Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-15
Withers..EiardestY.

Summit Point was again much in evidence
on Wednesday afternoon last, in the cele-
bration of the marriage ceremony between
Mr.. Addison L. Withers, SON of the iate a,
I, yvitbers. of this county, and Miss Mary
love Hardestv, second daughter Of Mr.. y.
r Harlestv. one of the most prominent
forniersandt the largest land holder Of Clarke
o,,,,,,t,, VIRGINIA. The solemnization of the
=, a-ri,ge rite occurred in the chnrch of the
IoIv Shirt. and was witnessed by number
az friends from Jefferson and Clarke which
densely crowded the edifice from chancel to
door. The church trimmings while not
so elaborate, were yet beautiful and
tasty, and were under the direction of Mrs.
J. J. Rely. whose fine taste is. ever pleasing
Iy demonstrated by the acquisitions of such
occasions, as well as in the choice of her as
sistants in the effective work. The right
and left columns of the chanceI were flank
ed with potted plants and blooming flowers.
The entrance to the altar was Spawned by
an evergreen arch, from the apex of which
hung a beautiful wedding bell, of pink car
nations, with a Gala lily for its dainty clap
per- Above the bell was ring of pink car
nations, symbolizing the embodiment of a
fragrant and unending love, welded and
cemented in the consummated vows it was
to witness. Surmounting the whole of these
designs, executed in admirable taste, were
two white doves. Fragrant blooming flow
ers and potted plants were arranged within
the altar railing and the altar was adorned
with lighted candles. Lohengrin's wedding
march which signaled the approach of the
bridal party was most stirringly executed by
Miss Mamie MCGUIRE, one of the most ac-
complished pianists of the valley. The
bride, becomingly attired in green broad
cloth skirt, with velvet coat trimmed in jet
and chiffon with hat to match and carrying
sprays of brides roses entered on the arm
of her brother, Mr.. r. N Hardesty, who
gave her away. Preceding the bride was
her maid of honor, Miss Margaret J. Griffith,
of Montgomery county, Md. gowned in u
green changeable silk trimmed with pink
changeable silk, with hat to match and car
rying la France roses. The ushers, DIR. l..
NJ. Allen, of Baltimore; Mr.. William t.
Lewis. of Berryville, and Mr.. q. T. and T,
B. Hardesty, brothers ofthe bride, completed
the bridal procession. The groom and his
brother, Mr.. Walter A. Withers, who acted
as best man, entered the chancel from the
Yestry room and met the bride at the altar.
The ceremony, with a ring, was after the
Presbyterian form, and was performed by
Rev Dr. a. C. Hopkins, of this city, assisted
by Rev. a. ]. Willis, rector of the church,
the organ the while softly playing, "only
of Thee" Following the ceremony was
Mendelsshon's march, to which the happy
couple left the church, and were driven to
the home of the bride where an elaborate
reception was held, and the charming
bride and her happy groom received the
congratulations of their friends. The hos
| pitality of this old home is of that lavish,
generous character of the old Virginia type,
and the collation. served was such as only Sc
accomplished a hostess could provide, Over
hundred guests were present. The bride
was the recipient of large number ofhand-
some and useful presents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Withers left on the 6:55 B. ~ o. train for a
bridal trip to the Eastern cities. The good
wishes of a host of friends accompanying
them, to which the writer is a liberal con-
| tributoF. lfthe morning, the noon and the
evening of their new lives, shall be as bright,
beautiful and cloudless as their wedding
day, which is said to presage welded life,
their lives will be one of sunshine, and in
its evening, silvered with the placid beauty
of the moonbeams of graceful old age, will
be the sweetest memory of time, and con-
Meeting link with eternity. So mote it be.
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