The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
\ Pleasant and Recherche
 Affair.

In last weeks DEMOCRAT we had the pleasure of announcing the marriage of MT. James Potts to Miss Ada Bradley. The happy couple were married Thurs day morning and at train time they took the eastern bound train and hied themselves away to the City of Roses. Their return last Saturday to the home of the groom's parents was the occasion of the pleasant and recherche affair of which we now are privileged to speak, being one of the fortunates who was lucky enough to be an invited guest npon the occasion. The day was bright and beautiful and the music of the warbling songsters of the forest filled tue pure, sweet country air with melody. A drive of an hour brought us to the commodious and beautifully located residence of our esteemed fel- low-citizen, Mir. Kirkbride Potts, the groom's father. It is one of the most delightful country-seats in the upper Arkansas River Valley. The distance from town is just six miles. The resi- dcnce stands upon commanding eleva- ton some three hundred yards off the line of the railroad and to the south of the track. In olden times, before the iron horse ever coursed his way up the valley, thousands of travellers can att test the hospitality and good cheer al- ways dispensed by the open-hearted host and hostess of the Potts Mansion. Long years have passed since then and been added to the seried columns of past, and many and strange are the changeful vicissitudes which onr couns try and its inhabitants have experience ed. But the aged host and hostess of Potts Mansion still remain upon the scene without jot or little of their noble hospitality having been detracted by the flight of years. Old Father Time has dealt gently with them as if careful how he laid the weight of his passing footsteps upon them, and al- though the frost of many winters has left silvery threads among their locks, they are yet cheerful and active, and hale and hearty. and en passant we beg to wish them yet many years of health and prosperity. But, on to the ban quet! Promptly at l2 o'clock the west ern bound train came rushing in sight and pulling up at the station, a short l halt was made, and our newly married friend and his bride were soon on the platform surrounded by group of waiting friends, whose congratulations were gracefully received by the bridal pair. At the family residence the couple were met and received by yet other friends who had not gone to the depot. At l o'clock the infare dinner was announced and the happy groom and smiling bride led the way to the dining hall. And here we shall fail, for all the adjectives we can bring to mind fail to do justice to the rich ban quet spread upon the generous board. It was feast indeed, and nothing seemed to have been overlooked or omitted to render it one among the most superb dinners we have attended. All tn } skill and adroitness of the culi- nary art had surely been exhausted in the preparation of the feast. It is need- less to say that the guests did most amply appreciate the fare, and ample justice do thereto.
 Altogether the occasion was most enjoyable one, and we know all the guests will long remember it as pleas ant day