Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-10-18

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Decoratioas-Costu of We'd
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social Matters.
The union of two of Wheeling's most
prominent and wealthy families was
consummated last evening. when at the
palatlal residence of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Nelson Vance. on North Main street,
their charming daughter. Miss Lille
Edgerton. was joined in the holy bonds
of wedlock~to Mr.. Samuel w. Harper.
member of the iobbing firm of Harper
4 Bro. Both have been prominent In
society and the groom mas occupied
high position in wheeling's mercantile
circles.
The marriage was preceded by
large number OF pre-nuptial entertain
ments, and elaborate preparations had
been made for the ceremony. The
decorations at the Vance residence
were lavish and strikingly handsome.
They were arranged by Florist Max l..
Hess In the hallway there was a
screen built entirely of smilax, behind
which the Opera House orchestra was
concealed. The banisters on the first
and second floors were covered with
evergreen and large sprigs of holly.
Trailing asparagus and smilax were
entwined about the chandeliers and
upon the mantels. They formed
handsome background for white La
France roses, which occupied every
niche in the parlors. Pink shades COW
cred the electric globes. and diffused a
mellow light over the scene.
Only near relatives and intimate
friends witnessed the ceremony, but
several hundred invited guests attend
ed the reception which followed.
Promptly at eight o'clock the orchestra
struck the familiar strains OF the tune
full Lohengrin march, and the wedding
party came down the stairway from
the apartments above.
The officiating Clergyman, the Rev
David A. Cunningham. D. D.. pastor
OF the First Presbyterian church. led
the way. He was followed by Mr. and
Mrs. Vance, parents of the bride; Mrs.
NJ. L. Harper, mother of the groom:
and Mrs. f. s. Williams. OF Minneapo-
lis, grandmother Of the groom. Then
followed Messrs. Edserton Vance and
VIII Vance, brothers of the bride. The
bride was attended by her maid OF
honor, Miss Henrietta l.. Harper, and
was followed by the groom, who was
accompanied by his best man. Mr.. j
Nelson Vance, Jr.. brother OF the bride
They formed half circle in the north
parlor and here DR.. Cunningham spoke
the impressive words which united
them for veal or woe.
The costumes of the ladies were
| very handsome. The bride wore
very becoming gown Of white panne
crepe. with full train, trimmed with
real lace The sleeves reached to the
elbow, and were continued to the wrist
with real lace. She wore full tulle
bridal veil caught in place by crown
of diamonds and rubies, gift of the
groom.
Miss Harper was attired in white
panne crepe en- traine, and carried a
large bouquet of American Beauties.
Mrs. Vance was attred in silver
panne crepe, trimmed with Point lace,
pearl ornaments.
Mrs. Harpers gown was Of lavender
Paris satin, full train, the bodice COW
cred with Duchesse lace, pearl orna-
ments.
! Mrs. Williams wore a costume of
black silk crepe.
The reception Immediately followed
the ceremony, the entire wedding party
| standing in the receiving line. The
guests, after being presented and ex-
| tending their congratulations, were
escorted to the dining room by Misses
! Hulda Delaplaine, Martha Clarke. Eff
fe Lewis, Elsie Whitaker and Flora
Wilson.
| At 1890 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
per entered a carriage and were driven
to the B. & o. depot, where they took
train for New York. They will sail
Saturday on the Cunard liner Oceanic
for Liverpool, England. They expect
to make a ninety da tour of Great
Britain and Continental Europe, re-
turning to Wheeling about the middle
of January They will be at home in
a residence in Leatherwood leased by
+, the groom.
! Each guest received as a souvenir
piece OF wedding cake in a small dia-
mond shaped box, with bow-knots, and
! the silver monogram of the principals
| in the wedding.
Among those from distance who at
! tended the wedding were Miss Wilde,
of Philadelphia; Miss Pearson, Of Har-
risburg, Pa; Mrs. Wilson Ferguson, OF
Reading, Pa; Mrs. j. J. Glover, of
Washington, d. c.: Miss Charlotte
Carothers, of Washington, Pa; and