SHORT AND SWEET.

Kumara Times, Issue 1046, 6 February 1880, Page 3

SHORT AND SWEET.

A civil service marriage is thua recorded in the Reno Gazette : . Judge Richardson dosen'fc pretend to be a parson, and therefore isn't as well up in the marriage ceremony as the slimy supporters of a decayed hierarchy are. The young couple stood up be. fore him the other evening, and the Judge inquired in a cross-question tone of the groom—" Are you a citizen of the United States'!" The groom took hold of the waistband of his trousers and tugged, say. ing—" I voted for Tilden, Judge." "Why, James!" faintly exclaimed the blushing creature by his side. "It*s a fact Emmer," protested James rather indignantly, and glaring at the Judge. His Honor coughed and demanded severely—" Do you, sir, as a citizen of Nevada and lawful voter of Reno, solemly declare that you will forsake all other evils and cleave to this one ¥' " I've money bet on it," respondtd the groom, growing pale but placing his arm round the waist of the shrinking bride. " Thenj" cried the Judge, bringing his fist down on the desk, " God has jointed you together, and damn the man that puts you asunder. The fee is just what you like to give, young fellow." It was pretty liberal, and the Court set them up, and kissed the new wife several times besides.