Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-01-25
Married..

The Portsmouth (Va.) star of Thurs
port which the JOURNAL reproduces as
of interest to many of its readers:
Amid all the beautiful but impressive
simplicity with which the Catholic Church
surrounds the solemn service of the nuptial
mass Miss Lucy Monica Parker, of Ports
mouth, this morning became the bride of
Mr.. Frank \. Porter, of Norfolk. The cere-
mony was performed ut the chapel of st.
Paul in this city by the Rev. Father Brady,
assisted by the Rev. Father Dohcrty of st.
Mary'S, Norfolk.
The marriage was one of the most notable
of the season, by reason of the popularity of
Mr.. Porter and his charming bride. Both
have hosts of friends in this city Norfolk,
and throughout the State and in Maryland
they are well known.
1t was Il beautiful nuptal event The
chapel was filled at the hour of the ceremony
with fashionable assemblagc. The altar
blazing with myriad candles was cmbowered
in palms and long ropes of greencry hanging
in festoonS, extended from one side of the
church to the other.
Promptly at 1920 o'clock the ushcrs APP
peared in procession, attired in conventional
frock coats, striped trousers and top hats,
carrying the latter with them to the altar.
They had been preceded by Mr.. Porter and
his best man, Mr.. Jack II. Holiday.
Mr.. Doran, organist of st. Mary's, at this
moment began the wedding march from
Iohengrin. Then appeared the maid of
honor, Miss Margaret +. Mallory, of Phila-
delphia. She wore Il magnificent gown of
pink crepe with picture hat, trimmed with
pink roses, and carried Il huge boquct of
bridesmaids roses. She preceded the bride
to the altar.
Miss Parker, leaning entered on the arm
of her father, Mr.. Joseph Ambrose Parker
Joining the groom AT the altar the ceremony
was performed, and Immediately thereafter
the nuptial mass began, part of which (the
offertoryl was chanted by Mr.. Vincent
Smith, of Norfolk.
The brides gown was one of beauty and
elegance, the material used being of hand,
some white satin crepe de chine. The skirt
with circular train, was fashioned with
groups of tucks and exquisite hand EN-
broidery, the corSage of which was similarly
made, finished around the neck with Il
bertha of rare Duchess lace. The veil was
adjusted with Il spray of lilies of the valley,
and in the place of the conventional bridal
boquet carried II white satin prayer book
The family pearls were the only ornaments
worn with this elegant toilet.
The ushers were Messrs. Herbert kethlcy
DodSon and NJ c. Woodland, OF Baltimore
Harry V. Parker, Sulley Griffin, of Ports.
mouth Tcnch +. Tilghman. George Lovall
Howard Shield and \. +. Krise, of Norfolk
The bride, as Miss Lucy Parker the second
daughter of Mr.. Joseph \. Parker Zone OF
the most prominent business men of oul
city, is striking brunette, an accomplished
musician and exceedingly attractive in per
son.
Mr.. Porter is originally from Frostburg
Md, but for several years has resided in
Norfolk, and at present is the highly es
teemed and popular assistant cashier of tn,
City National Bank, of Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs Porter will take Il Northern
trip, returning to Portsmouth. They vii
reside at the home of the brides parents
2lS Court street.
The presents displayed were both numer
ouS and handsome Anon" the number
conspicuous for beauty of design were TIVE
services of silver and an elegant piano, the
latter being the groom'S gift.
The out of town guests stayinga at the HON,
of the bride are Mrs. Martin Mal"ncy an'
daughter, Miss Margaret. from Philadelphia
Miss Blanche &. Andrews, of Spring
field, Ohio, was married in that city
Wednesday to Mr.. Andrew J. Colborn
IT., of Scranton, Pa. The groom is ;
brother of II. b. Colborn and Mrs. f. {
Beall, of this place.