Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-17
THE BELLS WERE RINGING.


B. F.Jones, Jr., and Miss Sue DaIzen Mar
ried-The Marriage One of the Greatest
Society Events This Year-The Chrysan-
themum Show.
WHEN the organ in the First Presbyte-
rian Church last evening sent the grand
tones OF the wedding march into the
furthest corners OF the building, and out
into the clear, starlit night, Miss Sue Dali
zell, on the arm of her father, John II. Dali
zell, Esq, walked up the aisle to an altar
composed Of pink chrysanthemums, palms
and ferns. At the front Of this altar stood
the bridegroom, 3. F. Jones, Jr., waiting
for his lovely bride. He came forward sew
eral steps as she approached, and it was
easy to be seen that he was as proud Of her
as he should be. Rev. Dr. Purves, the former
pastor, who came expressly from Princeton
to oficiate, commenced the ceremony with
out delay. and in a few minutes the young
couple walked toward the door and their
carriage as man and wife. The bride wore
parssH imported for 5sT Sse to
silk, trimmed with lace and set or with
costly veil. She was attended by her cousin,
Miss Ruth Bailey. who wore pink. The best
man was Mr.. G. Blair Painter, and the ushers
were Messrs A. G. McClintock, Thomas
OConnor Jones, Henry Chalfant, Church
Anchincloss. Gordon Murray and James
WaruTuu. I0er6 were I0O CurQS OF LnVltd-
tlon out for the church and all were used.
A reception was held at the residence of the
brides parents, Lincoln avenue, and the
large, handsome house was full. 1t
bottom, and the decorations were
magnificent. The bride and goom received
the good wishes and congratulations of
their tn friends under floral arch. chrysan-
and smfla1 that formed the groundwork of
the structure. This arch was in the dining
room. Baskets OF pink chrysanthemums
were arranged near the arch, and the fire.
place was mass of greenery and La France
roses. The library was converted into q
sort OF conservatory. with ferns. palms and
been arranged with exquisite taste In the
center was large fiat basket filed with
purple orchids, crowned with q beautiful
variety of maiden-hair ferns. The young
people selected usually questionable
night for their wedding. They have also
carried out their own ideas as to a bridal
tour. No one except their relatives and in
innate friends know where they have gone
or how long they will stay. They will suit
their OWE inclinations in the matter.
THERE was a goodly attendance at the
Art Society's rooms last evening to enjoy the
lecture of Mr.. William J. Henderson, in
"The Beginnings of Modern Music" The
lecture was deeply interesting one, reveal
ing deep research on the part of the speaker,
and a thorough knowledge of music in its
higher spirit. The occasion was the 1881
reception OF the Art Society. This evening
the 1S4th reception will be held. and Mr..
Henderson will deliver an address on 1.-THE
second lecture will be to some extent a
sequerto, or continuation OF, that delivered
last evening.
THE annual dinner under the auspices of
the Ladies' League of St. Peters P. e.
Church is to take place to-day and to-mor-
row.
MRS. JOHN WALKER, of Western ave-
nue., will give luncheon this afternoon in
honor of Mrs. John R. McCune.
A DINNER is to be given at the Duquesne
Club this evening by the Princeton Club.
The Marucheau-C Carrier wedding is to
take place to-day.
The second day of the chrysanthemum
show was marked by very large attend
ance. The bridal bouquets were the feat
ures of the day, and were very beautiful,
both in composition and arrangement. The
prize offered by Mr.. Percy F. Smith for q
basket of carnations was taken by n. Patter-
son. r. c. Patterson took the first prize for
the best bridal set and n. Patterson the
5ecOnu. IDere were IOur com net1tOrS. The
judges yesterday were Miss Henderson, Mr..
Drum and Mr.. .Walkley. To-day the table
decorations will be the main exhibit. They
are expected to be very handsome and
novel. The Samuel T. Paisley prize OF $40
was taken by p. S. Randolph for best dis
play of variegated foliage plant.
The gathering of the Birmingham
branch of the Needlework Guild will be
postponed to the first Thursday of January,
owing to the fact that the ladies have ali
been too busy to attend TO it properly.
THE ladies of the Seventh U. P. Church,
Island avenue, Allegheny, will hold an
apron and necktie social on Friday evening,
18th inst, proceeds for the benefit of the
new church on California avenue.
LIEUTENANT GEORGE E REED, husband
of Mrs. Margaret Reed, the Department
President OF the Ladies of the G. A. r. Of
Pennsylvania, will deliver his thrilling
lecture, "Ten Months in Southern Prisons"
at Post Hall, No. so Fourth avenue, this
evening at 1880 for the benefit of the Home
at Hawkins station. There will also be
music and recitations.
Miss ANNIE STEVENS, the charming
daughter OF Mr.. Harry Stevens, who has
been the guest of her father at the Hotel
Schlosser for several days. left for her home
at Niles, O., yesterday.