Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-04-06
LENrEN INITIALS.
A Pretty Wedding at Newport--Seyeral
Marriages in This City.


Marriages in This City.
Speiaic Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
NEwpoRT March Davenport Method
ist Episcopal Church was the scene OF
notable wedding this afternoon. The
contracting couple were George Robert
Seiffert of Washington. y. g., proprietor
of the Standard Typewriter Exchange, and
Miss Laura Berkeley Evorson. daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. Alexander W. lverson, who
reside near here, and niece OF DR.. |. NJ.
Finn of Wilmington,
At 5 O'Clock, half an hour before the I'M
pressive ceremony began, every pew in
the pretty church was filled and throng
was waiting outdoors for the approach OF
the bridal party The procession entered to
the strains of the march from "Lohen-
grin" which was played by Miss Ellie V.
Stone of Washington. The usherS, Sherman
Fowler. James Hudson and Frank Buserm
of Washington, Harry L. Coale Of Balti-
more and Robert T. Robinson and Justa g.
Justis of Wilmington led and were fol
lowed by the maid Of honor. Miss Angus
tine l.. Cranston of Newport. Next came
the lower girl, Miss Luuru CranstOn, also
of Newport. preceding the beautiful bride,
who leaned upon the arm of her father.
and strewing blossoms in her path. They
passed up the middle aisle between stream.
| ers of white silk ribbon which extended
| the full length of the auditorium. The
| groom, accompanied by the best man,
| Albert d. Klein of Baltimore, proceeded
| W the east aisle and met the bride at the
| Chancel The palms and ferns which
| adorned the altar, the rich attire of the
/ women and the sombre dress suits OF the
| gentlemen made a striking picture. The
| lev. A. :. Mowbray, the pastor of the
church, OBLIGATED. a ring was used and
! during the ceremony Miss Ida o Neal and
Miss Eiiie Perry Of Washington, Miss
Maggie NJ. Scilfe-t Of York, Pa, and Miss
| Alice johnson, Miss Edna Finn and Miss
Ella Barratt OF Newport, chanted the
Lords Prayer. While tie bridal party was
departing Miss stone played the march by
| MendelSsohn.
The bride wore Princess gown of white
BengalinG, trimmed with lace and crystal,
and carried Bride roses. The maid of
honor was rubed in white silk crepe,
trimmed with lace, velvet and pearls, and
carried Mnrnett roses, The flower girl
was arrayed in white China silk Miss
O,Neal was costumed in white broCaded
silk, Miss Perry in pink silk and Miss
Barratt in cream silk and Misses Seiftert,
Finn and johnson were attired in white
silk.
A reception was held from ESQ to 1C
o'clock at the residence of the bride S
parents. The parlors we're handsomely
decorated with palms and ferns Caterers
from Wilmington provided delicious
spread. About 80 guests were in attend
ance. They included the following;
From Hork-Mr, and Mrs 4. II, Seiffert
tho groom's parents, and Miss Seitfert, his
sister.
From Washington-Mr Mr.. and Mrs. J. L
, Nuber, Miss Sallie Bunite and ~ Main.
From Baltnlore-Mr and Mrs. Lcandel
j. buckley.
From Phladelphia-Mr and Mrs. Il. A
/ Hawthorne, Mr.. and Mrs. W, J. Young
, Miss Laura Finn, Mrs. J. Stewart. Mis-
Jennie Stewart and Miss Sadie Finn.
, From Wllmington--Drs l. NJ. and l.
, W. Finn. Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith Gamble
Arthur Gamble, Mrs. ), A. Bowers. Mis-
/ Bowers, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jones. Mis-
/ Jones, Mrs. John u. {. Hanna, W. Harry
carey, Miss Ira Phillips, stephen Chuate
! Mrs Rachel n. Finn Misses Martha An,
a Emily Finn, George Baird and IarT,
q Chandler.
From Chcstcr-Mr. and Mrs. D. John
5 son, the Rev. and Mrs.J. d. Rigg and Mis-
: Annie Collins.
I From Felton-Mrs. II. S. Thompson.
i From Newport and vicinity--Mr. an
Mrs. Daniel Green, Mr. and Mrs. William
). x. Finn, Mr.. ana Mrs. Robert +. Lyman
: Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Lyman. John Il
|. Lyman, Mr., and Mrs. Quimby Lyman
= Mr. and Mrs Howard Il. film, David r
g lyman, Miss Lsvinia Lyman, Mr.. an
!. Edward Morris, Mr. and Mrs. John A
a Cranston, Miss Laura Morrell, Mr.. an
!. Mrs. ]. ". IL. Watson, Mr.. aud Mr..
James Hanna, Mr., and Mrs Harvey
10 Gregg, Mr., and Mrs. Lewis Ball. Willial
i SnyGcr, Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey rhatche
~ Miss Bessie QuigIey. Miss Mary v
Green, Mr.. and Mrs, h. j. Crauston, Mr.. an
Mrs. 5. NJ. Ctanstun, Mr.. aud Mr.
Thomas ]. Jones', Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn;
ID. Lyman, Miss sarah Snodgrass and MI
y and Mrs. John l.. Whann.
Tie gifts, ali elegant and extensive co
1t lection, consisted ut Slverware Of nearl
p every description, china, bric-u-brac an
y pictures and almost filled large room
j. which they We're displayed.
n The newly-Weiied couple went to 81
TO Point Comfort to pass their honeymoon
On their return they will proceed to the
N residence No 1928 Larch street, lie Drc
Is Park, Washington, where they will be .
e. home to their friends after April 18th.
~ WEDDINGS IN wIIMINGToN.
Il John +. Connolly and Miss Mabel !
10 Mcclure were married in Asbury ChurC
= last night week BY the Rev. John u.
- Hanna. J: Wallace Connolly was be
- man and Miss Nellie Met urter bridesuai
II Miss May Davis Was flower girl. II
"a ushcrs were Charles n. McKais. L.
Se Baldwin, Irwin Spence and Richa
- Sidwell. The bridal marches were play,
al |
~ gown Of India silk, with tullc veil. al
II carried white roses. Miss MGCarter w
coStuned in white henrietta and al
Ir carried roses A largely-atiended rece
1, ton was held at the residence of ii
e. brides father, William Mcclure, No {
~ =, West street. Many fine gifts were receive
!" Mr.. and Mrs. Connolly will reside at \
w 1897 West Fifth street
Seward Wheatlcy and Miss Laura
RoXburg were narrcd at No 200 sou
Harrison street last night week, Rev. c.
zee Hendricks officiating.
William III. Colt and Miss Alvcrta Eiit
lai We're married at Asbury parsonage vest
~. day afternoon week by Mr.. Hanna.
oc- Harry b. Bloomsburg ami Miss Mary
lrt English were united In Hlarlias, last eve
lg ing week by the Rev. &. 4. tuO.., u. II.
RS, \ quiet wedding tool, place at tie Cli
yer ron House Wednesday. the contract
in parties were Edwin lilicman barber a
ere Miss Belle Buck master. The nuptil! III
il was tied by the Rev. A. n. kcgwin.
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