The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-11-05

Seldom has there been witnessed . more interest
ing wedding ceremony than that Of Miss Ellen N.
Goodrich, niece Of Hen David n Barrow, Of this
dence, La, which happy event occurred at the
Presbyterian Church 10 this city on wednesday
morning, October IA, 1885
Last Wednesday was one of the most beautiful
days that this community has been blessed with
for some time The sun seemed to smile upon the
earth with more than usual brilliancy, and she in
turn seemed to brighten beneath It's warm rays
Not single cloud obscured the sky, which was Of
the bluest A cool breeze famed the trec-tops and
tempered the heat Of the sun. It was beautiful
day, on which It well suited to solemnize the mar
rage of one far more lovelier than itself:
The Presbyterian Church had, by the willing
hands of loving friends, been transformed into a
perfect garland Of exceeding lovelness. The rarest
and most beautiful flowers had been plucked to
adorn the interior of the house OF worship. The
air ladened with their perfumes. Over each
aisle an arch had been erected, around which wild
flowers and vines had been artistically entwined.
Suspended from the arch over the right hand aisle
was the letter " w Initial OF the groom, made of
vargated flowers while beneath the left hand arch
the letter sc" hung, OF corresponding size and ma
terials.
The pulpit was perfect bed Of flowers and about
its sides draped evergreens and In great
profusion. All seemed to outvie in filling the air
with the richest and sweetest scents. Upon the
wall in the rear of the pulpit cedar festoons
looped In tasty curves.
An arch spanded the pulpit from corner to
its e eoo1s in the
extended bar of evergreen, from which swung q
large floral bell made of pink and white chrysanthe
NUNS The arch and bell harmonized well with
the other decorations, and all reflected great credit
upon the ones who designed and those who execut-
ed them.
At an early hour the seats were occupied by the
friends of both parties who had bee invited to wit
ness the ceremony, and among the number we O.
ticed many, who, If Dame Rumor speaks truly, will
shortly appear before the same altar for a similar
purpose.
At few minutes past IL o'clock the minister,
Rev. Chas. Goodrich of Baton Rouge, took his
place at the altar, Miss Goodrich walked up the
aisle leaning upon the arm of her uncle, Mr.. Bar
row. At the altar they were met by Mr.. Williams.
Rev. Mr.. Goodrich performed the ceremony accord
ing to the ritual of the Episcopal Church in very
impressive manner-pronouncedt them husband and
wife In the eyes of God and man amid hush of ex-
pectancy. At the conclusion of the ceremony the
bride and groom entered their carriages and were drv-
to the residence of Mr. Barrow short distance be-
low Plaquemine They left for their future home In
East Carroll parish BY way Of New Orleans the
same evening on the Texas and Pacific railway.
The bride was dressed in tight-ftting costume
of brown satin, made into walking suit, elabo-
rately trimmed with brOcade; hal to match the
color of the dress, with long brown ostrich plume
The costume suited well with her rosy complexion,
which was, no doubt, heightened considerable by
the excitement of the occasion
The groom Is young man of very attractive man.
ners and worthy citizen of East Carroll parish
The bride is one of the most amiable and popular
young ladies in Iberville and her departure Is much
regretted by her many friends, all of whom wish
long life and prosperity to the handsome couple
May your future life be bright and unclouded
as the morning that witnessed your nuptialsl
The wedding presents were numerous and elegant,
among them an exquisite silver tea set presented to
the bride by twelve members of the Sweet Sixteen
Social Club, of which she was an honorary member.
COlored glass table set, fifty-two pieces Amber
ina punch set; Dresden after dinner set Dresden
chocolate set china oyster set, from San Francisco
point lace handkerchief; silver cup; silver fruit
knives: silver pickle stand two sets Of carvers !;
colored butterflies and sets silver crumb scraper
silver pie knife silver fruit knife; half dozen fruit
knives pin-cushon of embroidered velvet toilet
covers gold pin, with diamond centre; after din
ner coffee spoons; china tea set handsome skirt,
from San Francisco; carriage and horses clock
set of wicker chairs, &c.
Among the guests present we noticed the brides
sister, Mrs. F. NJ. Sanger, of Brooklyn, N. Y; Mr.
and Mrs. j. M. Gore, and Mrs. r. F. Broadway, of
New Orleans, and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. F. Blackburn,
of East Carroll parish. -I6erviue (Ld) South