The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-10-12
A PORT DEPOSIT WEDDING.
A Pretty Ceremony in Tome Memorial
M. E. Church.

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Married in Tome Memorial NJ. T.. Church,
Oct. 6, 1895. by Rov. H. W. EWING Rev. H.
A G.. Westerileld. of Chesapeake City, to
Miss Lulu V. Gerry, of Port Deposit.
This was one of the prettiest weddings ever
seen in our little town. Long before TIE time
the people were througinS to the church and
III Il litto w',ic every seat except those
reserved for the immediate families and their
guests, was taken in the auditoriua and
gallery of that large church. At 55 the
doors were thrown open and to the bridal
chorus from Lohengrin, played by Miss Nellie
Davis and sCag 10y the bride elects Sunday
School class, the bridal party entered.
Ushers, DR.. L. S. Boyle. Messrs. G.. L. Stcngle,
Edwin Boynton and Raymond Westerileld.
Next the maid of honor Miss Mary r. Davis,
attircd in II white China silk, trimmed with
white satin ribbon carrying over her left arm
n large bunch OF Ii France roses: next the
bride in ELEGANT white faille francais silk en-
train, tullc veil, carrying II large bouquet OF
bridal roses no other trimming or ornament,
leaning on the arm of her brother Herbert n.
Gerry. As t.Iry canc up the aisle the groom
and groomsmen Rev. Mr.. Bennett. of Balti-
more, enterel to the right of tho pulpit.
crossed over and met the party ut the chancel
rail. where the minister Rev. II. w. Ewing
awaited thCG' The whole ceremony was
used. Hr brother gave her away The
answers w"r" given clcatly and could be
heard w..h Gstinctness in any part of the
church. When the groom places the ring Oh
tho brides fn"nr and al-o when each has
tho slmH word Il take thee, ctc'--it was
r"p"H'"i without any prompting from the
minister raerr was neither pause nor hcsi-
tation in any pat Tho organ was played
softly so that it lent an additional charm to
the rvirr. supporting no. drowning the
voices. As tho bridal party turned from the
altar. after congratulations by the minister,
thNy were followed by Mr.. Bennett and Miss
i Tvs. Mr. Robert Gerry and mother, Mr..
it"nrc and Miss Gerry. Mr.. Edwin Boynton
and Mr.. Knight. Mr.. Raymond Wcsterlield
AMI Miss Leila Gerry, DR.. +. S. Boyle and
Miss Florence Gerry. Mr.. G. Z. Railing and
Mrs. jalia S"lrridyc, Mr. T. V. Rauci and
Mss j lie Reynolds, Mr. T. J. Vanncman and
Mrs. 4. L. Raurk. The groom and grooms-
mcn wore Prince Albert sui's; the lshers full
evening dress. each wore white kid gloves
with q bud from the brides bouquet. Mrs J.
A. Gerry black silk; Miss Gerry, black silk
skirt with green silk waist and pearl trim
ming; Mrs. Knight, nile green dress with
dark green velvet trimming and old lace;
Misses Lulu and Florence Gerry. white or
candle lawn with berthas Of satin and lace:
Mrs. H. L. RaucIi black silk: Mrs. Selfridgc,
white China silk, moirc and chilTron trim
ming; Miss Belle Reynolds. white lawn with
lace and Dresden ribbon. The organ pealel
forth Mendelsshons wedding march and rs the
party went down the aisle words of good
cheer were heard from loving hearts. i large
party thronged the home of Mrs. Gerry for
another glimpse of and few last words with
the bride. She waited for a little while then
went away to change her dress for travel
ling costume Of darl; blue mohair, IA becoming
little hat to match and an elegant black
velvet capc trimmed with jet and u ruff of
black satin ribbon with long ends.
At the depot multitude of people awaited
their coming; in front of the house was
carriage waited to take the couple to the
train. The expoctant crowd at the station
got left" The bride and groom got in the
carriage ana were driven short distance up
the street when ut a signal the driver sprang
out and drove the horses (the harness had
been all unfastened before) up the street.
when the ushers with DR.. Hopes and Mr..
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the carriage around and down tho street to
Bank station. Mr.. Stengle ran to the station
for tickets and checks where he kept the
crowd by telling them he had to give them
(the tickets) to Mr.. Weserneld. In spite of
tho large crowd about us large number
| ''cauSht on" and were down ut Bank. Show
"rs Of rice were thrown but nothing else At
Perryyille another throng awaited them and
pounds OF rice were thrown. The express
was stopped and the happy couple went
north to be gone two weeks. Rev. Harry
Westerileld has always lived in our town
until he left to study for the ministry. While
mt Drew he preached at West Patterson, N. J.
He is now stationed at Chesapeake City. His
record is clean and was well loved. His bride
| is the only lovo of his life and he has been
her lover from childhood. Miss Lulu Gerry
was the favorite of the town, she is lovely
and petite in form and beautiful in character
and will be missed everywhere especially in
tho church in which she has lived and abored
all her young life. When little girl she
played the Sunday school organ and before
she was out of her teens had a class of girls
whose hearts are sad because she has left
them She has played tho church organ for
about ten years She adorns any circle and
was loved by all no matter what their station.
Her presents were numerous and magnificent,
silver and cut glass predominated. But there
was no lack OF table linen and almost any,
thing you could mention. 1t can be said of
her that the heart Of her husband can safely
trust in her. May peace, joy and happiness
attend them is the earnest wish of the whole
community. They will live in Chesapeake
City.
At 4.30 O'Clock Mrs Gerry had an elegant
collation. served to all who took part in the
ceremony and friends from n distance. The
church was handsomely decorated by her girl
friends.
Fakcn 10 House Of Correction.
Deputy Sheriff Emmett White took two
prisontrs to the House of Correction on