The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-25
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night which was u highly enjoyable affair
The pleasure seeker, filled three hacks
and pfvce2lel from the home of Mr.. Reb-
man No. 6J3 jefferson street.
Samuel Taylor of Chester, has been the
guest OF friends In this city.
Lacey Herbert Shields is visiting in
West Chester
Rev. kirsey j. Hammond, rector Of I'm.
manuel Church, Highlands. will be mar
ried this evening to Miss Machem of Viz
by Bishop Coleman in Baltimore.
Lamotte Nugcnt, of this city has re-
turned home from u pleasant visit 10
friends in Chester
j. A. Chapman was best man at tho
wedding of Miss Lille NJ. Groce Of Coates
villeand Marvin S.lrwin of Highland.
Mr.. and Mrs John X. LOOMS are visit
Ing in West Chester.
Miss Eleanor Sticknoy of Washington
and y. Percy Bright OF this city will DO
married this afternoon.
4. Bayard Hoisel, II rising young lawyer
of New Castle county bar and Miss
Frances Clarke of Delaware City will be
married tomorrow evening.
Horace &. Knowles is in New York.
Miss Meta W. Jones Of Milton and d,
W, Marsh Of Angola were married at
Bish6psv1ad by Bishop Coleman this after.
noon.
Rev and Mrs Frederick +. Briggs were
given reception last night by tho menu
bers and friends of the Second Baptlsp
Church. The reception took place III the
church where hundreds Of people shock
the hand of the now pastor and his wife.
Potted plants furnished decorations, Nuar
the enhance of the building Mr.. and Mrs.
Briggs stood with Alfred Gawthrop, Mrs.
A. IS. Cook, Mrs. n. b. Daniurtn and
Mrs. Wuila,ton, who constituted the re
ceiving party and introduced the pastor
and his wife to those present. During the
evening the young women served ice
cream and cake.
The Commonwealth Of Covington, Ky,
of November 10 hG, this account Of the
wedding of Miss Eleanor l.. Burke to
James Ferris Belt, II SON Of q, james Belt
OF this city.
VERY refined and pleasing in every ap-
pontlNtnt was the Wedding OF Miss
Eleanor lr Burke and Mr.. james Ferris
Belt OF last evening ut the heme Of tho
briGc The ceremony was exceedingly
impressive by the BRIDES Rector Rev. Mr..
Noand OF Old Trinity.
The bay window in the drawing room
was embowered with smilax and few
largo plants. The mHntcl near by was
garianucd ms well as the ledge above and
pillars, while in vases were chrysanthc-
NUNS and the fragrant Marechal Neil
buds in rich clusters placed in various
parts OF the room The remarkably hand
some young couple were unattended for it
was their wish to have only those bound
by the closest ties Of kinship to be present
AT the ceremony. The bride is noble
specimen Of wumanhOod-tall, command
ing in appearance, ever dlgnilled, with u
carriage strikingly graceful aud exquisite
ly refined in manners and conversation
She is d splendid type of II handsome
young girl, with the richest English COM
pleXiUn.
The modest blush often beauties her
expressive Of an Intelligent
mind and warm heart
Tho groom has steadily gained friends
ever since his arrival i'll our city and his
Is daily shown by the patron
age extended at his drug store He is an
gentlemen and exceedingly ar
fable in the social world, The floral tavors
for the bride was carnations, the groom
violets, and the guests pink carnations
The table was adorDed with an occasional
In cut glass vases were the
favoritc fall flowers -cbrysanthcmums,
yellow and golden brown.
The dinner was in true Kentucky style,
generous and hospitable. Many pleasant
comments We're exchanged in regard to
the romantic love Of the young couple,
and some one suggested customs fash
ion the world all things grow old but
love and romance never, and 1t seems it
was the old story of "love Ut first sight"
!, tlt,.t I.,l
SON
There is no life en- earth but being in
love,
There are no studios, no delights, no
business, etc,
But what is love?"
and endorsed rennyson and concluded it
was best to have
1.-TWO heads in council, two beside tho
hearth,
Two in tho tangled business of the world.
May the beautiful day soft with South
Crn brCcHps" be cmblcmntic OF their life
and their future be- rs bright,
Buwness Briggs, General Passenger
Agent of the W, u n. r. r.. was i'll West
Chester yesterday
The wedding of William Y. Holt of SSads-
buryvillc, II native Of Chesapeake City,
Md, and RCbocca H. Stanley of the form
cf place who was born in Wilmington is
announced
William II. Way, of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with friends in Chester.
Mrs Simpson of Now Castle has return.
ed home from visit to Mrs. Hamilton Of
Upland, Pa,
Senator Moore was in this city to-day
Harry V. Jones Of the Thos w, Price
Company, Philadelphia, is in this city to-
day. Harry is genial friend and is al.
ways welcome.
Several persons from this city went to
salisbury, Md to-day to attend tho
wedding of Walter Smith, of the penns.
ylvania ruilroai oilicu. Phiadolpll la to
Miss Fannie Mills.
Miss Lulu Elliott, is now a member Of
Grace Church Choir.
Tho wedding Of Susan T. Walters, a
teacher in public school No. Il, and Frank
lin Smith is announced to tuko place at
the brides home In Philadelphia, this
evening o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
will reside in Philadelphia,
Miss Bertha and William Hayes, Of
Philadelphia arc visiting friends her.
Mrs, Mary q, Foarl Of Elkton is with
friends here.
Mrs. Joseph KIT, Sr.,wcll known In our
city, who has been quito i'll Mt her home
for week past was somewhat easier yes
tcrday. Mrs. kift is one Of tho fcw women
of Wrss Chester who has never refused to
aid person in want. Her work for char
ty has given many anxiety because OF Ecr
present illness.
Tho Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
Sunday School held IN open social last
evening. Music was furnished by tho
Calvary Baptist Orchestra. A pleasing
program was rendered after which refresh
mruts were served.
Rev and Mrs Thomas Haynes, Of
smyrna, arc visiting in this city.
Mrs. William NJ Lewis Of Smyrna is
visiting in this city.
Miss Mamie Kitchens has returned
home from Il visit to Miss Daisy Gray Of
Clayton.
Mrs Cora Phailor Of this city will spend
Thanksgiving Day in Reading, Pa.
Mrs S +. lIofircker is the guest of her
daughter at Clayton,
Frank Muhlhauscn and Miss Bessie NJ.
Jones We're quietly married yesterday
afternoon at Brnndywine N. Il. Pnrson.
age by Rev. Asbury Burke Miss Ella
Edward was bridesmaid and Albert 5.