The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-10
MISREPRESENTATION.
Beautiful Wedding Solemnized in
All Saints Church on Wednes-
day Last

church, this city, was thrOnged with
a host of invited guests on "Wednesday
afternoon last, TO witness the Impos-
ing ceremonies attending the we'd
ding of Miss Virginia Noble Harwood,
only daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs. Thos.
n. HARDWOOD, of this city, and DIR. r..
f. Lee Wiltberger, prominent
young dentist of Washington, d. C.
Seldom indeed have two happy
hearts entered into the solemn obliga-
lions of matrimony under such auspi-
cious circumstances and delightful con-
ditions; even the proverbial Sunlight
shone down upon their heads" as if to
add another jewel to the crown of MN
lsterial benediction.
Softly the organ rolled its mighty
music through the vaulted enclosure
as the people gathered long before the
hour appointed-four o'clock D. m.
The decorations were tasteful but not
lavish; only the chancel being orna-
mented with choice palms, ferns and
cut flowers, arranged by Hermann,
but the effect produced was most SOL
emn and impressive. Two ushers
placed the long white satin ribbons
along each side of the centre aisle
and the gladstone strains of the we'd
ding march from "Lohengrin" played
by Professor BiOn Firestone announced
the arrival of the bridal party.
Rev. Osborne Ingle, the pastor and
officiating clergyman, entered the
chancel from the left, robed In white
vestments, closely followed by the
fair bridesmaids, Misses Eloise Young,
Mamie Potts and Alice Routzahn, of
Frederick, and Miss Carolyn O'Con-
nell, of Baltimore. They wore with
beauteous effect white organdle over
white taffeta silk, black Gainsborough
hats trimmed with black ostrich feath.
ers and tulle, black gloves and carried
American Beauty roses tied with
American Beauty ribbons. Slowly
they came down the aisle, the ushers
forming on each side near the en-
trance, as they passed and met the
bridal party.
The procession to the chancel was
led by the ushers, two and two, DIR. l..
w, Eugster, DR.. Joseph Everett
Keene, DR.. Fenton Bradford, Mr.. b.
Frank Meyers, of Washington, D. c.;
Messrs. Richard Potts and Allen
Rohrback, of Frederick, who wore
frock coats, silk hats, white ties and
gloves. Then came the bridesmaids
and the maid of honor, Miss Lula
Keene, of Brightwood, d. c., who
looked charming in becoming gown
of pink chiffron over pink satin, and
she wore a black Gainsborough hat
trimmed with plumes, and carried a
shower bouquet of white carnations
tied with white ribbon.
Little Lillian Talbot, cousin of the
bride, was flower girl. She was dress
ed in white silk null and carried
white and pink carnations in her dress.
She was attended by Master Schell
Hershberger as page, attired in white
linen. He carried the ring on silver
waiter.
The exposure of all eyes was now the
bride, who, leaning on the arm of the
groom, never looked so attractive as at
this, the most eventful period of her
life. Her dress was of heavy white
satin, en- train, veil caught With or
ange blossoms and fastened with a
golden Peafowl, ornamented with
diamonds, sapphires and emeralds, the
gift of the groom. She carried
shower bouquet of white carnations,
tied with white ribbon.
AT the chancel steps the brides
maids formed on either side and ele-
waited their bouquets in arch like form
under which the bride aIH1 groom
passed.
"What God hath joined together let
no man put asunder," began the min
lister, and then on went the solemn
service until the final vows were taken
which made the happy pair one. Su
preme in their new-found Joy and
with countenances that reflected much
of their feelings, they passed out of the
church to be driven to the home of the
bride, where they received congratu-
lations, after which refreshments were
served and then came the leave-taking
and the wedding journey. The bride
wore going away gown" of green
broadcloth trimmed with changeable
green silk. They took the 6.l5 p. III.
train for Washington. and from there
they will visit the Nashville Exposition
and points in Northern States.
DR.. r. E. Lee Wiltberger, the
groom, who is well known in this city,
was born in Chilolmwood, d. c., of
German parentage. He was educated
at the Dis trict schools and later grad
uated from the Dental Department of
the Columbian University. He has
since practiced his profession in Wash
ington, where he enjoys a remunera-
tive patronage.
The bride is a popular young lady,
prominent in social circles and has al
ways been the recipient of marked at
tention at home anu in other cities
where she has frequently visited. She
received her education at the Academy
of the Visitation and also had private
instruction. She enters her new life
followed by the best wishes of her many
friends.
The evening before the wedding day
the parents of the bride gave a delight
full reception to the young couple fol-
lowed by a supper at the City Hotel.
Miss Harwood wore white brocaded
silk trimmed in purple and martin fur;
Miss Keene blue organdie over blue
silk and Mrs. Harwood black satin.
At the house palms, ferns and golden
rod were used in decorating. The
wedding gifts were of the most hand
some character. Substantial checks
were received from Mr.. aud Mrs. Har-
wood and relatives and friends gave
most beautiful presents.
DIR. and Mrs. Wiltberger will reside
at the Normandy Flats in Washington.