Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-11
MARRIAGE L
Nashville and Memphis---A Gath
ering Of Beauty and Hap
ptness.

Society had been in a high state Of
expectancy for some weeks over the
approaching nuptials Of Miss Grace
Toof, Of this city, and Mr.. A. K Ward,
Of Nashville, the bride and groom be-
longing to families of promi.
nence and highest social pc.
sition. Before eight O'Clock last
night the Christian church, on
Linden street, was crowded with peo-
pie, 1t was a splendid assemblage of
old and young, of sedate responsibility
as we'll as youth, beauty and gaiety.
The ladies were never in a happier
mood, nor was a more brilliant crowd
ever gathered in that spacious edi6ce.
The rain, which poured down in
torrents, and the all-pervading slush
on the streets had no terrors
for that good natured, chatty
multitude. 1t was a gathering of the
best people of Memphis, and a high
mark of respect to the family and to
the happy couple united. The church
was tastefully~ decorated; the chande-
liers wereshalf hid in evergreens, ex-
otics, magnolias aud tropical plants,
while music soft and exquisite rose
upon the %perfumed air, aud finished
the charm Oi.the happy scene.
Professor Levy was at the organ and
gave selections from Carmen, y
"Trovatore," Martha" "Tannhau-
SER" "Lohengrin" and other popular
operas in his best style; also Down
the Sewanee River" and some impro.
visitations. After a slight delay, oc-
c~asioned by the condition of the
weather and streets, the bridal party
appeared. The ushers were General
G. w. Gordon, P. G.. Bigley, Law
renee Simpson and Il. H., Latham;
and the attendants we're r. H. Ham
ilton, Nashville, and Miss Nina Ward,
Nashville; Percy Kinnaird, Nashville,
and Miss Miller, Chicago; Charles D..
Porter, Nashville, and Miss Nelson,
Brownsville; George L. Cowan, Nash.
vile, and Miss Brooks, Memphis.
Without describing the dressing OF
the bride and bridesmaids, it is sufi-
cieut to say that they we're richly aud
exquisitely attired and appeared to tn,
highest advantage. The front seats
were occupied by Judge Edward H.
East and wife of Nashville, ~stepfather
and mother Of the groom; Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam S. Spicer, his uncle aud
aunt, and other members Of
his family; Mr.. anil Mrs. John
S. Toof, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bates,
C. R. Ryan and family, W. II.
Horton and family and other
relatives and friends. The cere
mony was performed by Rev. j.
NJ. Tribe, pastor of the church It
was brief, beautiful and solemnly I'M
pressive. lie delivered up a f%ervent
prayer for the young couple whose
lives were united, and for their parents
and friends. This ended, they were
pronounced man and wife, and the
party slowly withdrew from the
church, followed by the crowd.
A short informal reception was
given at the residence of Mr.. S. c.
Toof. on Linden street, to a few
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Ward left on
the eleven o'clock train on the Mem
phis and Charleston railroad, and by
way of Decatur, for New Orleans !;
thence they will go direct to Nashville,
their future residence.
The bride is a lovely and accom-
plished young lady, who will be an
accession and a charm to the society of
the central city Of the state. Her
host of friends here will ever wish her
the fullest measure of happiness. The
groom is a promising and popular
young attorney. Their marriage SON.
meets the prominent families mention
ed and others, and is a matter Of
interest and cOngratulation in both
cities, and among a wide range of
friends in this and other states.
The wedding gifts, inspected by a
few friends at the house last night,
were numerous, costly, and selected
with good taste. The following is a
partial list Of the giyers: Mr.. and Mrs.
E. II. East, Mr.. and Mrs. Nat. Bax-
ter. Miss Nina Ward, Miss Panzer,
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Sharpe, Miss Page, Nash.
vile; Miss Clara Miller, Chicago; Mr..
and Mrs B. NJ. Sheriff., louisville;
Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Hawkins, Gin
%cinnati; Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.. Bates,
Miss Gertie Brooks, Mr. and Mrs.
Jno. S. Toof, Mr. and Mrs. T. J.. La
than, Mr.. and Mrs. D. T. Porter, Nh.
and Mrs. J. NJ. Rainey, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. J. Busby, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
smith, Miss Fanny Young, Mr. and
Mrs. j. r. Flippin, Mr.. and Mrs. s. S.
Spicer, Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Little,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Andrews, Mr..
and Mrs. A.. +. Niemeyer, Miss Fanny
Andrews, Mr.. and Mrs. c. r.. Ryan,
Mr.. and Mrs. n. B. Camp, Miss En-
ma Young, Mr.. and Mrs. X. NJ. Mans
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