New-York tribune., 1896-04-07

rector smiled pleasantly took Mrs. Dimmck's
hand back from the Generals and motioned the
Lieutenant to place it in his Ohe rectorS hand
Mr. Parker complied. ard then the bridegroom
made the usual promise that Il plight thee my
troth," the bride in turn making the same VOW
the rector joining both their hands.
At the words: Those whom God hath Joined to-
gether let no man put asunder," bride and bride
groom turned about and faced each other. Cen
eral Harrison stood erect, with his left hand be-
hind his back. his unused glove dangling between
his fingers The final words that made General
Harrison and Mrs Dimmick one. pro-
nounced at seventeen minutes past o'clock.
DR.. Brown shock hands with both and offered
his warm congratulations.
LEAVING THE CHURCH.
The ex-President then extended his right arm
to his newly-made bride. and to the soft strains
Of the "Tannhauser Wedding March, they
marched down the centre aisle They were mme-
diatey followed by the ushers. Next came Lieu
tenant Parker AS he reached the front pew to
the left. he gave his arm TO Mrs Parker. who
stood awaiting him. General Tracy followed. he
taking Mrs. Pinchot from the first pew 10 the
right In this order the wedding procession
marched down the aisle the guests following be-
hind On reaching the vestibule. the party re-
tired to the tower room. where wraps and coats
were donned. and then the party left the church
and entered carriages awaiting.
During the ceremony the intermezzo from
Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rustcana" played
by the organist. At the moment OF the entrance
Of the bridal party the assemblage rose. and
remained standing throughout the ceremony.
The deepest interest was manifested In the
proceedings. AS the bride and bridegroom
marched down the aisle after the ceremony
Mrs. Harrison bowed pleasantly to her ac-
uuaintances General Harrisons face his
usual calm expression.
The fact that General Harrison's daughter,
Mrs Mckee and his son. Russell b. Harrison,
were not at the wedding. caused considerable
comment. 1t has been rumored that Mr.. Har
risons family strongly opposed to their
fathers marriage to Mrs. Dimmick. While they
still retain all due affection for their parent. it
Is said they declined to give their 1lial sane
ton.
The bridegroom's gift TO his best man
walking stick, which valued by General
Harrison because Of its associations. Its his
tory dates back to the Civil War; and General
Tracy highly values it's possession.
SIMPLE But ARTISTIC DECORATIONS.
The floral decoration of the church was sim
. pie and artistic. There was no attempt at
pompous display. but a striking effect had been
achieved by the free use Of the prevailing
Easter lilies and greenery. The body Of the
edifce was In no way embellished. all the deco
rations being confined in and about the altar.
1t was a floral picture Of white and green
Banks Of tropical plants arranged on either
side Of the aisle leading from the bottom chan
eel step to the wall back Of the altar. On the
right was a huge growing palm, with broad
oyerspreading branches, reaching 10 height
of thirty feet. In and about this were Ascen-
sion lilies in large clusters Small palms were
distributed about. producing gardenlike effect
Jenesta trees and wild smilax were also used
all grouped closely together. In the centre. di-
rectly over the altar, was a large flora! Latin
cross made OF lilies. and a little greenery
About the altar clusters of lilies placed
making pretty effect.