The herald., 1896-10-25

There was very pretty Weuuihs o.
the w. CT. U. building, corner OF rem
pie and Broadway, yesterday at noon.
This hour was especially chosen on ac-
count of being the hour of prayer IN all
THE Christian unions of the United
States
The groom was Mr.. John Douglas Nc
Lean and the bride Miss Winnie Sarah
Norris, daughter of Rev. George Morris
pastor of the West End Congregational
church of this city.
The decora tions consisted of flowers
and evergreens, the rear wall OF the
stage being a mass of pepper boughs
and pampas stalks with La France and
La Maraue roses mingled here and there
The north and south walls of the stage
were lined with Japanese lilies, yellow
chrysanthemums and carnations. The
footlights were covered with solid
bank Of yellow and white chrysanthe-
NUNS. In the center of the stage hung
a wedding bell made of white carna-
tions, with smilax twined around the
outer edge. Large satin ribbons were
suspended from either side of the stage
and were attached to the bells clapper.
At IL o'clock, sharp, the strains Of the or
gan pealed forth the beautiful wedding
march and announced the approach Of
the wedding party, who wended their
way down the south aisle to the stage,
and halted under the wedding bell.
The brides father gave her away and
after short prayer from Rev. Mr.. Lade
of Catalina Rev. Mr. Morris (the brides
father) performed the ceremony and
united the couple in wedlock.
With a few touching remarks and
prayer from Mr.. Kimball the groom led
his bride to the audience, where they
were congratulated by their many
friends.
Mr.. J. Best acted as best man and Mrs
Cleaves was bridesmaid. The bride
wore a blue silk dress covered with
white crepon, the sleeves OF which were
made full as far as the elbow. where they
were tied with blue satin ribbons. Many
elaborate presents were displayed on
tables in the secretary's room Mr.. and
Mrs. Mclean have kept their wedding
perintendent of the w. c. T. U. for the
Pacific coast.
MERRY MIRTH AND JOLLITY
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Young on East ITwenty-seventh street,
last Wednesday evening, care was
Gagged up and banished and merry jol-
lity ran free as the winds for de-
lightful season.
All this was in honor of Mr.. John J.
Cooke, who had Just completed his
twenty-first year, and Miss Tessie
Cooke, who was "just eighteen
The large varanda was transformed
into dining room, and was lovely with
smilax and rose buds. The parlor was
gay with chrysanthemums. with a set
ting Of ivy.
About seventy young people graced
the occasion, and made the affair one
Of the pleasantest within the memory of
any of them.
Mrs. Young was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. b. J. Cooke and Mrs. F. H.
The musical part of the program con-
sisted OF a song by Mr.. III. Meyer,
musical selections by Mr.. H. Meyer,
pianist; Mr.. W. A. Meyer, violinist, and
Mr, willy, cornetist.. Miss Stella Perry
sang several selections In an exquis-
itely beautiful voice. She was accom-
panied by Miss A. Perry. Mr. J. Cooke
and Miss Tessie Cooke sang duet.
The punch bowl was an important fea-
ture, and was presided over by Miss G.
Pretx, who performed her dimcult task
in q very creditable manner.
After an elegant supper, was served,
music, games and dancing added to the
pleasure of the evening.
A speech by Mr.. W H. Young, the
host. and another by Prof Ed Dolland,