San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-22
Marriage Bells.

| MhrTlhBo Deilss
On Thursday evening. the 18Th Inst, . brilliant
sssembisge WAS gathered In the Methodist Episcopal
Church TO celebrate the nuptisls Of our distinguished
young County aud District CLERK. James .Burlesou
and Miss Mary d. Green, Of this place.
Mr. Burieson Is the second son Of MAJ. Reward Bur-
ieson. Of early Texas fame, and grandson OF Gen. I'd
Burieson who was at QUE time Vice President Of the
Republic Of Texas.
proud nsme. and worthily borne BY this their
yonug representative.
The bride 10 the daughter Of one our most estmabis
citizens M Ed. Green who for fourteen years
occupied the position Of County Clerk Of Hays County
Al about half past eight the bridal party arrived
at the church.
An sxpsctsu. movement among the throns around
the door, and an excited nurmur from some eager
FIRST entered Mr.. Green and his second daughter,
Miss sallis escorted by tho courteous and disnsuc
hr. William Burlsson. oldest brother fthe groom,
who fulfilled his duties 40 usher. with an ease and
grace seldom equallo Cd.
Mr. Green 10 we'll known to our towns people a.
| the handsomsU and most youthful looking married
| man In u. no bore Aimosii this evening with .
pride aud dignity benttiug tho occasion.
Miss saliis. who bids fair to equal her sister In
grace and beauty (which 10 an ample promise for
her hturs) was especially lovely.
Hext came In. with her usual slow, graceful move
mont tho charming dark hatred Mise Nora franklin
attended BY Nr. Albert BuTleson, youngest brother
ofshe groom. tall. sristoeraMe looking blonde.
Miss Franklin was attired In ROB looking dfess
Of pnnrose satin. The short skirt was Of surah'
| with single ruohing avound tho bottom; the over.
| drom OF brosaded satin, looped high. and trimmed
with . profusion Of Spanish lsoe. Dark. crimson
roses a len side Of throat, white kid clippers and
| cardinal hose, furnished this simple and artistic
| toilette. which exactly suited tho dark eyes and
| rich complexion Of the wearer.
Just behind this couple came In Miss Jessie Lyell
and hsr attendant, Mt. Ton Glover. Miss Lyel 10 q
brlsnt blonde with delicate, clear cut features and
grey brown eyes. Her pale blue satin dress fitted
perfectly her slm symmetrical figure. and brought
ont tho soft tints In her complexion. II was made
| with plain skirt finished around the bottom with
| donble row Of rose quilting, deep paniers and .
pointed waist. Trimming the full paniers and en-
eircliug the square mock and elbow sleeves. was
costly pearl lace, pink rose nestled in her hair.
and punches oithe same rested atTthroat and belt.
Dainty pale blue slippers and delicate pink hose
up stout ensembles on which the eye loved to
rest. A lovely costume, and lovely face above t.
Mr.. Glover, son Of our we'll known banker, made
fitting escort for so fair lady. His handsome head
and fine sensitive face would distinguish him any
where.
We pause here, for our pencil fails US. The bride
and groom demand moro skillful handling. They
advanced In together, and handsomer couple this
town has rarely seen. He, tall and stately, and
dark haired, with the figure and bearing of prince
! She, slender and graceful. quceny blonde.
Her dress Of cream tinted satin cut zen train
and fell In rich heavy folds from the tight fitting
corsage. The front OF the skirt was trimmed in row
after row OF Spanish lace alternating with puffs o,
| the satin. The same exquisite lace trimmed the
hixh neck and short sleeves. The long tulle veil
was held in place the head by oorouet Of orange
blossoms, while long sprays Of the caught the
dress here and there. White slippers and long
white gloves completed this dainty bridal attir O.
and made hor vision Of loneliness indeed
Miss Emily Joyce, an accomplished musician
presided at the organ.
The ceremony, which WAS short but impressive
was performed by the venerable Mr.. Lancaster. who
on that same night TWEEN ~ mine yesrs before. had
| performed the like good Office for tho groom's
| father and mother.
A solemn hush fell upon the gay throng ~ tho
few simple, but sacred words that were 70 join to-
gether two souls "fnr better, for worse. were ut
| tered in Quot, earnest tones by tho minister.
| A vow was mode and promise given
The rest was TO be answered to Heaven.
After tho ceremony, tho bridal party with few
| friends, adjourned 10 the new hume Of the happy
couple, where, with congratulations and happy
wishes. laughter and pleassntJe champagne to
make the toasts go down. and cake to fill up the
intervals, tho evening was merry spent.
Gould all the blessings and kind wishes Of loving
friends and relatives have dropped from She lips as
pearls and diamonds. the happy pair would have
stood richly lowered that night
| 80 fortunate, O happy day.
Whom new household finds its place
| Among the myrud homes Of earth,
Like q star Just sprung to birth,
And rolled Oh it's harmonious way
| Into tho boundles IS realms Of space"