Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-15

duced a most favorable impression ana
endeared himself TO the hearts oil
all with whom he came in contact
For this and other reasons the wedding
of yesterday was most notable one,
and likely to be long remembered by all
who were fortunate enough to DC pres
ent.
The REGISTER first publicly announc-
ed the coming event, since which time
ali society has been looking forward ID
the eyentful night with feelings akin to
delight, and many have been the
guesses. conjectures and surmlSes, as 10
how the bride and her fair attendants
would dress. breath, move and have their
being. 1t is safe to say that
all who were wondered were satisfied
as il was of the most completely ar
ranged. and considering the elaborate
ness of detail, one of the most prettily
carried out weddings that has taken
place in the city.
The floral decorations at the church
were most artistic and appropriate, ana
were arranged as only dett fingers ana
trained eyes could arrange them. Inc
window lodges were banked with foliage,
as was the chancel and lecture, while in
front and curving over the altar was
an arch of green, in the centre OF whlch
depended a floral bell. Potted plants
and flowers were scattered about in ef-
fective profusion, and the effect was
most striking and picturesque.
Long before the all-mportant hour,
oven as early as five o'clock, anxious
sightseerS began to gather in the Vi
cinity OF st. Matthews church, and
during the next hour and half the In
vited guests arrived, and slowly but con-
linually wendell their way within the
coveted interior. Many of the guests
were in magnificent toilets, expressly
for the occasion, and the scene from the
balcony was an ever-varyin gpicture OF
rich colors, blended with sparkling
jewels.
At half past six the bridal party, to
the strains of the Lohengrin march, eX-
ecuted by Miss Wilde, entered the
church. Leading the way was Mr.. +.
b. Robinson. of Louisville, and Mr.. Sam
uel Il. Harrison, Mr.. Samuel p. Patter-
son and Mr.. Alex. Updegrafi, DR.. Pres
ley Carr Lane. of st. Louis, and Mr.. ID.
w. Bell, and Mr.. George Baird and Mr.
Samuel Hazlett, the uShers.
The affair was what is known as Il rose
wedding, and all the details of the occa-
sion conformed to this idea. Following
the ushers came Miss Mamie Phelps, Of
st. Louis and Miss Mamie Patterson, a
niece of the bride. Miss Phelps was at
tired in a costume of white satin, drapcd
with cream cOlOred chiffon with cream
velvet butterfly bows on the shoulders
and skirt; gloves and slippers OF the
same shade.
Miss Patterson wore toilet OF rose
colored satin draped in chiffon Of the
same shade, with decorations of rose
co.ored velvet butterfly bows, slippers
and gloves to match.
Following them came Miss Florence
OFT and Miss Sara Cecil, Miss Rebecca
TYLER. of st. Louis, and Miss Lydia Nc
Mechen, Miss Carrie Whiting, OF Sc
wickley. Pa, and Miss Kate Hazlett.
Miss OFT, Miss McMechen and Miss
Hazlctt were all attired in rose colored
costumes of the same description as
Miss PatterSon'S. while Miss Cecil, Miss
TYLER and Miss Whiting wore costumes
similar to that worn by Miss Phelps.
All the bridesmaids wore wells reach
ing down to their shoulders and the rose
costumed ones carried punches Of Kath-
crime Mermet roses, while the others
carried white or bride roses. AlOIgside
of them were two chains OF roses OF
shades i'm keeping with the toilets
the rose colored on one side, the white
on the other To these chains the wrists
of the young ladies were bound by hand
cuffs Of colored ribbons TO match. The
skirts were all made dem-trainS, round
neck and long sleeves.
Walking next and alone, came the
maid of honor, Miss Minnie Loring, sis
ter of the bride. Her costume was OF
white satin, draped with cream chiffon,
with garniture of imported rose petals.
Her hands were covered with rose color
ed gloves and her feet with slip
pers of the same shade. Her veil was
somewhat lower than those OF the
bridesmaids and she carried basket OF
pink roses.
Next came the bride escorted by her
j.
The bridal gown was Of cream faille
silk, draped with chiffon of the same
shade, with graniture OF lilies oil the
valley and pearl trimmings. 1t was
made with full bridal train and mantel
drapery. The basque was round at the
neck, sleeves reaching TO the wrists,
draped with cream chiffon, pearl trim
ming and garniture of lilies of the val
ley. She wore slippers embroidered
with pearl, and cream colOred silken
hose. A full bridal veil fell in graceful
folds over the costume. held In place on
the head by Marie Stewart wreath of
orange blossoms. Her ornaments were
diamonds and she carried lilies Of the
valley.
At the chancel the ushers separated
outside the railing, while the brides
maids took positions on either side OF
the altar. The maids Of honor stood to
the left, and at the chancel Steps the
bride and her father were met by the
groom and his best man, Mr. Francis {.
Milton, his brother.
Rev. r. X. Swope, d. D., rector OF st.
Matthews, awaited the bctrothed at
the altar, where, according TO the beau
tiful service of the Episcopal Church,
they were made one. To the strains of
Mendelsshons march the party then
retired.
The bridal party entered carriages
and were driven Immediately to the resi-
dence of Major LOring, Monument
Place, Elm Grove, where from 5 till L.
o'clock a magnificent reception was
held. In the ball room of the historic
old mansion, where Webster, jackson
and Clay used to trip the light fantastic,
opposite the entrance was beautiful
floral arch, under which Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton, assisted by the bridal party,
received the guests. The room was
prettily decorated with garlands Of
green and potted plants and
flowers. The lights were all rose
eolored, producing beautiful
effect. The parlors and Railways were
with plants, and the stair
way was decorated with garlands OF
holly. The library and the room ad-
joining were arranged for supper rooms,
and the rose-colored lights and rose de-
signed creams and ices carried out the
effect. The Opera House orchestra fur
nished the music for promenading and
dancing, and most delightful time
was had.
The presents were hewildering in
their array, costly, unique and beauti-
full.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton left over the =.
& o. at 1905 for a bridal trip. They
will be at home in st. Louis after Feb
ruary lSt.