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Marriage in high life.

--Mr. H. Berghman, Secretary of the Belgian Legation at Washington, was married, on Thursday evening, to Miss Lily Macalester, daughter of Mr. Charles Macalester, of Philadelphia. The ceremony was performed by the Protestant as well as the Catholic form, the civil service having been previously performed, Miss Lane, niece of President Buchanan, was one of the bridesmaids. The groomsmen were all attached to the diplomatic service.

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