The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-01-27

a au,., wedding Party YESTERDAY.

The social event Of yesterday was
the marriage of Mr.. Fred. Msnget TO
Miss Hattie Trotman. The ceremony
took place at the residence of the
brides father and was performed with
great dignity and solsmnity by the
Right Rev. A. G. Garrett, ID. D., bishop
of North Texas. Osly a few of the
immediate friends OF the happy couple
aud The family were pr sent. Among
them Mr.. and Mrs. Trezevant, Mr..
aud Mrs. Barnett Gibbs, Miss Sophie
Harper, Miss Lula Smith, Mr.. 7. p.
Scott, Mr.. Gaines, of the Houston and
Texas Central Railway, Mr.. Dodge, Of
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Rail-
way, Mr., Zach. Tolliver, Mr.. II. Miors,
Mr.. Loufliand, Mr.. ID. II. Tucker, Ma
jor Obenchsin, Mr.. George Merri-
weather, Mr.. Massingsle, Mr.. Morrow,
Mr.. w. X. Wheelock, Of the Houston
ana Texas Central Railway, aud Mr..
IL. b. Strange. The bride was atiired
In rich gray silk travelling suit, with
hat to match. After receiving the
congratulations OF their friends the
bridal party led the way to tie dining
room, where very elegant collation.
was served, Mr.. and Mrs. Trotman,
the parents, and Mr. Trotmsn, Jr., and
Mrs. Trotman and Miss Tullie Trot-
man doing the honors Of the occasion
with that ease and hospitsble gracious
ness peculiar TO all good Southern
people.
At 8 the carriage was at the door,
and the happy couple babe adieu to
the guests and left for a tour to st.
Louis and Chicago. The personal
popularity and worth of the groom,
and the beauty, and loveliness of char
acter of the bride, made this match
one of peculiar interest to their hosts
of friends, who will join with us in
wishing them = world of happiness.
A Happy Occasion.
The grand entertainment Of the sea
son was given by Rev. and Mrs. Ayerill
at their residence last Tuesday even
ing, the 10th inst, on the eve of the
marriage of their only daughter, Miss
Carrie, to Hon. C. {. Slaughter. of
Dallas, Texas. The party was com
posed of from fifty to sixty ef the elite
of the city. Mr.. johnson was usher,
and right we'll did he do hi. duty. Dr..
and Ms. Young were the presentsrs.
That service WAS admirably performed.
To the social greetings and coneratula-
tons, instrumental and vocal music
were added Miss Walter. Mrs. New.
man and the bride. each in turn pre-
sided at the piano. Miss Julia Sebas.
tan sang several fine pieces.
| About 10 o'clock the host
called the party from labor to
retreshment At the sound of the
bell, all was quiet, when Mr.. Averill
| said that our minds may be directed
to the giver of all good, | will cali on
Rev. Mr.. Walter to lead us in PRAYER. 50
Mr.. w. prayed for blessings on the
happy company, and special benedic-
tons upon the host and his family upon
the daughter about 10 leave for her new
home, thatwe might all so pass through
the chequered scenes of life as to reach
that realm where they neither marry
nor are gigen in marriage, but are like
unto the angels of God to renew and
perpetuate our acquaintance. Then
came rich collation. that all
partook of and greatly enjoy.
ed. When it was understood that the
marriage ceremony would not o.
cur until 6 o'clock the next morning
the whole party sang Justify 1--WE won
go home till morning" etc At late
hour Mr.. Averill requested Miss Walter
to go TO the instrument and play while
all would join in singing The sweet
| byand-by, etc. Seldom have we heard
that grand piece executed 50 we'll and
heartily as on this occasion, The pres
ents to the bride were numerous and
some quite expensive. Mr.. Slaughter
has taken quite favorite from our so
eiety. The bridal party left on Wed
nesday morning on the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas railroad, for their home
IN Dallas, Texas, said TO be the finest re
sidence in that city. Many good wishe.
and prayers follow them from theii
many acquaintance and friends in
Emporia.-E mporia Ne,cs.