seaator and Mrs
George Gray, Attorney General John
Biggs, Miss Mary Cooper Of New Castle,
George r. Hoffscker, Mr.. and Mrs. J
Ernest Smith, Edward Bancroft, Jr.
A great many guests came from New
York, Philadelphis and Germantown on
two special cars attached to train No
43, which arrived in this city at II O5
o'clock. They were taken to Stockford
in the cabs Of the Wilmington Transfer
Company.
Interest was added to the occasion be-
cause Of the prominence Of General
James H. Wilson. Originally from
Illinois he married the daughter of
Colonel Andrews who was in active SER
vice in the Civil War. Mr.. Wilson was
under General Grant and had charge of
the largest troop Of cavalry on the
Union side. His capture of Jefferson
Davis, the leader Of the fallen confed-
eracy, is 8 matter of history. Mrs.
Andrews. his wife's mother, is a member
of his household