The Osceola times., 1888-06-09
SEMAlES EOUSSAN.
Nuptial Ceremony.

y matrimonial event which ha
been looked forward to with NOR,
than usual interest WAS consnmmate,
on Wednesday evening Jane 9th
at 1902 m, by the unien in tn,
holy bonds Of wedlock Of Miss Lul;
Roussan and Mr.. Raphael Semmes
| The marriage ceremony WAS impress
lively performed by Rev. w. r.
Dunn, Of St. Peters church, Mem
phis, at the beautiful little Catholic
church IN Osceola, which had beet,
tas,fully decorated by loving friends
of the young couple who were Sc
soon 10 venture their frail craft upon
life's uncertain stream. The church
and altar were brilliantly illumined,
and the light fell upon a mass OF
happy and expec,snt faces, for every
inch Of room was occupied by friends
Of the contracting parties who had
come 10 witness the VOWS and offer
their good wishes for the future OF
these two whom they had known
from early childhood.
The handsome and dignifcd ush-
ers Mossrs John NJ. Tucker, John A.
Boyles and N. L. Avery were un.
.iring in their efforts to contribute
TO the comfort OF the assembly.
The bridal party entered the
church To the music Of Lohcngrin
March played by Miss Katie Hurt,
in the following order: Mr.. Elliott
McVeigh and Miss Susie Wheeler;
Mr. Lee Roussan and Miss Anna
McVeigh; the ladies turning to the
left and the gentlemen to the right,
as they grouped themselves about
the altar, while the bride and groom
took their positions beneath an cx,
quisi,oly decorated arch from which
depended large floral marriage
bell The fair young b,ide was at
tired in simple and becoming toilet
of pure white sarah combined will
M2fyc silk trimmed with ribbon bows
gloves and bonnet to match; the
bridegroom wore full dress suit
while their attendants locked grace.
ful and charming in apr pirate cos
tunes.
After tho ceremony the hr,daI
party and guests repaired to the
Ladies Aid Hall where the young
men composing the "Social Club
gave delightful ball in honor o
the marriage of one OF their mos,
active members, and the fcstivi,ic.
were continued till late hour; tn,
popularity Of these young peop!,
was fully a,tested by the ooncours,
OF neighhors who rendered them theil
most sincere wishes for an uncloudot
future.
The bride is the only daughter o
Mrs. Clara Roussan, and is a petit
blond with bright and winsom,
face, cultivated mind and possess
es rare strength of character, com
bined with those lovely wornanl,
traits that has ever made her a ia
vorite.
The groom worthily bears the his
toric name of Raphael Semmes
and Is apopular young business maj
of cur town, where his chsraptpr 10
integrity and enterprise is proyorh
ial, is son Of Capt. S. S. Sommes,
prominent lawyer Of this place, an,
a gentleman of the broadcst litcrar
culture, and mentally equipped t
stand at the head of his profession
On Thursday the newly marie
pair received their friends at the ret
idence OF Mr.. Leon Roussan, tn
brides uncle, whcro refreshment
were served to all callers. The
were the recipients of numerous yer
handsome presents.
"'Oh. wha, is 30 rare a. day 10 Juue'
When hearts bca, high, and souls at,une
To the nIsic of Love. sing "a foundelay
OF p,'ghted faith On their wedding day.
Oh, what Is so rare AZ a night In Juuei
Wh.n shimmers and shines the summer moo,
And sweet Love whispers. Mine for alway,
H,ae,ioith. aud iore'er, iro N our wedding
| day"
oh tars. Oh sweet A. the Toses In June.
Oh bright, oh iait as i,s golden moon,
Shall her life he whose bridal array
l. worn on a char mnil, rare Jane dayi"