The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-10-24

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rang merrily last night over the heads Of
q young couple who are well and fayora.
ably known in the community. We al
lude to the nuptials Of Mr.. George w.
Wise and Miss Gertrude III. Harden,
daughtero OF j. P. Harden, Esq. The spa.
ciois residence OF Mr. Harden, No. 100
Twelfth street, was at an early hour
crowded with happy guests, to the mum.
Der Of 250Rt least, who had assembled 70
witness the ceremony that united two
young lives. The gathering was eminent
" o representative one, leading cit'
zens OF various professions and call
ings being present with their fam
lilies, while the staidness OF the elderly
portion Of the assembly was pleasantly re.
tieyed by, the presence OF gay young beaux
and bellies OF society. Friends and neigh
bors, and relatives, were also there; and
oil apparently "felt that 1t was good TO be
there.N The house was full and the hearts
were full H"4'
The marriage ceremony was performed
ut $50 r. NJ, by Rev. James D. Mottat, pas
tor Of the Second Presbyterian Church,
the attendants being: Mr.. Brose List and
Miss Laura Harden, Mr.. Al. Harden and
Miss Kate Wise, Mr.. Will Harden, of Steu-
benyille, and Miss Matte Hubbard. The
bride was dressed in peach.colored silk,
with very handsome drapery OF white
crepe lisSe, made full princesse, the neck
and sleeves finished with elegant point
lace. Her only jewelry was pair OF
elegant diamond earrings, apresent IRON
the groom. The beautiful young bride
never looked lovelier. The groom was ut
tired in the conventional ev0ningcostumc,
and looked unusually handsome. IA
Two OF the bridesmaids, Misses Wise
and Hubbard, were In pure white, wear
ing Paris muslin. dresses. Miss Harden
wore white organdy over blue silk slip.
All were dressed in exquisite taste, and
looked charming
To enumerate the many handsome
toilettes worn would be task the magni-
tude OF which only those who were pres
ent could fully appreciate. The presence
Of three Young brides in beautiful and he
coming costumes was remarked by many.
Mrs. Charles Berger wore q very handsome
black silk trimmed in satin; Mrs. Charles
Mendel, a full princesse OF cream satin and
silk, and Mrs. Wood Glass, white illusion.
Among the noticeably handsome dresses
was that worn by Miss Ella Berger, II
crimson striped satin and uncut velvet,
trimmed in velvet and fringe OF the same
shade, and garnished with point lace.
Mrs. s. o. Taylor wore corn colored
silk, combined with black velvet, aud the
handsomest lace it has ever been our for.
tune to see.
Miss Mollie Hearnc, an unusually hand.
some black silk and satin costume, trimm.
ed with pleatings of black lace.
Miss Sellers, OF Pittsburgh, white silk
with polonaise OF white striped grenadine.
Miss McKennon, OF Washington, Pa,
combination costume of white silk and
brocade.
Miss Annie Anderson, Of Pittsburgh,
pale blue silk.
Miss Isadore Pollock looked unusually
well in a costume Of ashes OF roses, velvet
and silk.
Mrs. John Meyers, of Cincinnati, black
velvet - e. III ja
Ms. spaulding Wallace, pearl silk. q !.
Mrs. Theo. W. ,Phinney, an elegant Par
isian dress, Of pearlgrcy silk.
One feature of this gathering deserves
mention, viz: the simplicity and excel
lence OF taste displayed by the ladies pres
emit. Very little iewelry was worn, but
much valuable lace was observed.
The bride received many valuable pres
ents during the evening, tokens of love
and esteem from afiectionate relatives anu
admiring friends. Refreshments, proiuse
and choice, were served shortly before IL
o'clock, and the rich collation. was discuss
cd with zest by the large company, kra-
mer's superb orchestra in the meanwhile
rendering exquisite music. The wedding
and reception was in all a brilliant affair,
and one not soon to be forgotten by the
joyous guests.
STr. Wise and bride left on the II P. ".
train for the West upon a short wedding
tour. With them 60 the well wishes OF
hosts Of friends. Bon voyage, George!