Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-01-26
KeIIey--Barr.

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A very quiet, though on that ac-
count, none the less interesting social
event occurred at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Barr of this
place, on Thursday last, 21st inst, it
having been the occasion of the mar
rage of their only daughter, Miss
Annie, to Mr. John w. Kelley. Inn
mediateiy before the hour set for the
nuptials, the coy home of the bride
was filed with hidden guests in joy
full, eager expectation of this most
happy and cheerful and yet mo. t
solemn epoch in the lives of the con-
tracting parties. As the time for the
happy ceremony drew near, the rhytE-
mical strains of Mendelssohn' No. 1
announced the coming of the bridal
processions which punctually at four
O'clock preceded by the u9hers,
Messrs. Fred. Snap and L. X. DiDkle,
entered the parlor in the following
order: Bridesmaid Miss Alice Young,
groomsman Mr.. Edgar v. Crittenden,
best man Mr.. A. Eugene Barr, with
groom; maid of honor Miss Maize
E. Sencindiver, bride leaning on the
arm of her father. The bride was
handsomely dressed in grey silk with
cut steel trimmings, and carried in
her hand bouquet of Niphetos roses.
The only ornament she wore was a
solitaire diamond ring, the gift of the
groom. The maid of honor and
bridesmaid carried bouquets of PerIe
des Jardine roses. The groom wore
the conventional black. And now the
measured music of the wedding
march gives place to Lohengrins soft
and dulcet bridal cherus as the party
is arranged at the hymeneal altar, the
bride is given away by her father,
and, placing her hand in that of the
groom, the brief and beautiful rite
that seals their espousal and the nup-
tial benediction are impressiveIy pro
nounced by the Rev. NJ. S. Reed of
the Baptist church. Congratulations
are showered upon the happy couple
until dinner is announced, when, with
their guests, they surround the groan-
ing board, spread with a.rich, varied
and most tastefully arranged COLA
ton, to which ample justice was done.
Then come preparation for depart
ure, the good byes and safe journey,
the inevitable showers of rice and an
cient mocassins, the receeding train,
and they are gone to begin the jour
ney of united life under most happy
and suspicious conditions. The bride
is charming and cultivated lady.
endowed with all those womanIy
graceS and virtues which not only 90
to make up the wise and loving help
meet to man, but also have endeared
her to large circle of friends. The
numerous rich and elegant bridal
presents received, in silver, china,
cut-glass, silk. damasks, works of art
and bric-a-brac, are silent though
eloquent testimonials of the esteem in
which she is held. The groom is
highly esteemed for his many sterling
| qualities, and will prove manly and
tender husband. Affable and popu-
lar in the discharge of his duties as
ticket agent and telegraph operator
of the 3. & o.. r. R. at Charles Town,
he has made hosts of friends, who
unite in wishing him ~and his fail
bride bon voyage on the sea of life.
Immediately upon their return from
the bridal tour to Washington and
other cities, Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley will
take up their residence in very cozy
home, recently, completed in the adj,
dition to Charles Town. The musi-
cal features of the wedding we're in
charge of Prof zRobt. Middlekauff.
whose name alone is sufficient guar
antee that the rendition was of the
first order. The parIor was tastefully
decorated with potted plants consist,
ing of bergonias, ferns, Gala lilies.
geraniums, primroses, freeisa, etc.,
and presented a beautiful appearance
whilst the air was laden with theil
perfume. 1t had been the intention
of the contracting parties, in defer
ence to the expressed desire of MANY
friends to have been married il
church, but owing torecent bereave,
ment in the family of the groom, they
were reluctantly compelled to change
their plans.