The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-16
NOTABLE SOCIETY EVENT
MARRIAGE OF MISS LUCAS TO
MR.. JACK PROUDFIT.
A Crush at the Church and the
PrOudflt ManslOn-Names OF the
Maids and Best Men.

eXaggefa' ION 20 say tnat the ailStoc-
racy OF Memphis were there in count
less numbers An aristocyacy COM
posed not only Of merchant princes
and their families, but of the pick OF
the best people in Memphis in
point Of character, education.
refinement, good breeding end
gentle birth. The contracting par
ties were them. elves representatives
of the best blood of the city and could
trace their lineage bsck through gem
erslions upon generations Of honoTa.
BILE and well spent lives. The brides
father, Capt Walter Lucas, died about
ten years ago. He was q man OF ex.
cellent character and did gallant GER
vice in the Confederate army, and was
followed TO his grave by the sincere
regrets OF all who knew him. His
estimable wife had died before him,
universally beloved and esteemed for
her many virtues. Miss Mamie
Lucas, the bride of lass evening,
though orphaned at an early ssge,
and thrown Target . upon her own re-
sources, accepted her burden with the
re- olu g courage of the Cavalier stock
from which she is descended, and has
never falterGd in her duty. For q
number of years and until recently,
she has besn connected with the pub
lie school system of Memphis in the
capacity OF teacher, and has left the
impress OF. her gentle manners and
acute and we'll informed intellect upon
many q youthful mind. II was not in
pelfunc,oTy' way that she exc
cuied the trust committed to her, but
with painstaking consciousne ss that
never wavered even in the
face OF the trying obstacles
that beset the teachers career.
In social life, her beauty and amisbil-
ity Of character have made her a IA
vorite with all, and it needed only her
appearance last night in her bridal
robss, radiant with youth and beauty,
to suggest the sentiment that here
was bride fl for king.
Mr.. j. W. Proudfit, the groom, more
popularity known as Jack Proudft, is
young gentleman OF sterling character
wh1 has earned the respect and
confidence OF the community by
his manly character and ex-
ceplional business talents. Born
AID reared in this community,
he has grown to manhood under the
very eyes OF its citizens, and has stood
every test with credit TO himself aud
the name he bears. II sturdy man.
hood and high moral character deserve
SO iair prize as the bride that leant
on his arm last night, it must be adj
mitted that he won her on his merits.
Il was within ten minutes to 0 o'clock
before
THE BbIDAL PARTY ARRIVED,
but there Was no evidence OF impa-
thence in the wsiting throng that filled
tue church aud lined the aisles, the
less 30 as Prof. Levy kept the or
gan pealing with tunsful melody.
About the time indicated above,
general craning of necks and
the playing of an appropriate
IN srch herslded the approach OF the
wedding party and soon the ushers
were seen marching down the middle
aisle in double file in the following or
der: John Morgan, A. M. Mcmillan,
Lewis Stark, Fred Hessig, Ike Watt
and Jim Proudfit
Following them came the groo msmen
and bridesmaids Miss Carrie Heating
and Mr.. Jack Burlington, Miss Flor
ence GAGE aud Mr. Brook Hstchett,
Miss Ole Clapp and Mr.. Ed, Burns,
Miss EuDics Polk and Mr.. Dave Fray
ser, Miss SAFE Strange and Mr.. Wal or
White, Miss Laura Ploud6t and Mr..
George Cunningham. Next came
the bide, Miss Mamie Lucas, lean
ing on the arm OF Gen. Cotton
Greene As the last named ap.
preached the foot of the altar the
groom, MIR. j. w. Proudfit, accom-
panied by his beat friend, advanced
from the vestry 10 meet them, and
received the priceless charge that
will henCeforth be his. Together and
arm in arm they mounted the steps
leading to the altar, where the Rev.
Davis Sessums in white surplice await
ed them, the bridal party hsv'
ing taken position on either
side OF him, forming loving
wall Of manliness and beauty, The
arrangement was very happy-on
either side three bridesmaids, behind
them three groomsmen, and in the
outer row three ushers.
The service was sho,t but impress.
i've. The Rsv. DIR. Sessums seemed to
throw into every word he uttered a
world Of feeling that made his voice
at times seem tremulous. but there
WAS sympathy in his tones that
impair ed iteelf TO all his
hearers, among whom in the front
row of benches sat Mrs. B. l.. Thomp'
son OF Stanton, Va., the venerable
grandmother Of the bride, and behind
and on either side OF her the imme'
date relatives and friends OF both
bride and groom. Soon the words l
pronounce ye
MAN AND WIPE
were uttered and the solemn
benediction delivered, and then
the organ, which during the
ceremony had softly murmured
a musical accompaniment, took mp q
loud and joyous note, and to It's tune
full measure the bride and groom
marched down the center aisle, fol-
lowed by thousand pair OF eyes and
no less q number Of sincere good
wishes 10 say that the bride looked
lovely in white satin en- train, tulle
veil and orange flowers, would convey
but faint idea Of the truth. Her tall
and regal figure, the purely Grecian
outline of her clear cut features, the
rich brown Of her luxuriant tresses,
the pearly tint Of her unrivaled COM
plexion, found in satin natural set.
ting A fairer bride seldom pro
nounced the marital vows. The
bridesmaids were also magni6cently
attired, white satin en- train being
worn by all OF them. In their hands
they carried white bouquets, as did
also the bride.
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION
at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs w
P. Proudf', a. No. l16 Madison street
followed the ceremony. From II
o'clock until midnight a steady stream
Of visitors showsred their oongraiula