The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-10-20
Wedding Bells.
CAMERoN-KEILHoLTz

Last evening, Thursday, 10th
James NJ. e. Church. Rising Sun
was the scene of one of the prettiest
weddings which has ever been held
in this town. The contracting parties
were Mr.. Norris G. Cameron, Of
Perryyille, and Miss Carrie G. Keil
holtz, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Keilholtz.
The church was handsomely deco
rated with potted plants, autumn
leaves and evergreen, In the centre
aisle were placed pair of gates Of
very pretty design, trimmed with
evergreen, which were swung open
as the bridal party approached.
A few minutes before eight O'Clock
Miss Rhoda " Wilson took her seal
at the organ and struck the opening
chords Of Offertoire in A6, and at the
conclusion of the voluntary the
bridal party entered to the strains OF
Mende sson's Wedding March, in the
following order: Miss Mabel Keil
holtz, little daughter of VIM. Keil
boltz, of Oxford, and niece of tbe
bride, flower girl; Messrs. Jos. A
Everist. of Port Deposit, and John
L. Stephens, usbers; Miss Belle
Keilholtz, sister of the bride, first
maid, and Miss Lille NJ. Lennon
of Germantown, second maid the
bride, escorted by DR.. U. Grant Gif
ford, of AVondale; the groom and
best man, DR. Geo. A. Cameron, of
Germantown, brother of the groom.
The pretty and impressive cere'
mony, which included the ring. was
conducted by Rev. I. Jewel, pastor
of Epworth church, Wilmington.
assisted by Rev. j. E. Bryan.
The bride was becomingly attired
in queen Eulalie gown, with demi
train of silk Chiffon, draped over
white silk and knotted with loops of
ribbon, and carried a boquet of white
roses, with rose buds in hair. Misses
Belle Keilholtz and Lille Lennon
wore Empire gowns of white japanese
silk and lace. and white ribbon in
hair They each carried boquets of
red roses and wore white Milans
gloves. Miss Mabel Keilholtz was
dressed in white swiss, trimmed With
ribbon rosettes, low neck and short
sleeves, and carried basket OF
flowers and a silver sal1er upon
which was the ring. Miss Wilson,
the organist, was attired in an
Empire gown of apple green cash
mere, trimmed with lace and ribbon,
and wore pink roses. The groom,
best man and ushers wore full dress
suits with white rose buttonaires.
AT the conclusion of the ceremony
the party wendell their way to car
riages in waiting and were driven to
the home of the BRIDES parents where
reception was held from eight
thirty until ten. The large lawn was
tastefully decorated with Chinese
lanterns and the parlor q profusion
of chrysanthemuns, wax plants and
autumn leaves.
The guests were received by Misses
MAY and Beatrice Keilholtz, sisters
of the bride. assisted by Messrs. Eli
T, Rev noIds and a. Branch Patton
After congratulations had been
rendered, the bridal party were con
Quoted to the dining room where the
skill of caterer Alexander, Of Ok ford
was apparent in the beautifully ar
ranged table, which was decorated
with large candelabrum at Their
end and the bridal cake in the centre
the whole artistically trimmed with
wreathes. The guests were then
served with refreshments, and after
inspecting the many handsome pres
ents, and wishing the happy couple
many years of bliss, betook them
sslves homeward.
The bride and groom, accompanied
by the bridal party, drove to NORTH
East, where the newly welded took
the one o'clock train en- route fol
Chicago.
The BRIDES travelling costume was
tailor made gown of light brown
broadcloth, trimmed with chamois
velvet and black martin, with hal
and wrap to match.
A partial list of the presents is =
A check from Mr.. Hugh NJ. Cameron
father of the groom, for 500, check
from the BRIDES father for $50. CHECK
from Mr.. and Mrs. A M. Cameron
uncle and aunt of the groom, for $40
silverware consisting IN part o
knives, forks, spoons 3 butter dishes
cream pitcher. sugar bowel, 2 spoor
holders, II doz. teaspoons. doz
after dinner spoons fish knife,
berry spoons, 2 ladies'. 2 carving sets
tipped with silver molasses mug
butter knife, pearl handled irui
knives, salad sets, 2 doz. bone
dishes. l doz. individual butter
dishes, cracker jar, coffee pot, lemon
ade set, imported cake and frui,
plates. berry dishes. Hand some
bronze clock, 2 bronze candelabra.
doz glasses, urn handsome mirror
2 framed pictures, 2 oak stands, scar
hand painted calendar, 2 Persian
rugs, towel rack, 3 pairs blankets,
white linen table cloths. 3 doz' nap
kins, silk table cover, towels, bureau