The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-25
Society

Ing was one Of the most elaborate and beautiful nuptlal celebrations that ever oe- cured In Skagway. The high standing of the groom ln the community together with his universal popularity made strictly private wedding a necessity, while the largest apartments ln Che city were necessary to accommodate the thrOng that slgnl6sd Sn Intention to be present at the reception. The wedding party arrived ln two closed carriages sni walked Into the parlor over pathway Of crimson axmln' stsr to the strains of MendeIsohn's wee ding march. The procession was led by the bride, leaning upon the arm of J. Ber- nard Moore. They were followed by the groom, eseortlhg Ms. Phll Keith, the lady of honor, and finally by Mrs. J. Ser nlrd Moore, escorted by United States Commissioner J. J. Rogers. Aside from the wedding party the only guests present at the ceremony were Mss Florence Root and:Msssrs. Ernest Maekav and H. B. Le- Fevre. The paflor was beautifully dec orated with a huge pink and white crepe wedding bell with ilounoed crepe streamers pending from the center and looped to the walls. The bell was gorgeouslY decorated with festoons of pink and white roses and llllies of the valley. It was a lIIlN we'd dlng AS Judge Rogers took his stand be- fore the bell the groom marched beneath lt and Mr. Moore gilIlntIY passed the bride to the groom, the bridal party rang Ing In a semi-elrele io the right and left. The groom was ln full dress. The bride was rivlshlngly gowned ln heavy white silk sn triln ehaste but for slight lace edg- lngs, which, together with orange blos- sons jIuntllv arranged ln her raven eolf- lure, where shone a spray of diamonds, and a bridal we'll failing to her tiny white satin slippers, enhanced the rare Castlllan beauty of the petite Parlsenne.
 Jndge Rogels very lmpresslvelY per formed the ceremony, at the conclusion Of which congratulations. were tendered, and the company marched Into the dining room, where a wedding luncheon was spread upon a table glltteTlng with cut glass and silver, and laid with rich dam ask. Pending from the ceiling to the cor ners were broad grOsgraln white ribbons, beneath which were pannlers of fruit, dishes of garnlshsd salads, shavlngs of turkey breasts, tongues, hamsandwlehes and bottles of HOehhslmer, Reisllng and champagne, bowl of punch and a beau tlfully decorated pYramldal wedding cake and a monstrous brides cake frosted In scrolls. It was a merry dinner. Ease and iolllty relgned, and when J. Bernard Moore lifted hls glass to toast the blIde and groom' the company was In perfect humor to respond with spirit. The entire lunch- con was shllyened by the strains from mandollns and guitars,
 shortly hfief the cafe nolr had been served ihe bridal party returned to the r- Tor, where all Skagwav passed through and dId honor to the happy couple. The guests proceeded toths dining room, where the company danoed until the morning hous. and the fair bride was Induced to sing ihe Mirsalllalss -ths battle hymn of her belle Franee.
 Mr. Peter Kern ls one Of the most pros porous and universally popular men In the cltv. Ills beiutliul Oung wife Is but v wears of aEs and has spent the most of her lie from tiny glrlhoOd h convent at the quaint old town Of Avlgnou, In fair Pro- yenee. From her advent In Skagwav the bride made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Phil Keith. Scarcely had she left the con- vent when she was persuaded to cross seas and eonlinentto Alaska, where her sunny grloes won her hosts of admirers and friends and the best of husbands. All the town went to the reception, the Arctic Brotherhood attending h a body.
 Mr, Kern but gained possession of his residence on Fifth avenue the day before the wedding. Carpenters, paperhangers, plumbers and houseelsiners were put to work upOnlt. E.R. Peoples fitted lt with the choicest of hIs furniture, and it Is a model throughout of comfort, luxuriance, convenience and elegance. The wedding presents that fill thls little bower of beauty are Innumsrable and costly, and range from m0msntoes from lndlvIdulls to a present from the Arctic Brotherhood.
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 Friday aflemOun at the reception given by Mrs c. B. Haraden, Mrs. T, J. Bryce was the guest Of honor to the MeSdlmes and Misses assembled there. A new game was introduced at which Mrs N. H. Ford won first prize, while Mrs. Cottrell won the consolation. During the afternoon delicious refreshments were served.
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 There was a small but jolly crowd t the White Pass Club Wednesday evening. Dancing and gamss were the amusements of the evening.