Dansville Advertiser Dansville, Livingston Co., NY January 17, 1884 CUSTER - VANDERLIP The Wedding at St. Peter's - Last Night - Reception at Judge VanDerlip's - Off for New York This Morning Capt. B.M. CUSTER, U.S.A., and Miss Fanny MACK, daughter of Judge VANDERLIP, were married at St. Peter's church at half-past seven o'clock last evening, and a reception at the residence of Judge VanDerlip followed. The marriage ceremony, of the Episcopal church, as beautiful as it is impressive, was performed by Rev. A.P. BRUSH of Bath, the former pastor of the church. The scene at St. Peter's was a brilliant one. The handsome little church was well lighted, many candles at the altar shedding their peculiar radiance upon the bright group of bride and groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen. The invited guests began to arrive at the church before seven o'clock. Messrs. John R. VANDERLIP, B.H. OBERDORF, Clarence I. McNAIR and John N. FAULKNER acted as ushers. Many rich and beautiful costumes were noted, as well as many bright and joyous faces. At about the appointed time, the soft preludes of the organ were changed for the familiar notes of the wedding march, and the bridal party, preceded by the ushers, marched up the sough aisle to the delicious strains. First the bridesmaids, Misses May VAN DERLIP and Hattie McCURDY, Misses Daisy VAN DERLIP and Lillie ENDRESS, then came the bride leaning upon the arm of her father. Up the north aisle came Capt. CUSTER attended by his best man, Lieut. KIRBY, 10th Inf., U.S.A., of Buffalo. The two parties met at the altar. The congregation rose and remained standing during the entire ceremony. The responses were made in clear, firm tones. Judge VanDerlip gave away the bride. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the congregation was seated until the bridal party passed out. Then there was a hum of voices, bright eyes spoke to bright eyes again, the gay company followed, and the church was soon deserted and dark. But the light which went out at the church was renewed in greater brilliancy at the home of the bride, where Judge and Mrs. VanDerlip received at large number of guests. Here the elegant costumes and the bright faces of the ladies, and the presence of many gallant men, contributed to a scene of beauty and animation which must always remain a delightful memory to the bride who was so soon to leave it. Judge and Mrs. VanDerlip received in the front parlor, the bride and groom and bridesmaids in the back parlor, and in the next room were displayed the wedding presents which were many and elegant. Refreshments were served all the evening. Among the guests from out of town were the following: Capt. And Mrs. E.H. PRATT and daughters, Rochester; Gen. Campbell H. YOUNG, Miss NORTH, W. S. OBERDORF, Geneseo; Mr. and Mrs. RICHARDSON and daughter, Hornellsville; Mr. and Mrs. Perry MILLS, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. BROWN, Mt. Morris; Rev. and Mrs. A.P. BRUSH and daughter, Bath; the Misses McNAIR, Sonyea. We give a brief notice of the costumes of the prominent actors in this scene as absolutely indispensable. The bride's dress was of white satin surah and white brocaded satin with court train, the trimming seed pearl passamenterie, tulle veil, orange blossoms. The bridesmaids wore white mull, trimmed with oriental lace, tulle veils, and each bore a beautiful bouquet. The groom was dressed in the full uniform of his rank. Capt. and Mrs. Custer left Dansville for New York this morning. They will go from thence to Washington and other places south, returning here to spend the first five days of February. The Captain's leave of absence expires Feb. 13th, before which time they will reach the Indian Territory where his regiment is stationed. Many good wishes will go with them, and it is sincerely hoped that the beauty of the day and the night which witnessed their espousal may be the promise of the brightness of their married life. * * * * * Dr. James H. JACKSON and his wife Dr. Katy expect to take a well earned and much needed vacation soon. Dr. E. D. LEFFINGWELL was an invited guest to a reception given to Matthew ARNOLD by Hon. Mr. MORGAN of Aurora, N.Y., last week, but owing to the snow blockade was unable to get further than Rochester. Rev. Mr. WARD preached an excellent sermon in the parlor on Sunday afternoon. Dr. J. C. JACKSON and Dr. J. H. JACKSON have lectured before the patients the past week. The Sanatorium is very full as are also several of the cottages. Capt. B. M. CUSTER, U.S.A., whose marriage to Miss VANDERLIP is noted in another column, has been a guest at Our Home for a few days. Miss Belle FIELDER is visiting friends in Geneseo. Recent visitors: Robert KERSHNER of Rochester; W. E. BOOTH of Geneseo; Mr. and Mrs. W. FOWLER of Yates county, guests of Hon. Thomas M. Fowler; Mr. and Mrs. John T. ABBOTT of Utica, guests of H.E. HUBBARD. Submitted by Nan Lambert Starjak