Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-11
kOLAND-TARR.
A June Wedding at WsIlsburg, We'd
nssoay Evening.
A Social Event Not Surpassed in Brooke
County for Many Years. =

The greatest social event occurring IN
Brooke county for years past and one
which will doubtless not be surpassed tor
wears 10 come, was contaminated at Wells
burg, Wednesday evening, by the cere-
monies attending the marriage OF Rev. K.
Grsttsn Noland to Miss Annie Laurie Tsrr.
The groom is a son of Major General K.
W, holland, an influential citizen and
prominent lawyer of Richmond, Virginia,
and was educated for the ministry under
the direction of his Uacle, Bishop Dudley
of the diocese Of Kentucky. He is a young
man OF rare ability aud unusual promise
and has made rapid advancement since
his entry in the work of the ministry a lit
tie over O year ago. His first charge was
in Wellsburg and he is now 10 charge OF the
Parish in Danville, Kentucky.
The bride is the eldest daughter OF ex.
Senator ard Mrs. William Hunter Tarr, Of
W~elisburg, and has been a great tsvorite
iu society, both at home and at the sum-
mer resorts she has visited during the last
three years. :.
The marriage ceremony was performed IN
Christ Episcopal church at 9 o'clock p. m.
The interior Of this beautiful edihce was
elegantly decorated for the occasion by the
young ladies and gentlemen of the X n
club, of which the bride has been an At
t~ractive member since its organization.
The chsucel Was a mass of blossoms, vines
and ferns. From the chandelier was sus-
pended O garland OF roses, extending
across the ehancel arch; orange blossoms
covered the chancei rail-the DARK, glossy
leaves forming o rich setting for the dainty
Saxen flowers. In the rear OF the chancsi
was a bank Of Marched Neil ard jacque-
minot roses aud magnolia buds surround
ed BY a forest OF tall ferns. Across the
aisle swung a double floral gate, separating
the seats reserved for the relatives OF the
BRIDE and groom, from those occupied by
the other guests. Long before the hour
SET for the wedding the space surrounding
the church was packed BY people who gath
cred to catch q glimpse Of the bridal
party either as it approached or through
the windows Of the building. Before nine
o'clock the church was filled, and promptly
atthe hour the soft strains of the Lohengrln
march announced the approach OF the we'd
ding party. Tue groom and his brother,
Mr.. Burr P. holland, of New York city,
who acted as his best man, came from the
! Y, stry room and took position on the lett
| of he chsuCei. The ushers. Messrs. James
| Besll aud William Jacobs, took positions
at the floral gates and held them op=n.
The bridesmaids, Misses Fannie and Bessie
Tarr, first passed through and took posi-
tons on The right side of the chaDcel.
Next came the bride elect, leaning on the
arm Of a brother OF the groom, Mr.. Pres.
ton holland, OF Richmond, Virginia,
aud advanced to the chan
eel steps. Bishop Pe;e'kin stood within
the chsucel rail ready TO perform the beau
tiful ceremony. When asked, wilt thou
take this womau TO be thy lawful and wed
ded wite?' the intended groom stepped
forward aud led his intended bride to the
chsncel rail where the marriage Vo@s were
made.
The newly welded couple we're followed
from the church to the elegant home Of
the brides parents by the invited guests,
who filled the capaCious residence to ov,r,
flowing.
Mr. aud Mrs holland received coDgratu-
Iations under a canopy OF smilsx. At their
back was an emblem Of good luck in the
form of an immense four lest clover con-
structed from choics aud rare flowers The
-. l,-.l;a, .,a -, ., ~ aI anH HaNpra.
ted as only skilled artists could decorate.
Ga the nantes OF the drawing room and
library were immense banks of roses. On
the hesrths and in the corners we're Gala
lilies, calladines aud tropical plants. The
guests were the best citizens OF the county
aud The immediate friends of the contract
ing pariieg
Tie brides dress was of hhadame ivory
satin. bridal vail on %traine, with friese vel
vet front, pearl trimming and Dachess
lace The bride at all times is an
acknowledged beauty, but on this occasion
looked most lovely. The bridesmaids wore
dresses of white silk, with Duchess lace
aad carried baskets Of flowers.
Elegant refreshments we're served at
| kDOut thCNGu ClDCh, ouu u lNClNO thD
we'll wishes were expressed, good byes said,
and TIE company took reluctant leave Of
the happy couple and the host and hostess
Among the aVeals were noticed j. Rice
| Bill, ESQ, and wife, OF keokuk, Iowa,
| Captain Smith ard wife, and Misses Jennie
and Angie Gray, of Martins Ferry; Mrs
Niles, of Washington City, Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. Miller, Nc. Charles Elliott, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. L. Hammond, Steubenville, 0;
Mr.. Preston Nolsnd aud Mr.. Geo. Snyder,
of Richmond, Va {; Mr.. and Mrs. Coffmsn,
OF jefferson county, Ohio, Col J.
Wslie Mulhollaud, Of Philadelphia. Pa =,
o. S Marshall. Esq OF New Cumberland,
W. Va Mr.. ard Mrs. J. V l.. Rodgers, of
Wheeling, and Mr.. Barr holland Of Kew
York Cry.
The newly married couple left on the
eight o'clock train this morning for a tour,
first stopping at Ola Point Comfort and
then ut Richmond, Va. About September
frat they will 90 to their future tone st
D4uViile, by, With the beat wishes Of q
large circle Of ~acQusin:a""--
H PRESENTS.
Among the presents received the follow
lug were noted:
Set of solid silver table aud tea spoons
and water set, Mr.. S. II. johnson, grand
father Of the bride.
Solid silver lea and coffee service,
mother Of the bride.
Solid silver butter dish, Miss Bessie
Tsrr.
Solid silver bake dish, Miss Fannie Tarr.
Brass Jardinsirs stand and vase, Col.
aud MS. C. Il. Reall.
Pomona glass water set, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. l.. Brown, Ravsnswood, w. Va.
Set of India china desert plates. Bishop
aCd Mrs. Thomas Underwood Dudley,
Louisville, Ky.
Imported cut glass fruit bowl, Mrs. Jno.
C. Mackenzie.
Imported cutglass individual dishes, Mrs
Lloyd holland.
l8dia china after dinner coffees, the
Misses Dudley.
Solid silver butter knife and 9 cpoon,
.. Brown.
Solid silver berry spoon, Mr.. B P. No
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