Milford chronicle., 1892-12-16
Wedding Of Miss Annie Causey.

Last Wednesday morning the heav,
rain ceased aud the bright sunbeam:
made the day charming for the happy
wedding which took place st O'Clock
III the Avenue NJ. f Church, of Miss
Annie, eldest daughter of Hon. w. r.
Causey, and Mere of Delaware's only
Congressman, Hon. John W. Causev, to
Mr.. William R. Aldred-teller of the
First National Bank of this town.
At O'Clock the large church was filled
with the fair women and men of Mil
ford many standing. Tie windows
were darkened and the electric lights
turned on the brilliant scene. The church
was draped with vines and flowers, while
half of the main auditorium was reserved
for friends and relatives. Professor Bishop
played the wedding march. The ushers
were Mr.. Clarence Nesbit, of Philadel-
Phia, Mr.. Foster Causey,of Washington,
D. c., Charles Cullen, Esq, of George
town, and Mr.. Trusten Causey, of Mil
ford.
The bridal party entered, proceeded
by the ushers; then followed Miss Maria |
Causey, as maid of honor wearing pink
silk bengaline, asd sister of the bride;
she who was met at the end of the main
aisle by Mr.. William Lybrand, of Phila-
delphia, who was The bridegroom's best
man. TLen came Hon. W. F. Causev
and the bride. Mr.. Aldred met them at
he altar and they stepped forward before
Rev. Robert Watt who performed the
marriage ceremony according to the
Methodist Church ritual. 1t was what is
known as the long ceremony, and with {
he wedding ring. Miss Annie never ap-
cared so well as she did in her bridal {
gown of white silk bengaline, with veil $
md orange blossoms. Both were self
and their happy smiles were a
atching-making the vast audience feel
Ike expressing their pleasure by applause.
from the church the bridal party returned
o the home of the brides parents, where
reception was held in the spacious par q
'r, and after this a splendid wedding
lneh was served. The brides cake was
beauty, and about twice the size of the al
rooms cake-both of which were made
y Viereck of Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldred received score. of o.
eautiful and valuable presents whose
ltrinsic value must be considerable in a
nancial way. A request was made that
D list Of these beautiful things should ar
: made for publication. They were dis fl
ayed in large guest chamber and it Va "a
as crowded to hold them. Among the nc
splay we noted four which were partic-
arly appreciated, which cams from the
rectors Of the First National Bank. the
venue NJ. E. Sunday School, the Chapel
lnday School, and Mr. Aldred's class in
e latter school. That of the Bank Di %, "a;
ctors was a sterling silver berry dish to
ied with gold in rebOHSse work, on the
tlom ofwhich was engraved, Presented
William R Aldred by the Directors OF
E First National Bank Of Milford, Dec.
1897" It was in a large plush case. ecl
d is a handsome testimonial of his
ility and integrity. That from the ~.
'enue NJ. E. Sunday School was beau
al piece Of silver supporting an pal
lue glass wi Of fancy design. That =
m the Chapel Sunday School was or
y pretty sewing chair. aud that from she
/ Sunday School class was dainty oat
al set in china. These must always Fe
sess bright spots in their memory as T
ming from a spontaneous admiration rea'
their friends and associates Mr. and deT, 5nT
5. Aldred left on the 4s4 train for sem
ial tour-the route Of which was not lad
de public. IA