Evening journal., 1893-04-19
ROYALTY RECEIVED.
Brilliancy and Joy at a Wed
ding Reception.
DR.. AND MRS. MART1EDALB HOME

Nearly 1000 People Participate In tn,
Festivities at the wedding Reception oi
Pastor and His Bride-city Council in
Special Session, Appoints Standing
Committees.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
New CASTLE, April 9-With strains
of orchestra music, flowers, evergreens,
dainty white and pink aprons, smiling
faces, bright costumes and shower Of
congratulations, DR.. aud Mrs 7. E
Martindale were greeted last night
The reception was held In the Sunday
School building Of the NJ E. Church
and 1000 people participated in the
festivities and enjoyment II was
probably the most notable wed
ding reception ever held in New
Castle and old and young people.
representing all denominations and
every walk Of life participated
Socially, it proved TO be the event Of the
season.
Much credit is due to the committee
of arrangements. Mrs James Q. jemison,
Mrs Thomas Frazer and Mrs Harry A
Dennison, and to the reception and in
PRODUCTION committee, Mr. and Mrs
James M. Wise, Mr. and Mrs A.
Stewart and Mr. and Mrs Il l. Wilson
These committees had busted them
selves all day and beautifully adorned the
church Vith floral designs, potted plants,
arches OF evergreens and ornamental
lamps-the soft light Of which made the
appearance more charming
Friends and members of the NJ X.
Church and congregation began 10 ar
rive at z 30 o'clock and assembled in
both lecture rooms on the first floor
and the Sunday school room above, which
was transformed into a wedding hall in
appearance. At o'clock the Hushebeck
Orchestra Of ten pieces. seated behind
wall Of potted plants. began playing
Mendelssohn's Wedding March aud then
the bridal party entered the building
and marched to the parlor of the churc h
where the reception was held for an
hour.
In the party were the members Of the
reception committee DR.. and Mrs Mar
tindale, Miss May Martindale and Dep
uty Sheriff Joseph II Gould. Miss MAY
Martindale's costume was Of cream satin,
and Mrs Martiudale was attired In
Bengaline silk She carried bride roses
Scores Of prominent citizens Of other de.
nominations called TO pay their respects
to the distinguished bride and groom
Rev p B Lightner. rector Of Immanuel
Church, and Mrs. Llghtner, called early
in the evening Rev S Beattie Wyle.
of the Presby yterian Church, with Mrs
Wylie. who Is herself a bride, were also
among the early callers Others were
Sheriff Peirce Gould, Mrs Dr. J. j
Black, DR. and Mrs David Stewart
President G. w Eckles. Of the Board of
Education, ex-Msyor Wilmer Hanson
Editor H. Sentman, of the County
Herald, Lieutenant James e Boothe. Of
Company II, Postmaster r c. Gordon.
President Of Council Thomas Frazer, and
many others.
At Q o'clock the bridal party entered
the large Sunday school room, which was
then hlled to overflowing, while the
orchestra played another march Then
Dr. Martindale stepped upon the plat.
form aud said:
Before the refreshments are served
viii ask all of the friends to remain
standing while Presiding Elder Barrett
asks a blessing"
The presiding elder arose as the merri.
ment hushed into profound silence and
made touching and fervent prayer.
Then the cake-cutting was commenced,
while a corps Of pretty girls served
fruits and ices TO the multitude. Every
body was well-cared for in this line, and
the orchestra concert continued.
In the midst of the festivities the
smiling face o. Rev. + H. Hubbard, Ph
ID former beloved pastor Of the