Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-27
BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
A Gallant Kentuekian Leads a Ten,
nessee Belle TO the Altar.
"united wes.ana. divided weFalI.'

nuptials Of Miss Mary Belle Toof, of this
city, and Mr.. John G. Little, of Mount
Sterling, Kentucky, has been a popular
topic in society circles. Miss TeOf, or
rather Mrs. Little, is the eldestdaughter
of Mr.. S. C. Toof. a most worthy and de-
servedly esteemed citizen Of this city.
She graduated a few months ago at
Hooker College, in Kentucky, and re-
manned one term longer Of her W accord
to pursue her studies. The young men
about town naturally inquired, WHO'S
this Ksntuckian who presumes to carry
off such a fair prize2' We can answer
that be is a most worthy young man, the
son Of a successful merchant and farmer
at Mount Sterling, and that the happy
event of to-day is but a elimination of
romantic hopes born more than three
years ago. Miss Belle was for a time
organist at the Christian Church and
had a wide circle Of admirers and friends.
Under these circumstances, as might be
expected, she was greeted by a full house.
Long before 10 o'clock every seat in
the large edifce was occupied and many
persons remained standing. The youth
aud beauty Of the city seemed gathered
there, and hundreds Of our best citizens
looked on with a delighted gaze as if re-
calling the dreams Of youth. The ladies
Of the church, in honor Of the occasion,
had spared no pains to make the floral
decorations complete. Either side Of
the pulpit was adorned with immense
vases Of rare flowers; wreaths Of howere
and evergreens hung from the crosses on
the sacred desk, from the chandeliers
and the walls. The space in front Of
the altar was spsnned by a rainbow
E of flowers, a veritable bow Of hope ard
promise. From it we're suspended bas-
kets Of flowers, and in the center a mas
sive marriage bell, and although it gave
forth no p%ealing chime, its every petal
quivered as with exquisite delight as the
organ pealed forth and the breezes Of
heaven swept down the a%isIes; and withal
t a soft perfume, natures own distilled
elixir of the senses, was difused in the
air. Every heart seemed to beat and
every eye to speak 10 harmony of pure
thoughts and sweet suggestions. An
undisturbed hour in such a place is com
pensation for days and weeks Of %footsor'
travel upon the rough thoroughfares o
daily life.
It was half-past ten wien the brida
party entered. Prof. Perring was at tn,
organ. The bride, a tall, beautiful cir
Is of nineteen, was dressed in a rich, bu
tasteful gray silk travelling dress, with hal
gloves, etc, to match. The suit shove
off her graceful figure to advantage, an
she never looked more charming than a
she blushingly leaned on the arm of he
father and approached the dower-em
powered altar. The groom and Mrs
Toot came up the opposite aisle, and al
IS halted in front Of DR.. Walk.
The ceremony vas short, but most ap
propriate and impressive, especially tn.
prayer. In a few minutes it was over
and as the minister gave the bride q kis
and feelingly said, God bless you
Belle" a number Of beautiful youn
ladies were overheard to say: "0h, he
so nicel' but this is supposed to hav
reference to the groom and not the mir
lister. As they went out of church an
everybody got a fair look at them, it wa
the universally expressed opinion tina
IL they were a splendid looking couple an
1t had passed through the trying ordel
with great self-possessiOn.
d They leave to-day for the Centennia
y and thence northward. After three O
st four months spent in the East they wi
return aud settle zeal Dallas, TexaI
" where Mr.. Little owns q fine farm an
IS expects to reside permanently. W
e should not forget to say that the usher
of the occasion, ]. Il. Edmonds, j. I
y Moss and j. 4. Woodbridge, discharge
their duties efficiently aud gracefully,
And now in conclusion Of this hast
description of SO interesting an ever
we beg to unite with the many friends
the bride and her fathers family for th
happiness and long life Of the lovin
young couple.