Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-12-01
A Society Event.

Last night there was a brilliant recep-
tion at tbs residence of Major A F. Kin.
ney, Oh Church Street. rendered his son,
| NJ. Wa. q. Kinney and his bride, whose
Contemplated marriage Was announced in
the INDICATOR two weeks ago, and who
reached the city from Baltimore last night.
The hospitable h"ma Of the grooms pa
rents was crowded with the friends of the
family arriving and departing from 8
o'c ock until midnight. The arrange
ments We're all very complete, an elegant,
and bountitul supper was spread, TIE bridal
presents were many and handsome and
the occasion was a thoroughly enjoyable
one to all present.
The walters in attendance were Mr. E.
M. Taylor with Miss Alnis Bill. Mr.. H. p.
S.muels with Miss Netlie Kinney. Mr..
j. Il. Taylor with Miss Mary Waddell and
Mr.. W. A. Gushing with ID S. Mary Tay-
lor. The lovely bride, who was former
pupil at the A. F. Semn try, was warmly
welcomed by many old friends and Was
the centre of the most fl altering attention.
The edding of the happy couple which
occurred i'll Memphis Tenn was soc ETY.
event, and is described in two column ar
ticle in Merriwethers Weekly, a society
paper of Memphis, from which we make
the following clippings
The wedding of Miss Gertrude Brooks
and Mr.. Wm.G Kinney last Wednesday was
one Of the mJst Brilliant and recherche
events the season has yet afforded The
residence of Mr.. W. M. Brooks on Beale
street is one Of the most charming and
elegant homes in the CITY and on tins par
ticular occasion was fille0 with wealth
OF flowers and tropical decorations. The
parlorS are arranged en- suit, to the left of
the broad entrance and are fitted with
every elegance and convenience. Over the
mantel in the second apartment ID large
heavy French plate mirror and IN front Of
this, reaching aim ,s5 to the ceiling, was
erected an arch of evergreens and Eng
lish ivy. A snow white dove, symbolic Of
love, surmounted the whole and depend
ing from the centre of the arch was mag
niicent ma riage bell composed Of came
liaS and fragrant tube roses.
At precisely nine, the string band which
WAS ensconced behind a charming grotto
of evergreens and shruDbeiy henea h the
broad stair case, struck up the wedding
march and the bridal couple, preceded by
her maids and walters, Appealed, taking
their position under the smiac arch in
front of the large French mirror. Miss
Treadwell with Mr. Taylor. OF Virginia,
and Miss Jennie Petit with Nj. Richard
Morris of Memphis, ranged themselves to
the right of the bridal couple; Mis-. Annie
| Meacham with Mr.. Rollins of Virginia.
and Miss Semmes with Mr.. Samuels Of
! Virginia, stood on the left. The marriage
was Thea solemnized according to the
beautiful ceremony of the Episcopal
church. The bride Was dressed in satin
and brocade trimmed with lilies ef the
| valley and orange Blossom and theorna-
ments, diamonds, the gift of the groom.
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Among the many chaste and beautiful
gifts at this wedding may be mentioned
| that of a magnificent silver service from
Mrs. Hamilton Brooks. and case of SILL
id silver tea spoons, the gift Of Mr.. J !.
| Nicely. A pair of unique vases, the pref
ent Of Miss Jeannie Petit. also attracted
my attention. An exquislt point lace COW
i, cred fan was the gift of General Cotton
| Greene.