Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-03
A SILVER xyEDDING.
coneordla4A Joyous Occasion.
Gas Merry as a Marriage Belle
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We doubt whether Nashville has ever
held within her limits a more Joyous as
semblage than that which congregated at
Concordia last night. 1t was a meeting of
friends, relatives, children and grand
children. 1t was a meeting in which it
was difficult to tell which most predomina-
ted, signs, smiles or tears. 1t was
a meeting of three generations;
the father and mother, the son and daugh-
ter, and the grandchildren; and to make
the association complete there were also
the associates, intimate and familiar, of
each of the three generations.
THE OCCASION
was the silver wedding of one of our Oldest
and worthiest citizens, 6 merchant on Mar
ket street, whose name is as good on
Change for what he signs as was that of
Mr.. Peabody in his palmiest day; we mean
Mr.. Samuel Powers. The bride was his
beloved wife, nee Miss Rebecca La Jeune
The business men of Nashville all know
Sam Powers, q plain, sensible, vigorous
man, true, tried and trusted. His LADY,
best described in three words, suiting the
three conditions of their welded life; His
bride, his wife, his life.
THE BRIDAL PRESENTS.
That this occasion is fully appreciated by
the relatives and friends Of the bride and
groom is evident from the array of the
bridal presents, which with their silver
Substance and golden sheen, show that
they are intended both for use and
ornament. They are so numerous that
we hesitate TO begin to mention them.
Here is silver berry spoon and ugar sitter,
silver, inIaid with gold, from 'sB. L. Pow
ers, to his Father and Mother" Then
there is an exquisite pair of salt cellars:
with love and best wishes, from Ida and
Annie to their dear Pa and Ma" Then we
have a couple of butter knives of heavy sill
yer s'With love Of Little Mike to his Faith
er and Mother The next is a weighty
oyster bowl ''With Louis love and congrat-
ulations to his dear Pa and Ma" Then
magnificent pie knife from ''Morris and
Kettle, to their Father and Mother" Then
a rich pair of Jelly spoons: ''From Katie
and Henry, to their dear Parents"
Then there was a splendid pair of berry
spoons silver, inlaid with gold, from Mr..
and Mrs. Mike Powers, with their compli-
ments, wishing you health, wealth and
prosperity" Another berry spoon from
Myers and Bell Joseph, brothers-in-law, Of
New York. An exquisite and valuable
cake knife, substance and beauty, from
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hyman to our sister
and her husband" A large silver fish fork,
in an elegant case, from Nashville's favor
ite, Barney Phillips. A very large silver
goblet, from L. Friedlander, ]. Stitch, L.
Lithauer, of New York, with comph-
mentary note. A hafdozen napkin rings,
from Messrs. Seasongood, of Cincinnati;
an elegant silver butter knife from
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Lande; a rich
and beautiful silver card basket
from Mr.. and Mrs. Moritz Sax; heavy
and useful butter dish from Mrs. A. Abra-
hams, of Cincinnati; beautiful pair of salt
cellars from Mr.. and Mrs Max Sax. Also
a very pretty pair of the same from Mr..
and Mrs Crone a very rlch silver pie
knife from Mr.. E. Elias; a custard stand,
spoons and cups, too beautiful for short
description, from Mr. E. NJ Cullom avery
| elegant berry spoon from Mrs. Julius Sax /;
heavy silver card basket from Mr.. and
Mrs. Rosenheim; a heavy berry spoon
and sugar sitter of exquisite taste, from Mr..
and Mrs Jo FARMLAND; cake knife
from Mr.. D. Barnard; cake basket from
Mr.. and Mrs d. Loventhal; a card re-
ceiver, decidedly rich and elegant, from
Mr. S. Kirshbaum, and too many other
presents TOR us to mention. The display
was imposing in the extreme. 1t struck
the beholders in its gorgeous array with as
constituent and admiration.
About half-past Concordia's beautiful
hall was thrown open, and TO the strains OF
music the bride and groom entered, fol
lowed in pairs by their children, grandchil-
dren and friends. The hall was beautifully
ornamented with flowers, evergreens and
Chinese lanterns, and in the midst was set a
halfdozen tablesladen with the richest viands,
contectioneries from the establishment Of
Mrs. Greig, and choicest imported wines.
At given signal all were seated, and then
began the music of the knife and fork,
which, accompanied by the clink of glasses,
and the merry laugh of the ladies, con-
tinued until it seemed that all were too full
for utterance. But Just at that time order
was called and the toasts began, which we're
happily responded to by those nearest and
dearest to the two particular stars of the
occasion. Then followed toasts to, and
speeches from those more distant IN rela-
tionship, but equally devoted in friendship.
Finally this part of the programme had
its end. The tables were cleared away and
then began the dancing.
oh the dear ladies'! you'd swear,
When their delicate feet in the dance
Twinkle round;
That their steps are Of light,
Their home is the air,
And that only by complSisance they touch
the ground
Youth has its time, and merry hearts
will merrily chime. Thus we left the gay,
joyous and beautiful assemblsge, and in
voking Heavens choicest blessings on the
esteemed couple, betook oursef to the
land Of pleasant dreams.