Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-30

v hue Nesting on It's graceful folds,
She wore the conventional veil aud
orange blossoms, and "Geneyra.'
would have paled before her. The
brides maids we're also dressed in
cream cashmere with half veil and
white Olranders as ornaments. Miss
Bell is beauty of u striking type. re-
minding one of the Ozark eyed maids
&c" of which Moore sang and the
lovely and gifted gentle Anne is like
Hamlet's love, 0phelia, and too much
cannot be said in her praise. The
Young men were all agreeable and dig.
nifled, thus bespcaking culture and re.
tinement. II was. indeed, II gathering
Of congenial spirits, and seldom have
we the good fortune to mingle with
such nm array of youth, beauty and
~chivalry, as we'll as the intelligent old.
er people and the fairy-likc band of
children. Several ladies and gentle.
men from a distance were present and
lent much TO the entertainment and
enjoyment of the occasion.
The costumes of the ladies were
as follows:
The Misses all wore white and
bright ribbons.
Misses Kincannon, charming, cream
cashmere.
Miss Annie Moore, radiant in white.
Miss Mamie Humphreys, stylish gar
net Nuns yelling.
Misses Boykln, lovely in cream cash
mere and satin
Miss Maggie Lee Dcalc, queenly in
satin colner dc rose, lace garnitine.
Miss Eliza Oliver, unique, cream
cashmere.
Miss Willie Little, pretty, white,
pink roses. +
Miss Lula B. Binlon, bewitchin4i in
Miss Louise scsss77ssif, tasteful, white
and laccs. =
Miss Eliza Spann, becoming brown
dress,
Mrs. W. Med. Connor, black CASH
mere.
Mrs. +. r. Conner, black cashmere.
Mrs, +. Z. Chappellc, black cash.
mere.
Mrs. j.. Kincannon, handsome silk.
Mrs. NJ. Davv, black silk.
Mrs. Ross, black cashmere.
Mrs. l.. Oliver, white null and laccs.
Mrs. Ben Dancy, garnet silk.
Mrs. Clayt kincannon, black silk and
lace over-dress.
Mrs. X. S. Skinner. green cashmere
and grey silk.
Mrs. W. W. Hill, black cashmere,
Mrs. n. Dolby, black cashmere.
Mrs. NJ. Little, black costume.
Mrs. r. Oliver, black cashmere.
Mrs. A. Moore. black cashmere.
Mrs. Emma Binion, black silk and
passamente.
Mrs. j. B. Binion, white, with pink
ribbons.
Mrs. W. Washington, gobclin grey.
Mrs. Murray Robinson, gObrlin grey.
The hours flew by like Il spell OF cil-
chantmcnt, all yielded 10 the influence
of social merriment. which was en-
HANGED by music and elocution rem
dercd by the bellies of the evening.
When supper wal announced, all re-.
paired to the large, airy dining room,
which was arranged with exquisite
taste, and such q banquet was meic
Tor the Gods. The table was a thing
OF beauty" being in the form of the
letter "lI," indicative OF happiness: n
floral arch arose DER the centre, EN-.
blcmatical OF the bow OF, promi,c that
spans their young lives, and suspend.
ed from the arch was q horseshoe of
white daisies, symbol OF the good luck
that is wont ~ attend them. A
mound of juno roses distilled their
fragrance, and fruits blushed a wei.
come to all. The CONNECTIONS were nl-
merous and tempting alike 10 the eye
and appetite, ms were the barbccucd
meats, roast turkey, salads &c, all of
which were dispensed in that hOsplta-
BILE manner tor which the geuerou.
host and hostess are SO Justly noted.
The decorated cakes bore evidences If
an artistic touch and ice-crcam n q.
bundance was delightfully."- refreshing.
The repast was enjoyed to the fullest
extent, and when the BRIDES cake was
brought forth for the young people to
try tor the ring. the glittering band
fell to the amiable little Edna Holman.
Many presents, both useful and orna-
mental were received.
We fingered till q late hour, 10th to
leave the sh inc where love had riyei.
ted his golden shackles for time and
eternity. and may their lives be a yer
iiication of Life is love, and love i
eternity"
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver left Oh the Cpl
for al extended tour, during which
they will visit the great lakes. Saratc-
"a, Mammoth cave and other places Of
note and take in the exposition al Gin.
c%innati. Bon voyage.
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