Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-24
AT THE SOCIAL SHRINE.
The Oliver.Rea NuptIaIs and Other Notable
Events of N nav

Events of n Day.
The binding girdle of Lenten observances IS
now completely loosed, and strict society has
thrown aside the cloak of consistency to enter
upon an era of enjoyment until the sweltering
months of summer shall have driven its loyal
subjects to the shore or mountain resorts Tor
their ease and recuperation. There are we'd
dings galore on the tapis, and in this line the
nuptials of Mr.. Henry Rea to Miss Edith Oliver,
celebrated las. evening, will be matter of
much significance in the annals of local So
ciety.
The principals in the event are, perhaps, as
well known as any members of our aristocracy,
the bride being lady of rare intelligence and
charming face and figure contour. She is
tall brunette beauty who has Inherited her
charms from family of recognized good looks,
and, as descendant of the divers, she upheld
their lucky laurels as she stood before the
altar promising to share the life JOYS and sor-
rows of her fance, Mr.. Harry Rea. The latter
IS well-known popular banker, society and
club man of this city; member of the firm OF
Robinson. Rea & Co.
Over LOO invitations were issued to friends,
and two-thirds of this number Witnessed the
ceremony as performed by Rev. DR.. Felden, in
Christ Methodist Church, at $50 P. M. The soft
peals OF the organ professor Carl Retter per
formlng) emenating from the rear of the
chancel rail, about which was an exuberance of
rare plants and cut flowers, lent solemnity to
the event about to be.
the entree of the bridal train was given by the
mystic march of Mendelssohn. and hushed
murmur of voices, which seemed to say "here
they conner as the party entered the middle
aisle and slowly proceeded TO the altar, Lead
ing were the six ushers, Messrs. Oliver, Frank
Sproul, McClintock, Ricketson, w. Pat
ton and Lyon, at whose arms were
the bridemaids Miss Chapman, of
Minneapolis: Miss Harper and Miss Brown.
of New York; Miss Ricketson and Miss Byers,
of Pittsburg. Each maid was attired in pale
green crepe. cut decolette. with short sleeves,
carrying clusters of lilacs. Following was Miss
Georgia York. of Cleveland, who acted as maid
of honor. As distinction and variety she wore
pink net, embroidered with, wild roses. 1mme-
diately behind came the cynosure-the bride
elect-who leaned upon the arm of her hand
some father, Henry W. Oliver, Jr. She was
dressed in white corded silk front. with white
lace founce and veil of the same and carried
lilacs.
As the ushers and bridemaids approached
the rail they separated and stood on either side
to make way for the bride to pass and meet
the prospective groom, who emerged from the
vestry room accompanied by his "best man."
Mr. Alexander Wurtz. The scene was beau
tifully solemn when the wedding march had
ceased, and DR.. Felden approached to say those
sad yet happy words, while the father gave gave
During the ceremony soft voluntary was
rendered as fitting accompaniment to the
occasion.
After the ring had been placed, and "God
by the preacher, the one trying ordeal was
over. and the young couple, followed by their
attendants, while Lohengrin was being
played. repaired to the palatial residence of
the brides father on Ridge avenue, Allegheny,
where congratulatory reception was held,
together with most toothsome menu, from
till L Over 40O guests were present, and as
many 'wish-you-wells' were given.
The house was bedecked with portieres of
fresh flowers, each room being different in de-
sign and color. The presents were so abundant
and elaborate that description is unnecessary.
Suffice to say, the bride was the recipient of
very liberal one from her father, while hers
from the groom was very costly. After con-
gratulations and conventionalities had been
gone through, the couple left for a four
months trip East; but their destination was
kept secret
Mr.. and Mrs Rea will, after their sojourn, re-
turn to this city and reside at the Oliver home
stead until the vicissitudes attendant upon
going to housekeeping have been perfected.