The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-25
MARRIED.
PattersOn-Johnson,

PattersOn-JOmmhOn
Despite the drenching rain that
came down in torrents and the mud
soaked streets that sent q SILVER to the
hearts of pedestrians, the Second Pres
byterian church lset night was
threnged with brilliant and fashion
able assemblsge OF ladies and gentle
men, who came upon the invitation Of
Mis-. S. M. johnson to witness the
marriage of her daughter, l.ucile Coe,
TO Malcolm Rice Patterson, young
and popular lawyer Of this city
and a member of the firm OF CAN'T &
Patterson. The church was beautiful
ly decorated for the occasion. The
pulpit platform had been enlarged TO
accommodate the bridal party, and
was covered with profusion Of trop-
ical plants that extended the entire
length of the platform aud along the
steps leading to II, forming back
ground of verdure upon which the
eve rested lingeringly. To the front
of the platform high arch had BEEN
erected, around which evergreens we're
inteit wined go thickly as 10 conce al
the framework and create the illusion
that it had grown there, From the
center Of the arch hung suspended a
bow composed OF flowers with floral
heart pierced by floral arrow. At
sos o'clock the notes OF Memberships
wedding march pealipg forth from
the organ announced the arrival OF the
bridal party, who entered the church
in the following order; Mrs. S. M.
johnson leaning on the arm Of her
son, Mr.. Walter johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. @. l.. Ficklen and Mr..
and Mrs. j. F. Rice, all Of
whom took seats in the front
row facing the pulpit. Following them
came the ushers, Messrs. Thomas M.
Scruggs, T. II. Jackson, ]. +. r. Ray,
7. O. Looney, Henderson Beard, l.. r.
Goodwin. j. w. OuIran, j. M. Trzs-
want. Next came the bride, a tall aud
graceful brunette Of slender build and
great loneliness, leaning on the arm of
the groom, Mr.. Patterson, whote
blonde features and erect and
manly carriage blended pleasantly
with the dark.eyed beauty be-
side him. The ushers ranged
themselves in Il semi-circle on the
platform, and the bridal couple, accom-
panied by the Rev. DIR. W. L. Bopgs,
took places in font of them. The
bride was arIayed in a perfectly fitting
white silk, en- traine, tulle veil, and
carried bouquet Of orange blosf oms
in her left hand. The service was short
but comprehensive and to the point,
and the rich tones of DR.. Blggs's melli-
fiuous voice we've audible in every
part CT the building as he put the Gus
t1mary questions. In thres minutes it
was over, the knot was tied, the organ
again took up the joyous notes of the
wed ling march and the bridal
couple marched slowly down the
aisle, followed by he admir-
ing glances and fevent we'll
wishes of the hundreds present.
The newly married couple left the
city at 1885 o'clock pm, by the
Memphis and Charleston railroad, for
Washington, where they will spend
the first days OF their honeymoon.
Mr.. Patterf on is the son of Mr.. Josiah
Patterson, and enjoys tie esteem of
all who know him. His bride is the
daughter OF the late Col. Malcolm
ID. Johnson, once q member
OF the house OF Clark, Johnson & Co.,
that formerly occupied prominent
rank in commercial circles here. Be-
sides being beautiful, the young viii,
is noted for her amiability and good
ness, which have won for her warm
place in the hearts Of legion Of
frie lds.