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The Close-kempf Nuptials

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Parent Issue
Day
14
Month
October
Year
1896
Copyright
Public Domain
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One of the prettiest weddings that has eveí taken place in the city of Arm Arbor, occurred at St. Andrew's Epis copal church, Wednesday eVenlng.Oct 7th. when tlu livos of Mr. Blmer Har ry Close, of Toledo, Ohio, and Miss Nell, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Reu ben Kempf of this city, were united In marriage. At the church a canopy was erect ed and the way carpeted from the curb to the church entrance. Inside the scène was falry like, the chanco being beautifully decorated with pnlms and srailax. The auditorium was oomfortably filled with friends In wedding attire, to witness the ceremony. Ab Trof. R. H. Kempf took hls place at the orjran. the vestry door opened and thr groom, accompanied by Mr. John Kempf, brother of the bride, marched in. taklng their places on the right in the chancel. Tlie ehoir of 40 volees, followed, mafchlng down the side aisle, through the vestibule, and up the center aisle, sl&glqg "O, Perfect Lore,'' by Barnaby, whi h was so wel! rendered that its beautifvil strains are yet ringing in the ears of ma.ny of the guests. As the choir marched up the center aisle and took their proper places, they were followed, inslow and stately trend, by the usherS in pairs, they in turn by the maid of honor, Mrs. Lelia K. Close, of Toledo, and the little niece of the bride, Madalene Hosac, dressed in pure white, scattering roses along her path. Then came the bride resting on the arm of her Jatter. As she approached the chancel steps, the groom met her with extended hands, asslsted her to the chancel rail, where they both kneeled, and recetved the silent blessing of the officiating elers;yman, Rev. Henry Tatlock. The ceremony was then proeeeded with Ie the regular form of the Protestant Episcopal church, the entire audience remalning standing until its close. One little incident that added to the joyousness of the occasion ïnight be mentioned with propriety. Tlie bride, as she turned from the altar and the ceremony that had changed lier relations in life, glanced up to her mother and gave a sweet, happy Kmile. one that every guest who saw it will earry in hls or her memory through life. And instead of the soleinn and iuneral like character that the march from the altar usually takes on, this was one of picasant smiles and evident joy. Many were the friends who remarked to each other, "I hope the couple's Journey through life may always be as bright and happy." The ushers were Messrs. Ilarry Phillips and George Kirkman of Chicago, WiUiam MeArthtir, of Cheboygan, Mich., and 'Williara Tyler of Toledo, Ohio. There were many elegant costumes worn by the laiU-s of the bi i lal pariy, a proper description of whicii is not within the power of our pencil. The couple and tliose belonging to the bridal party then proceeded in carriages to the house of the mde's parents on N. Ingalls street, vvhere a recept ion was given. The residence was tastefully decorated with palms, ferns and smilax, together with pink and white roses. The gifts were numerous and In keeping: with the wealth and position of the contracting parties. After the reception the couple took the east bound express for a wedding trip, which will be quite extensive, it is understood. Mr. and Mrs. Close will be at home after December lst, at the Hotel Madieon, Toledo, Ohio. It may not be out of place to add ' that Mr. Close has taken from our city ono of its best young ladies, and one who by her joyous, happy, and I wayslady-like ways, has won for herself friends without number.

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Ann Arbor Courier