Telegram-herald., 1891-06-07
A Charming wedding.

The following account OF brilliant
wedding at St. Mary's school. where
Mss Bertha Mellta Swensberg is attend
Galesburg papers:
one of the most interesting evcnts in
the history OF 81. Mary's school oc-
CURED last night III the marriage of
Miss Alice Lefhngwell, daughter of DIR.
Leffingweil, To Or. J. Il. Binkley, of
Tacoma, Washington. 1t was u brilliant
social event. and was attended by q
large number of Galesburg society peo-
pie, besides many distinguished guests
from other points. The marriage rites
were solemnlzed IN the beautiful vine
clad chapel of 81. Msry's school.
Flowers hung from the gas pendants
and bloomed on the altar, filing the
church with their fragrant incense.
while the lamps and the candles upon
the altar cast a softened light over the
scene. The chapel was partially filled
with the invited guests, when tbs organ,
under the sklllful touch o. M:ss Delafield
pealed forth the notes of the Wedding
march. and the pupils OF 81. Msry's
entered two by two. with their prayer
books open at the marriage service.
They completely filled the chapel and
were a pretty sight IN their bright
dresses and flowers.
10 was half past SIX o'clock. The
strains OF the march faded into the
notes OF the professional, the air of
which had been written by Mrs. DIR.
kudd. for the marriage Of her neIce
and a stlr of expectancy passed over
the waiting guests a. the bridal process
sion entered the chapel.
The organ grew silent "a the bridal
party approached the altar. The brides
maids and ushers parted and formed
about the chancel rail, the bride and
groom IN the center. The bethrothal
service was read by DR.. Rudd. The
bridal pair then advanced TO tue altar
when Bishop Burgess read the beautiful
aud expressive marriage service of the
English Church. The father gave the
bride away. the groom placed the ring
upon her finger, the couple knelt for
the bsnsdIctlou, and the deep tones
of the 0rgsn rolled hesvenward, sound
ing the occasional, Nendelssohn's we'd
ding march.
The cadets marched out of the
chapel. four abreast, and formed on
either side OF the door. Then came the
mad of honor. ssrewlng the pathway of
The newly married couple with roses.
The BRIDE and groom followed. the
pages supporting the train Of the bride;
the eecoDd maid OF honor with the best
msn. The bridesmaids with the ushers.
DIR. and Mrs. LeffingwelI. Mrs PhIm-
ister, Mr.. Ernest Lefhngwcil, Or. and
Mrs. Holland, Cen. and Mrs. Post, Miss
Hattie Post, Lieut.. and Mrs. Cress. and
other guests. the crucifer, the chorlst-
ers. the school. the clergy. guests.
A hriiiaut reception and wedding
supper followed. The SPACIOUS rooms
of the school were transformed into
bowers Nooks ard rccesses were
buried IN flowers. Green arches sur
mounted the turns in the stairwsvs. In
the dancing hall the Ideal Orchestra
furnished the inpetns for dancing. and
the floor was gay with bright forms and
fair faces. Below. the han0uet rooms
were a beautiful scene. The menu was
an elaborate one, and was SERVED IN the
nicest styIe By The regular force Of the
institution. Outside the lawns we're he
by Chinese lanterns. aud the avenues
we've filed with promensders.
The dress of the bride was white
fsilla silk, with tram and veil she
wore diamonds ard carried bunch Of
white roses. The bridesmaids wore pale
yellow silk and carried roses. The
msid 81 homer wore the same. and The
httie flower niaiden wore white crepe
About bali past ? o'clock evening dress
was exchanged for travelling costumes.
and The wedding party repaired - the
depot. accompanied ~ nearly ali the
guests The BRIDE aud groom were