Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-03
MERRY NUPTIAL CHIMES.
MISS HEDLEY LED TO THE AL
TAR BY REV. MIR. BOONE.

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~ Little village of Clifton and the Ed
fec Which is Its Pride-rhe Bridal
Toilet-sOme of the Prominent People
Present.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-There is no pref
tier suburb of this city than Clifton,
Staten island; there is no prettier church
in Clifton than st. Johns, Protestant
| Episcopal in denomination, and OF which
the Rev. DR.. John G. Eccleston is rector.
A gothic building OF gray stone, facing a
wide avenue lined with trees and within
| sound OF the waves on the shore OF the
narrows, the little church has long been
the pride of the jewellers on this isle Of
the Sea-" 1t is here that CIiftOn's most
cultured and fashionable people assemble
| for worship. Here it is, too, that we'd
dings occur which for beauty Of scene and
brilliancy of audience are rarely equaled
even in the big city close by.
OF the many such events which have
been witnessed within the walls Of this
beautiful editce; Of the many assem-
blsges of culture, wealth and beauty
which have been gathered here, none
have surpassed that OF to-day.
THE BRIDAL COUPLE.
The occasion was the marriage Of Miss
Annie Sturges Hedley, daughter of the
late Hon. John II. Hedley, TO the Rev.
Thomas Boone, Rector Of Christ church,
Savannah. Over twelve hundred invi-
tations had been sent out. They went TO
prominent clergymen, friends Of the
bOrhOod, throughout Georgia and else
where, to prominent lawyers Of the New
York and Richmond county bar, friends
and associates OF the BRIDES late father,
and to members of the wide circle Of the
brides more intimate friends and rela-
tives. The time named for the ceremony
was , p. M, hut long before that hour
carriage after carriage followed one
another in rapid succession to the doors
of the church, each leaving ladies and
gentlemen representing the islands best
known and most fashionable people.
New Workers who attended the we'd
ding-and many were present-took the
O'Clock boat from the city, and after
ride OF three-quarters of an hour on the
ferryboat across the harbor were met at
the landing by carriages and driven direct
to the church, something over half a mile
distant.
AT THE CHURCH.
The edifice was brilliantly lighted.
Large numbers Of fragrant cut flowers
were tastefully arranged in the chancel
and wreaths and ropes Of evergreen were
hung upon the windows and adorned the
columns upon either side. Across the
centre aisle, three-quarters of the way TO
the chancel, two gates of evergreens had
been placed. These were fastened to-
gether with white satin, which was only
to be united by the ushers 10 allow of the
passing of the bridal party.
The ushers were Mr.. Edward Bruce,
Mr.. Daniel e. Tuthill, cousin to the bride,
Mr.. Clarence Smith, son of DIR. William
Smith, Health Officer of the port Of New
York, and Mr.. Arthur Elliott, grand
nephew of the Right Rev. Bishop Elliott,
OF Georgia. There were two bridesmaids.
Miss Gertrude EeclestOn, daughter of the
rector of the church, and Miss Alice Aus
tin, niece of Prof. Austin of Princeton
College. The maid of honor was Miss
Agnes Hedley, the young sister OF the
bride. The best man was Mr.. James Il.
ThOrp, cousin to the bride.
THE WEDDING CEREMONY.
The bride entered the church with her
mother, who gave her away. The cere-
mOny was performed by the Rev. DR.. Ec-
clestOn, the chuTch's rector, whose man.
ner was most impressive. The wedding
march from LohengriD, besides specially
selected music, was played upon the organ
during the ceremony. In the morning be-
fore the ceremony the sacrament was ad-
church.
OF the age when young womanhood Is
seen in all its freshness and vigOr, of
graceful figure. a face of classic features
and decided brunette, the bride was
picture ofrare beauty. She wore dress
of white satin. en- train, trimmed with
point lace and orange blossoms, on which
was arrayed tulle yeii. She carried a
large bouquet of pure white roses.
THE BRIDES JEWELS.
A notable feature of her toilet were
pearl earrings and necklace, presented
by her mother, and which were family
heirl0oms, having been worn by five brides
in the family. The brides mother, be-
cause of the recent death of Mr.. Hedley,
wore a dress OF deep black mourning silk.
The bridesmaids wore white satin cos
tunes trimmed with tulle. Each carried
a bouquet of Jacqueminot roses tied with
white satin ribbon on which was the
BRIDES monogram together with the date
OF the wedding. Miss Agnes, the little
maid of honor, was dressed in pink silk,
and carried bouquet OF pink roses. The
BRIDES sister, Mrs. Scudder, wife of the
Rev. William II. Scudder, of Aurora, ILL.,,
wore black silk trimmed with Spanish
lace.
THE RECEPTION.
Following the ceremony a reception
was given until O'Clock at the residence
of Mrs Hedley on Townsend avenue. Be-
cause of the fact that the family are In
mourning this was not general but was
confined to the relatives and intimate
friends OF the family.
The parlOrs were handsomely decorated
with holly and evergreens. An immense
floral bell hung from the ceiling, and I'M
der it the bride and groom received the
congratulations OF their friends. There
was music during the entire reception.
The supper was elaborate. There was an
interesting scene when the bride cut the
bridal cake. Her bridesmaids and young
lady friends crowded around her, and as
the happy couple lett the house showers
OF rice we're thrown upon them. The re-
ception room was filled with presents in
gold and silver and embroidery. The
BRIDES travelling dress is OF handsome
and stylish brown cloth.
THE INvITKD GUESTS.
Among the invited guests to the
wedding and reception, most OF whom
were present, were the Right Rev. AS
sistant Bishop Potter, of New York I;
the Right Rev. Bishop Beckwith,
Of Georgia; the Right Rev. Bishop
Elliott, Of Western Texas; the Rev. Or.
Morgan Dix. rector of old Trinity, New
York; the Rev. DR.. Morgan, rector OF ST..
Thomas, New York; the Rev. Dr. Will
lams and the Rev. DR.. Houston Eccle-
atOn, OF Baltimore; the Rev. DIR. Maynard,