The leader., 1899-10-25
Noodle -McGrsth Nuptiais A Brilliant
wedding Occasion.

wedding OCCASION.
Last Wednesday evening witnessed
one of the prettiest home weddings
that has occurred in our city. The
closing hours of that glad, bright day
seemed to breathe a benediction upon
the sanctity of the occasion, and to the
two that we're to be no more twain but
one flesh, life's pathway leading out
from the parent-home cleaned in the
distance radiant with joys. The ele-
gantly coy residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
John McGrath with its effective deco
rations,--its bridal bower of love, its
evergreen garlands of good wishes, its
flowers bright with solicitude-was a
fitting scene for the appearance of the
dainty little pink and white flower girls.
Margaret johnson, Winnie Belle Me
Grath, Kathleen Becker and Mary
Storm, all nieces of the bride, who pre-
coded the handsome maid of honor,
Miss Nell McGrath and the best man,
Mr.. Specht, in the bridal procession.
AS the resonant tones of the wedding
march rang through the house at the
touch of Mrs. Johnson's gifted fingers.
the fair and queenly bride, Miss
Margaret McGrath, and the elegant
groom, Mr.. +. Boyce Noodle, slowly en-
tered, followed by the graceful ring
bearer, Miss Sarah Storm, who was at
tired in white taffeta. The bride wore
a rich robe of white duchesse satin
with the usual accessories of veil and
orange blossoms that are never worn
more than once in a lifetime. Very
lovely she appeared as with bowed head
she made responses to her pastor, Rev.
A. Althoff, who impressively performed
the ceremony, while as in a dream rose
the concordant tones of II love my
love-" sweetly and softly sung by the
brides sister, Mrs. johnson. After the
vows were spoken, the heartiest good
wishes and congratulations were pro
fusely showered upon the devoted and
happy pair. An elegant banquet was
served, toasts drunk to the newly we'd
died. a number of kilograms received,
and then Mr.. and Mrs. Noodle babe
adieu to the joyous scene of which they
themselves were the central figures and
departed on their bridal tour North
Showers of rice fell like multiplied
blessings as goodbyes were spoken at
the depot: and surely no marriage
ever occurred under happier auspices.
Thus has gone out from home that
few years ago abounded with sons
and daughters. the last remaining child
of Mr.. and Mrs. John McGrath. In
this connection it will doubtless be of
interest to many to note that from this
parent-stem there are now resident in
our city seven families. and a part of
an eighth F. F. Becker, nee Mary
McGrath, Mr.. J. w. McGrath and fam
lily, Mr.. NJ. d. McGrath and family, Mrs.
S. n. Storm. nee Josie McGrath. Mrs.
J. Fl. johnson, nee Katie McGrath, Mr.
j. j. McGrath and wife and the two
children of the lamented T. J. S. Nc
Grath. We doubt if the State contains
other parents so fortunate as to retain
family so large in their native town;
or town more fortunate in claiming
better citizens than the McGraths have
made in Brookhaven. Their name will,
in all probability, continue to be ident-
flied with the town for generations to
come, since at present there are 81 res
ident grandchildren. II of these being
sons, and 10 of these sons bearing the
honorable name of McGrath.
Announcement cards inform their
friends that Mr. and Mrs. Noodle will
be at home in Brookhaven on Thurs
days after Nov. 10th.