The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-04-23


sun, with Casters glorious festivities
lingering IN memories train and the
dawning of new life visible 10 every
form of natures handiwork, one of the
most beautiful and impressive nuptial
ceremonies WIS solemnized last Thurs
day, at noon, in st Johns Catholic
Church, this city.
The bonds of matrimony there joined
in holy union the hearts and hands of
John Manuel Alvarez, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Miguel Alvarez, of Brooklyn, N.
Y, and Miss Clara Louise, eldest
daughter of Chief Judge James and
Mrs. McSherry, most attractive and
popular young woman, prominent in
social circles and possessed of many
accomplishments, and every grace aud
charm of manner and personality.
The ceremony was attended by many
pleasant features that will be long re-
membered by those directly and lndi-
rec,ly interested.
Miss McSherry, who lie now happy
bride, gave house party to her brides.
maids and the hospitable mansion on
Second street has been alive with gay
ETY. all the while.
Everything was excitement and ex-
pectancy pending the wedding, and
search parties daily invaded the noun
tain Businesses in quest of evergreen
aud wild flowers to bedeck the house
aud church for the nuptial day.
Receptions and other social amuse-
ments made the hours fly rapidly, on
to that elimination of love and happi-
ness, which comes into ones life like
the fall Of the dew drop on the roses
cheek, when the merry sunlight kisses
its damask petals and nurtures it to
perfect maturity.
st. Johns beautiful church was more
attractive than ever after the dainty
touches of the decorators. The snow
white lilies. sweetened by the incense
OF the Easter service, still reared
their tender blossoms above the
altar, aud clusters of palms and
potled pants transformed the spa
ciOus sanctuary into verdant
u bower of fragrant beauty, outlined
in harmonious contrast against
the rich, red carpet aud the enameled
pillows entwined with graceful, gilded
vine electric fittings. Here aud there
branches Of apple blossoms colOred a
delicate peach-blOw and lovely trailing
i arbutus peeped forth from back
ground of laurel and maiden hair ferns.
On this maize of loneliness shone the
soft glow of many candles, which gave
to il increased magnIficence and in-
SEPARATION. The sacred edlfice long be-
f. re the appointed time for the cere-
mony was filed 10 its utmost seating
capacity.
The ushers were Messrs. Benjamin
Jenkins and Sancize Boone, of Balti-
more. and John Francis Smith, Frank
G. Pearre, Richard Potts and Z. Iran
els Banghman. of Frederick. They
wore frock coats, light trousers, silk
hats, steel gray gloves and blue puff
clavats, Ornamented by gold heart
stick pin set 10 pearls, gift OF the
groom.
AS the hour approached the organist
Prof. Bion FirestOne, changed his
theme from slow andanta reverie tC
allegro vivoce, and suddenly burst
forth with the glorious wedding
march, which announced that the bri
dial party had arrived.
Tie ushers slowly led off fol
lowed hy the six bridesmaids
Misses Inez and Julie Alvarez, o.
Brooklyn, sisters of the gruom; Josie
Grusseili Of Cleveland, Ohio; Clara Null
len, of Shanlokin, Pa; Nellie Skinner
Of Pittsburg. Pa, aud Marie Cassin, o
. Washington, engowned in white nous
slime de soir over taffete, with pic
ture bats trimmed in natural pinl
roses. Then came the maid of honor
Miss Caruline s. McSherry, in pink sat
In. trimmed with point lace and Chlf
fon. She wore large picture hat Gov
cred with lilacs and carried shower
bnuouet OF superb lilacs. Follow
Ing her came little Cornelia Ring
unld McSherry, niece of the bride
who carried flowers. The bride came
last. leaning on the arm of her fsther
She wore superb gown Of ivory SAITH
I.nEd point lace. Her veil Of Tulle was
caught with crescent of diamonds
aud at her throat was clasped 4
brooch Of pearls and diamonds, tn,
0ifi Of the groom. She carried shower
bouquet Of brides roses.
Al the entrance to the sanctuary she
was met by the groom, attended By
. his best man. Mr.. James Pendas, o
/ BROOKLYN, New York. The marriage
was performed by Rev. FIR. O'Rourke
( Rector of the Novitiate, assisted by
Rev. Fr. Edward Allen, President o.
Ne st. Mary's College, Emmitsburg
aud Bishop-elect of Mobile, Ala, anC
/ Frs. Walsh aud Casey. AS the brida
parly approached tile altar the electric
lights were turned on, flooding thu
. church with brilliancy and bringin,
out the group at the altar steps with
j vivid distinctness. Alter the blessing
the rrcessional began, the newly wed
! ded pair preceding, followed by thu
J maid of honor on the arm OF the bes
man. The ushers came next as escort
81 the bridesmaids It was one of tn,
most beautiful weddings witnessed II
this city for some time.
A breakfast was given at the hom
7 Of the bride after the ceremony, a
Z which the most tempting delicacie
prepared by a well-known Baltimore
; caterer, were offered to willing appe
Judge and Mrs. James McSherry, as
: sisted by the bride aud groom and tn
bridesmaids, received the guests
Q Lilies, roses, carnations. apple bios
: SONS and festo0ns of trailing smila'
r adorned the already charming interior
3 Awnings were provided at the nous
and church, for fear of jnclemen
weather and were used yesterday I
good effect In keeping back the crowd
which always gather out Of idle curio.
= ity at such events and give gref
i trouble. Everything passed off in pc
/, feet unison.
i The happy couple left on the