The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-11-12
WEDDINGS.
Knowles Ellis,

The wedding of Miss Give Ellis, daughter
OF Mr. Frank Goldsborough Ellis, to Mr..
Nathaniel Knowles, of Philadelphia, which
was Solemnized in Trinity Church. Ekton, at
high noon on Wednesday was a brilliant
occasion. and never has II more happy social
event taken place in Elkton. Joy nd fes-
tivty reigned supreme and the members OF
society turned out in gayest mood to do honor
to the happy couple.
The architectural beauty of Trinity Church
never appeared more striking, the interior of
the ediflce showing the skill of a prominent
Philadelphia decorator in the floral adorn-
ments of green and white. Smlax and
boquets OF chrysanthemums were arranged
throughc ut the body Of the church while the
chancel was a bower of chrysanthemums,
palms and potted plants. Miss Sara Reese
presided at the organ and prior to the coming
of the bridal party played selections. incud-
ing Gavotte Arahcsque and Intermezzo from
Cavacrra Rusticanna.
AS the party entered the church the bridal
march from Lohengrin was rendered, Men
delssohn's Songs Without Words being PLAYED
during the ceremony.
The tr,de leaned upon the arm of her
father, preceded by the maid of honor Miss
Elsie Rose, of Camden, NJ. The ushers were
Mr.. W. F. Audenreid, Mr.. Heatly G. Dullas,
| MIR. A. W. Ormeroj, Of Phia and Mr.. w. II.
May Jr., of Washington. The brides gown
was OF white satin IN train, trimmed in white
chiffon with veil. She wore pearl necklace
| I, L. 4 gls 1. =.
carried white chrysI.nthemums Her appear
ance was most graceful aud stately. Miss
Rose was hecomingly attired in white silk
crepon, embroidered in pink, and carried
pink chrysauthemums
| The groom, attended by Mr.. J. Parker
Norris. Of Philadelphia met the bride at the
chancel. At the steps Of the ahancel the be-
trothal service was performed by Rev. Archi-
bald Knowles, of Philadelphia a brother of
the groom. The service was concluded at
the chancel rail by Rev. William Schouler,
rector. Memberships wedding march was
played as the party left the church.
| A reception followed the ceremony at the
! home of the brides uncle, Dr. C. NJ Ellis, only
relatives and few intimate friends attend
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Knowles received in the
front parlor which was profusely decorated
with smilaX and chrysanthemums, as was the
entire house. collation. was served by n
| Wilmington caterer. The many gifts re-
ceived hy Mrs. Knowles were elegant and of
rare worth. As previously stated the groom S
| rare worth.
The happy couple left at O'Clock for tour
North, including Canada. and will be at
| home-2020 Walnut street, Philalephia-the
day before Thanksgiving. The groom is con-
nected with the banking house of Brown
| Brothers.
Tho out of town guests at the reception
were: Philadelphia party-Mrs. Rudulph
Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs. William Struthers Ellis
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lambert Knowles
father and mother of the groom. Mr.. and Mr.
Archibald Campbell Knowles, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Augustus Sortori, Mrs. Samuel NJ.
Ell lott, Mr.. and Mrs James w. Cooke, Miss
Bertha j. Cooke.
New York party-Mrs. Waldrow Shapliegh,
Miss Elizabeth Shapleigh, Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce,
Mr.. Howard Ellis, Miss Bessie Ellis, Mr..
Rudulph Ellis, Mrs. P. d. WELLER; Mrs.
| Charles and the Misses Charles