The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-01
VI AR REED.

In the Presbyterian church, in Shreye.
port, La, at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening
November IL, 1886, Mr. w. f. TAYLoP
and Miss GENEvlEvE GRAY, Rev. Thomas
CummIns, of Vicksburg, officiating.
Ushers-Messrs. Robt. Her, G. 5. Steer.
Claude Riyes
Attendants-Mr. Eugene Hibbette with
Miss Kate Power; DR.. J. w. Ogden with
Miss Lillian Holingsworth Mr.. Gordon
Ogden with Miss Matte Wallace. Mr..
Will Foster with Miss Willie KImbaIl .
Mr.. j. O. Tomkies with Miss Jeanette
Ward DIR. ]. p Scott with Miss Sallie
Tomkies Mr.. Jos. George with Miss jamie
Adger; Mr.. Will Glassefl with Miss Ada
Soape.
AT an early hour the spacious church
was filled vita the friends of the popular
young couple, who had come together
laden with friendship and good wishes, 10
witness the solemnizalion OF the holy mar
riage rites.
Just as the clock was on the stroke Of s
the Joyous notes OF the wedding march
pealed forth, the brilliant lights flashed
brighter, and the bridal party entered the
church, through the two side aisles an
preaching the altar, which loving hands
had encircled with perfect bower OF roses
There, beneath the fowery arches, they took
their positions, and awaited the approach
OF the queen rose in this rosebud garden
OF girls" and The noble groom, who came
slowly down the aisle and were met
beneath the typical horseshoe BY the man
OF God. The bride, as she stood bv the
side of him whom che had chosen to be
lord OF her lie, was in her spotless robes
of shimmering silk and cleaning pearls.
like a dream OF poetry that NAV neither
De written nor told-exeeedingly beautiful.
Fit setting for so rare a level was the
circle of lovely maidens and their attend
ant knights.
Surely more beautiful living picture
was never seen than was gro~ped about
Gods holy altar when the solemn marriage
VOWS were spoken, which bind these two
loving hearts in one until death do them
part" The ceremony. performed by Mr.. |
Cummins, was solemn and Impressive in |
the extreme. After the service at the |
church, an elegant reception was held at |
the residence OF the brides father, DIR. r. |
A. Gray, where the many friends of the
fortunate young couple we're received and |
entertained by their host and /
hostess, 80 accomplished on all occasions
IF social pleasure, and all present were
sincere in the cordial congratulations ex
tended to Mr.. and Mrs TAYLOR. The
spacious parlors presented an exquisite
panorama OF fair women and brave men.
and the elegant toilettes of the ladies
greatly enhanced the bFiiliancy of the
sceEe. The bridesmaids wore tasteful
suits OF soft, creamy white material, gar
lished with a profasion OF the flowers EN-
1lematic Of beauty and love. Conspicuous
among the handsome women present, wa
he bride OF week, Mrs. J. G. Hamilton.
whose vivacious beauty WIS even more
than in her girlhood.
The occasion was one Of unalloyed
pleasure and enjoyment, where pleasant
converse, flashing wit, and beauty reigued
supreme, and the recollection of the mar
iage evening of Mr.. and Mrs. W. K. Tar
or will be always a bright Leaf in the
memory OF those who shared its pleasure.
May thornless flowers line LIES pathway
or these glad young hearts and Gods
mile be always with them.