The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-06-05
THE oLARK-HOoD WEDDING
Daily News, May %.

Remembrance will long keep 10 mind
the occasion which uuit.d the destinIes
of Harry P Clark aud Miss Fannie
Grace Hood, of this city The scene OF
the wedding, which was celebrated last
evening at the residence of the Brides
parents on State street; was one of great
beauty. The family ihdnsion was
thronged with an sssemb1age compfis-
ing an extended circle of relatives and
ffietids, and the composition OF the party
was such as To insure the largest meas
ure of social freedom and enjoyment:
The house was brilliantly Illuminated
and the apartments were decorated with
taste at once profuse and delicate. The
bloom and the perfume of flowers greet
I'D the senses everywhere, and sltuncd
the hearts of the guests Ia sympathy
with the spirit of the hour. All that
could be devised of tasta full accessories
fer 80 significant social
event we're here gathered
and provided, and the beautiful party
proved worthy in every way of the aDtic-
lpdIiOuS IL uHu dIOuSCO-
The ceremony took place at half past
9 O'Clock, when the bridal party descend
ed to the parlor to the notes of majestic
wedding march, which was performed
With admirable taste by Herr Knudsen.
The tuptIals were sOlemniZed by Rev
J. F. Hendy, of the Presbyterian church
with a measure of ImpressiYeness that
emphasized the mOmentous character of
the contract that joined in common
purpose the objects and aims of two
lives. The costume of the bride con-
sisted of q superb white Surrah silk
dress, made en- trGiRe, with a wealth of
pearl embroidery and garniture OF nat.
ural flowers and thread lace. Her
fair head was crowned with a wreath of
flowers from which depended veil of
tulle that enveloped the wearer in its
type of beauty of which she is the fort
innate pOssessor. She was attended by
Miss Nellie Severy and her sister, Miss
Flora Hood, both OF whom wore charm
ing costumes OF white null adorned
with natural flowers. The groom ard
his attendants, Dr.. J. B. Hibben, of To-
peks, and w. Fl. Dale, of this city, wore
iull d ress suits and sustained themselves
with a courtly grace that cOmpOrted well
with the requirements OF the occasion.
L pom the msntel in front of which the
bridal party stood was fragrant bank
of roses and above this appeared an ex-
qulslte floral design IN the shape of q
yoke
The congratulations which succee ded
the ceremony were characterized by a
degree of spOntanietY that rendered this
formality a genuine pleasure, and reveal
ed to the happy recipients the hearty IN
terest of their friends in their welfare
This pleasant duty performed, tbs com
pauy disposed itself throughout the ele-
CANT apartments OF the connections man
sion, which seems t. have been devised
with an especial view to the purposes of
successful entertainment, and employed
themselves In an inspection of the gifts
which, despite the edict of mo pres
ents," were showertd upon the BRIDE.
mementOes revealed the highest order of
taste and discrimination, and embraced
many substantial tokens of considera-
ton, among which may be noted q
check for $1,000 from the father
of The bride. The decorations
also claimed further attention, and a
miniature lake boroered with flowers,
upon the bosom OF which fioated tiny
barge bearing the name Of Grace" ab-
sOrbed q generous share OF admiration.
The rooms on the upper floor were 1T.
ranged for dancing, and charming music
for this purpose was furnished by the
LObrIaco Brothers.
Supper was served at a suitable hour
and the quality of the rejection and the
manner OF its service were thoroughly il
harmony with the recherche character oil
the party. At IL O'Clock the bride and
groom, having prepared themselves
flr their departure gu the late train
babe adieu to their friends and Wer'
driven TO the. depot Their wedding
Journey will take in Chicago, Cincinnati
I New York and other points IN the east
and will occupy ak or eight weeks
when the happy couple return they will
take up their residence In the house re
Gently purchased by the groom on NeO
sho street. and will make their HON
among the people who will extend L
them every Office of friendship whicl
will tend To the best fulfiilment of tn,
fondest dreams of two hearts for Whicl
the future seems 20 have in store sucl
. perfection of joy.