Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-10
UNITED FOR LIFE.
The Marriage Of DR.. Wheaton to Miss
Stcwart-A Brilliant Gathering and

Beautiful CeremOny-Tho Reception.
The world was all astir yesterday, the oc
casion being the wedding of DR.. Charles A.
Wheaton, Jr., and Miss Ursula Stewart. TIL,
high contracting parties occupy an enviabl,
position in the social world, and the popularit,
of the brides father, DR.. Jacob 81. Stewart, OK
member of Congress, conjoined to awaken
unusual interest. The approachin,
nuptials had been the sole topi,
of social speculation for several days, since tn,
announcement of it by cards of invitation. II
response to those invitations importing to the
world the news, previously known only to ia,
vored few, large and distinguished gathering
of old citizens and fasbionables assembled al
the House Of Hope church yes.
At Ssss.; was announced the ceremony
would take place, and promptly at the time
fixed the approach Of the bridal party was fig.
nailed to the expectant and fashionable assem-.
bly, by the Bridal March from Lohengrin.
Eager eyes were turned towards the church
door to be rewarded by the entrance of the
wedding party in the following order:
The ushe,s, Drs. T. ]. Abbott and W. Miller,
the latter of Minneapolis, Messrs. L. W. Rund-
lett and G. L. Spencer.
The bridesmaid and groomsman, Miss Minnie
Huddleston and Mr.. Jay Stewart, brother of
the BRIDE
The bridegroom and mother of the bride.
The bride on the arm of her father, DR.. Stew
art.
Approaching the chancel rail, the bridal
party grouped themselves around it, and the
ceremony began, the Rev. D. r. Breed ofici-
ating.
In brief bnt very impressive ceremony the
minister consummated the hearts desire of
the twain in declaring them man and wife, the
,,nin~ v,1o
The invocation having been pronounced,
Memberships Wedding March was pealed
forth from the organ, and to its rhythmic
words of inspiration the wedding party left
the church, bridegroom and groom leading the
way.
enough, but it was accompanied with all the
attendants on such an event, in toilette In the
presence of friends in the decoration of the
church and in the expressed and heartfelt con-
CALCULATIONS of relatives aud friends to the
youthful pair.
The invitations to witness the ceremony were
many, and in response, the capacious church
was crowded with the representative people of
the city. Few who were favored with rernem-
brance failed to be present. Business men
found time to be there, and the ladies were out
in gorgeous and becoming attire to honor the
affair with their presence and be honored in
being present.
The sidewalk into the vestibule was carpeted
and over the length of carpet many handsome
of the bride passed into the gas light of the
darkened church. The pulpit and organ
loft were decorated with floral tributes,
and the chancel and rail were covered with a
beautiful arranged lot Of rare exotics and foil
age plants. Throughout the management was
perfect, in door and out; the ushers and other
servitors performing the parts allotted with
cOnrkeOua oallantrv The n7usic 0orod fort n
by Mr.. s. A. Baldwin was all such an occasion
demanded.
Not an infrequent mention of the magnifi-
cent toilettes present has been made; from out
of those the brides of course was the one most
observed and commented upon. She wore a
magnificent white fsatin, high corsage, skirt
en- trnSne trimmed with lace; bridal veil and or
naments of orange blossoms besides the Gus
tomary wreath.
Miss Huddlestou, bridesmaid, was dressed
most beoomingly in white, the bodice OF cor
sage Of white satin, with SKIRT and overskirt of
tarlatan; pearl ornaments.
Mrs. Stewart. the brides mother. wore a su-
perb black velvet DRESS en- traine, trimmed with
thread lace. pointe lace about the throat and
wrists; diamond and pearl ornaments.
The bridegroom and attendants were dressed
en- 7egae, dress coats white vests, etc.
After the ceremony was pronounced the
bridal party, attended by many friends. went
to the residence of the brides father, opposite
Irvine park. There a reception was held (the
Great Western band furnishing the music) I'M
til near about o'clock. when all but the in
Inmates of the family withdrew to give the
bride an opportunity to prepare for the we'd
ding tour. This was begun under the happy
auspices of congratulations and wedding
favors at 8:05 o'clock, when DR.. and Mrs.
Wheaton. accompanied by their bridesmaid.
Miss tHuddleston, Mr.. Jay Stewart. Capt.
Macy and others departed over the Chicago,
Milwaukee & s.. Paul railroad for Chicago.