Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-26
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Wedding at St. PauPs
Episcopal Church.
Leading Society Event Of
the Winter.
Several Hundred Guests Wit
messed the Ceremony.
Followed by Reception at Home
Of Bride.

II A social event of more than ordinary
Importance was the marriage of Alex
ander Hamilton Comniins to Miss
Ethel Ruth Louise Sheldon, ut st.
paul's Episcopal church. Thursday
evening.
The celebration of the nuptials of
these popular aud we'll known socie.
ty young people. caused an assemblage
Of 45o invited guests to flll the lower
portion Of the edlfce. Tho vine.clad
church was beautifully decorated for
the occasion. The florists art and
skill had transformed the place into
a bower Of beauty. Smilax was used
in profusion In the decoration Of the
main portion Of the auditorium, while
mammoth easter lilies graced the pews
along the central aisle. The church
chancel was deliberately decorated
with palms and Southern smllax.
Promptly at 8 o'clock the arrival Of
the bridal party was announced. The
surpliced choir, under the direction Of
Miss Helen Storcr entered the church
singing Lohengrln's bridal chorus.
Prof. Alexander Barr, presided at
the organ and accompanied the sing
ers.
The bridal party moved down the
central aisle headed by the ushers
and bridesmaids. The former were
Mr.. VIII q. Raymond, Mr.. George
w. Grouse, Jr., and Mr.. L. A. Sanford,
Of Cincinnati, Miss Monica Tracy, of
Chicago, Miss Elizabeth Alden, Miss
Abby Alden, and Miss Anna McFarlin
were the bridesmaids.
The fair bride, upon the arm of her
father, followed the attendants. At
the altar they were Joined by the
groom and his best man, his brother,
Mr.. Augustus J. Commins.
Rev. james II. W. Blake, assisted by
Rev. George +. Atwnter.
The impressive ring service of the
Episcopal church was used.
The scene mt the altar was an un-
usually pretty one. 1t had been an
nounced that It would be a Rainbow"
wedding and as the party was group
I'd about the chancel rail- the term
seemed wonderfully applicable. The
bride and her attending maids were
attired in costumes of varied, though
rich hues. Tho bride wore heavy
white corded silk, with point applique
lace, and no trimming. She carried
no flowers, but instead, a prayer book,
bound In white ivory from which the
officiating clergyman read the serv-
Ice.
Miss Tracy was gowned In yellow
crepe and carried yellow roses.
Miss Alden wore pink crepe, aud
carried pink roses.
Miss Abby Alden was attircd In
blue crepe. She carried orchids.
Miss McFarlln was dressed In crepe
of lavender tint. Her flowers were
violcts.
The groom and his attendants We're
IN full evening dress.
AT the conclusion Of the ceremony,
Prof. Barr began Wngner's wedding
march, and amid the congratulat tions
of the assembled guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Commins were driven to the brides
home, where reception was given to
$50 favored friends and relatives. The
splendid home was beautifully decor
ated and sumptuous wedding SUN
per was served by Caterer Aldcrfer.
The bride Is the only daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e. Sheldon. of
217 Fir st. She is prominent In socie-
ty and the musical circles OF the city.
Mr.. Commins was recently admitted
to the bar taking first honors In the
examination. He is the son of the
late Alex II. Commins. n pioneer man.
ufacturer of Akron.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Commins left for an
extended Eastern trip, after which
they viii reside in this city.
The guests present from abroad
We're:
Mrs. Slade Smith, Mr.. l.. A. Sanford
and Mr.. Clay Sanford, of Cincinnati;
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel simonds. OF Bos-
ton, Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. John Gar
side, Fitchburg, Mass; Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Straw, Carey. o.; Miss Yes
ia severinghaus and Miss Monica
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