Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-06-27
At High Noon, Uniting Mr.. T. R
Mcknight and Miss McMechen.
A Brilliant Reception Last Night.
Other Marriages in This and
Neighboring Cities Yesterday.

I ~ edifice was redolent
". with the perfume of
tL-,s,|; fragrant fl ow ers,
which were judiciously placed about
the chancel. and there was a lavish and
tasteful display of potted plants and
exotics. The church was comfortably
filed with a fashionable ascsemblage Of
invited guests for some time before the
hour appointed for the ceremony.
The bride was Miss Lydia Mary Nc
Mechen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
X. McMechen. She has been promi-
nent in society circles, and by her
charming personality and her many ac-
complishments, has won the esteem Of
host of friends, all of whom will sin
cerely regret her departure from
Wheeling. The groom, Mr.. T. Reed
Mcknight, is prominent in business
circles In PittsbWg and a popular club
man.
A few minutes before the hour for
the ceremony, Prof J. A. Raynes exc
cuted upon the organ The Sweetest
Story Ever Told As the hour and
minute hands met on the stroke Of
twelve. the full vested choir of the
church sang eXQuisitely the Lohengrin
wedding march, and the bridal party
entered The ushers were Mr.. Henry
Mcknight, brother of the groom, Mr..
Alexander c. Howard, Mr.. John Wilson
Atwood. Mr.. b. Campbell Blackwell, all
of Piusburg; and Mr.. Birney Kennard
McAIechen. and Mr.. Edward B. Franz
helm, of this city. They led the pro-
cession down the aisle, followed by the
maid of honor. Miss Florence Nc
Knight. sister of the groom, and the
brides attendants, the Misses Mccain
mon. and Miss Edith Nassau, of Wash
ington. d. c., nieces of the groom; Miss
Catherine Clark, of Louisville; Miss
Bessie Lee BarkleH. Miss Mamie L.
Patterson and Miss Catherine Hazlett,
of this city. The bride followed lean
ing on the arm of her father. At the
chancel the party was Joined by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. Ormsby
McCammon. of Washington, d. c., who
came from the vestry room.
The costumes of the ladies in the
party were very handsome and costly.
The bride wore a very becoming gown
of ivory white satin, trimmed with
point lace, made high neck, and dia-
mOnd pendant at her throat Her slip
pers and gloves were of the same ma
terial and color. eShe carried in her
hand a white prayer book One article
of her apparel was an exquisite lace
collar over a century old which has
been worn at two family weddings,
those Of the mother and grandmother of
the bride. The brides attendants were
attired in white organdie over white
silk. trimmed with pink ribbons, white
hats with pink flowers, and carried
punches of pink sweet peas. The cos
tune of the maid of honor was trimmed
in white. and she carried white flowers.
The nuptial ceremony was very I'M
pressive. the beautiful ritual OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church being
used. The rector was assisted by Rev.
Samuel Maxwell, of Long Island, \. \.
During the ceremony Prof. Raynes
Dlaved 20 Promise Me" When it was
concluded the party left the church IN
reverse order. TO the music of rhythmic
march. and were driven to the home or
the brides parents, No. 100 Twelfth
street. where an elaborate wedding
breakfast. prepared by Ziegentelder'
was discussed. Plates were laid for
seventy guests.
This was followed by an informal re-
ception. during which Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
knight received warm congratulations
from their assembled guests. Inc IN
terror of the residence was embeillshed
with a profusion of flowers and plants
arranged in the most tasteful taShlon'
and the ladies in their beautiful toilets
lent color and animation to the scene.
The bride presented each OF her at
ten6ants with souvenir lOrgnettes and
chains The presents received by the
newly welded pair amply attest their
popularity among their acquaintance.
One room was completely filled with
gifts in china. silver and gold, me
glassware and bric-a-brac.
Mr.. and Mrs Mcknight departed at
four o'clock for an extended tour OF
the East. which will end at Pittsburg'
where they will make their future
home ~
Last night, at the residence Oh MI
and Mrs. Geo. X McMechen, a recep-
lion was given by Mr.. Birney kennard
McNechen. TO the many friends and
relatives of the bride and groom. Inc
host was assisted in receiving by the
members of the bridal party. Inc
hours were from eight to eleven, and
during that time there were several
hundred guests present Among the
guests from distance were Mrs. VIM.
Mcknight. of Pittsburg; Mr.. and Mrs.
William NJ. Watson and their children,
Ormsby and Marie, of Swissvale, Pa;
Miss Mary NJ. Reed of Washington,
Pa. Messrs. Alden H. Wharton, W. l..
NcGee and Charles Dayle, of Pittsburg;
Mrs Kate Caldwell of Texas; Mrs.
Milton. nee Loring, of st. Louis; Miss
Hesse. of Winchester, Va. Miss Mar
cissa Patterson. of New York City; Miss
Virginia Baker, of ST. Paul, MINI; Mrs.
Rose and Mrs. Whitney, of Sewickley,
Pa. Mrs. Watson. of Pittsburg; Miss
Fuston. of St. Louis, Mo-; Miss Louise
Clark. of Louisville, KY; Miss Collins,
Of Quincy, Ills; Mrs. Fleischmann, of
cairo. Egypt The Opera House Or
chestra furnished excellent music dur
ing the hours Of the reception. The
costumes of the ladies were notably
handsome, and the spacious parlors at
all times presented a beautiful and