Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-07
nnrriage In High Life.

WHFClASC Ala AhAsA INV"
MISS Mollis Mortoo is married. Whatever
II ,l,:isappop,meut this announcement nay bring
;oa world OF admirers, including Grand Duke
Alexis himself, and others OF equal standing, 1t
,s ;,uc nevertheless, and Louisville has GOD
triputed another Of heI talrest daughters to the
elevation Of 81. Louis society. J. b. T. Lucas,
.>o. ore of the wealthest aud worthiest OF St.
Louis business men, was the Fortunate gentle
man who won the przs. His princely torture
can hardly balance the wealth OF beauty aud
pure loyeIine.s of his bride 10 be the wealth.
let ycun0 man in St. Louis, which is true OF
The groom, is but q talr offset to the nonor
which the bride has worn Tor years as the belle
louisville. But the gentleman is not without
crmcness OF person himself 20 more Is the
bride without liberal share OF the world sgoodS.
Those miuor po.uts being equal, the more tm-
poriant Que of congeulallly-the families nav
Iog been associated for several generations
comes 10 to confirm the alliance, aud 20 secure
measure of happiness that is seldom cDJoyeu oy
rar,ics who marry in haste and without know
I.dgc of the relations they are forming.
The ceremony took place at the Cathedral
At 9 o'clock, Bishop MyCloskey officiating,
assisted by Fathers DUN and Baxter. in
the presence of the largest audience ever
assembled to witness marriage ceremony
IN Louisville The church was elegantly
and proiuscly decorated with evergreeus, rare
plants, blooming howers sBd costly floral dis
plays. Over the altar and reaching the entire
half circle of the ciaucal, were The words, burn-
ipr ia gas lets, Glory to God, while hun
trcds of lets and candles Illuminated, 10 the
richest aud most dazzling splendor, the chancel
and the church. No such decoration and lllu-
uinarion has ever been witnessed 10 L,u;svlilc.
W. believe, the scene surprising the glory
OF the Cathedral on las; Easter Sunday.
Although the bridal party Was nearly halt an
hcur behind the time appolnted-hai past
o'cock-the large audience did not grow ln-
paticut, for the sWcetest muSc was furnished
ty Schueler' orchestra OF eighteen instruments.
The following first young uen OF Louisville
oflicu;ed as ushcrs: George IL. Hull. James
F,ttcr, James T. Buckpel, jr., Johu Colemao,
W. H. Hudsoo, John S. Noyes, John W.
llrummoud and James johnson, OF 81. Louis,
There were no bridesmaids. The ushers pre-
cedcd the bridal party, as ls the custom, the
BRIDE bcicg escorted py her uncle, DR.. David
Culnmus, while her mother aud the groom
followed. At the altar they were met BY the
oiiciating bishop and priests before PANIED,
and the impressive ceremony OF the homan
Catholic Church was briefly performed.
The middle portion Of the church had been
reserved especially for the invited friends, and
more fashionably- dressed audience, represent,
ug more fully the wealth, intelligence and
beauty OF Louisville, has rarely assembled IN
this city. The dresses worn by many OF the
brides most intimate friends we're rich and
beautiful beyond desert ption. Those who were
al, OF n
been pres ent op similar occasions in years past,
testify that it was the most recherche affair
Il II has taken place here within their recollec-
ton.
Alter the ceremony there was an Informal
gathering of the friends at the elegant and
spacious residence of DIR. Cummins, and this
was Joyous OCCASION Ap elegant supper was
served accompanied with the popping OF cham
,agne corks and select music by Schueler's
orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs. Lucas here received the con-
gratulations of host of friends. q number OF
his relatives and friends having come over from
the future capital to witness his marriage The
hearty verbal congratulations of the III lurlty OF
those present were perhaps 10 less acceptable
than the numerous bridai presents from others,
4 pal llal list of winch orly the reporter was eu
ahcd to obtain:
DR.. and Mrs. j. B. Johnson, case of spoons
ard forks, 81 pieces.
Mrs.. Lucas, elegant and costly silver vice,
pieces.
Mrs. Wallace, sugar and cream set.
Miss Lizzie l. johnson, salt Sc
Mad. i. Laug, satin fan and embroidered
bow
Misses Hattie and Mamie Johnson, dozen
gold butter dishes
Mrs. frankie Bull, lace set.
Mrs. Morton brides mother,) silver porte
mounaic.
Mrs. Ferguson, basket of flowers.
Mr.. Jose ,,h D. Lucas, case otknlves (pearl,)
forks and spoons.
Mss Johnson, elegant French clock.
Mr.. John W. Drummoud, pyramid OF flow
ers >urmounted by gold fish.
Mr.. John +. Firth, set ice cream spoons.
There were other elegant presents besides
the costly diamonds and other gifts to the BRIDE