The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-21

ETY. in General.
No wedding OF the season has been
characterized by more generous throng
than that which took place last evening at
! the residence OF MIR. j. S. Day, on Madi-
son street, when his daughter Jennie was
married TO Mr.. Jas ii. Rees, formerly OF
Pittsburg, but now resident OF this city.
Ever since the issuance Of the invita-
tons, the friends of both parties have
been in state OF eager expectancy.
The rumor of the beautiful and novel
style in which the ceremony was to be
performed was fully confirmed when the
guests gazed upon the bridal scene. The
early hour OF o'clock pm, which was
set for the ceremony, was no drawback
to the attendance, for by that hour the
front parlor and hall was well filed by the
guests.
An orchestra was stationed in tho hall
alcove, and it was TO the tones OF Mendes-
sohn's wedding March" that the bride
and groom and the twenty attendants
assembled in the rear parlor and arranged
themselves for the beautiful tableau which
was revealed to the waiting crowd behind
the closed doors. No one was prepared
Tor the elaborate and beautiful effects OF
the grouping. a sloping stage rose from
the doorways and was surrounded by six
gded columns, caught with ropes of
evergreens and flowers. The attendants
stood between these columns and formed
a stately and lovely wall. At the further
end, against background of pink and
white, rested a golden gondola upon sea
Of lilies aud ferns. 1t was beneath the
gildcd canopy OF this gondola that the
bridal couple stood and faced the audi
cnce. The IT. Rev. Bishop Quintard, in
full canonicals, performed the Episcopal
service, reading from the brides ivory
bound book, which she aiterward carried
in her hand.
The beautiful figure of the bride was
well set of in simple gown OF white
bridal Illusion, trimmed in seed pearls.
The usual bridal veil covered her form
and was caught with orange blossoms.
The bridesmaids were all in white tule
over white silk, and carried boQuets OF
white hyacinths and lilies of the valley.
They were presented with diamond rings
us souvenirs from the bride. The attend
ants were:
Maid Of lfonor-MSs Jean Scott Louisville, with
| Leon Hunt,
First Observation-Disclosures Rees with Lamar
| Chapel
second bridespaid-Eatc carncs, with George
| Russell, New York.
Emma GALLOWAY, with Raic Sargent Plttsburg.
Matte Hunt with jim llarrcn.
Edith BrOOks with thns. Hunt
Pauline fmysor, with Fred Myles New Orleans.
foy Latham, with Clark knowlton.
Addr Mnylalc, with Tom Hunt
Pearl Rad. with kofiisnrL
Jennie lay rroudht, with John Day --4-,
The ceremony was hardly over before
the guests were eagerly congratulaing the
happy pair. The bridal party then re-
paired TO the supper-room. while the
guests were admitted to view Of the ele-
CANT array OF presents, which were dis
played in an upper room. There we're
over 200 souvenirs from friends and rola-
tives, aud included the handsomrgt silver,
bronzcs and bric.a.buc. There could be
no greater evidence OF the extensive popu-
larty of this newly welded pair. The
supper.room was thrown open for the
evening, and n tempting menu was served,
while the health OF the nride was drunk i'm
round after round OF bumpers. Il was in
the suppcr-room that the most lavish dis
play OF flowers was made. large floral
ship was suspended from the chandelier,
and rested on led OF white lilies. At
either end Of the long table large floral
pieces OF white alalcas aud panses were
placed The manle was banked high
with masses OF pink aud white azaleas and
purple pansies
Az o'clock the bride appeared in
travelling gown OF gcndarme blue cloth,
with jaunty cap. llasiy larowells were
said, and the bridal couple left for the
MT lao .fsIs.
Charleston road. An hour later and the
last guests had departed full OF the happy
satisfaction Of having participated In 80
happy an affair.
The New Orleans Picayule, referring TO
this marriage, says capt. James Recs,
well known in river circles, is n be mar
ricd in Memphis on the 10Th inst. 10
Miss Jennie Day, daughter OF promi-
nent cotton merchant Of that city, Miss
Day, very pretty and charming little
lady, was the guest Of Mrs. NJ. ~ Wood
several seasons ago, and has a number Of
friends Ia New Orleans.
II is not only In New Orleans. but
wherever she has visited, that Miss
Day has been the recipient OF marked
attention In society. At home she has
been one OF the acknowledged bellies.
pretty, bright and captivating in every
way, she has won such q host Of friends
that II makes her cnyicd among the lesser
layoritcs.
In James II. Rccs she has found a man
with whom sincerity aud manlincss are
native characteristics, while his generosity
and genial bonhomie make him favor.
ito In social circles
Thoy arr a happily mated pair aud II Is
the sincere wish u rug ArrEAL that moth.
ing may mar their prospective happiness
| The decorative work, which called forth
10 much attention from the guests, was
designed and executed by Jas. Degnan, OF
| this city.
Following were the guests:
Mc,sns, and Mcsdamcs
W y. Beard, VIM. kaizcnhcgcf,
/ " N. white, n ~ suuwdrn,
I e. T. Hunt J. N Peters
! !. n WlIlnml J. y rrpr.
| NAPOLEON iilli. o. a. Rowland,
e. buisyruuf y e. Postal,