Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-06
In HOLY BONDS.
Marriage OF Stuart Harper and
Miss Grace VeIie,
A TRI'- CITY SOCIETY EVENT

WALL hNhNI.
AT the Congregational
o""rch In Moline Last Eveninr-Tbe
happy Couple and Attendants i'm tb. 60.
gre" ser'ice--The Reception at the Veil.
Mansion--Their New Home i'm sou,,,
Rock Island.
Inc most notable event that has &C.
irred IN tri city society circles in recent
Years was the marriage at Moline last
evening of Miss Grace Velie to stpar,
Harper, of this city. The ceremony
was solemnized at 8 o'clock a: the First
congregational church, where had as
sembled brilliant company of
people, embracing the cities
| of Moline, Rock Island and
Davenport. The sacred edifce had been
elaoorately and artistically decorated for
the occasion, the organ being concealed
Of Eolid bank oe villa daisies and bridal
| roses. in the centre of which appeared the
letters, WI" Mrs. Robert Smith OF
Davenport presided at the organ. playing
Loihgren's wedding march as the bridal
party eu' eTed ihe church, and Meudlesso,
| o1s as they It, while an impressive IN,
dertone was produced throughout the
ceremony.
The Bridal Party.
The bridal party as it entered the
church proceeded up the broad center
| aisle as follows: First, the ribbon bows,
Tom Velie and Richard Hosford next John
Cady, head usher. and the other shers.
Spencer Robins on, Charles Skinner; John
Van Patten. John Gait, c. F. LynGe, F
J. KiaDey; then Miss Mabel Cady, first
bridesmaid aud the other bride maids,
Miss Dart, Miss Marshall Mis- Hoitt, Miss
Glenn and Miss Curtis. Following came
the maid of honor. Miss Schau-
ten, and finally the bride leaning
upon The arm of her father The groom
and his best man, Charles Velie, and
Rev. 7. B. Wilson awaited the bridal
party at the alter. approaching which the
groom met his bride and conducted her
before Mr.. Wilson who conducted the
solemn service OF the Episcopal ritual
The Reception.
A. the conclusion OF the beautiful SER
vice st the church the wedding party and
friends were driven to the Velie mansion
on the heights. where a reception was
held. The grounds and handsome pavll-
ion were beautifully Illuminated. After
a season OF congratulations dancing be-
came one Of the merry psstimes. The
refresh ments were superb.
The Costumes.
The costumes were rich and elaborate,
some of the most prominent ones being
these:
The bride wore a white satin Duchesse.
trimmed with Venetian point lace. and
Carried a bunch of lilies of the valley and
orchids
The maid of honor " re q costume OF
white corded silk and carried a bouquet of
bridal roses.
The frat brides maid Wore blue corded
silk apd carried cernation pinks.
The brides maids were attired in blue
and white French silk. empire style.
trimmed in POINT applique,
Mrs. s. II. Veiie, gold and white bros
cade
Mrs Elizabeth Harper, elegant costume
of blsck velvet and diamonds.
The presents.
TIE happy couple were greeted by a
magnificent array of wedding gifts. The
brides fathers presen. Was certificate
of stock in the Deere pillow company for
100 shares at 800 share. The grooms
gift TO the bride was q diamond skeleton
heart; the brides to the groom 9 diamond
ring. The groom's giftto mis- best man
was scarf pin set with diamonds and
pearls, and to1sach Of the usbers or
groomsmen gold key ring with the
name Of the recipient engraved upon it.
The bride presented each Of the brides
mains with q beautiful bowknot Of gold
se; with diamonds
Mis- Margaret Dart received the ring
given By the bride and Miss Glenn the
bridal bouquet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harper left for the cas-;
last evening. Their wedding tour n i'll
last month and on their return they
will reside in. Mr.. HsIper's beautiful
Suburban home in South Rock Island
which was formerly Capt. Lannon'S
residence.