The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-11
NOTABLE WEDDINGS.
Capt. J. J. Moynihan
of Emmett Guards
Married.
HURLEY-CASHELL NUPTIALS.
St. Johns Church and the
Church Of Immaculate
Conception Crowded.
HURLEY-CASHELL NUPTIALS.

Wedding bells rang out merrily yes
terday afternoon at st. Johns Church,
when Capt. jeremiah ]. Moynihan, the
gallant commander of the Worcester
Emmett Guards, was Joined in the bonds
of matrimony to Miss Catherine Agnes
Cahill, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Maurice Cahill of Wabash avenue.
The ceremony was performed at four
o'clock, and the church was crowded to
the doors by the friends and relatives
Of the contracting parties long before
the hour for the ceremony. The church
was prettily decorated by Madaus, and
the altar and chancel were beautiful
with ferns, palms and roses inter
mingled with brilliant candles
Among those present at the marriage
were many members of the Emmett
Guards and members Of the Worcester
police force, of which the groom is
member
The friends were shown their seats
by the, following ushers: DR.. ]. T. Nc
Gillicdddy, Maurice Cahill, Timothy
Cahill, Patrick ]. Bradshaw, Gerald
Cahill and John Doherty of Boston.
The bridal party was met at the door
Of the church by the ushers, and they
led the way down the centre aisle to
the foot of the high altar.
The organist, Miss Nora c. Reedy,
presided at the organ, and the sweet
strains of Lohengrlns wedding march
were heard throughout the auditorium
as the bridal party proceeded to the
altar. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Mamie E. Cahill, and
THOMAS c. Carrigan performed like
service for the groom. The bridal par
ty proceeded inside the sanctuary rail,
where all knelt, while Rev. M. T.
O'Brien prayed at the foot of the altar.
The plighting of the nuptial vows fol-
lowed the ceremony, which was per-
formed by Rev. M. T. o'Brien, a firm
friend of the groom. He was assisted
by Rev. Daniel F. McGillicuddy, the
groom'S pastor.
The bride was charming in a gown of
white silk muslin, en- traine, with a
long veil held in place by a crown of
roses She carried bouquet of brides
roses The bridesmaid wore a gown of
white mousseline de sole with white
silk trimmings, and carried bouquet
of tea roses.
The occasional march, played after
the ceremony, was by Mendelssohn. A
wedding breakfast was served and a
reception held at the home of the
brides parents, at l Wabash avenue,
which lasted till the happy couple left
on the eight o'clock boat train for New
York on their way to Washington.
where the honeymoon will be spent.
Rebboli catered at the wedding break
fast.
When in Washington, Captain
Moynihan will renew old war time ac-
quaintances with Captain Jere ]. Moy-
nihan of the First District of Column
bia regiment with whom the Emmets
served lin Cuba. By a peculiar coin
cidence, the captain of Co. G of that
regiment bears the same name as the
local company commander
The popularity of the young couple
was fully attested to by the magni-
ficence and the number of the presents
which their many friends and relatives
| showered upon them. Among the out
| of-town guests at the happy function
were Mr.. and Mrs. James Doherty, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Doherty, Charles H
Bond and Thomas Doherty of Boston,
and Mrs. Catherine Doherty and family
of South Manchester Conn.
Capt. and Mrs. Moynihan will be at
home to their friends in two weeks, at
their home on Chaplin street.