Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-10
4 Happy wedding.

One Of the most pleasant bridal ceremOn-
les we have ever witnessed was perfOrme d
yesterday by the sRev. James II. McNeilly,
pastor of the Edgefeld Presbyterian Church.
The parties united in wedlock were our
handsome and esteemed Deputy Clerk Of
the Criminal Court John NJ. Mckee, Jr.,
eldest son of John NJ. Mckee, Esq, of the
UNION AND AMERICAN, and Miss Kittie
N. Guild, youngest daughter of Judge 10.
e. Guild, of Edgefeld.
The ceremony was performed at Maj.
Walter 4, Guilds residence, the old home
stead of the brides father, near Gallatin,
Sumner county. Although no cards were
issued, the brides brother, Maj. Guild had
taken care to have everything in proper
order and well such kind fOrethOught was
made, for long before the hour Of one
o'clock, ;he time appointed for the perform
ance of the ceremony, the elegant double
paIlOrs Of the old IA rIy mansion, which
is beautifully located on a com
manding emInenc5 in a grove Of
ever-re ms, were filed with the kinsfolk
and relatives Of the bride and bridegroom,
called there to witness the contamination
of loves vows between a noble and chris
tian gentleman and an accomplished, re-
fined and lovely lady of Tarest social cul-
ture. Rev. Mr.. McNeilly performed the
marriage service in a manner of such ele-
can't simplicity and graceful elOquence as
made all feel duly impressed with the grand
reality Of the beautiful scene in which two
were made one.
The bride most gracefully bore her part
in this, to all brides the most trying ordeal
of life, while the groom manfully sus-
%. ho
of the services the bride and groom were
beseged by those present, each anxious to
bestOW the usual congratulations, and ad-
ding earnest wishes for the future joys and
uninterrupted prosperity in life, now so
bright, so beauteOuS, so fair. The numer-
Gus cOugratul. lions ended, magnificent
dinner was in readiness, and the company
repaired to the dining room, where as ele-
CANT viands as ever were offered on such
occasions, were par taken of, and, need we
ado, duly relished.
The Old homestead has seen other and
previous ceremonies Of a like kind within
its stately walls where years ago the beauty
and intellect of Sumner and adjoining
counties bad been assembled. Loveler
pair, or happier beings, more joyous Oc-
casiOns was never seen there before, and as
the farewells were said to friends on leav-
ing they all seemed to think they will be
happy. The bridal couple, with the father,
mother, sister and brother of
the groom and the brother Of the
bride, with many relatives, left on the
afternoon train, reaching this city 4-30 p NJ.
Upon arriving here the party were ushered
into carriages and driven to the residence Of
John VI. Mckee, No. % North Vine street.
Later in the evening numerous friends of
the family called and paid their respects
and extended congratulations to the bride
and groom. Mrs. Mckee, whose hOspitali-
ty is ever Of the most generous kind, had,
however, as splendid a'supper set as was ever
our privilege by kind invitation 70 partake
Of Every thing that was elegant, tasteful
and luxurious in diet was displayed in
bOunleOuS prOfusion, aud the eve
ming interspersed with music, bril-
liant conversation aud kindest attentions
was pleasantly enjoyed by the friends who
called. With the many friends we can but
inadequately express our sincere wishes for
the welfare of the newly welded pair. To
our friend John M.sMcKec, Jr., whose face
so Oft has made the social circle bright and
pleasant, we know is given bride whose
purity of soul, whose charms, whose virtues
and whose love, cOntiding ana tender, yet
strong and devoted, will make life to him as
some pleasant dream Of endless joys.
The bride has won no or
binary man, noblCn7ss of heart, morality,
integrity Of character, holiness Of Sent-
meut, beside the affection SO lavish, viii
make Ter life serene and gentle as the
WOOdlawu lake when the wild winds barn
has ceased its strain and sung natures self
To calm rcpuSo. Many friends, while will
Ing to feel proud of the happy destiny that
has oycrts5cn John NJ. Mckee, also the
necessity of a happiness which has taken him
away fom circle Of prospective bachelors,
From The brilliant throug Ec is gone
To love ; bright realms he Is borne,
And bachelor lac never, oil! never.
Is pleasant John, young John Mckee
And the bride must happy be
With the love of Young John Mckee.
And at breakfast, at dinner, at tea
His thoughts willybc ever OF thee
4 bachelor hC was never intended
Else Apollo himself be offended
For mind that is bright, a heart that is true
And friendship ~ warm a. his love is so pure,
VIII make that fair bride so happy TO be
With the love OF John, young Johnnie Mckee
In the untTodden path of coniugal life
may pleasant Wales aud fowery scenes radi-
ant with the lustre of a spotleSs love greet
each hour, and lead them on to fairer and
more beauteOus Of life Immortal. May
soft budding thoughts Of tenderness and
devotion cluster on the futures brow,
wreathing each opening day with joys of
purity. And when age shall
Irvine round life its silvery veneration, may
all its wisdom but ne'er its cares, be thine
my friend, to lead as smoothly and purely |
into heavens home, as did this past sweet
dream of love, thy thoughts to her in fair |
est, hottest beauty visioned and who art !
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