The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-11
From the Rockford Qll.) Register.l
Wedding Party

For some time past the fashionable soci-
ETY. of Rockford, has been in a flutter of
excitement regarding the approaching nup-
tlals of Miss Mary, the daughter of our es-
teemed tellow-townsman, Mr.. Charles T..
Horseman, aud Mr.. Edward j. Underwood,
only son of Hon. Judge Underwood, of
Virginia. This event occurred at the resi-
dence of the brides father at halEpast
eight O'Clock Thursday evening, May I'd.
and more brilliant and festive occasion
has seldom been witnessed in the "Forest
City," The ceremony was performed in
the rear parlor, which was beautifully dec
Grated, the happy couple, standing
under an arch of evergreens and
flowers, from the centre of which
was suspended large floral Marriage
Bell; and truly this symbol we'll exempliied
the joyousness of the occasion. As the
bridal party descended to the parlor, full
band greeted them with the well-known
strains of Memberships Wedding March.
There were four bridesmaids and grooms-
men-Miss Underwood, of Alexandria,
Va, sister of the groom, and Mr.. T. Rob-
ertson, Of Rockford Miss Coryell, of
Wilkesbarre, Penn, and Mr.. W. j. john
son, of Washington; Miss Taylor, of Free
port, ILL.,, and Mr.. b. G. Underwood, of
Washington Miss Hennessey, of Chicago,
and Mr.. II. G. Underwood, of Boston.
About 40 guests were present, the neal
young couple, brought together from
all parts of the country to witness the
joyous event. Rev. Mr.. Day of
Emmanuel church, of this city, officiated,
the Episcopal service uniting the happy
pair. After the ceremony and congratula-
tons of the relatives and friends assem-
bled, all repaired to the supper room,
where a generous banquet, furnished by
Winch, of this city, and Wright, of Chi
cago, awaited them. At half-paSt nine oc-
CURED the wedding reception, which lasted
until eleven. The band discoursed sweet
music from the piazza to welcome the
numerous guests constantly arriving. AT
the conclusion Of the reception, the witch
ing airs of Strauss attracted the attention
Of the dancers, and gaily all were tripping
the light fantastic toen to the most harmo-
NOUS of melodies, until "the wee small
hours of twa,' when the happy couple de-
parted for California to spend their honey
moon. 49,. s......
The magnificent grounds, comprising two
squares, in the heart of the city, were brill
iantly illuminated. In the centre of these
is situated the spacious and elegant home,
which was decorated with all the elegance
that taste and wealth could suggest and
furnish.
Amongst the guests were Judge and
Mrs. Underwood, General and Mrs. Chets
lain, late Consul to Brussels; Rev. DR..
Kerr, Oscar Taylor and lady, Of Freeport !;
Hon. II. S. Waite, of Chicago Mrs. j. B.
Charters, of Dixon; Mr.. Moriareity, of
Chicago, and many others of whom we have
not room to speak.
The bride was dressed in a white gro
grain siltea train trimmed with rich point
lace over satin skirt, tulle over-dress, and
veil looped with orange blossoms, pearl
iewelry, point handkerchief and fan. Miss
Underwood wore very rich dress of white
silk, with embroidered India muslin over
dress, point lace bertha, pearl ornaments
and flowers. Miss Coryell, white tarlatan,
exquisitely trimmed with blue silk and
morning glories, ornaments OF gold and
pearls. Miss Taylor wore very beautiful
white tarlatan, with rose colored trim
mings, of silk and flowers. Miss
Hennessy, white tulle trimmed with
white satin and point applique; orna-
ments of crystal and gold. The guests
were received in the front parlor by Mr..
and Mrs. Horseman and Judge and Mrs.
Underwood, and introduced by Mr.. Chas.
Page. Mrs Horseman wore superb black
silk trimmed with Chantiy lace, collar and
head-dress of point lace. Mrs. Underwood
wore pearl colored silk over a white
satin skirt, with point lace trimmings or.
naments Of pearls and flowers. The guests
then passed on to the reception parlor,
where they were introduced by Mr.. Chan
Starr to the bridal party, who awaited
them under the floral arch,