The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-13

SUN iSisSET, Pa. Sept. 12.-Quaint old
Somerset town woke from her lethargy
today to celebrate the nuptials of Mabel
Anna Mckinley and DR.. Hermanus l..
Raer. No fairer bridal day ever dawned
than that which broke for the President s
favorite niece. The air was crisp and
cool, with enough spice in it to make
pedestrians step briskly over the hilly
streets.
During the carly morning a storm swept
over the town. and in its wake came
cooling breeze from the north which sent
the thermometer down so that new ar
rivals on the morning trains found cloaks
and overcoats comfortable adjuncts to
their wardrobes.
Somerset made a holiday of the occa-
sion. Early in the morning the country
folk began entering the town and by noon
thousand visitors filled the main
streets or stood gazing curiously at the
arriving guests. Governor Stone with his
staff came on late train and was given
an ovation. During the afternoon the
President took walk down Main Street,
but his progress was so impeded by people
eager 10 shake his hand that he did not
go far. He spent a part of the day in the
library receiving late details of the GAL
weston disaster and issuing instructions TO
Washington officials regarding means for
the relief of the sufferers.
The Wedding was a magnificent affair.
Before O'Clock the guests had arrived
and the spacious mansion was filled to
Overlooking. There were no less than 800
mo- n at hon
were many Representatives of the Gov
ernment and diplomatic departments at
Washington. At $50 the Rev. DR.. Par
ker Morgan, rector of the Episcopal
Church of the Heavenly Rest of New
York. entered the parlors. while an or
chestra. hidden behind a bank of ferns,
began the wedding march from 'Lohen-
grim Earl Ulrich, the famous hoy So
prano. OF New York, sang the opera Sc
lection as the bridal party descended the
stairway and entered the drawing room.
The Bridal Procession.
The bridal procession was one of the
pretty features of the wedding First
came the ribbon girls, followed by Mas
ter Wilbur Schell. who carried the we'd
ding ring. The flower girls preceded
Miss Jarvis. maid of honor, who was
followed by the briSe-Ieaning on the arm
of her father.
DR.. Baer met the. br:de-elect at the
altar. where Mr.. Abner Mckinley gave
her away.
The wedding ring was one of the valued
treasures of the bride. Years ago an aunt
of Miss Mckinley. Miss Anna Mckinley,
of Canton. gave her pretty gold band.
The death of the aunt some years ago
added to the tender memories surround
ing it, and today it served as the link
which bound the bride to the choice of
her heart.
Directly in front of the position as
signed to the bridal couple place was
reserved for the President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley. Mrs. Mckinley had kept her gown
a pretty secret, refusing to announce what
she would wear. Her entrance just pre-
ceding that OF the bridal party gave rise
to expressions of pleased surprise. Mrs
gown was beautiful creation
of white point lace thrown over pink
satin. The admirable blending OF color
set of the Madonnalike beauty of her
face, which was heightened by the pleas
urable excitement of the occasion. The
President looked proud and happy.
Suspended from the ceiling of the draw |
ing room was magnificent floral bell
from the White House conservatory. The
same bell was used at the marriage of |
Nellie Grant to Algernon Sartoris in 1872 |
and al the wedding Of President Cleveland |
TO Frances Folsom in 1894 Under this |
superb decoration the bridal party stood |
while DR.. Morgan performed the ring |
service of the Episcopal Church.
Tie Wedding Party.
The bride was attended by Miss Nora I
Jarvis. of New York, as maid OF honor. |
Miss Catherine Endsley. of Johnstown, |
carried magnificent bouquet Of bride /
roses, and Misses Lucy Scull and Matilda /
Snyder drew the ribbons which outlined /
the path Of the bridal party. Dr. Raer
was attended by Mr.. Lewis Herman Baer,
q cousin, who resides in Philadelphia
The ushers were Messrs. William Fair
man, Of Philadelphia; Col. ". c. Brown,
Frank Munsey. publisher OF "Munsey's !
of New York; Dr. Frank
Hanna. Johnstown, and Rayburn c. Smith.
II Philadelphia.
The President and his wife received tho
guests. assisted by Mr.. and Mrs Abuer'
Mckinley, The brides wedding gown was
1f white peau de sole with an untrimmed
skirt and a train three Yards long !
bounced with accordion-pleated chiffon. |
,aught with rosettes OF white satin baby
ribbon. The corsage was high-necked with
ong sleeves tucked with chiffon front and
back. The toilette was completed by q
Marie Antoinette shawl OF point lace, the
gift of the Presidents wife TO the bride.
The bridesmaids wore pink mousselinc
lie sole over taffeta and carried American |
Beauty roses. The flower girls wore white
silk null and carried bride roses, on the
stems Of which was wound the ribbon used
TO mark out the path of the wedding
party.
The President and his wife we're the first
10 congratulate DR.. and Mrs Baer after |
The ceremony. The father and mother OF
he bride followed, after which the recep-
.ion became general. The wedding dinner
served on the lawn pavilion was splendidly
appointed. Great banks OF palms and ferns
stood out against the pavilion walls, while
hundred tiny lamps, shaded in pink, gave !
subdued beauty TO the brilliant scene
smilax and lilies. which had been lavishca
n the interior decorations OF the house
,lso found place here.
The bride received gifts worth a fortune
Il themselves Among the handsome pres
.nts was solid CHARTERED oak cabinet, |
iiled with handsome silver, from the Presi-
lent and his wife. The box was mounted
With silver and labeled. "From Uncle VIII
lam and Aunt Ida, September L, 1900"
Many Handsome Gifts.
Among the other remembrance was an
coffee set of rare style, gold
ined and studded with pearls. Several su-
'erb brooches set with diamonds. cut glass,
and rare designs in slIyerware
re among the brides choicest treasures.
-wo rooms were required TO contain all
he gifts, and one expressman has had a
weeks work delivering them.
DR.. and Mrs. Baer leave tomorrow over !