Evening journal., 1895-11-05

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A Brilliant Event for nIiddIetOwn.
All Middletown is interested In the
wedding OF Miss Ethel Parvis, OF that
town, and Hugh G Browne. OF this city.
which will occur to morrow after
noon at 30 o'clock In the Meth
odist Episcopal Church there. Tho
event has been one long looked forward
to throughout New Castle county on
account of the beauty and popularity OF
the bride, and the high social and profes
siopal standing Of the groom.
Miss Psrvis, the bride, is the second
daughter of the late DR.. John Il PGrvis,
OF Middletown, aud niece Of Adjutant
General Garrett ]. Hart of this city. She
Is charming brunette, and one Of the
loading young society women OF Middle
town
Hugh @. Browne is rising member Of
the New Castle bar, and prominent 10
social and political circles He is secre
usry of the State League Of Republican
Clubs, secretary Of the Republican State
Central Committee, an active member Of
the Young Mems Republican Club,
member Of the Order Of Elks, Whining
ron Club. Of the Delaware Field Club ana
Union Lodge No. 8, A f A. N Ho is
the son OF the late Rev. n. NJ. Browne,
who WAS one Of the most prominent
ministers OF the WILMINGTON Conference
The church ia which the msrrlaga will
take place. is that OF which Mr. Browne
WAS pastor at the tims Of his death TIE
brides parents have also been
sfii lated with IL for numbsr
OF yearF. The ceremony will be
performed by Rev Merritt Hui
burd, d. D., Of Grace ~ 4 Church, this
city, assisted by Rev. W. L s Murray,
d. d Of Wesley NJ. E Church, Dover
and Rev. Il. Wood. OF the Mlddletown
Church
Francis E. Hoffscker, OF this city will
oe best man. Those who will act In the
capacity Of ushers are John n Rider, OF
Philadelphia, William p. Jackson. Of
Salisbury, Nd nephew OF ex Governor
Jackson; James T. Challenger OF New
Castle, aud s. Penne we'll, Of Green
wood all former school mates OF the
groom The bride will be unattended
except by her uncle, AojRtsnt General
Hart, who will give her away
She will wear handsome dark
green tailor made travelling gown, with
hat and gloves to match. Toe men will
wear black coats and vests light
trousers and boutoniers OF small white
chrysanthemums. The church will be
decorated with Autumn leaves and
chryssnthemums.
Alter the ceremony, which will be
witnessed by q large number Of Will
nnington people, an informal reception
will be held in the church. Mr. and Mrs.
Browne will take the 4.3i train for a
wedding trip north. On their return
they will live at No. 1907 Delaware
avenue, this city
A Babes Distinguished Birthplace
TIE cup Of happiness OF Elmer +
Temple, painter who lives on the West
Side. is full to overhowlng Mrs. Temple
has presented him With bouncing boy
The boy was born in a bed which
was formerly owned by GINNING
Bedford, and George Washington
slept in the bed the night
that he spent In Cunning Bsdford's
house In this city. Mr Temple came
into possession of the bad through his
mother, who was a descendant OF the
distinguished man whose bones repose In
the First Presbyterian Cemetery on
Market street, just below Tenth.
Cunning Bedford was born ia Phila
delphia. He wss lieutenant in the
French war in 1905; a mayor In 1775;
lieutenant colonel In Hasler's regiment in
l776; was wounded at White Plains,
subsequently, sppointed muster master
general in 1876 was G dels0ats to the
Continental Congress from 1888 TO 1885;
and governor Of Delaware ia 1895 and
1897 He died at New Castle September
80, 1897
Mr. Temple prizes the old bsdstesd
more than ever now, and feels that
boy who ss born under the auspices Of
two men liks Washington and Bedford.
should make his msrk in the world.
The bed Is heavy piece Of mahogany
furniture, the footboard sweeping like
the dashboard Of an old fashiond sleigh,
Social and Personal Notes.
Miss Edith Barnes has returned from
visit to relatives at Upland. Pa.
Miss Armsnells Springer and Miss