The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-21

The handsomest wedding of the sea-
son was celebrated at the cathedral
yesterday at o'clock, when Father
Lawler united Miss Mary Belle Clark
and Francis Towle In marriage.
The great church was packed to the
doors long before the hour for the GER
emory had arrived. Both the young
people occupy high social positions in
st. Paul, and the gathering was COM
posed of the fashionable world In
Protestant and Catholic circles from st.
Paul, Minneapolis, Saltwater, Duluth
and many other Minnesota towns.
Miss Shaw presided at the organ and
rendered an elaborate programme of
wedding music while the guests arriV-
ed. But every eye was turned toward
the magnificently decorated and bril-
liantly lighted altar. Every candle
burned brightly, and in every available
nook beautiful Easter lilies dropped
their graceful heads.
The chaneel rail was banked with
palms and tropical plants, and great
punches of Easter lilies were tied to
the ends of the eighth seat from the
altar in the main aisle. At the first
notes of the wedding march from "Lo-
hengrin" three priests, Fathers Lawler,
Colbert and Danehy, approached the
altar and crossing themselves awaited
the coming of the bridal party.
The ushers came first, wearing long
frock coats and carrying their high
hats in their hands. They were VIII
liam Towle, Robert Stewart, William
Mitchell, Albert Lindeke, c. D. Thomp-
son, Oakley Stout, William Dalrymple,
of Duluth, and Paul Higbee, of Mime
apolis.
They took their places inside the
chancel rail and were followed by the
maids. Never were bridesmaids more
gracefully or artistically attired. Dainty
white gowns OF soft clinging silk were
relieved only by streamers of white
ribbon. On their heads were worn
great black picture hats, from which
nodded several downy ostrich plumes,
and in their arms they bore immense
punches of Easter lilies.
They were followed by the maid of
honor, Miss Lila Clark in similar cos
tune, and directly behind her came
the bride alone. She wore a handsome
gown Of white satin. filled at the neck
with tulle, and trimmed diagonally
across the skirt with puffings Of Paris
muslin. From her graceful head fell
a soft white veil Of tulle. She carried
lilies of the valley. The bridegroom
and his best man, John Dalrymple,
met the bride at the steps Of the chan
Gel. and the bridegroom escorted her
to the altar.
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Ter, and was very simple The golden
band which completed it was held in a
golden plate by Father Danehy, await
ing Father LAWYERS blessing, after
which Father LAWYER handed it to the
bridegroom, who placed it on the finger
Of the bride. Following the benediction
the soft veil which concealed the
brides face was lifted by the maid of
honor, and she was led away through
the crowded church by the bridegroom,
while the organ sounded the glorious
strains Of Mendelssohn's wedding
march.
Miss Lila Clark and John Dalrymple
followed, and the maids and ushers in
order.
Following the ceremony there was a
bridal supper and informal reception at
the home of Mr. and Mrs Mathew
Clark, on Summit avenue, and Mr. and
Mrs, Towle. took the evening train for
an Eastern trip, and will be at home in
June. as'
The testimonial concert to Miss Mile E.
Pottgeiser has been the absorbing topic for
the musical people Of st. Paul Of late all of
whom have the very warmest regard for this
young vocalist, who leaves soon for a course
Of study abroad.
The concert has been arranged with the ut
most care, and an excellent programme is
the result and there is little doubt but this
evening will see Central PRESBYTERIAN church
we'll hHed with the admirers and friends
MISS Pottge1ser has won by her talent and
her pleasing personality.
AT no time has she been anything but