The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-10-18
ECHOES OF THEE BRIDAL.
Miss Bed1e and Her Pretty
Bridesmaids.
THE WEDDING TROUSSEAU.
Partly Made in New York and
Partly in Paris Notes Of
other Social Events.

Although the social season IL hardly
well begun there have been several large
and important weddings, The most bril-
liant one Of the week was, Of course, the
Ruseh-Bedle wedding. IL was an elab-
crate affair, and Miss Bedle, one of New
Jerseys most accomplished girls, made a
beautiful BRIDE. and carried herself with
sweet womanly dignity throughout the
happy occasion. Her gown was exquisite
and displayed her style OF beauty well It
was ivory white Duchess satin en- train.
The skirt and low cut corsage were
daintilY trimmed with point de Marquise
end joined with pretty girdle
OF orange blossoms. Part Of
the bridal trousseau was made
in Paris and part in New York. The
brides wedding gown, travelling gown
and hats were all Partisan importations.
Prettier bridesmaids never graced we'd
ding than Miss Bedle's The only one
among them familiar to Jersey City So
cial circles was Miss Mary Albeit, the
daughter of Governor Abpett. Her gown
set off her graceful figure and her lovely
fair complexion. Miss Mabel Rusch, q
sister of the groom. Miss Kathryn Kernes
of st. Louis, and Miss Annie Tate Of
Charleston, South Carolina, also looked
pretty, and as bridesmaids acted their
< the brides. were made in Paris expressly
for the occasion. They were Of white
chiffon, with handsome Arabian cor
slets of silver. The maid Of honor.
Miss Jay Lindsey of Nashville,
Tenn. wore white silk Princess gown
with chiffon 1t was becoming to her
and contrasted richly with her dark
Southern beauty. Mics Lindsey Is ex-
ceedingly beautiful. This is the second
time she has appeared in social circles here.
The first time was Two years ago when
she assisted in receiving az Miss Bodies
reception, which was held in honor of her
debut. Mrs Bedle, the mother of the
bride. wore gown Of rich dahlia colored
satin shot with gold and trimmed with q
deeper shade Of velvet and jet trimming.
THE BRIDE.
Mrs. Rusch is the only daughter OF ex-
Governor and Mrs. Bedle, fram both OF
whom she has inherited most genial
ana gracious manners, The bridegroom, IS
distinguished looking, and very popular
in New York society. He is a member
of the firm Of Abegg & Rusch. silk I'M
porters. He Is Of Swiss parentaae, and MS
father is a native of Geneva. This week
the happy young couple will sail Tor Eu-
rope on the French steamer La Cham-
payne. They will be abroad some time,
and on their return will take possession
of their cosey home on West side ave-
nue.. New York. A large number Of friends
of Mr.. aud Mrs. Rusch will accompany
them to the steamer 60 see them depart.
Elk Governor and Mrs. Bedle have enter
tanned many distinguished guests within
their old-fashfoned residence from every
part of the United STATES, and also from
Eurona Rut IN no otflef occasion at
their home have they received 80 large
an assemblape of prominent people as on
thewedding day. There were present both
men and women of distinction and lead.
ers OF society from all parts Of this and
neigh boring States. ADJ.