The Appeal., 1910-05-28
CAN.TY-RICE |.
CAIRO, IT,, AND MINNEAPOLIS,
MffIf, JOIN HANDS AND
HEARTS.

HEARTS.
: Mr.. Robert canty, Of Cairo, Ill.,, and
Miss Maude Luvenia Rice Are
Welded at Bethesda Baptist
/ Church Monday Evening With
Much EcISt.
There are very few people who can
remember having seen mere beauti.
|dul sight than was presented on the
occasion of the marriage of Miss
Maud L. Rice to Mr.. Robert Canty OF
Cairo, I'll. Ever. since Mrs. Ophelia
Rice issued invitations for her daugh.
ters wedding society has been on tip
toe, and the guests who so completely
filled the church to overflowing 6, as
we'll as the immediate friends of tile
family who received cards of invita-
tion to the reception at their home
have had their highest expectations
realized, and even surpassed. All
who had the good fortune to get with.
i'm the sacred walls of Bethesda Bap:
tist church on Monday evening, May
%, will not soon forget the brilliant
spectacle that met the eye as they
entered the door.
" The main auditorium, which is con-
structed on beautiful architectural
lines, was, handsomely trimmed with
beautiful silk flags and huge masses
of ferns and palms, showing the most
exquisite taste of the decorators art
The hour of the ceremony was s D.
M, but long before that time immense
thrcngs of people had packed the ed,
ifice to its utmost capacity, and large
numbers were crowded into every
aisle as long as they could get stand.
ing room. The ushers were forced to
use every available space to be
found. A long line of carriages and
automobiles outside of the church at.
tested to the fact that it was an event
of more than usual Importance
PROMPTLY at o'clock the bridal
party arrived at the church, and as
the doors were opened the sweet
strains of the Flower Song, by .Lohen.
grin, were rendered by Mrs. Charles
Salters, of ST. Paul, who presided at
the piano. The procession slowly
marched down the aisle to the altar.
First came the g ring-bearer, Master
Wendell Gibbs, dressed in white, car
rying in his right hand a large Amer
ican Beauty rose, in the petals of
which was concealed the wedding
ring. Then came Miss Helen Rice,
sister of the bride, the maid of hon
Or then Miss Virginia Lee, who was
second bridesmaid, followed by the
bride. Then the brides mother, Mrs.
O. Rice, and the matrons of honor,
Mesdames Jasper Gibbs and Jennie
Watson. .,-> H.. - i..... ,* .-... .',u-,
The bride was met at the altar by
the groom and his attendants, who
entered the church from a door near
the altar. AS soon as the hethrothed
pair Were side. by side, Rev. I'll.
Carter, pastor u the church, stepped
forward and proceeded to read the
ceremony which should bind two
souls together as one. ,5'@.-s
AS soon as the last words were ut
tered the grand tones of Mendes-
sohn's wedding march came pealing
forth, and the procession was led by
the newly married pair, who were
followed by the best man, Mr.. Jas
per Gibbs, Jr., and Miss Helen Rice,
maid Of honor, Mr. Viessus Pope and
Miss Virginia Lee the ring bearer,
brides mother and matrons of honor
On leaving the church the bridal
party entered their carriage and were
rapidly whirled to tn efamily g resi-
dence, where reception was held
from $3.50 to 10:3O p. m. The house
was brilliantly lighted throughout,
fume of the cut flowers, which we're
profusely scattered about in the vari-
Gus rooms. The lower floor of the
house was given up to the reception
of the guests, with Mrs Moses Sam
uels of Chicago, the ladies of the
Dorcas' Society of Bethesda Baptist
Church, of which Mrs. Ophelia Rice
is president, assisting in the receiving
line and the refreshment room, where
relays of fifteen persons were served
at one time.
The beautiful and useful gifts re-
ceived by the bride were displayed
on the second floor, where they were
received by Mrs. John Goodbar, aunt
The bride is very talented and
gifted young woman, having gradual
ed from the Central High School of
Minneapolis several years ago, and
being a musician of exceptional abil-
ity and artistic finish. She has lived
in this city all of her life and belongs
to one of the oldest and most highly
respected families of the city.
The groom is native of Cairo, III.
He S a first-class chef on the $500, -
having held this position for several
years.
The bride wore a gown Of white
peoue de Cyne with court train, pearl
trimmings and musquetaire sleeves
with veil and wreath of orange bios
som. The only ornament she wore
was a pearl brooch a gift of the
groom. 3D.. ,...-.... g..
The maid of honor, Miss Hell
en- Rice, wore blue shirred chiffon
gown over blue satin with hat to
match.
The second bridesmaid, Miss Vir-
ginia Lee, wore a 'semi-princess gown
of heliOtrope chiffon over white satin
with hat to match.
+ The brides mother, was gowned in
a beautiful creation Of lavender silk.
The first n1atron of honor, Mrs. Jas.
per Gibbs, wore a gown of lavender
crepe silk cut deccllette. The second
matror of honor, Mrs. Jennie Watson
wore a handsome black lace gown
with black passementerie trimming
The groom and groomsmen were at
tirtd in conventional black.
- The ushers were Mr.. James TituS