The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

St Mary's church. Pawtucket, was
filled TO overfiowing at 10 o'clock this
morning. with a fashionable throns. gath
cred there 10 witness the nuptials of Paw
tuckets young and popular mayor, John
j. Fitzgerald. and Miss Clara Eugenla
Osfield, daughter OF Attorney Joseph Os-
field and withal one OF Pawtucket's most
popular and accomplished daughters. In
cluded In the large throng were num-
ber of the leading politicians OF this
city and Pawtucket also Mayors Boyle
of Newport, Greene Of Woonsocket,
Granger of this city and others. A very
large Representatives OF the Catholic clergy
was also present. together with many
representatives OF the medical and legal
profession.
These, with leading society women IN
Catholic and Protestant circles OF Provi-
dence and Pawtucket. made up most
brilliant ensemble and the beautiful In
terror OF st. Mary's church was perhaps
never so beautiful as on this Joyous oc-
casion.
Indeed, everything in the material world
seemed In harmony with the event, the
atmosphere OF the early morning pre-
saying one of these rare June days,
which Lowell has immortalized.
The sanctuary OF the church was beauti-
full with the tasteful decorations of tall
placed about the altar. and over all the
soft light from scores of tiny electric
lights.
At Just the appointed hour thu bridal
party entered the sacred edifce and pro-
ceeded down the central aisle In the fol-
lowing order
First the ushers as follows. DR.. Peter
]. Heffern, John ]. Kelaghan, William l..
Kelaghan, Charles Buckley, Daniel Null
len. Charles Earl, Joseph II. Clarke.
Following the ushers came the brides
maids. Miss Mary G.. Mcguire. cousin OF
the bride and Miss Mabel b. Warner.
Then the maid OF honor Miss Ellen r.
Maguire. a cousin OF the bride. and lastly
the bride with her father. The wedding
march from Lohengrin was played py
Organist Canavan, as the bridal process
sion moved toward the altar and the
scene was one, not only or deep impress
siveness. but Of singular beauty with the
brilliantly lighted altar in the distance.
the white robed priests and the approach
ing bridal procession.
The groom and his best man, Attorney
James III. Higgins Of Pawtucket, entered
lhe church from the side and met the
bride at the altar.
Here the marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Bishop Harkins. OF Rhode ISL
and. assisted by Father J. c. Tennian,
rector OF ST Marys
Solemn high nuptial mass followed. the
celebrant being Father John +. Kelaghan.
OF the Church OF st. John the Evangelist.
of New York city. Father John Harty,
rector of the Church OF the Sacret Heart.
and the pastor OF Mayor Fitzgerald, Of
aciated as deacon and Rev. William NJ.
sullivan, OF ST. Mary's as sub deacon.
Father James Lennon. rector OF the
Church OF the Immaculate Conception, Of
Providence offciated as master OF cere-
monies.
The music OF the mass was magnificent
~ rendered by the full choir OF St.
Marys under the direction or Organist
Canavan.
The solos were taken by Miss Margaret
HAYES. daughter OF Col Hayes OF raw.
tucket. Mr.. Edward Halton OF Provi
dence and Mr.. Tierney OF Pawtucket. Miss
IIaves' rendition OF Mallards Ave Ma.
ria was simply exquisite.
The gowns OF the bridal party were no.
,iceably beautiful that OF the bride being
n most tasteful and costly creation OF
ivory white panne satin, en- train. over
tho panne satin skirt was n lovely over.
dress OF white embroidered chiffon.
The gown was rendered still moro ornate
by rich pearl garniture both on the bod
ice and skirt.
The conventional bridal veil was also
worn and n boquet OF lilies OF the Salley
was carried. The bride carried, also
pearl prayer book.
The maid OF honor Miss Ellen Mcguire,
wore n gown OF embroidered muslin de
sole over white taffeta and ornamented
with n big sash OF liberty satin. A pict.
ure hat OF pure white chiffor. only, and
a boquet OF bridesmaid roses completed
this charming costume.
The costumes Of the bridesmalds-Mi Miss
Mary Mcguire and Miss Warner. were ex-
actly alike, being OF white Swiss with big