The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-02
Society,".

The washington Post has the follow
ing account Of the Muncaster-Mccort-
ney weddlng::
St. Johns church, on Lafayette
Square, was the scene Of a very pretty
wedding at noon yesterday, when Miss
Edna Carter Mccortney and DR.. Stew
art Brown Muncaster were married in
the presence Of fashionable conn
pnny, including many out-of-town
friends. The church was prettily dec
GRATED for the occasion with palms
and garlands Of smilax and asparagus,
while at each end Of the chancel were
tall standards Of Annunciation lilies. a
mass Of white roses, arranged 80 as 70
give q sunburst effect, was suspended
In midair, beneath which the bridal
party stood. The bridal party entered
the church to the strains OF the we'd
ding march from "Lohengrtn. Mr.. j.
Howard McCortney, brother OF the
bride; MIR. Walter ]. Muncaster, pro-
Their Of the groom; DIT. w. 5, Newell
DR., William Alvin Stewart, Mr.. Will
lam p. Metcalf, and Mr.. Arthur Peter,
led the bridal procession, and were
followed by Miss Jennie Scott Jepson,
OF Wheeling, w. Va, who was the only
bridesmaid. The bride was escorted
by her father, Mr.. James r. McCort-
ney, and wore a beautiful gown OF
cream satin en- train, with trimmings
Of point lace and pearl pessementerie.
Her tulle veil was held In place by the
conventional orange blossoms and she
carried lilies Of the valley. AT her
neck spaElled a beautiful diamond
VnHlRuA Gift n
is an heirloom in her family. The maid
Of honor wore pink chiffon and lace and
white tulle hat trimmed with white
roses. Her flowers were Bridesmaid
roses.
Rev. DR.. Mackay-smith, rector OF
the church, read the marriage service,
and Mr.. Alexander Muncaster attended
his brother as best man. The cere-
mony was followed by a reception and
wedding breakfast at the home OF the
bride. to which only relatives of the
contracting parties were invited, and
later the newly married pair departed
on bridal tour through the southern
states They will be at home to their
friends after March 10 at 1913 K street.
Among the out-of-town relatives
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Car
ter, uncle and aunt Of the bride; Miss
SallIe Carter, Mrs. Charles FranZheim,
Miss Angeline FeenRy, all Of Wheeling,
! W. Va, the former home OF the brides
family: Mr.. ]. H. McCortney, OF Chica-
go, brother of the bride.
Mrs. D. G. Morgan. Jr., entertained
the Thursday Afternoon Club at her
home on South Penn street. Island,
yesterday afternoon.
The event Of to-day will be the grand
concert given tonight at s:45 o'clock,
at the Loan Exhibition. The pro-
gramme and its arranging, were in
carr Of Mrs. George B, Caldwell, whose
knowledge Of the musical status OF
Wheeling 10 recognized, and the selec'
ton Of performers for to-night's con-
cert, reflects her Judgment. The pro-
gramme Of performers reads:
Vocal Solo. Mr.. EnnarBon
Plano. :. ..-............. .Anas Kate McHenry
Vocal soio....-.-......"....;;.A Miss Phillps
RlAno 49, HikS 35ElGi
vocal miss 5uo GAluWeil
IntermiSsion.
Vocal Sa airni
| Vocal Solo..,....-.....:::.A Miss Flora Stta
| Plano, Miss Kate McHenFy
Vocal Solo,. Miss Letha FRAZIER
Plano. Miss Kate McHenry
The greatest Interest Is already
aroused over the proposed informal
dance, to be given In the Loan Exhibit
ton building next Monday evening. Tho
treasures now housed there will be re-
moved during the day, and the floors
prepared for dancing, while the decora-
lions will remain, together with the
ice cream, cake, lemonade and cigar
booths.
The anniversary Of the marriage Of
DR.. and Mrs. ]. c. Hupp, Of Fourteenth
street, yesterday, was the occasion Of
the receiving of many congratulations
and membranes.
Saturday has been arranged for the
children OF the city to get chance to
see the many interesting things dis
played at the Loan Exhibition, and 1t
Is hoped all parents will see that this
| nnFnEfunttyy Ia taknn advantage Of ng