Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-07
Welded AT THE FESTIVAL
A Happy Couple United Before a
Great ThrOng.
Rev. cue Unites MIR. Oscar kamser
mony---Other Features at the Rink.

1t is probable that the Rock Island
rink was never so thronged with humsni-
ty as it was last night. Fully $500 people
were admitted and the special attractions
in addition to the real merit of the May
festival of the First NJ E. church being
the announcement that wedding was to
occur and that Secretary of War Proctor
would probably be present. MIR. Proc
tor was unable, because of leaving the
city at $50 for the west to be present,
but be expressed his appreciation of the
invitation and his regret at not being able
to accept it, But the wedding took
place and was charming success. 1t
was S;45 when the bridal party arrived
and then the crowd in the rink was so
dense that it was with difficulty that the
way was opened to the front of the
hall. The bridal party halted moment
at the entrance and then Bleuer's band
led the grand march to the stage at the
west end of the rink. Down through
the corn palace in the center of
the hall the procession moved, the
multitude closing in as it passed. The
bride was Miss Blanche Ruby. the
groom Mr.. Oscar Rsmser. The brides
maid was Miss Daisy Campbell and
the best man Mr.. viii Ramser. The
bride looked lovely in cream surrah silk,
with the conventional bridal veil with
orange blossoms. while the little Misses
Campbell and Housed, held the train
The bridesmaid was also tastefully at
tired, while the groom and best man
were in full evening dress.
Reaching the platform, the bridal party
faced the audience, and Rev. G. w. Cue,
who had preceded them. performed the
ceremony. using the ritual of the Epis-
copal church. and ring Mr.. and Mrs.
Rsmser were introduced, and then &C.
compsnied by relatives and friends, they
left the hall In the same manner that they
entered. Afterward a reception was held
at the home of the brides parents, Capt.
and Mrs. Fl. s. Ruby, 1902 Second ave-
nve. A splendid wedding supper was
served and great many handsome and
useful gifts displayed, including the
chamber suite offered in connection with
the festival, and beautiful saGhet from
the ladies' apron bazaar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramser will have their
future home at Cable, where the groom
is comfortably established in the jewelry
business. He is a son of Jacob Ramser
the well known jeweler of this city.
OTHER FESTIVAL FEATURES.
over $500 was taken in yesterday
Prof. G.. E. Griffith opened the festi-
val with a solo.
The Rebecca at the we'll and gypsy
tent features are quite unique.
Rag carpets are among the other USE
full articles on sale at the festival.
The first sale at the festival was made
by Mrs. Michael O'Connor, of the apron
booth.
The fine cow presented to the festival
will be sold at auction Thursday between
5 and o'clock.
This afternoon there was a vocal solo by
Mrs. Geo. E. Lambert, and this evening
there will be May poll dance by twenty
children and grand chorus of one hum
dred voices led by Prof. G. r. Housed.
At the G. A. r. booth is silk quilt, in
the centre of which is a hand painting OF
Gen. Logan amid battle scene. while
about the borders are the G. A. r. corps
badges. The quilt was made by the
Woman's Relief Corps. of Buford post,
and the ladies of the church are anxious
to raise 800 to purchase it as present
to Rev. Mr.. Cue.