Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-17
MARRIED.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The marriage of Mr. N A Sledge
and Miss Lucille Meriwether occurred
near Senatobia, Miss, on Wednesday.
Both the bride and groom have been pop
ular favorites in the fashionable circles of
North Mississippi, and their marriage has
been .he theme OF discussion for several
weeks. Mr.. Sledge is conspicuous mem-
Der of one of the oldest and weaIlhiest fam
lies of the State. He has long been lead
ing citizen of Como, respected Tor his public
enterprise, the benevolence OF his heart. and
his enrobling qualities. Miss Lucille Meri-
wether has been prominent belle since her
advent in society in North Mississippi, and
has many friends and admirers here in Mem
phis and other localities. Wherever she has
visited, whether in the country, fashionable
watering-places, town or city, her queenly
physique, sweet face and amiabiliy won the
admiration o.. all The marriage was at the
palatial residence OF James Meriweiher,
E.q the father OF the bride, four miles from
Senatobis. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Mr.. King, OF Senatobia, who
seemed 10 be an adept in tying the "silken
letters that bind two willing hearts" The
bridal parry consisted OF members of the
families OF the contracting parties with a
few special and Intimate friends. The cor
tege from SSnAtobia out to the home OF the
bride and return, over good rosds, through
lovely rural district, on one OF the brightest
autumn days, with genial rays OF warming
MONDAY sun, was one of the most delightful
drives Imaginable. The ceremony took
place at IL o'clock. Soon after refreshments
were announced, aud nobody knows better
how TO prepare ior a bridal party, or any
Of . I.
The hsppy couple returned TO The depot snd
took the 2 o'clock m. mail train for New
Orleans. Were the writer "devotee Of
fsshon" ne might attempt a description OF
me OF the royal toilets and flashing dia-
monds OF the ladies present, but suffice il
here TO say they were magui6cently splendid,
particularly the outfit of the bride. Among
the attendants were Miss Psttie Slel lse aud
Mr.. Swift, Miss Blanche LII wich and Mr..
Still, Miss Celia Cooke and Mr.. Rosboro.
The bridal presents were various and rich,
while the rsrest of them, perhaps, was a
design OF the "ship of life," made OF lovely
natural flowers iu;o a vessel under full sail.
Adams-Wrishf.
The Little Rock Democrat of Wednesday
ssys that "a very large crowd assembled at
the Episcopal church this noon to witness
the marrisge of Mr.. Dan Adams and Miss
Amelia Wright, both well and favorably
III our Ocnb rOCiety CHCiees Al IL
o'clock the bridal party arrived at the
church, and proceed up the aisle in the fol-
lowing order: The ushers-Messrs Will
Reavss, c. A. Andrews, d. c. Brewer, L.W.
Resrdon and Tom Reaves-in the lead, fol-
lowed by the families of the contracting
parties, and Miss Jenty yLougbborougb, God
win PaThan, Georgia and Ida Watkins and
Fannie Ashley. Then came the bride, es-
corted by her brother, Capt. w. F. Wright.
Alter arriving at the altar the party were
met by the groom, accompanied by his best
man, Mr.. Will Curran. The Rev,
DIR. Tupper then, in the beautiful
and impressive service OF the Epis-
copal Church, performed the mar
riage ceremony. After the ceremony
was over the bridal party and their intim ate |
friends repaired 10 the residence OF Capt. |
Wright, on West Markham street, where an |
elegant dinner was in waiting. After re-
ceiving the congratulations of their many
friends, the happy couple left on the north |
bound train for the principal cities Esst |
Mr.. Dean Adams, the fortunate groom. is |
one of our most promising young men, He |
is the son of our well-known citizen, Mai. !
John D. Adams. Daring his management |
OF the Gozette he made himself a reputation |
business man that would reflect credit |
upon the most experienced of journalists. |
Fhe bride, Miss Amelia Wright, is the beau |
tiful and accomplished sister of Capt. w. I. |
Wright. She is quite fayorite in our best |
society circles, and in bis aeleciion Mr.. |
Adams has certainly become the pcssessor of |
priceless jewel. May their lives be one of |
continued Joy and happiness.n