The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-06-10
HIGH.TONED WEDDINGS.
I'm which Gen Shcrfd an and Mayor
LadI gtOn are Two Ga the pi,'tIHas-

The marriage of Lieut.. Gen. p. IL.
Sheridan, u. S. A, and Miss Irene Ruck-
er, daughter of BSset Maj. Gen. d. ii.
Rucker, Assistant Quartermaster General,
was celebrated ut the residence CT the
brides parents. 5O4 Michigan avenue,
Chicago, ut I:3L o'clock Thursday even
ing June ID. From the Post and 4MaH
We extract the following dcscrif ton of the
bride:
The bride, Miss Irene Rucker, is 20
years old, the second daughter of Gen. ID.
ii. Rucker, of the QuartermaSter's Depart
ment of Missouri. She may, with pro-
priety, be said to be a daughter of tile
army, having been born on the extreme
frontier, at Fort Union, New Mexico; at a
time when her father was Stationed there.
Her education was obtained at converts
in Georgetown, d. c., ami Philadelphia
She has Il wOmanly, well developed charac-
ter, and already thoroughly understands
that life has its duties, solemn and lnper-
,ous, and that the highest earthly position
Is solely stewa. dshlp. She is Il slender,
graceful girl, dark eyed and olive skinned,
that colorlesS creamy tint that is as rare as
it is beautiful; her hair Is "a tawny golG,
profuse III length and weight. She has
rather serious, earnest expression, that
is eDllyened by flashes Of feeling. She is
neither tpirltuelle nor doll like, but her in
telligent, well defined features Indicate will
and character, toned down by that lady
like repose. the outgrowth of society and
h., I,,Il
fond of polite literature, and at home on
any subj ect, but NOT inclined to outshine
others or to be led into any pitfalls Of cri Ii
cism.
The ceremony was performed by the Ri.
Rev. Bishop Foley, assisted ty Rev. P.
Riordan, according to the form of the
Catholic church, of which both par ties are
members. Gen. Sheridan and all the arm
officers appeared in fall uniform. The
bridal dress was Of white gros-grain silk,
softente by tulle; the veil was also of tulle,
fastened with orange flowers; an ornament
of diamonds: solitaire earrings; gold neck
lace, with solitaire pendant, and gold
bracelets, the GIFT Of the bridegroom.
1 here were no bridesmaids.
From tie Milwaukee Sentinel We clip
ttr following account of the marriage Of
Mayor Ludipgton of that city.
Hon Harrison Ludington, the popular.
respected mayor of Milwaukee, was united
yesterday evening at O. clock in the holy
bonds of matrimony to Mrs Emmeline NJ.
Tobey, late of New York, at the residence
of the brides brother, Mr.. c. II. NJ
Tobey, Jefferson street. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. L. Dudley, and
witnessed only by the members of the two
families and immediate friends and connex
ions. The brids's dress was in two shades
of fawn color, very heavy gros grain, trim
med With knife rieatings, bands and sash
es, point lace In neck and sleeves, with
fresh flowers, and no other adornments
save the brides natural heaut-, jeweiry te
ing severely tabooed. The groom was ia
strict evening dress, and looked radiant;
never IN better health. never more vigor-
Gus, hearty, genial and thoroughly man,;. .
There were no bridesmaids or grooms,
the Mayor, to use his own language, de-
string to ''set an example to the young peo-
pie" In this respect. The ceremony over,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludington held their FIRST re-
ceptioa as mao and wife, aud large and
handsome family it was they had to receive
congratulations from. Then the party
filed into an ante-room, here the bride
presents we're TO BE stem.