Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-10
VOWS PLIGHTED.
HANDSOME THOyAS-CUYNINS gUPTIALS At
THR FOURTH STREET METHODIST.
A Large aud Brilliant Asssnbags Witnesses the
Ce!smOny-Ths Decorations st Church
and Hons-No,es Of the
Reception.

Al the Fourth Street Methodist
church on Chapline street, last evening
was climaxed an affair that has long
been in the minds OF those who move
and have their being In the high social
circles OF the city. The occasion was
the marriage OF Mr.. T. r. Thomas, late
traffic agent at the b. & o. station, now
secretary Of the Laughlin Nail Com
pany, Of Martins Ferry, and Miss
Mary Louise Cummins, daughter OF the
late DIR. James Cummins.
Crowds OF eager sight-seers began To
throDg about the church early in the
evening. and they SO remained until
long after the various carriages had
rolled away with their precious freight.
Although the invitations were, In a
measure limited, the response was quite
general. and the church was well filled
with guests, many of the ladies appear
ing in toilets that were bright and en-
chanting. The floral decorations were
quite elaborate, ferns, lilies, trailing
vines, and potted plants OF varied hues,
were most effectively arranged about the
chancel, while the altar and choir railing
in the rear, were alike generally, be-
decked with the emblems of nature. \
very pretty effect was produced.
AT half past eight o'clock to the
rhymthic strains OF Mendelsohnn
march. executed by Miss Annie Logan,
the wedding pair entered the sanctuary
~ a 1aI IN Of fst "a
to the chancel preceded by the usherS,
Messrs. George Getz, of Chicago.
Charles Melick, OF PIttsburg, James O.
Howells, OF Bridgeport, Harry CumminS,
brother Of the bride, Samuel Hazlett,
and b. $. Allison, OF this city, and i'm
mediatey followed by the maid Of
honor, who was gracefully portrayed
by Miss Jennie McPhail Next fol-
lowed the bride and groom arm-in-arm
and arriving at the chancel the at
tendants separated in the usual manner,
while the pastor, Rev. c. w. Cushing,
performed the nuptials, which were
beautiful and impressive.
The bride was beautifully attired In a
costume OF white bengaline, tastily
trimmed in point lace, and the conven-
tional tulle, carrying In her hand a mag
nifcent bouquet Of white roses. Miss
McPhail was charmingly arrayed in
canary bengaline, trimmed in embroi-
dered chiffon, carrying loose bunch Of
Marechal Neil roses.
At the conclusion OF the ceremony the
bridal party retired and in reverse order
a "A ha III Il ui-la nil a
the melody Of Lohengrin, where carriages
awaited them at the door, and they were
driven TO the home OF Mrs. ]. Ii.
Williams, grandmother OF the
bride, 945 Main street. I'm
der this hospitable roof. which has
so long been known as the commodiOus
and finely conducted Senseney boarding
house, there was a scene OF Oriental
splendor, so artistically and elaborately
had the various apartments been trans
formed. Here, as at the church, there
was a profusion OF floral decorations,
and the soft lights, fragrant flowers,
rich toilets, and inspiring music OF the
Opera House orchestra made an inviting
picture. A large number OF
apartments were thrown open TO the
pleasure Of the guests, and all WED with
each other in the beauty Of its surround
ings, while Mrs. Williams, the hostess
of the evening, as well as the charming
and attractive guests OF the mansion
were everywhere pre- sent, looking TO the
OF the guests, and in this
they were eminently successful. All
throughout the evening choice refresh
mentS were served in two OF the apart
ments.
The presents were such as the guests
never tired to look upon, all being so
rich, novel and attractive, and among
the tokens was a handsome acOnite clock
from the attendants, while Mr.. Il. A.
Jenkins. Of Nashville, Tenn, presented
the groom with ten shares Of the
stock OF the Cooperative Iron Com
pany OF that city.
Few brides have had warmer place
in the hearts Of the people, her always
sweet, agreeable and entertaining man
ners constantly increasing her circle OF
friends, and to all these it will be con-
soling to know that she is still to reside
in their midst. The bride is a gradu-
ate and with honors OF the Pittsburg East
EndFemaleC College, and her old principal,
Miss Pelletreau, was happily present
at the reception last evening. Shortly
after II o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
bade the guests au revor and took the
train for the East, where they make an
extensive wedding tour. On their re-
turn they will occupy apartments at the
Hotel Stamm.