A PLEASANT RECEPTION (19 JAN 1882) ED. REVIEW: On last Friday evening one of the most pleasant social gatherings of the season was held at the residence of Mr. Joseph SEBRELL, near Alliance. It was held to honor the recent marriage of Clara, daughter of Joseph and Hannah (ROATH) SEBRELL and Mr. Alvin MILLER. About 7 o¹clock, to the utter surprise of the bride and groom their friends commenced filing into the house, and continued until it was filled to its upmost capacity. The guests brought with them baskets well filled with eatables. About nine o¹clock the bride and groom were escorted into the parlor, and Mr. Joshua WOOD arose and said that it had been nosed abroad that they had lately started out together to sail over the troubled sea of life and briefly alluded to some of the sayings of some writers on that subject, and that he was glad that their lives thus far had been such as to establish for them a character that was beyond reproach, and also make for them many friends in whose behalf he presented them with a very elegant sofa, also numerous personal gifts. The speaker then said that all present joined with him in wishing them a pleasant, prosperous and happy journey through life. The bride and groom then responded in a few appropriate words, thanking their friends kindly for the presents and for the respect shown them, after which they were led to the dining room and placed t the head of a large, and the most richly furnished table we ever behold, and such a one as none except a lady of Mr. Sebrell¹s stamp can get up. After all had partaken to their satisfaction, some time was spend in social chat and listening to instrumental music. The memory of the occasion time will fail to erase. At a late hour the company commenced to (unreadable).