Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

pal ceremony was at once begun. Boil
faced the minister and listened intcntly
to his words. When the usual question
was prorounded to the groom "Wilt thot
have this woman" etc. the general re-
sponded in subducd, almost inaudiblc
tones, When the same question was put
to the bride she answered in a clear musi-
cal voice.
In response to the questions
"Who giveth this woman to be married
to this MANI" Lieut. Parker stepped for
ward. Taking the brides right hand, he
placed 1t in the generals left. The minist-
Ter smiled pleasantly, took Mrs Dimmick S
hand back from the general and motioned
the Lieutenant to place 1t in his. Mr. Park
err complied and then the groom made the
usual promise that II plight thee my troth'
the bride in turn making the same vow.
AS the minister uttered the words "Those
whom God hath Joined together, let no
man put asunder," bride and groom turn
ed about and faced each other Gen.
Harrison stood erect with his left hand
behind his back.
The final words that made Gen, Har-
rson and Mrs. Dimmick one were pro-
Z nounced at II minutes to 6 o'clock. DR..
Brown shook hands with both and offered
his warm congratulations. The ex-presi-
dent then extended his right arm to his
newly made bride, and. to the soft strains
of the Tannhauser wedding march. they
walked down the centre aisle, Immediately
followed by the ushers. Next came Lieut..
Parker. AS he reached the front pew to
the left he gave his arm to Mrs. Parker,
/ who stood awaiting him. Gen. Tracy
followed. he taking Mrs. Pinchot from the
first pew on the right. In this order the
wedding procession marched down the
aisle the guests following behind. on
reaching the vestibue the party retired
to the tower room, where wraps and
coats were donned.
/ The party at once left the church and
entered carriages. During the ceremony
the intermezzo from Mascagnis Caval-
leria Rusticana, was rendered on the or
gan with artistic effect.
/ At the moment of the entrance of the
bridal party. the assemblage rose and
remained standing throughout the cere-
mony. The deepest interest was mani
Tested In the proceedings ana every move
ment of the contracting couple was noted.
AS the bride and groom marched down the
aisle after the ceremony. Mrs. Harrison
bowed pleasantly to her acquaintances.
Gen. Harrison had evidently put himself
in his BARRIERS hands during the day, and
his looks were somewhat altered His
beard had been close trimmed on both
sides and considerable cut away from the
chin. 1t made quite a difference in the
generals appearance, making him look
decidedly younger.
THE TOUR.
The bridal party was driven to the resi-
dence of Mrs. Pinchot, No q Gramercy
Park. where light refreshments were serv-
ed. Here the bride and groom donned
their travelling attire. Soon after O'Clock
the party re-entered their carriages and
were taken to the Pennsylvania railroad
station in Jersey city. They boarded the
private car of Vice-President Frank
Thompson, which was coupled to the reg
ular 1850 train West and the bride and
groom left at once for indianapolis Some
OF the party accompanies Gen. and Mrs
Harrison as far as Philadelphia and par
ticipated in the wedding supper, which
was served aboard the car.
The fact that Gen. Harrson's daughter
Mrs. Mckee and his son. Russell b. Harri-
son, were not at the wedding occasioned
considerable comment It has been ru-
mored that they were strongly opposed to
their fathers marriage to Mrs. Dimmick
The honeymoon will be spent at Gen.
Harrison's home In Indianapolis which
has been renovated for the occasion La
ter the couple will go to the Adirondack
mountains, where a cottage has been pre-.
pared Tor them at First Lake in the Fulton
Chain.
The sroom's gift ia his best man was n
walking stick, which was valued by Gen.
Harrison because of it's associations. Its
history dates back to the civil war and
Gen. Tracy highly values Its possession.
Tho aorai decorations in the church were
simple ana artistic. There was no at
tempt al OBSERVATIONS display. but a strik-
ing effect had been achieved by tho free
use of Easter lilies and grcencry. The
BODY of the odifcc was in 10 way embel
llshed, al the decorations being confined
TO the altar.
THE BRIDE.
Gen. IIarrisons bride is a decided bru
motto and might be said To be small OF
stature. she IL noted, however, for her
dignity OF hearing. Sho Is 81 years old
ana tho general is Jus. % years her senior.
In paying Mrs. Dimmick tribute once
the ex-president is reported 10 have said;
"Oh, she is such an excellent, knowing
woman. She never talks when / want Co
think"
Mrs. Dimmicls is n brilliant conve-s,.
tionalist and is highly versed in music
and Other arts.
CHEERED THE COUPLE.
Philadelphia. April 6.--when the train
having aboard tho Harrison bridal party
camo into Broad street station Tonight n |
lttle crowd OF employes collected. In re-
~ 'NiAiS NHtefiHb from the crowd |
zen. Harrison came out on the back plat- |
form and bowed his acknowledgements to
mis- well wishers and Mrs. Harrison looked |
through the window and smiled her
thanks. Lieut.. and Mrs. Parker left tho
ear and the train afte' stop of II minutes
10 which was attached the private car
continued its journey Westward
MRS. M'ElEE REAL. MAD.
indianapolis, April G-Mrs, Robert Mo.
koe, daughter of e,-Prcsidcnt Harrison
VIII leavn here Tomorrow for the East and
win not be present 10 receive her father
and his bride when they reach home to- |
morrow night. She las been making pre-
pa-ations for her departure since Gen
Harrison left Cor New York and anon"
the things she will tlke with her are sew
oral pieces OF furniture ana bric-o-brac
part of the latter bdng vases ana china |
painted by her mother.
The fact that neither shc nor ruaseu |
Harrison attended tie marriage, is regnrd- |
ed as conclusive evidence OF their disap- |
prevail or tho marriage and their friends |
no longer make copcealment of the ract
that they are very much disappointed. In
Innate friends cay hat the objections of
the children is not to Mrs DimmIclx pcr-
sonally. but their fathers marriage IN
any one. Mrs Mckee especially not he
ing able TO reconcile herself to Il,
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