Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-13
A PLEASANT CEREMONY.
Miss Margaret Magee Weds Kier Mitchell,
Esq, at the First Ohurch-A Brilliant

| Miss Margaret Magee Weda Kier Mitchell,
Esq, at the First Ohurch-A Brilliant
ThrOng at the Church and at the Home.
The First Presbyterian Church was filed
with brilliant assemblage last evening to
witness the solemn vows of wedlock as taken
by Miss Margaret Magee and Mr.. Kier
Mitchell.
The church was very prettily decorated with
tropical and other foliage plants, while the
altar was thickly massed with rare exotics.
After short musical programme, Mr. John
Bell struck the introductory notes OF Lohen-
grin's Bridal Chorus and the wedding party,
in the following order, entered the church and
passed up the white-ribboned aisle; Ushers-
Lieutenant Lansdale Mr. Christopher Magee,
Jr, Mr.. Nat. Holmes, Mr.. Oliver Rieketson,
Mr.. Charles Mitchell, and Mr. Joseph Mcleod
of New York City, all attired in faultless even
ing dress. with sprays Of white flowers worn on
their coat lapels.
Two tiny little flower girls dressed in white
silk null trimmed with white satin ribbon and
carrying pink and white bouvardias. created
much admiring comment as their dainty feet,
in perfect time to the m usic, pattered up the
aisle, They were Misses Mary and Emily
MOrehead.
The four bridesmai ds, two in lavender soft
silk gowns made in the Empire fashion and
carrying white roses, and two in delicate pink
gowns OF the same style aud texture carrying
roses Of the same color, were Misses Alice
New York City, Marge Patterson and Eliza
beth Moorehead.
The bride was arrayed in an exquisite cos
tune OF French manufacture, made Of heavy
white silk, brocaded in Scotch thistles and
elaborately draped with mousseline de sole.
A handsome filmy veil swept to the very edge
OF the extremely long train, and a diamond
necklace, the gift of the groom, glittered on
oh IT, I.s-s ~~..A-
of the valley and orchids, and she was deiiv-
cred into the keeping of the smiling groom
who, with his best man, Mr.. Strong, of New
York, were waiting at the altar, by her father,
Judge Magee. Rev. DR.. George Purves officiated
In very impressive manner, and the responses
OF both bride and groom were audible in the
rear portion of the church,
At the conclusion of the ceremony the invited
guests were conveyed to the residence of the
BRIDES parents, corner Neville and Forbes
streets, where a reception was held The
lovely home is situated on the crown of con-
siderable elevation and the approach to the
house, the surroundings and the house itself
are very Tuxed0-esque. In the twilight of the
evening 1.-THE ceremony was performed at g
o'clockl, the house and grounds had weird
picturesqueness that greatly intensified the
warmth, fragrance, music and gayety within.
Those who attended the bride to the altar
assisted in receiving, and the drawing room,
the bow window Of which the receiving party
occupied, was lovely with the decorations of the
glossy green smilax and the pure white lilies
harrasi, Gala and lilies of the valley. The
corresponding mantels were banked with
maiden hair ferns and the ireplaces we're solid
with the lilies.
The smilax formed pretty portieres at the bow
window and gracefully draped the pictures and
rlch crimson plush hangings.
The Roman hyacinth and naTeissus combined
with smilax, formed the decorations of the
library, and were arranged in q very artistic
manner.
The dining room was radiant with countless
roses from the deepest pink to the faintest
blush Of color, the table was most eXuuisitelv
decorated and the air was heavy with the per-
fume OF the most fragrant of all roses, the La
France. Tall, waving palms and majestic
foliage plants hlled every nook and corner in
halls and rooms throughout the entire house.
ToeFge Bros orchestra was in attendance and
added much to the enjoyment of the evening.
Hagan served the supper, which was one of the
most elaborate of the season, and the bridal
party enjoyed their refreshments in an exaui-
sitely decorated little room on the second floor,
with closed doors.
The wedding cake was in the form of a church
and the gilt hands of the clock in the steeple
pointed to the hour of G. The presents were
displayed in little pink draped room on the
second floor, and the exhibit reminded one of
the holiday assortment of goods in fashion
able jewelers. establishment.
The bridal prefent from the brides mother
was solid silver tureen and ladle,
Judge Magee'S present will be residence
In the East End, the site and structure not yet
determined upon.
The young couple. upon their return from a
SIX weeks wedding journey, will make their
home at the Magee mansion for the present.
''AI home" cards for February and IA were
issued with the wedding cards.