Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-24
WATSOE-SPRoUL NUPTIALs.
Stately Old Trinity the Scene Of BrilIian
a..,.I Rva,e-fl,. of ,he F4nndnnn,en

Stately Old Trinity the scene Of Brilliant
Social Rvent-Ons Of the HnndsomesI
Weddings Of the seassn.
The merry bridal chimes rang out from Trim
ity Episcopal Church at half-pastS o'clock last
evening, announcing the wedding Of Miss Mary
Watson and Nj. Frank P. Sproul
Never has the aristocratic sanctuary wit
messed a more imposing or brilliant scene than
was presented from half past until Q o'clock,
for it was fully that before the last. guest had
passed down the steps and out beneath the
awning into the crowded street.
At either side of the entrance to the awning
were throngs Of pedestrians, inspired by
curiosity, vainly trying to get q glimpse Of the
bridal party as they entered or left the church,
and both sides Of Sixth avenue, in the vicinity
Of the church. and fo- two blocks down Smith
Held street. carriages were in line blocking the
street cars several times as they we're driven
up to receive their precious loads.
The peWs in the front Of the church were re-
served for the more intimate friends of the
bridal couple, all of whom were in the extreme
of evening attire; the remaining portion of the
pews being occupied by the street-costumed
guests, who bestowed many an admiriDg gaze
upon the lovely ladies who removed their
evening wraps 1t the door, thereby displaying
their beautifully rounded necks, upon which
cleaned rare jewels, and their lovely toilets Of
varied magnihcence and cosmopolitan fashions.
LIE Rcublclubu MUO dbbcuu6Q gUoUl Ltll uCAL
to liberal share of admiration, also and COM
ments were passed freely upon the manly
beauty and bearing OF some Of the knights OF
the carpet.
The ancient edifice has never in its existence
been such bower Of beauty and fragrance as
it was last evening.
The pulpit was banked solidly with hand
some palms with wide border of Roman
hyacinths, white bouvarded and white carna-
ttons The golden eagle, holding the Bible on
the lectern. arose from lovely bed of delicate
harrasi lilies, and the same exquisite flowers in
a multitude nodded their pretty heads in the
marble font. The chancel rail was gracefully
trimmed with the green point-setta, whose
bright red flower was the only bit Of floral
coloring in the entire decorations.
Back of the chancel railing the pure marble
altar was pretty setting in dense arch Of the
most exquisite productions Of the tropics
which reached almost to the dome and was
frightened and made more beautiful by myr-
lads OF lighted tapets and innumerable harrasi
lilies, the pure glorious effect Of the entire for
nation being in keeping with the white gar.
ments of the vested male choir Of As voices that
occupied the choristers seats.
Organist Leonard Wales began the musical
portion of the programme with march by
Niels w. Gade, played with triumphant
movement and the full strength of the organ.
A series Of modulations led to the overture to
''Lion Of Peru" introducing a new gavotte
THE Struensle." from Meyerbeer's
''HAfr1caine," followed. At just o'clock
signal was given and the stately strains of
Wallenhaupt march heralded the entrance of
the vested choir, which filed in from the chapel
and divided at the main aisle, passing around the
two side aisles and coming together at the main
door. Careful practice had resulted in striking
evenness of movement which provoked adj
While the bridal party was being
arranged in order soft music was played.
When the column, led by the choir, was ready
to commence the line Of march a signal was
given and the strains of the bridal chorus,
"The Voice That Came From Eden" set to q
bridal chorus from Der Machtlager in Gren-
ada, /" Aoated through the lofty edihce. The
strains became louder as the procession neared
the altar and the organ came in with burst of
melody as the choir reached the chancel. Filing
into their seats the choir continued singing
while the lengthy procession was traversing
the main aisle.
The ushers who led the bridal party to the
altar, after seating the audience, were Messrs.
George Painter, Frank Jones, Jr., Garrison
McClintock Henry Chalfant. Henry Singer,
William Patton, ]. Dennison Lyon, McClurg
Hays, John Myres and George Singer all
dressed in immaculate evening dress and wear
ing clusters of white violets.
The charming maids who followed the
ushers were Miss Julia Watson, Miss Eleanor
Reed. Miss Louise Beggs, Miss Sue Dalzell,
Miss Julia Morgan, Miss Byers. Miss Anna
Marshall and Miss May Newport, of st. Paul,
Mimi.
They were att1red IN white silk null gowns
that just tipped in the back. The deep hem Of
The plain full skirts were embroider-
ID in blue forget-me-nots, and the
bodices were cut low and sleeveless,
and trimmed with blue forgetme-nots.
Their toilets were completed with handsome
,urah silk sashes of pale blue knotted grace
Ini!y IN the Dack, ana pretty white SILK tulle
seiis We're connned VIII Wreatns OF the same
not conceal the beauty Of their faces. They
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The maid Of honor, Miss Harriet Watson,
who will now be Miss Watson, was a picture In
a trained gown of pale blue brocade. with bare
neck and arms, and veil and bouquet similar
to the other maids.
Ieaninp on the arm of her father Mr. Mark
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sne carIlea Douquet OF lilies OF tne valley
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vho were confrpnted bv the vhite- Tobed minis.
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with maid of honnr hast man hr5;Sa snS
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ended from the cbancsi stems to the altar
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At the conclusion of the servioe a choral
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Imen was sung ana the Drnnsnt harmony OF
he wedding hymn, "GiYe Thy Blessing to this
Jnion," the musical setting of which was by
he organist, rose in the perfumed air, Mrs.
Isscondad tbe cbanceI stens and r,ovad sI~,.,-
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.scorted the maid HoncT The % nshers sn snS
,ridemaids followed. After the hymn march