Middletown transcript., 1893-10-28


said by Rev. N. NJ. Browne, of Middletown,
from the impressive ritual Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. The token and seal OF
their covenant was made by giving and re-
ceiving the marriage ring. During the
ceremony the contracting parties stood
beneath an ingeniously constructed bell OF
evergreen suspended from an arch, the back
ground Of which was banked with the
most beautiful palms and flowers arranged
with skill most consumate and complete.
The large, commodious room with its
handsome furnishings, the many chrysan-
/ themums of different tints and eolors, the
soft mellow light of lamps and Candida
bra gave the place the appearance OF a
| veritable elysium, making the whole scene
one of indescribable beauty seldom wit
| messed.
The bride was attired in handsome cos
tune of dark blue broadcloth; Mr.. Spencer
the groom, was dressed in matchless taste
Many costly and handsome presents
were given by friends.
A most sumptuous repast was served by
D. 3. Jones, of Wilmington, who as
caterer on such an occasion is unsurpassed.
After this serving, the twain left accom-
panied to the railroad station by many
friends, and, amid showers of rice and
many happy wishes, took the north bound
train, and after time will reside perman-
emily in Du Bois.
The following friends were present: Mr..
and Mrs. John Pllling, Mrs. A. G. Bliss,
of Washington, D. c.; Miss Emma Glenn, of
Phoenixville. Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Pilling, of Stanton; Miss Emma Thomas,
North East. Nd; Mr., and Mrs. Richard
Pilling, Mrs. W. A. Boone, St. Clair, Pa;
Mrs. Margaret Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pilling. Jr.; Mr.. and Mrs. S. J..
Wright, Mr.. John P. Armstrong, Mrs. H.
S. Goldey. Cornelia G. Pilling, Miss Carrie
Wright, Miss Beulah Thompson, J. Pilling
Wright, Miss Elsie Wright, Ernest B.
Wright, Norris Wright and Mrs. N. NJ.
Browne.
The bride will be missed from the social
and church circles of Newark. Sheshas
| for many years been an active member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, devoting
much time to the interest of those who
needed the tender and helpful sympathy of
Christians heart and hand. She has
given special attention to the work of the
| Womans Home Missionary Society and
greatly aided in both the local and general
work of that organization.
| KENT-GILPIN.
Charles |. Kent and Miss Meta du Pont
Gilpin were married Tuesday evening in
Wilmington. The ceremony was performed
at the residence of the brides father, Ed
ward r. Gilpin, 917 Washington street by
the Rev. Charles E. Murray. Lee Sparks
was groomsman and Miss May Belts, Miss
Bessie Thompson. Miss Nellie Kent and
Miss Anna s. Gilpin were bridesmaids.
| The ushers were Mr.. Samuel Middleton,
Mr.. Eugene Bush and Mr.. Merrill Thomp-
son. The house was handsomely decorated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kent went on tour.
MEGINNEs-BARNEs.
The wedding of Miss Lucy NJ. Barnes and
James f. Meginnes took place at the resi-
| dence of the brides brother, Mordecai
Barnes, in Wilmington on Thursday. The
| ceremony was performed by the Rev. Chas.
i e. Murray, of st. Andrews Episcopal
| Church. Itwas simple home wedding, no
bridesmaids or best man. The house was
thronged with people and the gifts were
l numerous and valuable.