The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-11-26
MARIE D.

On the evening of November 18th, 1885,
| ut the Methodist Church, BroOkhaven,
Miss, 10y Rev. Chas. II. Galloway, ID. d.,
MIR. WALTER w. DAWN, of New Orleans,
and Miss HATTIE l.. MARTIN, OF Brook
haven.
The loving hands of friends and rela-
tives had wreathed in beauty the church,
wherein SO many hearts have before been
plighted and so many vows been given to
Glove, honor and cherish" The many
blazing candles, sparkling like stars
amidst the dark foliage, and the "gentle
star" of love above the snowy marriage
bell made the heart warm with glowing
auticipatiOGs of the coming event, when
the beauteous bride should appear.
Whispering voices were hushed, together
with regrets that Involuntary murmur-
ed forth at the thought of "the pet and
belle of Brookhaven" leaving forever as
such, when music, in cadence sweet,
charmed the large audience present At
ter the song, by Mrs. Chas. Chrisman and
Mrs. J. II. Willoughby, Prof. Eckhardt
struck up Memberships Wedding March,
when the bridal party entered the church
door.
First, were Messrs. A. Lewenthal, Jr.,
and l.. II. Doty, of Kosciusko, ushers !;
then Miss DAWN, sister of the groom;
Misses Sue and Ida Martin, sisters of the
bride; Messrs. II. A. Hamilton, of
New Orleans, and Thos. Perkins, of
Brookhaven, ushers; Mrs. j. w. Martin,
Jr., mother of the bride, leaning upon
the arm of the groom; and lastly the ra-
diant bride by the side of her devoted ia
Their. Suspended from the ceiling above
the right aisle, was the design "Kismet"-
1t is Fate. Beneath this the bridal party
marched up to the altar where the minis
| ter awaited them. After the ceremony
the party left by the other aisle, above
which was suspended the appropriate mot
| to, "Vashti"-Until death us do part.
While the solemn words were being ut
tered and the mutual vows exchanged,
low and soft organ music enhanced the
impressiveness of the scene aud added
much beauty to the ceremony. The brides
toilet was elegant and beautiful, con-
sisting of white satin, white brocad-
ed velvet with elaborate pearl
passementerie and lace, orange blossoms,
which reminded one of snow in sunshine
as they rested on her golden hair, and
over all the graceful bridal veil.
The vows being pronounced, the bridal
party, with their guests, repaired to the
residence of Mr.. John W. Martin, Jr., the
father of the bride, where most delight
full entertainment awaited them.
Beautiful at the altar, the bride seemed
still more lovely in her childhood's home,
made so dear to her by tender associa
tions, and where hearts, unused to such
sorrow, will long miss her and sigh for
the old days when she frightened every
passing hour. Congratulations were
warm and heartfelt, though mingled
with regret, and if testimony were need
ed as to the popularity of the bride, the
profusion of wedding gifts deliberately
told this tale of love and esteem.
The marriage feast was rich and ele-
|
its lovely fruits and flowers, to be marred
by the warning appetite of man; but hui
man nature, too often triumphant, with
out an effort of resistance on this occa-
sion, yielded itself entirely to the delights
of the hour.
After supper the admiring company
was honored with some excellent singing
by the groom and some of our local tai
ent. Too quickly the glad hours sped
away and soon the good-byes were spo-
ken and Mr.. and Mrs DAWN left for their
future home in New Orleans, followed by
the fondest hopes and best wishes OF
many friends.
Miss Hattie, ever accommodating and
ready to assist in every undertaking with
laudable object, will be greatly missed by
the pubic. In every entertainment, did
she take part at all, she appeared as tho
''star." AS an amateur actress she can.
not be excelled in the State. Accom-
plished and with disposition sweet and
loving, Mr.. DAWN has been NEST fOrtu
nate in his choice. Mr.. D., who is well
known in the business circles of New Or
leans, made most favorable impression
upon our towns-people by his manly ant
courteous bearing, and we feel sure he de-
serves it.
May love tighten their every toll
brighten their every way, for in it alone
can true happiness be found.
f. L.