Bridgeton pioneer., 1894-04-19
WHOLE NO. 2434
A HOME WEDDING.
"A Pretty Wedding Wednesday
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Large COncOurse IF Happy
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Large COncOurse IF Happv
Friends.
fne pretty home of Harmon DiIka.
Oh Oak ST., Wednesday night present
ed scene In contrast with the
prevailing weather. The carriages that
folied mp to the curb carrying he many
e1quisitaly dressed ladies and gallant
gentlemen, were wrapped In most dis-
mai darkness, while tie elements
seemed to be glorious in its wretched
anpieasantness. Bat as tie guests
were swept inside o: the invil ing home,
tne raging elements were forgotten, In
Sne hood of brllliancy and extreme
beauty.
Relieved Of wraps as the door was
| entered, The gusts were ushered with
In the large douole parlors where the
scene presented was most delie htful
tne decorations Of the room being
greatly frightened In their beauty by
the superb toilets of the ladies and
many OF the young men appeared In
full dress.
IL was most happy occasion and
tne crush was unheeded, rather en-
Joyed, as the hour approached for the
important event which had caused
the gathering.
Ii was but a few moments after eight
O'Clock, when Rev. J. F. HeiIenman.
OF Trinity N. E. Church appeared tn
the front parlor, standing near the
enchanted corner separated from the
guests by band of pale blue ribbon,
Large stately palms dreoped their
graceful branches, forming an inviting
bower for the important party that
was soon to occupy the intervening
space.
a moment later, soft and low, like
tue murmur OF a ripping brook, the
sweet strains of the wedding march
sounded from the organ, Miss Sallie
Hewitt presiding over the instrument.
The glad chorusing melody seemed to
grow In power, and the bridal party
appeared. Slowly, stately, came first
tne groomsmen, Harmon Dilks, Jr,,
and Chester Paullin. Following, the
bridesmaids, Miss Jesse Brooks. and
Miss Anna Hewitt, cousin of the young
lady soon to become a wife. Miss
Brooks wore beautiful cream alba-
tross, while Miss Hewitt added a
| charming effect with a beautiful c.
nary silk. Each of the young ladies
carried exquisite roses.
Directly preceding the principals
was Miss Carrie Dilks, the Youngest
sister { the bride. her attire being
white Swiss, while In her clasped
hands she held roses. Then the
young man and woman who were to
take the solemn vows, Mr.. G. Howard
CLARK, correctly attired In a neat fitting
evening suit of black, while leaning
upon his arm was the fair young bride.
Her dress was pure white Lapsdowne.
exquisitely trimmed with rare lace, a
long veil sweeping down from the
head. In her gloved hand Miss DIlks
carried a beautiful boquet of rich
bridal roses.
The bridal party faced the minister,
and the troth of the pair was plighted,
and while plaintive sweet music added
its charms the groom, encircled the
finger Of his bride with a plain gold
band, the clergyman pronounced O.
Howard Clark and Miss Elizabeth r..
Dilks husband and wife, and the
young couple turned around to face
their happy guests and receive the
sincere, earnest congratulations and
we'll wishes which were showered
upon them by the host of friends
| gathered.
After the delightful, impressive, Inn
portant ceremony, the hearty copgra-
tulations, the wealth of we'll wishes,
the guests were esoor. ed to the dining
room, where collation. abundant and
equisite had been prepared. The table
presented a most magnificent appear
ance, the dainty flowers adding a
beauty and fragrance, to the charm
ingly arrayed fruits, cakes and other
delicacies.
The rememberances of the friends
were grouped in second story room.
There was q wonderful wealth OF
beautiful presents. They embraced
every thing which will add to the
beauty, decoration and usefulness of
the home. A grand silver tea and
breakfast service showed prominently
among the hosts of other things.
Silverwsre In profusion, bric-a-brac In
bewiIdering mass, rare pictures, beauti-
ful lamps, exquisite table linen, useful
tables and countless other articles of
every day usefulness.
Late in the evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark bade their friends goodbye,
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