Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
WEDDING BELLS
 RANG MERELY
Feature of St. Patrick's Day Dance of Pioneers Was Marriage of
 Capt. Norton and Mrs. Elliner

Tn the presence of many scores Ot thelr friends, gathered from all parts of the dis trict to participate in the celebration of St. Patrlck's day under the auspices of the Pioneers of Alaska, Mrs Mary Carr Elliner was united in marriage to Ulysses G. Nor ton last Saturday evening at A. B. hall
 The ceremony had been arranged to take place in connection with the dance of the old-tlmers' organization, in order that the many friends of the bridal couple might be present on the interesting occasion and add their felicitations The result was that what was originally arranged as celebration of the natal day of Ireland's patron saint was turned into a marriage feast, with whole community participating
 Dancing commenced at about 10 o'clock, and promptly at II Cyril P. Wood an nounced the approaching nuptials To the strains of the wedding march, played by Messrs. Garrison Costar and " J. Jacobs, James Farrell and Herb Riley escorted the bride and groom to the front of the inn mcnse hall There, under huge wedding bell, Commissioner Guy G. Geraghty read the marriage service. The responses by the bridal couple were followed by the solemn words of the commissioner, who pronounced them man and wife. While Miss Albertine Floan gave a delightful vocal rendition of T Love You Truly" the assemblage fairly stormed the happy couple with congratula- tions There was much kissing of the bride and shaking hands, and the demonstration was a remarkable tribute to the esteem in which Mir and Mrs Norton are held by the residents of Iditarod It was notice able that the commissioner to whom pub lie wedding ceremony was a new experience, neglected because of his bashfulness and evident confusion to take advantage of his rightful prerogative.
 After everyone had been given opportu- nifty to meet and congratulate the newly weds, dancing was resumed, and about mid night supper was announced. Led by the bridal couple, the procession started to the dining room, upstairs where dainty sup per had been prepared under the supervi sion of Harry Nonagaki and a capable force of assistants
 After supper there was more dancing and Master "B;lr' Smith gave a recitation in pleasing manner, and was obliged to respond to an encore.
 Another Interesting Feature
 An interesting diversion was created dur ing the evening by signal honor bestowed upon Sure Stenberg, the winner of the days dog team race. E. M Stanton was called upon and he explained that the silver trophy cup which has been in the posses sion of the Budweiser for some years past, had been awarded to Mir Stenberg by the members of the Iditarod Kennel Club under whose auspices it had been contested for In giving history of the trophy MT. Stan ton stated that the cup had been donated to the Kennel Club by James Wilson, then of the Tramway Company, to be for annually. The race was the All-Alaska Sweepstakes, sixty miles, and the cup had been won successlvely by Joe Jean, Harry Sheppard and Sure Stenberg Pos session of the cup was contingent upon its being won twice by the same individual. After having won the trophy in the last sweepstakes, and as the annual race had been abandoned, MT. Stenberg the following year issued challenge to again contest for its possession, but the challenge had ont been taken up. In view of the fact that Mr Stenberg had won all races that had been held since that time, the members of the club had decided that he was entitled to the possession of the cup, and he there fore took pleasure in handing 1t over to "as game a sportsman and as gallant young gentleman as the territory of Alaska contained" The cup was then turned over to the ictor in the race.
 Mir Farrell of the arrangements commit tee also handed him a check for $100 as the first prize in the St. Patrick's day race. A check for $50 was also handed to Garrison Costar, the winner of second place in the race, and Mr. Farrell also added a glowing tribute to the sportsmanlike qualities of that gentleman.
 Committee complmented
 Many compliments were bestowed upon the management of the St. Patrick's day celebration, and especially as to the for the dance and its accom- panying features To Mr Farrell and his associates on the committee was given un- Btinted praise for their arduous labors, and the indefatigable Grant Murdock came Tn for his share of praise for the comprehen- sive scheme of decorations.