Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
A CATHEDRAL WEDDING.
The RiCe-CarSon Nuptials "a Bril-
liant Social Event.

The RiCe-CaTSOn Nuptials a Bril-
liant Social Event.
The marriage OF Mr.. Patrick II. Rice,
of Augusta. aud Miss Lizzie Carson,
daughter of Luke Carson, Esq, of this
city, was celebrated ut the Cathedral of
Our Lady OF Perpetual Help at O'Clock
yesterday morning. The groom Is
prominent young business man of Au-
gusta and is member Of the firm of
William Mulherin Il Co. The bride is a
popular young lady and is well known in
5avsnnah society circles.
Although the wedding was at an early
hour, the Cathedral was filed with
guests, many of whom where
from abroad, and friends of
the bridal couple. The marriage cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father
Reilly. The bridal party reached the
Cathedral a few minutes before and en-
tered the Nestibule, where the procession
was formed. In the church everyone was
GU tip-toe TO catch the first glimpse Of the
bride.
A few moments before the ceremony the
guests, headed by Capt. A. b. Connolly, of
Atlsnta, and the BRIDES mother entered
and were escorted up the main aisle by
the ushers. Hardly were they seated
when the organ pealed forth the wedding
march, the doors were thrown open and
the bridal party entered. The usbers,
Mr. w. p. Bowling and Mr.. r. +. Pep
per, came first. and were followed by the
attendants: Mr.. John NJ. Walsh and Miss
j. Rice, of Augusta; Mr.. NJ. f. CALVIN,
the grOOm's best man, and Miss Marie
Harty. Then came the groom and his
mother, Mrs. K. Rice, and after them the
bride, leaning upon the arm OF her father.
The bride was in full white toilet. Her
dress OF white gros grained silk, made
witn court train, was trimmed in front
with pearl ornaments and duchess lace.
lShe wore 3 tulle veil, held by orange
blossoms. Her jewelry was a diamond
pin and earrings, the gift OF the groom.
The bridesmaids were dressed in blue and
pink and wore white gloves. Miss Harty
wore blue surah silk, with pearl orna-
ments. and MISS Rice pink dress OF the
same material trimmed with white lace
and pearls. The groom and the ushers wore
the conventional black. The BRIDE was
given away by her father. After the
marriage ceremony a nuptial mass, the
feature OF which was the singing 10y Miss
Marie OByrne, was celebrated by Rev.
Father Quinlan, of Augusta.
Upon leaving the church the bridal
party and guests were driven to the resi-
dence OF the BRIDES father, on Abercorn
btFcel, WneIe tue Weuulng breakfast was
served. A reception was held from UNI
til 1880 O'Clock, when the bride and
groom went direct to the New York
steamer aud sailed for the North in the
afternoon. They Will be gone about
two weeks, and returning by wav
of Washington aud Baltimore
will go TO their future home in Augusta,
where Mr.. Rice has recently built hand
some residence on Greene street. The
bride ard groom were accompanied TO the
steamer by the guests and many friends.
The brides presents were many and
elegant, and included a beautiful gold
watch with the case inlaid with dia.
monds, and dinner set, com.
prising 100 pieces of rare china,
from her father. The gifts were
displayed In the parlors during the
reception. There were many guests at
the reception, but only the bridal party
and relatives were at the wedding break
fast
Among the guests from out OF the city
were Capt. A. 3. Connolly, Chiei Of Police
Of Atlanta. brOther-In-law Of the groom
Mrs. +. Rice and Miss B. Rice. the
groOm's mother and sister; Mr.. j. A.
Bremen, District super ntendeut OF the
Western Union Telegraph Company; Mr..
and Mrs. William Brenner and Master
Frank Brenner; Mr. and Mrs. } j. O'Con-
nor, who are now on their return from
their wedding tour; Mr.. William Null
herin, the grOom's business partner. and
daughters, Lizzie and Nina, and Mr. + .
kaVanaugh, OF Augusta.