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Freiij W*illt;llnir ut Alt;*comuK C. if.Clark—Oldham.Miss Maria Edith Oldham, daughter of Mr. Moutcalui Oldham, Jr., clerk of Accouiac County Court, wap married at Accouiac C. H-, Wednes-day afternoon, to Rev. Byron Clark, pastor of Presbyterian Church atMt. Washington, Md. The marriage was solemnized in Makemie Presbyterian Church, tastefully decorated with potted plants and evergreens, ami no event of a similar kind couldhave been more interesting In I he history of the old edifice. The ceremony, impressive beyoml description, was performed by Rev. J. Ernest Thacker, of Louisville, Ky., an intimate friend of the groom, and in the presence of friends, with which the church wap filled to overflowing, attracted thither only by loving interest in the welfare and happiness of t he contracting parties. M iss Carrie P Brodwater, cousin of the bride, presided at the organ on the occasion and played Lohengrin and Mendelssohn's wedding marches aa the brkhil party entered and left the church and “Annie Laurie in tones, low' and sweet, during the ceremony. The ushers were Robert H. Oldham,Thomas W. Russell and James II. Fletcher, Jr., Accouiac C. H.; Dr S. B, Ward, Belle Haven? Q, L. Clark, Clark ton, H. C.t and W. B. Troy. New York; and best man, Mr. N. A. Curren* of Ciarkton, N. C. Miss Emma Rutli Oldham, the bride'syounger sister, was maid of honor, and accompanied the bride as sheentered the church. The bride was handsomely attired in a travelling suit of olive green broadcloth, trimmed in brocaded white satin and mink, with bonnet and gloves to match. She carried Bride roses. The costume of the maid of honor was of mixed blue and black, trimmed in black velvet, brocaded yellow' satin and mink, and she carried a boquet of Marechal Niel roses. Each of the ushers and the best man were dressedin conventional black and wore bou-tonnierre Nlphetae roses, and sou venir pins set with turquoise and pearls, presented by the groom. The high esteem and affection, in which the bride and groom are held, were attested by the many presents, a hundred and twenty five or more, consisting of silverware, cut glass,china, table mirror, clocks. c., of exquisite beauty and rare value sent to them from Washington, Norfolk. Baltimore, New York, many points on the Eastern Shore and elsewhere.The groom, with bis best man andushers, were handsomely entertainedTuesday night at the home of Mrs.Lottie Garrison, and on Wednesday, at 2 p. m , with a few other friends, at an elegant dinner at the h^ e ofthe bride’s father.Mr. and Mrs. Clark were accompanied by the bridal party and other relatives and friends to Tasley, andleft on the afternoon train on Wednesday, from that place tor Washington via Old Point, thence to Yew York, Niagara and other cities, returning to their home at Mt. Washington in about teu days. While waiting at Tasley for the train and receiving the congratulations of those in attendance p. pleasing incident in connection therewith was a telegram from the members of the church of Mt. Washington, of which the groom is pastor, congratulating him and his bride.The bride is one of the most lovable and accomplished young ladies of the Eastern Shore. The groom, a native of North Carolina, for the last three years and a half pastor of Makemie Presbyterian Church, proved himself a faithful and efficient minis ter, and is generally regarded as one of the most promising young men in his denomination. They begin life together under happy auspices. We join in the congratulations and best wishes which have been so universally extended to them.
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New Market Richmond Enquirer
New Market, Virginia, US
Fri, May 10, 1844
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