Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-01-31
COYLE.SPEAKM AN,
Wedding BELLS and Orange Blossoms st

Coatesviile
Jno. A. Coyle. esq, Of this city, and
Ida Frank, daughter of Col. F. &. Speak.
man. OF Coatesville, were married last
night at the residence of the brides par
ents i'll the presence of one of the largest
and most brilliant aSsemblases that has
ever been gathered within the quiet
borough where the event was celebrated.
The guests numbered between $50
and 200 persons, including a very large
representation from this city, the
major portion of whom went down in a
special car attached To the day express,
which left here at 5:25 p. III while Coates
vile and neghboring towns, together
with New York. Philadelphia aud other
places, contributed to swell the company
to imposing proportions that crowded the
ample accommodations of the Speakman
house to their fullest limit. The ceremony,
which took place in the parlor at 9 p. ~.
was performed by the Rt. Rev. J. F. Shan
ahau, ID. ID bishop of Harrisburg. who
was attended by Rev. DIR. p J. McCul.
| lnugh. of ST. Mary's church, this city, and
Rev. Father Nash. of Coatesvillc The
room was deliberately decorated with
| flowers. as were other portions of the
| residence, tie skilItul haudiwork of our
local florist, Mr.. Rohrer, giving to the
| festal scene an appearance of inspiring
beauty. The early hours of the evening
| We're devoted tOa reception of the arriv-
| ing guests by Col and Mrs. Spcakman
| and Mrs. Coyle, and precisely ut nine
o'clock the strains Of the march from
Lohengriii,' performed ON the piano by
Prof. n. Berg, of Reading. announced the
approach of the bridal party, who
entered the parlor iu the following
| order Mr. Herbert Johnston, of Lancas
| ter. and Mr.. W.llacs Harlan, of Coates
vile, Mr.. Il. NJ. Reilly, Of Lancaster, and
| MIR. Simon i. Cameron, of Donegal
| Farms, ushers Miss Frances Patterson,
| Of Marietta, and Mr.. Charles Ii. Speak
man, of Coatcsvillo, brother of the bride,
| Miss Kate Coyle. of Lancaster. sister of
the groom, and Mr.. T. iwArd McGovern. OF
| OvertOn, Bradford county, bridesmaids
and gr)omsmen tho bride leaning upon
the arm of the groom. The bride
was richly and brcomingy attired
i'll white ottoman. pain and bro
cade, Catherine dc Medici corsase, the
skirt er- 'raine and full trimmed d tulle
veil swept to the floor, while spray Of
| orange blossoms crowned her head pend
ent fiouu her ears were diamonds, the
groom's wedding gift, and she carried il
/ bouquet ~ WHO fDScS. Miss Ccylo
dress was Of white silk damasse. trimmed
in swansdown, with square corsage and the
skirt eu-traiue she carried u basket of
white cashlner'. ..;,ma,se and sur;,h. court
train, SUPPLE boslice with k.g of
mutton sleeves she carried bas-
ket of red Mareclialo Neil and
Jacqueninot roses. The gentlemen
were in full evening dress. The bridal
party faced the company, which crowded,
| the spacious parlors almost to sutfUcatiOu
and Bishop Sianahan, arrayed i'll the vest
| meuts of his Office, pronounced the solemn
| and impressive service of the Catholic
| ritual that made the twain one. For
more than half an hour succeeding the
ceremonial The GUESTS crowded forward to
extend their congratulations to man and
| wife, and the march was then led to the
dining room, which was replendeut in its
floral decoration, and where the board
was gracai with u banquet prepared i'll
| Augustne's besJ style, the menu EN-
bracing many ot the choicest vl;snds
known to the caterers art. From mid
night until the departure OF the bridal
pair joy and gladuess ruled the fast flying
hours, with music, daucinS and social inter-
course To occupy the meiIy max lug guests.
| q Special Car attached 10 Gne Tram ltIVlDtr
Coa,esvile ut 11:40 brought number of
tho Lancaster party home, while many
remained until this morning. AT / 40
Il. IN. Mr.. aud Mrs. Coyle left on their
bridal tour, which will extend as far
South as jacksonville, Florida, aid their
absence will continue for three or four
weeks, when they will take up their per-
maneut reside.c; III This city.
Tue groom is one of Lancaster's rising
young harrstefs, we'll and favorably
known il ieg.st ai.d social circles here and
with :, brilliant career before him, while
the bride is one of Ccatssyille's fairest
daughters, whose many graces of heart
and mind have cndeared her to u wide
acquaintanocship, and which are certain
to secure for her cordial welcome to this
city. II the earnest good wishes of hosts
of friends, which were further and most
substantially testified in the magnificent
array of costly bridal gifts, are all augury
of happy future, then are the central
figures OF last nights suspicious event AZ.
sured Ct 4 career crowned with joy and
prosperity.