Evening journal., 1898-06-27
TT1rTR, sTT ,vER WEDDING.

on one side of the paper only.
THEIR SILVER WEDDING.
The Evening News OF Athens, Pa,
says: Shortly before 8 o'clock, Sat
urday evening, a large number OF the
parishioners Of Trinity parish, gathered
at the rectory on Herrick Place, and
presented a token Of their love and e5-
TEEN to their rector and his wife, the
Rev. and Mrs Berghaus. Yesterday
was the 25th wedding anniversary OF
the worthy rector and his wife, and
the silver bowl presented by his pa
rishioners, fittingly commentaries the
occasion.
Mrs. C. S. Maurice, made the presen-
tation in the following brief, but we'll
chosen remarks:
ITO Our Honored Rector and Mrs.
Berghaus: / have been deputed to pre-
sent to you this silver bowl, as slight
testimonial Of the high esteem and af-
.fectionate regard in which you are held
by every member OF your parish. Our
best wishes go with 1t for Twenty-Five
more returns OF the day, and that the
golden anniversary may still find you
both in our midst"
The bowl is a large, gold lined one
and Is a beautiful specimen OF the
silversmith's art 1t bears the follow
ing inscription:
The Rev. and Mrs. V. Hummel Berg
haus with the affectionate regards
of their Athens ParishiOners,
June, 10, 1898.
The visitors came laden with dainty
refreshments. which were served,
when the presentation and congratu-
lations were over. After passing an
exceedingly pleasant hour, the happy
party disbanded.
The occasion came as a complete sur
prise to Mr.. and Mrs. Berghaus and
was all the more enjoyable for that
reason. 1t was a graceful act on the
part Of the parishioners, which shows
the cordial and affectionate bonds ex-
isting latween them and their beloved
rector and his wife.
Rev. Mr.. Berghaus was formerly
rector OF Calvary P. e. church, this
city.
AT "A PHTIlADEIlPHIA WEDDING.
Miss Annie B. Kine, OF 632 w. Cam
bria st, Philadelphia, widely known in
Kensington church circles and in thif
city, whose sweet voice was always al
the service Of church organizations was
married Wednesday evening to William
G.. Slaugh, OF 2133 North Second street
chorister OF the Norris Square Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. The ceremony
was celebrated In the church, which
was beautifully decorated with palms
and ferns The Rev. B. T. String, ol
Conshohocken, officiated, assisted by
the Rev. e. B. Burke, the pastor The
bride was attired in a rich white satir
Gown, trimmed with lace. Her tull'
veil was fastened with a diamond
brooch, her only ornament. She car.
ried a bouquet OF white roses anC
lilies OF the valley.
The maid Of honor, Miss Elsie r
Springer, OF this city, wore a white
organdie, over silk. and carried a bOu
/. Quet Of American beauty roses. Tn,
bridesmaids were Miss Edna c. Slaugh
sister OF the bridegroom; Miss Ren;
Biddle Leap, Miss Margaret Smitl
Bevis, Miss ollie Croft Denny, the lat
/ ter three OF Pennsgrove, N. J. All wor
, white organdie gowns, with pinl
stocks. The flower girls were Mari
and Edith Lawton, Of Germantown
q The best man was Robert c. String, o
3 ConshhocIen. The ushers we're
5 Harry Slaugh, brother OF the bride
; groom; William Slaugh, Joseph
Davidson, Harry G. Maths, Thomas 1
4 I.awton and T. Porter Harris. Tn
D bride was given in marriage by he
n father Harry Kille. The guests froI
o this city included Mr.. and Mrs. Harve
. j. Wiley and Mr.. and Mrs. Warre
: Ellis; DIT. Biddle H. Garrison, OF Wash
ington.