The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-11-21

The wedding of John C. Shea and
Agnes E. Shannon, which took place
at st. Mary's cathedral on Tuesday
morning, was perhaps the most unique
and interesting event of it's kind that
! was ever witnessed in that old, his
! toric place of worship-interesting for
many reasons. The youth and come
illness of the happy couple lent a grace
| and charm to the occasion that ap-
pealed most feelingly to the hearts Of
those who witnessed it. Seldom have
age and beauty been so nicely matched.
The bride, who has just turned her
nineteenth birthday is the youngest
daughter of Mrs. Annie Shannon of 705
/ South Main street, and without doubt
one of the prettiest young ladies of
st. Marys congregation. She came
with her family to this city from
Omaha. Neb about a year ago. and
from the beginning her charming per-
sonality. affable disposition, frankness
of character, openness of manner. and
withal guilelesspess and innocence of
heart and address have endeared her
to all to whom she has become known
and acquainted
The groom is a good looking. manly
young man in his twenty fourth year.
the oldest son of the late Senator Shea
of Nebraska of pioneer memory.
whose proficiency as a linguist and
juTist and success at the bar are of
national fame. The son though lack
ing, perhaps, in the opportunities of the
father. inherits many of his talents.
sterling qualities and noble character
istics. His affability, manliness and
veracity open for him Immediately a
way into the hearts and confidence of
all. His success as business man
has been phenomenal for his age, of
which the results of his work as roof
ing contractor in Omaha and Chicago
stand as witness. He left it all for
the sweetheart whom he now claims
as his bride. The ceremony of Tues
day morning may justly be described
as the elimination of a little romance
that had its beginning in the school
room at Omaha.
The Ceremony.
At the appointed hour the little party
arrived at the church, and the process
sion was Immediately formed as fol-
lows: In the left aisle was the bride,
gracefully resting on the arm of her
brother. Michael ]. Shannon, who gave
her away at the altar Then followed
the sisters of the bride, Misses Kath-
crime and Annie, the former of whom
was bridesmaid Next came the brides
mother and little niece. In the right
aisle stood the groom and B. c. Nc
Donough, who acted as best man, |
linked arm in arm. AS the sweet, mel |
low strains of the Lohengrin WED |
ding March pealed forth from the |
organ loft, the procession thus formed |
moved slowly toward the altar rails, |
where the Rev Father Morrissey of the |
cathedral parish, very dear and In |
innate friend of both bride and groom, |
awaited them.
The bride carried a large bouquet of |
brides roses and, reclining on her
1rother's arm, looked a very picture of !
grace and beauty in a princess gown
If crepe de chene, over pearl gray taft
eta, with Irish point trimmings of
Tedding-bell design She wore a pic
ure hat of gray and white chiffon with
paradise feathers.
When the last notes of the Wedding
march died out the priest began the
'rand and solemn marriage ceremony
#, the Catholic church, which made the
Happy lovers husband and wife for all
ime. During the Nuptial Mass which
oHowed, many beautiful and appropri-
tie selections were discoursed on the
ryan by Miss Dora DAILY, who presided
t that instrument for the occasion.
lass over, the joyous melody of Men
eissohn's wedding march burst forth
rom the organ loft. while the process
ion filed slowly out of the church, led