Douglas Island news., 1899-12-13


 "There will be an Indian wedding at the Friends church this evening, at 1 o'clock" said Constable Howard to the News man, last Friday morning, and of course. promptly at 4 o'clock the News man was there. People commenced coming at about that hour, and it was not long until there was a good sized crowd in the church. The time set for the wedding was at that hour, but the bridal party did not show up. The peo- pie turned nervously in their seats and Elder Replogle visited around among them. calm and composed, but when the clock indicated that it was about one hour after the time that the service should commence, he took his hat and started out to find out what was the cause of the delay. He returned in half an hour and informed the peo- pie that the ceremony would not take place until half past six that the groom did not return from Juneau until four, and the band, that had been engaged, could not be present until that hour, The people were hungry and cold, and the change of time was acceptable.
 About half past six the people re turned to the church, and another long wait was in store for them, but Elder Replogle was equal to the occasion thi s time. and distributed the song books, and with Mrs. Replogle at the organ, the time was pleasantly spent.
 About ' o'clock the band appeared and played few pieces, after which they were escorted to seats in the room, which by this time was crowded with natives and whites; the natives changed around some and finally got themselves comfortably located for the occasion Three very pretty native girls came in late and took seats in the back part of the church. They were dressed in the latest style in dress and headgear. They were soon observed, and native turned toward them and said "Kaw lily cum, and they immediately went forward where better view could be obtained
 The large inside double doors of the church were thrown open and the bri daI couple was in view, waiting for 2 signal to come in.
 The bride is medium height, about thirty-fve years old. and her Indian name is Go-na-cha, but in English she is called Lucy. Her father is the chief of the Taku tribe, and was present She is a brunette of the decided cast and her profile is almost an exact re production of Queen Victoria. A front view also resembles England's popular ruler. She was widow, her former hus band having died several years ago leaving her and several children wei off, so far as worldly possessions art concerned. She is member of the Friends church of this city, and is an Eagle. She wore a black silk skirt, and awhite waist, with white silk brida veil that extended to the floor. On tho top of her head there was a pink car nation, and on her left breast a large beautiful red rose. She was handsomely dressed. Mrs. Carmany, the artistic dressmaker of this city, superintended the preparation of the brides apparel
 The groom's Indian name is Yon-Say Yeagh. In English he is known as Sitk; Bob, and belongs to the Raven class He is the son of a sub chief, and iron a front view resembles the Emperor O Germany very much, which in fact would be more striking if his nous, tache was heavier. He is about tho same height, build and weight as the bride. He wore a dark brown coat anc vest, with striped pants. On the Jeff lapel of his coat, he wore an extr; large red rose.
 At a given signal the bridal party marched down the aisle and took DO