The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-06-12
\ Delightful Wedding partv.

Oh broadway. ana tnere oy our genie
host introduced to a large and brillan
company, gathered to witness thC
marriage of his second daughter. Mis-:
Hedwig Hattie) E. E. Bergman tC
Mr.. Robert Vogelsang.
The wedding being set for j p. m. VT
took stroll through the large anG
well appointed rooms to see the prep
arations for the occasion. The hall.
sitting and dining rooms were Land
sOmely decorated with wreaths OF
flowers and evergreens which gave
them a cool, inviting appearance, the
air being ladened with the mingled
pleasing odOrs of thousand blossoms
but our surprise was complete when
We entered the lofty double-parlor
These beautiful rooms were converted
into charming bower of beauty
roses, lilies, magnolia blossoms were
woven in garlands, crowns, bells and
chains-both pleasing to the eye and
sweet to the senses. On one side stood
d beautiful arch, apparently construct
ed of varigated flowers, and from the
keystone was suspended large
floral bell. The differing of green
leaves, the subdued voices CT the fash.
ionable attired company; and the
delicious fragrance of flowers lent
charm to the place.
The clock on the steeple of the
neighbOring church tolled the hour of
five. The Rev. Charles Rehahn took
his place within the arch. The heavy
draperies at the double doors were
drawn aside and the bride, in all her
innocent beauty and dignity leaning
on the arm of the happy groom came
slowly forward, followed by Miss
Zelma Engelmann leaning on the arm
of Mr.. Martin Vasterling and Miss
Lily Ross accompanied by Mr.. VIM.
Bergman, Jr. The three handsome
couple arranged themselves beneath
the arch, the bride and groom in the
center The minister stepped farward
and in a very impressive manner
bound the happy couple together for
life.
| The service over and while the
young couple were still beneath the
arch, by some strange cOntrivance,
the large floral bell suspended over
their heads poured a glittering shower
of golden grain and silver rice over
the trembling couple. This act broke
the stiffness. then came a rush of con-
gratulations and well wishes
In due time the march was taken up
for the dining-roOm where all partook
of Il supper equal to that served to
Queen. After supper the company
divided. the old folks taking charge
of the sitting room and the youngsters
fthe double parlor. The time was spent
in pleasant converse and harmless
games until midnight. Then the string
band drew their bows and patting. i'm
patient feet sprang to the floor and
swinging in the may dance they
cast care behind them until the dawn
of a new and more practical day.
The room set apart for the presents
was a regular bazaar. PILED up on
tables, chairs and settees were bed
spreads, pictures, lamps, castOrs,
silver berry dishes. cake stands,
onyXta bles, knives and forks. .carvers,
table and tea sets of the finest quality.
said dishes. table covers, towels.
chairs of strange patterns. lamp
stands. full set OF tea':and dining
ware, Il handsome case of coin silver
table ware. consisting of dining and
tea spoons. knives and forks. butter
knives and sugar spoons. rings and
other trinkets. This was a costly
present from the brides cousin.
Charles Borchers. of St. Louis. The
display of fancy needle work was
large and artistic. all wrought by the
deft fingers Of her school mates and
other friends: fifty dollar gold piece
lay on the table. We would like to
give the names of all but our limited
space forbids. This passed one OF
the most pleasant festivals OF the
season.
The young couple have started
life with the prayers and we'll wishes
of a large circle of friends and rela-
tives. The young husband is a first
class business man. now boOk-keeker
in the large Touring mills of Stein
Bros. of this city. The bride is a
charming young lady of pleasant, !
attractive manners. and with all a
a splendid house-keeDer and worthy |
help-mate. Long life and prosperity
to them is the wish of the DEMODRAT. |
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