The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-12

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consequence the church was filed by an
elegant assembly of the most prominent
members of society. There was no crush,
no crowding, for the guests seemed i'm
pressed with tho solemnity and beauty OF
the anticipated nuptials.
| The church was brilliantly lighted from
within, while through the exquisitely
stained glass window over the altar an
| electric light cast its penetrating rays and
| fell in subdued color upon the bride and
| groom. The effect was beautiful rs well as
| impressive. The promptness with which
the party reached the church was a source
of pleasure to the waiting crowd, and the
l.ohengrin march pealod forth rs the en-
trance doors were thrown open Tor the
party. IL was radiant procession OF
youth and beauty that moved toward the
altar, the bridesmaids in purest white
tulle over white silk and carrying bou-
quets OF lovely La France roses. The
bridal party assembled in the aisle in the
following order:
James Jonning McComb, Henry Craft
! Lee Richardson, Walter Goodman,
| Tom LoOacy, James Warren,
| Laurence lamb, J. Y. Burlington,
| Norma Goodman,
! Lizzie en-. Miriam Nelson,
Hattie Enslcy. Betiyc seldom
| Helen Moore, Fannie LOwrancc
| Perry Coffee, Edith Brooks,
Madge Doyle,
While the groom, accompanied by Mr..
Macon Trezevant, crossed from the vestry-
room.
II Is rare that so lovely bride sur
rounds herself with such a bevy OF fresh
young faces, and rs she moved between
her maid OF honor, Miss Moore aud her
first bridesmaid, Miss Ensley, it was a
vision OF perfect loveliness. She wore an
exquisite gown Of white crepe, decollette,
the front drapcd with real lace and the
body embroidered in seed pearls, while
the soft folds Of the bridal veil Tell around
her, but in no way concoaling the bushes
that suiiused her cheeks. She carried in
her hands a bouquet Of Niphetos roses
DIR. Burford proceeded with tho cere-
mony the moment the party reached the
chancel steps, and the short, solemn and
graceful service OF the church that made
them man and wife was only Too short TO
afford an opportunity for satisiac-
tory view OF the scene. The low strains
OF tho organ, under Mr.. LEWIS skilliul
touch, were heard above the low but dis
tnct responses OF the two happy cnndi-
dates. III c bride was given away by her
father, Mr.. NJ. l.. Selden, and the ritual
that made ier Mrs. Martin Ensley was
happily concluded by the Row. Mr.. Bur.
ford, who handed them their mar.
riago certificate handsomely bound In
white vcllum. Again the wedding
march was taken up aud with stately micn
and tread the happy couple proceeded
down the aisle TO the carriage IN waiting.
The audience were in a most eager state OF
expectancy, and their admiration for this
handsome and happily mated pair was
hardly suppressed. II Is safe TO say that
no prettcr bride ever left the portals OF
Calvary Church, aud rs II in altestation OF
the fact the grand old bell In the beliry
pealcd in thunderous tones aud left no
doubt OF the happiness OF the occasion.
The entire bridal party were driven 10
the residence OF Mr.. Selden on Bcale
street, where every preparation had been
made 10 entertain them rs we'll ~ a lim-
tied number Of friends and acquaintance
The groom and his lovely bride stood In
the parlor and received with graceful
charm all the warm and expressive con
gniulaiions that were extended. Linens
we're stretched upon the floors Of the par
lorand library, and sweet stringcd Italian
band played the iayortc walizcs, while
the young people INDUCED Ia dancing
Tho bride and her young husband were
soon surrounded In the rcireshment room
by their friends, and tho sparkling-cham-
payne was tossed OIL in toasa TO their future
happiness.
Al 10 o'clock the bride had exchanged
her wedding gown for a travelling drcss Of
black diagonal cloth. In which she looked
no less charming. On the 1880 o'clock
train thoy left for New York, whence they
sail on Saturday for Europe 10 be absent
several months. The guests spent some
houB exchanging courtcsics with host
and hostess aud with each other. while
they frequently passed into the sitting.
room 10 inspect the wealth Of handsome
presents with which relatives and friends
expressed their love and esteem.
A magnificent chest OF silver, with three
drawers aud deck, was the gil Of the
grooms father, Col. Enoch Enslcy. Every
thing was In keeping with the taste aud
refinement Of the bride thus ~ happily
honorcd. Beautiful floral designs wcrp
spread throughout the room, rendering
them doubly attractive by their color and
perfume.
By II o'clock the last guc,t had dc.
parted, each feeling that rcd.leiicr day
! had been marked in his social calendar.
, Each bridesmaid carried with her beau
, tilul iour-lcai clover In white enamel set In
! | Hulut NJ hNNNtulfH Ahih hlt ulthNt MhNt'
strong emotions oyercamc her NJ she
, pinned them upon each Of her fair aiiond-
ants. Mr.. and Mrs. Ensley will return In
the fall aud probably take up their abode
, in this city, and no young couple will DO
more gladly welcomed OF honorcd.
II was q great pleasure TO have known
Bc,iyo Soldcn. who, In a short two sga.
/ sons reign, has easily made herself belle,
prc-cmincntly by her strong personal aud
mental attractions. A lovely face and
. head poised upon quccnly neck aud shonl-
. dcrs, aud with a igurco exquisite mold,
she has drawn 10 herself the admiration OF
all with whom she moved, aud not only
at home, but In Atlanta, Nashville. New
Orleans, Mobile aud al various summer
resorts she has led captive hundreds OF
masculine hearts. With bright mind,
quick and thoroughly trained, she has
lost no ground In meeting the
most cultured. In bcsiowing. her hand
upon Mr.. Enslcy. she has honorcd a
young man, TO whom Il Is a pleasure 70
t. honor. Though not CONSPICUOUS IN
| tho Rayer circles OF society, he
has gained the cs,ccm OF thc
most solid and substantial friends VINO
make up the circles Ia which he moNoN