The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-05
Married..

laws, on Wednesday evening Augu-t 2ru,
1882, ny Rev Father Spilard. Col. c. De-
Gress to Miss May Johnston all of this city.
Col. DeGress was a brave soldier in the
Union Army. lie was superintendent Of the
public schools, under Governor LAWS. was
three times mayor of Austin, and is at present
postmaster in this city. The bride is sister
postmaster. and daughter of J.: w. Johnsto' &,
Joseph E. Johnston, of Virginia. She is a
most amiabie and charming lady and one Of
Austin'S favorite bellies. The ceremonies
were witnessed by large number of friends
and acquaintances, and presents were numer-
GUS and handsome.
We wish the gallant Colonel and his lovely
bride all the happiness benlhcent Providence
can bestow up them. May their welded
life be like a clear summer day, without a
Cloud to obscure its brightness or mar its
beauty. "May they live long and be happy"
We are unfer many obligations for kindly
remembrance in the way of cakes and wine.
We clip the abo"e from the Austin Dispatch
of the sd inst, and give below a list Of the
presents received by the happy couple.
The governors residence and grounds were
beautifully Illuminated. The large number Of
invited guests seemed to eni y the occasi'n
very much.
OF the guests present who resided here dur
ing Gov. Davis administrator easily recog-
nized. Mrs. Davis management in this, with
the many pleasant receptions she and her
husband gave at the governor mansion.
Following is list Of the bridal presents:
One silver and crystal glass cake and fruit
stand Combined. by Messrs q. Spillard
and J. f Holmes.
One silver and cut glass fruit stand, by Mr..
and Mrs. J. ii. Daniel.
One silver butter dish. by DIR. o. Samotz.
One set of silver service, 9 pieces, by Mr..
and Mrs. A. p Foster.
One silver pickle stand, by Mrs. J.. N.
Maupin.
One silver toilet set, by Major w. E.
Smith.
One silver card stand, by Miss Annie Bran
min.
One silver water pitcher and stand with
goblet and slop bowl, by Messrr. Corr and J..
Lucy.
One silver water pitcher and stand with
goblet and slop bowl, by Mr.. H. w. Moeller.
One set silver and fligree jewelry by Mr..
and Mrs B. Armstrong.
One gold thimble, by Mrs. ]. NJ. Swisher,
Jr.
One jewelry casket, by Mrs. L. E. Ed
wards.
Two cut glass flower vases, by Mr.. Carl
Mayer.
One gold chain and locket, by Captain and
Mrs. Joseph Nalle.
One silver fish knife. by Mrs. F. Tn mas
One gold candle-stick and match box, by
Col. J. G. c. Lee.
One silver salt, pepper and napkin stand,
by Mr.. and Mrs O. A Caldwell
One silver salt, pepper and napkin stand,
by MIR. and Mrs. A. J. Beckman.
One silver salt, pepper and napkin stand,
by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Mckinney.
One silk hand painted pin cushion, by Mrs.
K +. Campbell.
One gold ring with cameo set, by Della De-
Gress.
Oae set of gold jewelry, by Mr.. and Mrs.
]. P. Rodney.
One set Of diamond jewelry, by Col. J. c..
Degrees.
Grand Concert at Peter Jonas Garden, To-
Morrow.
l. Grand March, Reception, LOUIS Wal
lis.
?. Medley. Overture, Catlin.
3. Concert Waltz, Cornet Solo, Cox.
;. Serenade, Schubert.
s. Christmas Lancers. Brooks.
3. Galop, Bismark, f Balche.
Dancing, refreshments, and a good time
generally. Come and bri your sisters and
your cousins and your aunts and enjoy your
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