Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-09-17
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Inc most noteworthy event in which So
clal circles were interested the past week.
was the brilliant. wedding of Mr., T. B..
Myers and Miss Marion Manville, which
was celebrated at Lacrosse. Wis, the home
of Miss Manville, on last Thursday even
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Myers came direct to
ST. Paul, and have taken up their residence
for the winter at the Metropolitan hotel.
They will be the recipients Of many hearty
congratulations, and we'll they merit them
Tor there has never young couple COM
menced life together in st. Paul with more
warm friends to wish them an earnest God
speed, than Mr.. and Mrs. Myers have now
and a0iU bring around them by their
charming social qualities.
We find in our exchanges, the La Crosse
Morning Chronicle, from which we ven
ture to copy portion of that papers
description of the wedding:
'Ihe most notable society event of the wear
was the marriage last evening of Mr.. Theodore
B. Myers, of st. Paul. and Miss Marion Man
vile, only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. M. M.
Manville, of La Crosse. The ceremony was
performed in the Congregational church. Rev.
Robert Nourse officiating. At 73O O'Clock
every seat In the spacious edifce was filed a
majority of the ladies being in full evening cos
tune. The church hads heen richly adorned
with flowers for the occasion. Half way up
the aisles evergreen arches had been
erected, from which the letter 'sM''
worked In tuberoses and small white blossoms
was suspended by cords of similax. The read
ing desk was moved to the rear of the chancel
and the entire space filled with tropical flowers
banks of hydrangea and ferns. with which vari-
Gus bright blossoms were artistically blended. In
glowing relief against a mass of green was a
large "M'' of vari-cOlored blossoms while over
all the symbolic yoke. composed of tuberoses.
hung suspended The arrallg amart of ali was
exquisite and attracted the admirng attention of
all during the interval of waiting for the cere-
mOny. tRI
reception at the Manville residence followed
Immediately after the ceremony. The house
and grounds had been elaborately prepared for
the event, and had gala air outside and within
The grounds were hung with Chinese lanterns,
and the, porches and balconies inclosed with
bunting, SO that upon throwing open the French
windows m the parlor, they became agreeable
additions to the interior space. The house is
most delightfully."- arranged for the acchmmoda-
uon OF a large party the rooms opening into
each other, so that even with the large number
present there was no crush and all were comfort
able. There was profus:on of flowers eyery-
where, nearly all gifts of friends, aud every
design appropriate to the occasion was represent
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Myers received their
guests before bay window filled to the
ceiling with exotics and hot-house flowers ar
ranged to give an excellent effect. Behind them,
conspicuously displayed, was the most beautiful
design of all, floral ship upon the ways lust
ready to be launched Above their heads were
suspended the letter M and yoke of white
blossoms, while al about were flowers in vases
and baskets. Amid such agreeable surroundings
the handsome young couple received the con-
gratulations of their friends, and sincere wishes
that the life journey which begins SO happily
may never lead beyond the land of flowers or
the call of loving friends
The bridal gifts were displayed in an upper
room, and the array was profuse and elegant, al
though many of the more important articles
could not be exhibited, such, for example, as a
Weber upright piano from the BRIDES father.
The groom's gift was a jeweled chatelaine
watch very rich and elegant. The groom's aged
parents, who arrived from their home at Port
Byron, New York. came too late for the ceremo-
ny but In time for the reception, sent a family
Bible, perfect gem In richness of printing and
binding.