The interior of the church was brilliantly illuminated and decorated with arches of evergreen and by 8 o'clock the hour designated for the ceremony, it was filled by a large assemblage of relatives, invited guests and interested friends. The Governor's Grays of Dubuque, of which Mr. Hayden is Captain, came over to witness the marriage of their commander and about 7:30 entered the church in twos, marched up the aisle, and were seated by the ushers. Messrs. A.G. O'Leary of Galena and John A. Brehaney, of Chicago, at the right of the altar. They presented a handsome appearance in full dress uniform and were under command of Lt. Ham. At the left of the altar the relatives were seated. At 8 the deep-toned peals of the organ were heard, and immediately afterwards the bridal part, preceded by the ushers, entered the church, the bride and groom being at the rear of the procession, and assumed their rightful positions when the nuptial ceremony was performed by Rev. Fr. L.M. Meehan.

Pendant from the chandelier, under which the bride and groom stood was a floral bell. The altars and sanctuary railing were also adorned with flowers. The bride wore a robe of creme faile silk, with veil and ornaments of natural flowers. Her maids, Miss Lizzie Mahoney and Miss Julia Rochford were attired in dresses of cream colored Henrietta cloth combined with surah-silk. Mr. Joseph E. Morgan of Dubuque, Senator Allisons' private secretary and Mr. M.M. Hayden also of that city, and who is a brother of the groom, officiated as best men.

After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride, which was attended by numerous guests, including the Grey's. The parlors and dining room were tastefully decorated, and the happy smiling faces of those present, made the scene one agreeable to look upon.

The presents were as beautiful and as emblematic of good taste as they were numerous. Among others was a handsome silver tea set from the Governor's Greys.

The festivities closed as a seasonable hour and the bride and groom left on the 11 o'clock train for the East. Their bridal tour will be an extended one, and will include a visit to points of interest in the East, Canada, Sioux City, and other places in the West, via which they will return to Dubuque, where a pleas.

The bride, who Capt. Hayden has so fortunately, and so wisely chosen to experience with him the vicissitudes of life, is the third eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mahoney, of this city and is young, beautiful, sweet-tempered and intelligent. Mr. Hayden is in every respect worthy of the life-partner he has won, and the warm congratulations of many personal friends are extended to him and his charming bride. He is the son of the late Capt. M.M. Hayden who, during the War of the Rebellion, was chief of artillery on Generals Steel's staff. Born and reared in Dubuque, he holds a warm place in the hearts of the people there, who esteem him for his many manly qualities. He was a member of the City Council for two years, and served his constituents in the Second Ward faithfully and with marked ability. He is Captain of the Governor Greys, the finest miliary organization in Iowa, and is President of the Irish American of Dubuque. He now fills the responsible position of storekeeper at the shops of the Milwaukee and St. Paul company, and is very popular with the company.

Among those from abroad who attended the wedding were the following; Mrs. M.M. Hayden, mother of the groom; Miss Fannie J. Hayden, sister; Miss Mead Langhton, Miss Agnes Harragan, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Byrne, Miss Fannie Sullivan, Katie McQuillan, Miss Bertha Atherton, Miss May Howard, Prof. and Mrs. J.E. Welch, Mr. and Mrs. James Harragan, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Quigley Jr., Mr. J.F. Burns, A.O. Malley Jr, S.A. Driscoll, M. Klusella, J.A. McKinlay, James Daley, James Martin, Frank Howels, Mrs. Joseph Quigley, James Sullivan, Charles Tibbals, James Mulkern, Mrs. John Deery, Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, and Mr. Leslie Mahony (brother of the bridge), of Dubuque; R. Edward Carey of Sioux City, Mrs. D.H.L. Jencks of Hazel Green and Messrs. B.A. and John Mahoney of Chicago, brother of the bride.

Contributed by Mary Yamamoto