, 1877-01-27
HYM EN- EAL,
ANOTHER SEATTLE LEITE JOINS
THE BENEDICTS.
AN OLYMPIA BELLE At THE ALTAR.

The quiet little city of Olympia
was in an unusual hustle on We'd
nesday over the nuptials of Capt.
Thos. A. Wright, of the popular
little steamer Zephyr, to Miss Olivia
G. O'Brien, sister of Ross O'Brien,
the well-known clerk of the District
Court at Olympia. The Captain
has resided here for upwards of
seven years, and to the travelling
public his name has been familiar
as a household word" Seattle is
his home, and he has always ranked
as one of her most public-spirited
citizens. To him the people OF
Snohomish county are indebted for
the first regular passenger boat
with good accommodations, that
was placed on that river, though
other and inferior boats had piled
thither irregularly at intervals.
During the past five Years, the
Zephyr's wheels have scarcely been
idle day. bringing large portion
of the country trade to Seattle. In
all this time she has met with no
accidents and been managed with
excellent Judgment.
THE ERIDE'S FAMILY
Came hither from St. Louis, and
settled IN Olympia some seven years
ago, during which time they have
been foremost in every undertaking
conducive to the advancement of
society at the capital. Mr.. O'Brien,
the brides brother, was at one time
in the Internal Revenue Depart
ment under Major Hayden, and af-
terwards clerk in the Northern Pa
cifc Railroad office at Tacoma. He
has held bis present position over
year and, by his readiness and affa-
billty, made himself very popular
with the members of the bar as we'll
as with itigants. An elder sister of
the bride is the wife of Mr.. George
Wollner, resident manager at the
Port Madison mills. During the six
years they have resided in Olympia,
there has never been a case of sick
ness or destitution in that city but
received some kindness at the hands
of this worthy and refined family.
It was no wonder, therefore, that
the young ladies Of Olympia had
onl ly words of congratulation and
heartfelt prayers for the happiness
of one whose name was a synonym
for sisterly goodness.
THE NEAT LITTLE COTTAGE
Of the District Clerk was in blaze
of light as the clock struck six. Gar
lands of autumn leaves we're grace
fully entwined about the windows,
while festoons Of evergreen and hol-
ly stretched from the centre of the
room to each corner. In the south
east corner of the room was a very
tasteful arch of ivy leaves entwined
with Gala lilies and under it stood
Rev G. r. Bonnell, of Seattle. The
organ struck up "Mendelssohn's
Wedding March and in walked the
bridesmaids, Miss Minnie Sparkling
of Steilacoom, leaning on the arm
of Mr.. r. G. O'Brien; while Major
E. W. Blake, of San Juan Island,
escorted Miss Annie Spain, the
brides half sister. The music ceased
and the clergyman began the SOL
emn and impressive ritual of the
Episcopal Church. Both bride and
bridegroom gave the responses in
firm but low voices; and then came
the never-forgotten injunction,
whom God hath joined together
let not man put asunder." The con-
gratulations of friends poured in
from all quarters as they were pro-
nounced
MAN AND WIFE
On an etagere near by were some
elegant presents to the bride from
her legion of friends and the COM
panions of her girlhood. The GER
emony over, the guests adjourned
from the parlor to the dining room
where sumptnous repast awaited
them. Here an hour and half
passed off delightfully."-, when the
hour of departure came and the
guests babe the bride and groom
"God speed They took convey
ances at the house and were whirled
down to the West side wharf. Among
the guests we noticed Mrs. Alden
and her sister Miss Sparkling, of
Steilacoom; Mr.. and Mrs. J. W .Ack-
erson, of Tacoma; and Miss Flora
Thornton, of Seattle. The Olympia
ladies present were Mrs. Governor