Evening journal., 1912-04-08
wILMINGToNs MArkrMoNIn MISSION.

TANY New York Philadelphia Chester Baltimore
= and Washington couples come to Wilmington to
be married That is not surprising. There is no city
in the United States that has better matrimonial facil-
tiles. Il is known far and wide the progressive
of all American cities in that respect Our matrimonial
equipment is complete We have a large staff preach
ers and magistrates who simply revel in making others
happy. Adequate provision has been made for both
lgious and civil ceremonies We have here the long
service for those who do not look if they being
pursued and the short those whose appear
ance indicates that they expect papa. mamma, detec
tive and abduction warrant to arrive on the next
train.
Nor is there any disposition the part Of the preach
ers and the magistrates raise the for perform
ing the service TO point where they will be in keep
ing with the present living The fees are mod
crate and trading stamps will be given if the thrifty
bride insist upon it,
Wilmington of course, does not attempt to compete
with Reno in that innovation whereby divorce coupon
goes with every marriage certificate Public sentiment
here would frown upon that In all other respects
ever we are fully abreast of the times. Witnesses
bridesmaids, best men, mads-of-honor flower girls and
pages will be supplied short notice II the BRIDE
elect would like to have shower of confetti rice and
old shoes after the ceremony difficulty need be ex
perienoed in arranging for it, Our merchants carry in
stock complete bridal outfits for immediate de-
livery Our automobile have machines, lined with
white SATIN, ready at all times for tho of loving
couples.
Wilmington florists spend most of their time making
up shower bouquets of maiden-hair ferns and brdes
roses. II is poor Wilmington hotel restaurant that
cannot serve wedding feast twenty minutes after it
has been ordered. Wilmington's photographers also
have arisen to the emergency. Their cameras are
equipped with special lenses taking the pictures of
bridal parties Those lenses bring clearly the ex
preston of beaftude the face Of the bride and
pallor aud worried look that usually pervades the
vsage of the bridegroom he mentally debates with
himself the question whether he told the or per-
iured himself when he 20 love, honor and pro-
tect her for all time. Wedding announcements printed
in blank be had any of stationery stores and
cream-white telegraph blanks having borders of lilies
of the valley and smiax will be supplied by either the
Westerns Union the Postal on application or even
intimation.
Therefore If you want to be happy ever afterward,
come to Wilmington and be married We have here
such splendid facilities that there longer is any
valid excuse for any to remain single If you are
girl and you have fellow who wants to pop the
eternal question and is afraid to do it, get him in
quiet corner where he escape, and read this
editorial to him. There be only one result II you
are young man and you have a girl who shys every
time you are on the of proposing ask her what she
thinks of taking quiet little trip 20 Wilmington and
hand to her copy Of this matrimonial prospectus. II
she reads it, and does not respond with blush and
glad smile give her up at She is unworthy of
you and your devotion.