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Show A Hat Marriage. An extraordinary marriage was solemnized sol-emnized recently at St. Mary's church, Maryport, the contracting parties, Miss Ann Casford Mandle, of Castlebank, Maryport, and Mr. William King, of 'Wigton, both being deaf and dumb. The church was filled to overflowing, the greatest interest being taken in the unusual ceremony. The service was read in the customary way by the senior curate, cu-rate, the lines in the prayer book being pointed out to the bride and bridegroom as ho proceeded. When asked if they would accept each other they signified their consent by means of the deaf and dumb alphabet. Deaf and dumb ladies and gentlemen from various parts of the country were present. London Tit-Bits. |