The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-19
AN ADMINISTRATION WEDDING
MISS ALGER AND CHARLES BUR
RAIL PIKE.
A Distinguished Assembly and Scene
of Great IIagnifcence-Groom Is a
Chicago Lawyer-Costly Gifts.

Washington, May 1S.-Under can
opv of orchids and vines, intertwined
with pink ribbon, all radiatinS from a
softly shaded electric light. Frances
Mura AIger, the youngest daughter Of
the secretary OF war, and Charles Bur
rail- Pike of Chicago, son of Eugene
S. Pike, one of that city's most ener-
getic and influential citizens, were mar
ried al noon today at the residence OF
Secretary Alser.
President ana Mrs. Mckinley were
near the wedding party during the
ceremony. as were the vice president
and Mrs Hobart. The company was
q most distinguished one, and rejected
in 4 brilliant sense the official world
of the capital. The presence of SO
many officers of the army and navy IN
full dress uniform, suggested the mo-
mentous events in which the nation is
now most interested.
The floral adoFnment of the house,
while as elaborate as ever seen IN inns
city. was at the same time the most
artistic. Bridesmaid and moss roses
and orchids, in pink ana white Varl-
cites. were combined with asparagus
and ribbon garlands. The electric
lights in the ceiling of the main draw
ing room were made the centers OF Two
canopy effects, which nearly covered
the entire space. In the music room,
where the permanent coloring IS yell
low. the same effect was attained with
yellow blossoms and green vines, and
in the other rooms were delicate COM
binationS of floral fragrance ana color.
Mrs. Aiger received the guests, and
looked unusually handsome in a mourn
ing costume OF black silk and jetted
chiffon. When the wedding march an
ncunced the entrance of the bridal pro-
cession, the guests separated and an
aisle was formed down the center of
the drawing-room, through which the
party passed to the waiting clergyman.
The groom and his best man, Mr.. Will
liam Pike, entered by the east door of
the drawing-rOom. The brides party
came by a longer route, through the
dining-TCom and MUSHROOM. At the
head were the ushers. Captain Alger,
Edward w. Coffin Of Chicago, George
H Ingalls, OF Cincinnati and Walter
Cary of Milwaukee. The bridesmaids
were Miss Helen Pitts and Miss Crit
tenden of Detroit, Miss Miles and Miss
Jessie Gary. Miss Henry of Detroit
cousin of the bride, preceded her as
maid of honor.
The bride came in with her father,
and at the entrance to the wedding
bower was met by the groom. Rev.
John Reid of Detroit, the pastor of the
church attended by the family, then
performed the ceremony.
The brides wedding dress was of
heavy white satin, made in the style of
Marie Antoinette, and trimmed with
point lace. Her tulle veil was immense
" becoming Growing her dark hair
was spray of orange blossoms. The
groom's gift, a large diamond star, was
worn, with other flashing gems. Fol
lowing the ceremony the wedding
breakfast was served at small tables
set in the dining-roCm, the halls and
MUSHROOM. The brides table was
decked with white lilacs and roses.
When breakfast was announced, the
president escorted the bride to the
table. President and Mrs. Mckinley
sat near the bride and groom, at
whose table were also seated the
bridesmaids, ushers and parents of
both bride and groom. The Marine
band played the wedding march, and
throughout the breakfast.
The brides presents came from all
over the country. and especially from
New York and Detroit. The collection
was a noteworthy one, both as regards
numbers and value. They comprised
jew elled ornaments of great value,
more than are generally seen together,
and the assortment of silver and gold
table furnishings would seem to leave
no wish unqualified in that direction. g..
Late this afternoon amid a vigorous
pelting of old slippers and showers of
rice, the couple started for a honey
moon jaunt making the first part of
the trip aboard the Alger private car.
Mr.. Pike is member of a we'll
known law firm in Chicago. He is
Harvard graduate.