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Everhart—G l»»t.A large number of friends and relatives assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mordfecai Gist, near this city, on Wednesday evening last, to witness the marriage of their daughter, Miss xVlverda Gist, and Mr. Charles J. Everhart, of Westminster. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Edwards, of the M. E. Church, in an impressive manner,] the bridal party standing between the two ■ parlors beneath a canopy of beautiful flowers.I The youthful bride was becomingly and liand-i somely attired in a white satin, with natural flowers, and was attended by Misses Ella Nelson and Harvine Bowers, of Westminster, who were also tastefully attired in white, and carried dainty little baskets of natural llowcrs.The parlors were beautifully decorated with flowers and autumn leaves, while from their frames the handsome portraits of the gallant General Mordeeai Gist, of Revolutionary fame, and his beautiful wife, and the equally well-known Col. Joshua Gist, also of Revolutionary fame, and wife, the great grandparents of the bride, seemed to smile approval upon the happy scene, as the time-honored hospitality of the house was so faithfully ob-! served.The dining-room, to which all were invited after congratulations had been offered, had been transformed by skillful fingers into a dream of the beautiful and a realization of all I that culinary art could produce to tempt and 1 please the appetite. The table, in the form of a T, was cfecorated with a bank of rare and beautiful flowers : creamy tuberoses and ; crimson dahlias mingling in rich profusion on a bed of green moss, while luscious grapes, bananas and peaches, delicious cake, ices and many delicacies from the “Island of Sweets” were displayed in tempting profusion, and were greatly appreciated, after the more substantial oysters, turkey, snowy biscuits and coffee, froin the “Island of Savory,” had been enjoyed. The bridal presents were numerous and beautiful, embracing silver, china and glassware, table linen, mantel ornaments, a handsome Bible and many pretty and useful souvenirs from numerous friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gateskill, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, were present from Kentucky. The midnight hour had come before the last guest departed, leaving behind them kind wishes for the happiness of the young couple, and carrying with them the remembrance of a pleasant evening beneath a truly hospitable ! roof.
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The Democratic Advocate
Westminster, Maryland, US
Sat, Oct 20, 1883
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