Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-06
Pr rry da unoH wxpplNe.
Marriage of MISS blanche wsidin and tn
Rev. viilimm Frederick Lewis.

Of MISS blanche wsidin and tho
Rev. wiiimm Frsdsrick Lewis.
Miss Blanche Waldin, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wesley Weldin,
and the Rev. William Frederick Lewis.
pastor OF Rodney Street Presbyterian
Church, were married last Thursday In
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church.
Nearly 1000 Invitations had been
issued, and the church auditorium was
filled with the guests, Palms and other
potted plants decorated the church.
As the bridal party marched in tho
combined choirs of Rodney Street and
Grace Churches sang the bridal chorus
from Wagner's Lahongrin. A solo was
sung by Miss Isabel B. Wales. George
N. Maris was the organist.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. w. Q. Roberts, y, D., Ii. p,
president of Centre College. Danville,
KY, uncle Of the groom, assisted by
the Rev. Henry Baker, D.. d, pastor
of Grace Church. I'm
George Dickens Lewis of Shrewsbury,
Eng, brother Of the groom, was best
man, and Mrs. John Bird was the
matron of honor. The bridesmaids
were Miss Louise Weldin. Miss
Jeanette Weldin, Miss Elizabeth
Bringhurst and Miss Margaret Hilles,
and the ushers we're Henry NJ. Candy,
Arthur w. Spruance, William Bush,
Jr.. John P. Nields, George ?. Bissell
and the Rev. W. Jamison Fitz Simon,
the last named ofZion, Md,
The bride wore white satin. trimmed
with duchesse lace, Her veil was OF
tullo caught with orange blossoms and
she carried q shower bouquet of white
sweet peas. The rnatron of honor
and bridesmaid swore point d'esprit
trimmed with ribbons, and carried
white sweet peas.
A large reception was held at the
Weldin residence, southwest corner Of
Eighth and Broome streets. Palms
and ferns and evergreen were prominent
| in the decorations. The wedding break.
| fast was served in the house and light
refreshments was served ut small tables
on the beautiful lawn. The brida
gifts were centre of attraction, beinf
very numerous and valuable. This ane
other cities were represented in thu
large number of guests.
Instead Of throwing rice after thu
bride and groom, the English custom
Of throwing confetti was followed, thu
sweatmeats having been brought iron
England for that purpose.
Friday afternoon the Rev. ant
Mrs. Lewis sailed FROM New Yorl
for England and will rsturn from thei
wedding trip on September LIST
PIERcE-BnowN.
Miss Bertha B. Brown, daughter o
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ID. Brown o
Claymont, and Harry Leslie Pierc
| ,,,,.n ,,,ar,;al 10 Nh ,,ruIa a nj tho raoi
dence of the bride's parents, by tn
beautifully decorated. Miss Elizabeth
Mccoy OF Farnhurst was BRIDESMAID
and Frank w. Graeff Of Claymont wa
lowed the ceremony and were attende
by members Of the i'm mediate familie:
Many handsome and useful present
were received. In the evening Mr.. an
Mrs. Pierce left for Denver,N Col.
M'FARLiS-PARRER.
The wedding Of Miss Emma Parke
and State Senator Robert McFarli
took place last Thursday at the home {
Mrs. Hannah M. Parker, No. lob Ea'
Second street. The ceremony was PEE
formed by the Rev. A. N. Keigwir
, d. D., pastor of the West Presbyteria
Church. Miss Ruth Fitch was bride
maid and George MoHugh groomsmai
After the reception Mr., and Mrs. M
Farlin left for their future home ne,
Farnhurst. fH
HArHAwAy-eREEN.
Miss Emma Green and j. Will
: Hathaway, both of this city, were ma
: ried last Thursday at. the res
: dence of the BRIDES mother, Mrs.. Sara
A. Green, No. 500 West Seventh stree
, by the Rev. Caleb Ailsfi'of st. Luke
Church. They left in the evening for
! wedding trip. On their return tn
will live in this city.
Z BIoKTA-KoBINsoN.
, Joseph B. Bickta and Anna \
|. Robinson, both of this oity, we're ma
Q ried last Thursday at the Cathedral
: Baltimore, Md, by the Rev. j.
b O'Brien. Bride aud groom were una
tended. Theywill make their home
it this city.
n sTEwART-BFcKLEY.
o George W, Stewart, son of Glen
r Stewart, and Miss Annie M. Beckle
q daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bee
@ Icy, we're married at Wesley M. E. pa
9 sonsRe, by the Rev. W. F. Dawson,
q Tuesday week. ''. III
= DANKEL-swAYER.
u John s. Dankel and Lulu q. Sway,
q both of Philadelphia, were married |;
: Thursday at No. l0l6 Poplar street,
Il the Rev. A. p. Mihm.
D. RoBIHsoN-HuBBARD.
d Edward M, Robinson and Catheri
1t T.. Hubbard. both Of Philadelph
were married Saturday week by the R,
II W. NJ. Schall.
TX $780,
Vi The Number of Rhllroad Non KILLED.