St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17
THE BOY GODS INNING.

THE BOY GODS INNING.
The wedding of Miss Clara E. Mid
dleton and Clarence E. Sherin was cele-
brated at the Atlantic Congregational
church Thursday afternoon. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. j. c. Col
vile, of La Crosse, who baptized the
bride when she was an infant. A pro-
fusion of beautiful flowers and plants
filled the little church with fragrance.
Prof. Titcomb played the LOhengrin
march as the bridal party entered the
church, where Mr.. Sherin, with his best
man, j. B. McTaggart, awaited them.
Following the uSherS, George A. Sherin
and c. w. Eberlein, came little Margie
Middleton scattering flowers in the path
of the bride, who leaned upon her
fathers arm. Miss, Grace e. Fisk, of
Helena, Mont, was the maid of honor,
and was assisted by Miss Georgia Mid
dleton, sister of the bride, and Miss Ella
l. Smith, of philadelphia.
The brides costume was of white
moire antique, trimmed with pearl-em-
brOidered crepe lisSe and point lace.
She wore pearls, and in her hand bore a
bouquet of white roses. The brides
maids wore surah tOileteS, trimmed
with tulle.
performed the party left the church for
Mr.. Middleton's residence, IA Main
street, where reception was held from
4 to 7p. m.
The bride and groom stood under
bell formed Of choice flowers, and the
many guests thrOnged the parlOrS to
pay THAR congratulations.
The presents were numerous, the
grOom's gift to his bride being hand
some diamond ear jewels.
Mr.. and Mrs Sherin left the city
Thursday evening for the East. where
they will visit the leading summer re-
sorts. Returning in few weeks, they
will be at home at IA Main street until
their new home is ready for occupancy.
ROGERS-DOWLAN.
Among the most elegant weddings
that have ever taken place in st. Paul
of John Rogers & Bro, and Miss Lillian
Dowlan. daughter of ex-Ald. Dowlan,
at st. Mary's church last Thursday
evening. The church had been beauti
fully decorated under the supervision
of Prof. E. J. Olivier with profusion
of the choicest flowers of the season,
and no scene ever furnished prettier
setting for a wedding.
The music was exceptionally fine.
Prof. Mclaughlin presided at the new
organ which was used for the first time.
The selections played comprised
Martha by Flotow; Faust" by Gou-
nod: ''Mignon Gavotte," by Thomas:
''Hallelujah Chorus" by Handel; and
"Gloria Messe Solonelle,' chorus.
"Tuitolles Fronc" and Dachane's mass
were eXquisitely sung by the Misses
Shane.
At precisely 9:3O the bridal train en-
tered the church. lead by Thomas
Brady, who was master of ceremonies.
Following came Ed Keogh and Frank
Dowan; John Brohany, of Chicago,
and E. c. Rogers; Misses Lulu Rhom-
berg, of Dubuque, To-, and Lily Rogers;
Misses Kittie Lamb and Sarah Dowlan,
and the bride leaning on the arm of her
father. AT the altar the party was met
by the groom and his best man,
William Birmingham. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father
Caillet, whose address to the bridal
pair was eloquent and impressive. On
the conclusion of the services at the
church, the party went out to MendelS-
sohn's "Wedding March," and repaired
to the pleasant home of the BRIDES father
where an elaborate breakfast was
served by Fogg.
hCCNCHIy CloOHS, dll lCIdtlNCo vi Iilc
family, were seated at the artisticalIy
arranged tables that extended the en-
tire length of the double parlorS. Both
rooms were bower-like with floral
decorations.
The brides gown was an imported
costume of pearl white moire antique,
draped with exquisite point lace and
trimmed with orange blossoms. She
was enveloped in cloud of tulle and
carried in her hand pearl-bound
prayer book and bouquet of bridal
roses. Miss Sarah Dowlan, sister of
the bride, officiated as a maid of honor
and wore a gown of faille and lace,
trimmed with moire ribbon. She
carried a bouquet of Marcehal Mel
roses.
Miss Katie Lamb wore pink surah
and lace and carried a bouquet of
Marcehal Mel roses. Miss Laura Rhom-
berg wore cream faille and dotted silk
mule, trimmed with moire ribbons.
Her bouquet was La France roses.
Miss Lille Rogers wore cream faille and
mOirie, trimmed with silk null and
gold braid. She also carried a bouquet
of La France roses. All of the brides
maids wore diamond ornaments aud
tulle wells.
Though invitations to the wedding
were issued to none but relatives of the
family, Mrs. Rogers received quantity
of presents from her large circle of
friends that
ANY BRIDE MIGHT ENVY.
AT the conclusion of the wedding
breakfast, Mr.. DOwlan arose from the
table, made few well-chosen remarks
and surprised his daughter with a
check for $1,000. A diamond pin was
the gift of the groom to the bride.
Other presents were handsome Oriental
couch, Misses Sarah Dowlan anC; Kittie
Lamb; large piece of bronze statuary,
w. f. Birmingham; silver pud-
ding dish, John Brohany, of
Chicago; silver water service, Lulu
Rhomberg, of Dubuque; carving
set in plush case, Frank Dowlan; large
French mirror, in bronze frame, Misses
Sue and Lille Rogers; mahogany plush
rocker, Thomas Brady; silver cake
basket, E. c. Rogers and E. j. Keogh;
bronze plush rocker, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
G. Smith; Picture of Thousand islands,
in unique frame, Mr.. and Mrs. S. j.
Corrigan; silver jewel case, Mr.. and
Mrs. 2. +. Egan; silver and glass fruit
dish, M. P. Ryan; carving set
in case. D. 2. Foley; Greek jar,
Mannheimer Bros; water service,
engraved, ITO Mr.. and Mrs. J. A
Rogers, from Amazon Insurance Co.,
Cincinnati;'' oXidized silver berry
spoon in plush case, Mr.. and MIS-. w. E.
Matthias: pearl bound prayer book and
cracker jar, Miss Gertrude A. WOrden;
handsome framed engraving and china
perfume jug, Darragh family; dozen
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