The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-17
HYMEN IN COMMAND.
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the Oh ST. faul So
ciety Yesterday.
A social event of prominence occurred
yesterday at high noon in Christ
church, the occasion being the mar
riage of Miss Florence Lamprey,
and George Phelps Robbins. Of New
York. Nearly forty minutes, before the
appointed hour the carriages began to
stop at the awninged door of the
church. and by high noon it would
have been a difficult matter for less
skillful ushers to care for the guests,
So many of them were there to be
seated. While the arrival Of the bridal
party was awaited with pleasant an
ticipation, the intervening moments
brought no burden of tedium with
them, for the glad, strong notes Of
"Tannhauser' and the Spring Song"
the witchery of the "Traumeref' and
the full, rich harmonies of the organ
solos threw their subtle, restful charm
over the eXpectant assembly. There
were other beauties beside those of
LIQUID sound discoursed by Mr.. Emil
Ober-H offer, assisted by Prof. Frank
DAM and his string orchestra, for the
handsome palms, the generous knots
of chrysanthemums about the chancel
rail- togeather with the tremulouS
beams Of the altar lights, cast a spell
VI IllIISISu SOlSHlLIly anu hltclI
easily tided the guests over the interval.
At the appointed moment the joyous
strains Of "Lohengrin" announced the
entrance of the bridal party, and the
assembly rose at their approach. The
advance to the chancel was slow and
rhythmicaI. The ushers. who moved
along two abreast. led the way. and
were followed by the bridesmaids,
whose costumes of uniform design,
consisting of white satin trimmed
skirts, broad cloth jackets and the
black Gainsborough hats with their
graceful plumes, gave an exquisite tone
to the appointments. Each usher wore
a chrysanthemum boutOnniere and each
bridesmaid carried cream-white
honor, Miss Ray Lamprey, attired in
liberty chiffon. followed the brides
maids and preceded the bride, who
entered leaning on the arm Of her
father, Mr.. J. B. TarbOX. The bridal
gown was Of ivory satin, made en-
traine, the veil of tulle falling over
in graceful lines. Lilies of the valley
and maiden hair ferns enhanced the
costume. At the altar the groom and
best man, Walcott P Robbins, awaited
the bride. When the party had ar
ranged itself Bishop Gilbert, assisted
by Rev. c. D. Andrews, performed the
ceremony according to the impressive
English ritual. a delicate pianissimo
being rendered by ODER Hoffer during
the service. When Miss Katherine
Richards Gordon had paid tribute to
the vows in a beautiful rendition of
80 Perfect Love-" the bridal party
moved down the aisle to the strains Of
Mendelssohn wedding March," and
with the invited guests repaired to the
residence of the brides parents Mr..
and Mrs Tarbox, of College avenue,
hra Ia actr
The home was decorated with palms.
roses, chrysanthemums and California
smilaX, pink roses and ferns prevail
ing in the dining room. The attend
ants of the bride were: Miss Ray
Lamprey. Misses Robbins, Mary Rob-
bins, Augusta Robbins, of New York;
Misses Ethel and Edith Todd, OF
Cleveland; Miss Perkins, of Rochester,
n. Y; Miss Bishop, of Bridgeport,
Conn; Miss Moses, of Trenton. N. j.;
Miss Tarbox, Miss Gordon, Miss Mann,
Miss Merriam, of this city. Messrs
Howard Kelly Prentice Howard Q.
Colby, Cornelius r. Agnew, George
Bliss Agnew, Louis NJ. Greer, and How
ard CosweI Smith, of New York; Ed
ward w. Durant Jr., Charles w. Cor
don John. NJ Blakeley, T. L. McClung
and Walter J. Driscoll, of this city,
were the ushers.
The bridal party and the intimate
friends and relatives of the family We're
the guests at the wedding breakfast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins left last evening
for their home in New York.
Mrs ]. W. Owens, of Nelson avenue will
receive her friends this afternoon.
The girls of SO have issued invitations for
a dancing party to be given in Lifts hail
tomorrow evening. The Twin City Mandolin
club will furnish the music. Those in charge
of the arrangements are: Misses Whiting,
Travers Hilbert Maguhn Thompson Wall
and Mrs Paul Zumbach.
The Epworth league will give an art ex-
hibit Friday at o'clock There will be a
programme of music and stereopticon views
beside the amateur artists work.
Among the musical attractions of the week
one of especial interest will be the concert
to be given under the management of Mrs.
Russell R. Dorr, in Conover Music hall, Fri
day evening. The principal artist g. the
evening Miss Josie Schaller, arouses more
than ordinary curiosity, because of her i'm
mature years, her former residence in St
Paul, and the great things predicted for her
genius More than this she will play upon
an instrument that has a history of its own
ago. Miss Schaller will be supported by Miss
Mile Pottgieser and Mrs. Frank Holman,
both well known in st. Paul.
Mrs. Edwin S. Bean left last evening for
Cordele, Ga, where she will spend the
winter months for the benefit of her health,
which has been none too good for some time
past. The many friends of Capt. and Mrs
Bean trust that her health may be fully re-
stored while in the South.
DR.. and Mrs. Hutchinson gave a dinner
last night at the Aberdeen. Covers were laid
for twelve.
Aberdeen for two months leave tonight
for New York.