Middletown transcript., 1892-12-08
MARRIAGE BELLS.
THE ASTON COvINGTON NUP-
TIALs ON TUESDAY NIGHT.
A Pretty wedding at Still Pond, Fol-
lowed by Reception-Those
who Were Present.

On Tuesday evening, Dec. 9Th, Still
Pond NJ. E. Church was the scene of
the nuptiaIs of Mr.. John Cowgirl Ais
ton, of Middletown, and Miss Irene
Louise Covington, of Still Pond, Nd,
second daughter of Mr.. Geo. w. Gov
ington, of that place.
The church was most tastily decor
ated. Immediately upon entering, at
the commencement of the centre
aisle, was an arch of lockwood and
cedar; while at beginning of the reser-
we'd seats there appeared gates of
green relieved by scarlet berries and
snow white flowers. In the oval wa
cant centre Of each gate were imbed-
ded the initial letters of the contract
ing parties. But most exquisite was the
effect produced by the combination
of floral beauty at the alter. A sweep
ing arch here constructed of the again
suggestive holly, nesting sprays OF
Bitter-Sweet, SO closely entwined, Of
fered support to handsome marriage
bell with clapper of o pure, spotless
lily. Through and behind this could
be seen bank of potted plants and
rare blooms. After the church had
been filed to such an extent that
standing room was not available by |
the relatives and numerous friends
and acquaintances Of the principals,
ropes of silken cord were stretched
and held in check the audience, clear
ing the main entrance and aisle.
Miss Maud Jump Of Baltimore, off,
ciating organist, was escorted to her
position by Mr.. E. Lester Covington.
The strains of Lohengrin announced
the entrance of the bridal party in
the following order: Ushers, Mr..
Henry G. Turner, of Swarthmore Col
lege, Pa, and DR.. Harry Z. Dodd, of
Chestertown, Md, Mr.. E. Lester Gov
ington and Mr.. s. C. Cacy, of Lynches
Md, Mr. Howard Turner, Of Better
ton, Md, and DR.. w. E. Barnard, of
Middletown, Del. Then came Maids
of Honor Miss Ethel Covington, sister
to the bride, and Miss Mary R. Hess,
of Baltimore, just in advance of the
bride and groom. These formed a
at the altar, the principals
in position just under the marriage
bell. Rev. J. E. Kemp, the brides
pastor, received them at the altar,
and the most beautiful and impressive
ceremony in full was performed amid
sweet musical strains, soft and low.
At its conclusion, Maid of Honor Miss
Ethel Covington gently folded back
the brides veil, then to the step of
the ever thrilling Wedding March
from Mendellsehn, the happy pair and
their cortege retired in reverse order, ,
and all who witnessed it we're unani-
nous in their expressions of admira-
lion and approval of the scene-sweet
u its simplicity and heartfelt APPROX
u.
The bride wore handsome white
,otelle silk, en- train, tulle veil caught
with lilies of the valley, and carried
Brides roses and hyacinths. The :
groom appeared in the conventional
black. The Maids of Honor were :
attired in white silk null,
ace with pink trimmings, and carried
LaFrance roses.
Immediately after the ceremony the
lewly welded couple repaired to the
-esidence Of the BRIDES father, where :
| short reception was given and re-
Ieshments served to few of the rel q
ltives and intimate friends Those in
were Mrs. J. Fl. Covington, >
Misses Margaret Jump, Sue Jump, A
Maud Jump, Hilda B. Hess, Mary r. =
less, Adelaide NJ. Hess, Bessie Can =
ION, Sadie Burgess, Mary r. Wilson, !
Annie R. Barnard, Hattie Barnard, u
dary Skirven, Addie G.. Kennard, y
annie B. Roeder, Guile E. Parrott, .
ar. and Mrs ]. II. o. Stokes, Mr.. and =
drs. s. J.. Busick, Mrs. Lizzie Clark,
lessrs, E. Lester Covington, G.. W.
Davis, Harry Busick. Henry G. Turn
i, Howard Turner, s. C. Cacy, DR.. Q
larry T. Dodd, DR.. w. E. Barnard, e
Iulian Gale and Rev. ]. E. Kemp. 6
The presents were numerous, some =
some useful, but all were =
handsome. After hearty congratu- Z
atoms from all present, and the fare u
rells had been said, Mr.. and Mrs. Ais e
on entered their carriages amid show q
RS Of rice from every hand, and we're
spidIy driven to their future home 0
Iear Middletown, accompanied by the
incere wishes Of all that happy gath.
ring they had left behind, for
Inited career full of blessings, and N
hat the beautiful, ideal wedding may s
e followed by long, happy life. N
A Sewerage System. =.
Middletown has great many good .
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