Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-21
A SOCIETY PILGRIMAGE


ten-Reymer Nuptials- s-IrhPrOvements at
the Linden Club-EIection of Ofticers-
Several Pretty Weddings.
THE North Presbyterian Church, ALE
gheny, was the Mecca toward which AL
society prilgrims turned last evening Thelr
pilgrimage was generally made In comfort
able carriages, and their dresses did not sug-
gest the pious wayfarer with scrip and gown
SO much as procession to one Of the gayese
events known TO humanity. And it was
fitting that it should he gay, for was not
the occasion that OF one of the most impor-
tant weddings, from a fashionable point oil
view, OF the season? The bride was Miss
Elizabeth A. Reymer, and the groom Mr..
Robert Duncan Totten. The church ana
the house of the brides parents were eacn q
mass OF greenery, with pink roses and carna-
tions sprinkled among the foliage here ana
there to relieve the monotony OF verdancy.
The organ was ringing ont the stirring
strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March,
as the bridal train entered the church. The
bride leaned on the arm of her father,
and was mot at the altar by the
groom. Her gown was of white
satin, trimmed with duchesse lace, and gar
nished with cypress, while her veil was held
to her couture by q spray of orange bios
sons. She carried q large bunch of lilies-of-
the-valley. The maid of honor, Miss Nc
Gregor, OF New York, was in pink silk, COW
cred with white tulle, while the gowns of
the bridesmaid were of pink silk and tulle,
also, with high pink velvet sleeves. They
were Misses Jennie Hutchinson. Mary Law
renee, Mabel Hussey, Nellie Metcalf and
Sarah Scott. Mrs. Reymer, the mother of
the bride, was in black velvet, with duchesse
lace, and presented queenly figure The
ushers were Mr.. Alexander Stewart, of
Chambersburg, Mr James s. McCord. MIR.
Edward q. Robinson. Mr.. Abraham S. Val
entine, Mr.. Harry Oliver ami Mr.. John c.
Oliver. The best man was Mr.. William F.
the house she couple left for a tour. Upon
their return they will reside at the Reymer
mansion until their new home in the East
End is ready Tor them.
THERE have been number of improve
ments made at the Linden Club house.
Among them is the putting of new Ceiling
into the ballroom and the fitting of 1t with
heating apparatus. Last winter the hall
was very cold and comfortless and the
Board OF Managers are determined that the
came complaint shall not be made about it
this season. A new reading room is to be
added to the clubhouse, all the principal
magazines, monthly and weekly, being sup
piled Tor the benefit OF the members. The
clubhouse is one of the most cheerful in the
two cities and with the added comforts and
conYeniences It will be more so than ever.
The following officers have been elected for
the ensuing year: President, D.MeK. Lloyd;
Vice President, ID. P. Black; Secretary and
Treasurer, F. NJ. Laughlin; Board of Direc-
tors, E. NJ O'Neill, F. B. Laughlin, G. P. Bal
main, W. h. MCDOWELL, d. p. Black. j. 9.
Stephenson and W. J. Norris; Membership
COMMITTEES, J. Il. McCance.J. G. Stephenson,
Jr, N. s. Woodbridge, E. S. Fownes and
Robert Bailey.
AT 5 o'clock last evening Miss Fanny
Ashworth, of Allegheny, became the bride
of Mr.. George J. German, of the Mechanics
National Bank. The ceremony was per-
formed at the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. Frances Ashworth, ana it was
a home wedding in every sense of the word,
only intimate friends and relatives being
present. Rev. DR.. Crockar White performed
the ceremony. The bride wore white silk,
trimmed with duchesse lace, and the usual
long white veil. The house was decorated
with terms and palms, with cut flowers in
terspersed. After quiet reception, the
bride and groom departed on a wedding tour
that will embrace the principal Eastern
cities. They will be at home to their friends
in their new home on Shields street upon
their return.
A PRETTY home wedding last evening
was that of Miss Ella II. Carson and Mr..
George E. Roberts, at the residence of the
BRIDES parents on Arch street, Allegheny.
Rev. j. r. Sutherland off1ciated The bride
wore a simple gown of white silk, and cal
ried q buncn of white flowers. Only the
relatives of the couple witnessed the cere-
mony.
AMONG the interesting weddings last
evening was that of Miss .Cornelia Butler
Reno and Mr.. Charles Bolen, which took
place at the home of Mrs. W. L. Foulk, an
aunt of the bride. Rev. William Cowl was
the officiating clergyman, and the best man
was Mr.. z. R. Foulk. The bride wore white
silk, trimmed with lace, and the maid of
honor, Miss Ada Reno, sister of the bride,
was in pink. Sho and the bride carried
white roses. The bridesmaids, Misses MAI
garet Hiel and Cora Sunerel, wore white
silk, and carried pink roses The dining
table was q mass of yellow roses, and the
same beautiful blossoms were arranged in
other parts of the house.
AN interesting concert was given under
the auspices of the Young Peoples Orches-
ira OF St. Johns Church, last evening, in
Union Hall, Thirty-second street. A we'll
selected programme OF popular music was
presented, and the frequent applause of the
large audience testified to the enjoyable ma
ture of the entertainment.
The ingathering of the Southside branch
of the Needlework Guild will be held the
first Thursday in January, in the Guild
House, Eighteenth street. IL is expected
that there will be a good showing OF made
up clothing, which will mean much comfort
to poor families that cannot afford to get
necessary warm clothing.
MISS EMMA DEAN ANDERSON, q re-
turned missionary from India, delivered an
interesting lecture on can Evening in
India" in the Etna U. r. Church last even
ing.
INVITATIONS are out for the marriage of
Miss Emma E. Gray to Mr.. Robert c. Con
derlnan, Wednesday evening, the 2sth inst,
at st. PauPs NJ. Z. Church, Liberty avenue
and Cedar street, East End.
SANTA CLAUS is COMING.
SANTA CLAUS is getting his skates on
Bu1dlo Times.
SANTA CLAUS is a bigger man than Mr..
Cleveland these days.-CyeUetd11d Leader.
NEXT week Santa Claus will be bigger than