Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-04-03
THE EASTER WEDDING.
Vast C0nC0urseA Attend the
HIlIer-hIIler NupliaIs.
THE BRIDE SWOONS AWAY.
She Gave Numerous Bouquets to Ad-
miring Friends.


talked-of marriage between Mrs. DR.
Hitler and her ex-coaohmen, Henry Hill
Ter, was publicly celebrated at st. Thomas
Roman Catholic church OF this city yes
terday afternoon. The ceremony as cd.
vertised to take place at p. m, but did
not, in fact, until 3:35. Nothing ever
caused as much excitement or attracted so
many people here as it did.
The crowd first began TO ga ther when
the train arrived from Boston. 1t was
crowded with people from the surrounding
cities and towns,all anxious to witness the
ceremony. From that time until $3.50 the
crowd increas' until the street was
packed with humanity.
None but invited guests, until the mar
riage ceremony was over, were allowed on
the grounds. The residence was finely
decorated with flowers The drawing
room was decorated with asparagus,
plumosa, Catherine Mermet roses, ferns
and tulips, while in the parlor were roses
of Kaiser Wilhelm, grand duke and Won
sion tulips.
An accident which happened to Mrs
Hitler "A few nights ago, caused delay In
getting ready for the ceremony. She was
reached the bottom started to go In the
drawing room when she fell down two
stairs, slightly wrenching her ankle. 1t
caused her some pain, but she was able to
walk when assisted
Photographers at w ork.
Two photographers came early in the
morning and took pictures Of the premises
and of the rooms. just before starting for
the church Mrs. Hitler sent Henry, the
two bridesmaids, the maid of honor, and
the best men out to have their pictures
taken. On account of her ankle she could
not go out, but the photographers came in
the house and took her picture.
The newly made husband has been
badly represented in some of the papers
The hkenesses published do not do him
justice, In fact he is "A man about six feet
tall, finely proportioned. weighing nearly
200 pounds and with intelligent features.
He was born in Yarmouth 80 years ago.
Good Natured Sp ectators.
The crowd outside was noisy, but good
natured one. Every time the front door
opened cries of here she comes" could be
heard. At 3:l5 a hack, drawn by four
stylish gray horses, stopped in front OF the
gate A carpet was laid from the street
into the house, and "A few minutes later
Henry, with Miss Rose Kelley, came out.
He was followed by Miss Ann McEnroe,
the other bridesmaid, leaning on the arm
OF DR.. George w Wade, and following her
came Mrs; Hitler, leaning heavier on the
arm OF DIR. W. j.. Cleary.
W hen she put in an appearance sheer
went up from the crowd. At that time
fully 1900 people were standing in the
street in front Of the house The bride was
robed in beautiful dress Of white silk
with long train. She carried in her hands
All elegant bouquet of lilies Of the valley
and had "A corsage bouquet. The brides
maids carried punches of niphetos roses.
When the procession arrived at the church
the place sor "A quarter of mile around
was black with people. The church was
crowded, and the three officers at the door
had their hands full TO keep the crowd
back
Suspended from the middle Of the church
was an arch Of flowers, and in ii was fixed
a cross of carnations. Hanging from that
was "A marriage bell, with the inscription
Love attend you both" ON it. A string Of
laurel was strung across the church, and
hanging from that was white silk ribbon
dividing the seats for reserved guests from
the others. The main altar was decorated
with flowers and ferns. and on it was
mount bearing the inscription, Christ is
risen.' As the procession went down the
center aisle the maid of honor Miss Maggie
Day, aged years, "A daughter Of the late
DIR. John l.. Day, an intimate friend of the
deceased DR.. Hitler, strewed the path Of
the bride with flowers
Rev. j. j. Ryan. pastor Of the church
performed the marriage ceremony. The
grooms answers To the usual questions
were rather indistinct, but the brides an
swers could be plainly heard all over the
church
When the priest called her name first he
said Frances This she corrected to
France and everything else went off
smoothly When the ceremony was over
the bride tainted, hut quickly recovered.
When going out Of the church she gave
flowers To all within her reach.
After arriving home "A reception was
given. All the town folks were invited
In aud the feast lasted until late in the
night
At the request of Mrs Hitler no presents
were given her. but she dressed everyone
In her employ in new suits.