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71OCClmorwasschlt;EnGeoin t]toCWilyeaimton.and4th.andancMof 1mosind'hisI88SHanCleitonsther•fl.Sworton.*Hopkinson-Walton-Hoopes. \YI he first dual wedding occurring in , Mrs Muscatine, where sisters or brother* 1 nasi have appeared in the relation of groom nigl or bride, was celebrated at Evergreen fun* Nook last evening, in the marriage of' Rob , Amos C Hopkinson with Lilly P. Walton, and J. E. Hoopes with May O. Walton, all of Muscatine, the brides being daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. P.| Walton. The occasion, from this Uniqueness of the altar scene, as well as from the beautiful wedding decorations and the pre-eminent hospitality of the hoiiae, cause it to rank foremost in interest among the many celebrated hymenial events of ourcity.•At 7:30 o’clock the relatives of the bridal parties, numbering, with intimate neighbors of the house, about one hundred, were assembled in the suite of numerous rooms, blended into one by the skill of the architect a,id brought with a summer effect into openconnection with the conservatoi \• *whose green splendors and bright floral hues added measurably to the beauty of the reception. In fhe central room, a canopy of evergreen and white clematis sprang from the dim ax-dressed chandelier, forming a bower, where the monogram *‘W. H.” in gold and silver, in relief on the wall, indicated the spot sacred to Hymen.At the hour named, the piano, presided over by Miss Lizzie Fulliam, sounded forth the Wedding March of Mendelsshon and the bridal procession appeared, led by Rev. lt;\ H. Seymour, of Davenport, ami attended by Mr. and Mrs. Walton. The quaint) Glfi old English service, that has bound so many hearts together, through the centuries and all over the world, was conducted by Rev. Mr. Seymour, the troths were plighted, the rings bestowed, and the benediction was pronounced upon the happy quartet.Then another procession began, made up of the company, and brides and grooms bore up like heroes and heroines under the long and trying ordeal of handshaking and eongratu-^ lions, bore up so well indeed that one could not observe that either groom flinched in sharing with his fair male in the most sweetly accented salinations of the hour. The ladv readers of the Journal will expect a description of the bridal dresses but our pencil despairs at the task other than to say t hat both wore an elegant combination of colored silk and satin, trimmed with smilax and orange blossoms, the the latter the gift of Rev. II. 15. Res-tarick of Santiago, Cal. and picked from a tree in his dooryard, with the perfume still lingering in their petals.The company deserves personal mention, especially in its two ex-candidates for Congress, one of whom was observed to have adopted as his prerogative a popular habit of General Sherman. for the reporter could not believe that the Hon. Lindley Hoopes, though father of one of the grooms, held claims of similar near kinship to all the. ladies present. Holding a popular court, all their own, were present Mr. and Mrs.'James Q. Beatty, the latter a sister of the brides, but recently bearing the same blushing honors about her, and sharing with her proud companion, in the compliments and felicitations of thei)LWeing,gerC3. ’4.5.6. 1T, (8. 19.10. 11.ev12.TeonTat tantj evening. The classic Lake and theTlowyesitsSupactias fGler.GGGGGGAle\pastoral Island fairly divided with the j Bri,fadt.e1.isitis)flt;1ice;0I-(*is*s1-t,9—f),dirait3-OCJ. I A 1a c» of 1B;lowL1AOfrrty*1rtKVfrietorithlt;*far—Clt;city in the attendance of guests, ami after the ceremony the three divisions mingled in the happiest sociability.The bridal supper was of an elegance and bounty, worthy of a dual i p_„I vl I cwedding, and of a hostess whose charming hospitality has been a Muscatine proverb for a quarter of a centu-ary. The bridal presents, too, which crowded three tables with beauty, hereand there noticeably one for the first*bride of the house, were in keeping with the occasion, and sufficient for the pride and happiness of two bridalhomes.There remains for the Journal to voice the good wishes of Muscatine for these new husbands and wives- All four are the children of Muscatine and its suburbs, sons and daughters who have ever reflected honor upon the city, the brides ranking first amongthe most accomplished graduates of our High School, and since the orna-! Arc ment of our best society; Mr. Hopkinson. one of tne city's young ami enterprising merchants, a member of the famous “Hooks.” a gentleman who inheriting an honorable name has early won his way to an enviable standing:Mr. Hoopes, the youngest son of Hon.Lindley Hoopes, aud partner with his brother, Wm, H. Hoopes, Esq., in the leading house of the Island, aud foreman of this important industry, has also taken his place, as a leader in the 1 1enterprises of the day: and both known and proven as worthy of their success. I corIt is also a cause of congratulation I Got that last evening’s event means the addition of two more beautiful homes to the social wealth and attractions of the city.1'his evening a reception will be given at Evergreen Nook.FMlroomeiIandbusmilGI pi*is a•‘A GIFT FROM HEAVEN,”4' Fin Hi! lint:i 41111
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Muscatine Daily Journal
Muscatine, Iowa, US
Fri, Feb 08, 1884
Page 2
Full Page
Clipped by
Musser P.
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