The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-22
STHE LEARY-FERRY NUPTIALs.
Before q Brilliant Throng at Olympia
A Wedding Tour Around tho World.

Before a Brilliant Throng at Olympia
A Wedding Tour Around tho World.
OLYMPIA, April 2l.-[Special. l-Olympia
has been in a state of happy social excite
ment today over the most brilliant we'd
ding that has ever occurred in the city,
that of Hon. John Leary, the Seattle capi-
talist, to Miss Eliza P. Ferry, the eldest
daughter of Governor Ferry, which was
solemnized at noon in st. Johns Episco-
pal church. The church doors were not
opened until IL 80 o'clock, and prior to
that hour a large number of those in
vited to witness the ceremony gathered
on the steps and along the sidewalk
in front. The day opened threateningly,
but later cleared, and the rich costumes
and handsome bonnets of the ladies in the
throng made the scene a very pretty one.
The many Olympia friends of the bride
and groom were almost equaled in num-
Der by those from Portland, Tacoma and
other cities, and the large party of Seattle
guests, who arrived at 10:45 O'Clock, ON
the Bailey Gatzert, which was chartered
for the trip.
The animated groups were broken up at
length as the church was opened, and
there was an active movement for seats
that approached q crush somewhat. The
church was soon filled under the direction
of the ushers W. E. Bailey and r. P. Al
bertson, of Seattle, and George G.
Mills and E. c. Macdonald, of Olympia.
Even the aisles, except the center one,
were quickly occupied. The edifice was
elaborately and most artistically adorned,
old friends of the bride having performed
this labor of love. Palms, ivy and moss,
cut flowers, lilies and fruit blossoms were
lavishly used in the decorations, and the
effect was one of great floral beauty. Sus-
pended from the chancel arch were three
bells of moss and vines, with Gala lily
tongues.
A few moments before II O'Clock Mr..
Leary, attended by his best man, b. Pelly,
of Seattle, emerged from the vestry room
and took a position at the chancel rail.
where he awaited the bride, who soon after
entered the church leaning on the arm of
Governor Ferry. As the bridal party ap-
preached the altar wedding chorus was
rendered by eight voices. The bride was
attired in a lovely costume of cream white
poi de suede silk, trimmed with Irish
point lace and pearls, and with long
train. The bridal veil was of tulle, crowned
with genuine orange blossoms. At her
throat was a dazzlingly large diamond
star and she wore diamond earrings. The
ceremony was performed by Bishop Pad
dock, assisted by Rev. George II. Watson,
of Seattle, and Rev. H. H. Buck, of
Olympia. 1t was very impressive and was
intently observed by the large congrega-
ton.
After the ceremony Professor Roberts
played an improvised wedding march. and
the bridal party left the church and drove
to the executive mansion, where, from
II 30 to 2 o'clock, a reception was held and
q very large number attended to extend
congratulations. At 2:45 the Gatzert left
for Seattle, carrying Mr.. and Mrs. Leary,
Mrs. Governor Ferry and Seattle and Ia
coma guests. The boat was profusely
decorated with plants and flowers and car
ried all its flags flying. Wagner's First
regiment orchestra was on board and fur
nished delightful music as the boat swung
away from the wharf.
Mr. and Mrs. Leary will leave Seattle at
O'Clock for Portland and San Francisco.
At the latter city they will embark on
Thursday next for Japan. They may visit
Australia before returning and if they do
will not return to America for six months.
In any event they will be gone at least three
months. The presents were very numer-
Gus and costly. Congratulatory telegrams
we're received from France, Germany, Can
ada. Washington City. New York, In
diana, California, Oregon and from all
parts of the state of Washington.