The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-19
NOTABLE WEDDINGS.
MARRIAGE OF ROBERT WILKINSON
AND MISS CONNIE WHITE.
The shotweil- George Nuptials at Jack
son. Miss. Meiiette- Mitchell In Mem
phis "A Delightful German at the
Peabody Hotel.
Special Dispatch to the Appeal.

HERxANDo, Miss, Jan. 1S.-Mr. Robert
Wikerson, of Memphis, and Miss Connie
White were married here today at the
home OF Col and Mrs. Thomas w. White,
the parents OF the bride. This marriage
was Of exceptional interest, from the fact
that the contracting parties represented
two Of the most prominent families of
northern Mississippi, whose social inau-
ence has been marked for many years.
Col. White is lawyer Of emlnence, whose
reputation extends throughout the south,
Democrat high in the councils OF his
party, a citizen honored by many import
ant trusts, and gentleman who conserves
in himself and his home the best social
traditions OF the south. The superb man
sion in which he resides is in its ar
chitectural character and noble environ
ment OF garden, tree and park, a
superb type Of the southern home, in
its most picturesque and elegant develop
rent, OF which southern poetry and ro-
nance have told. Miss Connie, the
daughter of this house, for whom the we'd
ding bells rang out upon the crisp mid
winter air today, reared in this kindly at
mosphere OF culture and aiiluence, became
naturally and NJ Of right regnant spirit in
the wide social circle in which she moved.
In the society of Memphis she has been a
winsome figure, the recipient OF n general
admiration for her rare charm OF manner,
her graces OF person and her unusual ac-
complishments. Bright, witty and CHEEKY,
Miss White has ever been n brilliant pres
ence, aileclionatcly bcspoken by everyone.
The groom Is the son OF Robert Wilker-
son, a planter OF the old time. and has until
recently been in commercial life in san
Antonio, Tex. and Is well known in Mem
phis and northern Mississippi as a gentle
man OF the highest character and mer-
chant OF admirable record.
The wedding occurred Mt 3 O'Clock this
afternoon IN the presence of a large num-
Der OF friends. AT | o'clock special train
left Memphis, bearing the invited guests
from thai cily. Carriages me, these at the
depot, whence they were driven 10 the
residence. The grand halls and rooms Of
the stately home were most profusely dec
grated with evergreens and flowers, the
effectiveness Of their tropical luxuriance
heightened by contrast with the snow
mantlcd landscape. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. MIR. Alderman, OF
Louisville, n.y., u clergyman Of the Bap.
fist church. The ritual was the bricfest
and simplest, and most gracefully
rendered. The couple were unattended
by bridesmaids or groomsmen, but were
Immediately surrounded by the family,
the guests being assembled in n further,
but adjoining apartment. IL having
been arranged 10 take the train directly
upon the conclusion OF the service, the
bride and groom wore travelling suits.
The formers attire was one Of lArracy's
combinations in grey wool and velvet,
with bonnet 10 match. The ceremony
over Mr.. and Mrs. Milkenon received
the fluctuations OF those present, where
upon the doon 10 tle rrfreshment room
were thrown open discovering n banquet
princely in its sumptuousncss, and most
exquisitcly dressed, emphasizing the cor
dialily of the most hoepitable head Of this
most delightful home.
Many were the kilograms and letters,
filled with good wishes, which Mr. and
Mn. Wilkcrson received, and countless
were the presents from friends near and
far.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkinson, upon bidding
farewell TO the scene Of their most auspi.
cious union, repaired 10 the train and pro-
cecded ON their tour, which will include
Florida and New Orleans. Upon their re-
turn they will make Memphis their home,
Nj. Wilkerson becoming n cotton mer-
chant
Among the guests who came from Mem
phis were Mr.. and Mn. Thos. II. Allen.
ar, MIR. and Ms. W. ID. Beard, Mr. and
MrS Sim Tate, Mr.. and Mn. w. l.. Clapp,
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Allen, Mr. and Mn
Ficklcn. Mr.. and Mln 4. +. Edmondson,
Mr.. and Mr. Charner Seattle. Mr.. and
Mn. II. VI. Nicely, Miss Ellen Shanks, Mr.
Lawrence Lamb. Mr.. Macon Trzcyant,
Mr.. Thos. Graham, Mr.. David Shanks.
Among the fernando friends attending
were Mr. and Mn. Mclianks. Mr David
oliver. Mn. Graves. Miss Sallic Morgan,
Miss Jennie johnson, Mr.. James Dockcry,
Mr.. Henry Wilkenon, Mr.. William BAIT.