The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-08
ORANGE BLOSSOMS.
UNION OF HANDS AND HEARTS.

Aalhieu az Union Onapel marietta, Oa.,
on Thursday evening, Nov. LIST, by Rev.
George E. Gardner, Pastor of the NJ. E.
Church at GAINESVILLE, Ga, Mr.. George
N. Lester Jr., son of Judge George n
Lester, of Marietta, to Miss Grace E.
Beach, daughter of Mr.. H. A. Beach,
formerly of Philadelphia. but now a val
ned citizen of Cobb county
The attendants were Miss Julia Irwin
and Judge D. P Lester and Miss Sallie
Lester with Mr.. Lawrence Virgins. The
ushers Messrs Robt T. and ]. |. Lester.
This marriage characterizes the hars
monious blending of the Blue and Gray,
the fathers OF the contracting parties hav-
ing fought on opposite sides during the
late war, both of whom were present ap-
proving and blessing the union of their
children.
1t is impossible to justly portray by pen
the beauty Of the floral decorations at the
Chapel; banks of flowers blended with
evergreens and autumn leaves, brilliantly
lighted by numerous wax candles, formed
bewidering beauty that met ones gaze
on entering. Beneath the pulpit arch
stood the organ, from which the music
seemed to have blossomed into beautiful
flowers and foliage with gorgeous tints.
Two evergreen wreaths are surrounding
the arch, the other on front of the pulpit
desk, containing the floral monograms,
L. B. and B L., and suspended from the
ceiling by an invisible wire, Just in front
OF the altar, was floral umbrella compos-
ed of white chrysanthemums and autumn
leaves, while gate of evergreens and
autumn leaves closed the aisle.
Mr.. Joseph H. Lester presided at the
organ and as he played mendelsohn' grand
wedding march, the bridal party entered.
Sweet little Winnie Banks, the six wear
old daughter of the late w. 7. Banks.
looked like fairy as she met them at the
door and preceding them opened the
floral gate admitting the happy couple and
their attendants to the front Here stand
ing beneath floral umbrella, and almost
upon the very ground OF one of the fercest
battles of the late war, the two were indis-
solubly bound.
Bound till the judgment day,
Sworn each to each to be true, .
10 cherish, protect and love,
10 honor. support and obey;
Thus bound tor eternity through,
Love binding the Blue and the GRAY
Love and happiness browning the Blue.
Happiness and love, the Gray.
The bride wore very handsome dress
OF white MORE silk and cashmere, made
demi-train, and veil of white tulle caught
here and there with orange blossoms. and
was as beautiful and graceful as she is pure
and lovely.
The bridesmaids wore short dresses of
white serge and surah silk and carried
bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums
The groom and his attendants were all
in full dress.
The ceremony was soon over and as the
organ pealed forth the march from Lohen-
grin, the party marched out of the Chapel
The invited guests then proceeded to the
residence of the brides parents to offer
congratulations and best wishes of the
happy couple, where an elegant and am
pie repast of all the good things of the sea-
son awaited them, to which full Justice
was done. The bridal presents were num-
erous and handsome.
The night was warm and beautiful: the
stars shown out in all their brilliancy while
not clond interviewed to dim the splendor
Of their light. May this be embematic of
the future of the welded pair