Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-03-24
Pink and White Wedding.
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The Presbyterian church of this
city was the scene of a large and
most elaborate wedding, last even
ing, March Is, 1896. the contract
ing parties being Mr.. Louis r.
Brown, the popular young confec-
toner of this city, and son of Mayor
Gustav Brown of Charles Town, and
Miss Maud, the lovely and only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Howison, of West King street.
There were eighteen persons in the
bridal party. The church was hand
somely trimmed with potted plants
| Over the right aisle was suspended
a large letter B. and over the left the
letter Fl, representing the IN of
the bride and groom. The church
was crowded long before the hour,
6 p. M, with invited friends.
The bridal party entered as fol-
lows /: by the left aisle four ushers,
Messrs. Charles Pine, I'll. S. Cashwa,
w. a. Snodgrass and DR.. W. E.
Minghini, followed by Miss Daisy
We'll and MIR. d. S. Eichelbe rger as
bridesmaid aud groomsman. Next
came the maid of honor, Miss Katie
Tabler, Miss Ethel Brown, of Charles
Town, niece of the groom as flower
girl, and following came the bride on
the ar of her father. At the same
time, up the right aisle, came four
ushers, Messrs. G. w. johnson, p.
r. Harrison, II. l.. Alexander and
Jeff Shugert, of Charles Town, fol-
lowed by Miss Rose Cunningham
with Mr.. Arlington Roush, as brides
maid and grooms man. Following came
the groom with his best man,
Mr.. l.. G. Matthaei. The company
gracefully formed a semi-circle
around the altar. The wedding cere-
mony was performed by Rev. F. M.
Woods, d. d., pastor of the church,
and Miss Mary Stribting, the church
organist, presided at the organ.
After the ceremony the party filed
out the church by the South aisle in
the reverse order of the entrance.
The bride was becomingly at
tired in a very rich white brocade
%taffeta silk, with pearl trimmings and
point lace, with veil, and wreath of
orange blossoms, and wore a hand
some diamond brooch, a gift from the
groom, and carried Brides roses.
The maid of honor was similarly at
tired, but carried pink carnations.
The gentlemen were attired in the
conventional full dress.
The bride and groom received in
vited friends at the hospitable home
of the brides parents from z until 8
O'Clock. The house was handsomely
decorated with potted plants and
evergreen, the position occupied by
the bride and groom while receiving
being deliberately banked with ported
plants. The dining hall, where a
s%umptuous repast was spread, CON
sisting of meats, wines, ices, choco-
late, coffee and everything to suit
the appetite, was also handsomely
trimmed. The large table was set
diagonally in the room, while alter
nate pink and white ribbons were
suspended from the chandelier to
the corne of the table. On the
table set a large kiss pyramid, add
ing much to the effect, and the brides
cake was a thing of exquisite beauty.
The happy couple left on the Balti-
more and Ohio train about 8 O'Clock
for an extended trip to the east.
Upon their return they will take up
their residence in this city. The
bride is one of Martinsburg's most
popular young ladies, as was evil
denced by the large number of use
full and costly presents showered
upon her. The Statesman extends
its most cordial congratulations.
Martins6mg Statesman.