The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
June Weddings.

MATTHEW hiNkEh
A wedding of unusual interest because of
the popularity of the contracting parties, was
solemnized in the Methodist rotestantCb Church,
this city, last Thursday at p. m. The groom,
Mr.. George K. Mather, of the firm of L. W.
Maiher & Sons, is we'll known throughout the
State through his connection with the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeaver, sery-
ing at the same time as County President, De-
nominational President and State President,
all of which positions he has held with ability
and a eoncientious discharge of duty which
has made him very popular.
The bride, Miss Mamie Rinker, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Rinker, is one of the
most popular and best beloved young women
of Westminster. Active in church work, and
ever ready to lend helping hand in every
good work, she had host of friends, who
were present in large numbers on the happy
occasion.
The church was beautifully decorated with
daisies, gathered by loving hands, aud artist
cally arranged by friends of the young couple.
The altar space was banked with the white
blossoms, and the altar rail twined with them.
small wreathes hung from the end of each
pew, and daisy chain diviced the seats re-
served for the immediate friends from the
body of the church. Promptly at one o clock,
to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March,
under the skillful fingers of Miss Herr, who
presided at the organ, the bridal party entered
the church, and were met at the altar by the
groom's uncle, Rev. A. W. Mather, and Rev.
L. f. Warner, pastor of the church, the of
floating ministers. The bride, who wore a
handsome street costume of blue cloth, with
white chiffon hat, carried a service book
bound in white kid, from which the ceremony
was read. The ushers were Messrs. w. L.
hrofbaro of he
Lawrence Rinker. brother of the bride, and
Charles R. Woods. of Baltimore.
Immediately after the ceremony the bridal
party left the church, followed by the stains
of Mendelssohn's beautiful wedding march,
and driving direct to the station left on the
l. ID train for Baltimore, from whence they
went to Boston by boat. A number of friends
accompanied them to the train, showering
them with rice and good wishes. On their
return they will reside on Belle Grove square.
The bride was the recipient of large number
of beautiful and valuable presents, which will
grace her new home, and remind her of the
many friends whose every thought of her has
been one of tender affection. Among those
present from distance were Mr.. and Mrs.
yesterday, Miss yesterday, Mr.. and Mrs.
Simmons, Washington, D.. CT; Miss Anna
Shaw, Uniontown; Rev. and Mrs. A. w. Ma
Their, Miss Louisa Hopper, Baltimore, Mr.. j.
F. and Miss Mary Kenly, York, Pa, and Miss
Bessie Gunkle, Warwick, Md. Z
HAIFLEY-ECKARD.
A very pretty wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. Thomas Eckard on Thursday
afternoon, Jnne 9Th, at 2 p. m. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. John Haiffey and
Miss Lily Eckard. The parlor was tastefully
trimmed for the occasion. Miss Mollie Gil
bert was bridesmaid, and Luther Eckard,
brother of the bride, groomsman. Between
these stood the bride and groom, while over
their heads was suspended beautiful bell,
made of honey suckle and roses. The bride
was dressed in white null trimmed with rib
bon and lace. The groom was attired in
black, with white tie. Rev. w. II. Ehrhart,
Of Silver Run, performed the ceremony. After
congratulations we're rendered refreshments
were served.
The bride was the recipient of many hand
some and useful presents. Those present
were Mr. Thomas Eckard and wife, Mrs.
Ephraim Haihey. George Babylon and wife,
Joseph Formwalt and wife, Joseph Myers and
wife, Robert Davidson, Theodore Myers and
wife, Thomas Gilbert and wife, Mrs. Samuel
Wantz, Israel Lambert, Jacob Rodkey and
wife, Arthur Masters and wife, Daniel Fiscel
aud wife, Charles Davidson and wife, Robert
Baust and wife, Misses Annie Haihey, Belle
Dell, Lena Escel, Clara Fisher, Mollie Gil
bert, Alice Petry, Maud Hitabridie, Fanny
Davidson, Lillian and Florence Formwalt,
Hessa Rodkey, Emma Hahn; William and
Luther Eckard, brother of the bride; How
ard Rodkey, Howard Eckard, Charles Hilta-
bride, Arthur Copenhaver, Preston Snider,
Edward Dutera, Guy Formwalt Benton aud
Raymond Davidson, and Ray Rodkey-