The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-25


particular star in the local social frms-
ment, by reason OF the rich graces and Iare
virtues which have ever been hers, and
the superior culture that fond and wealthy
parents and perfect mind whose tastes
were in that direction, could secure. The
gentleman with whose life hers has been
linked, is manager OF the Southern branch
OF the Equitable Loan and Mortgage COM
pany, man OF sterling worth and integri-
ty, and one well qualified to make home
all that ii should be, so far as ii devolves
upon the husband
Mr. and Mrs. A. r. Kenneday request your pres
ence at the marriage OF their daughter Jessica TO
Mr.. Benjamin Ingram Busby Wednesday evening,
April "a at o'clock. Central Methodist Episcopal
Church, Memphis 1881
In response TO the foregoing card OF In.
vitation, sent out several days ago. the
Central Methodist Church, on Union
street, was filed TO overlooking last night.
There were two reasons for this lavish
outpouring OF the city's best people: First,
the contracting parties are prominent fig
ures in the local rank OF society, deserv-
eddy in the leading name OF favorltes, and
both possess that charming individuality
that gives an event such as they were CEN
trail figures in last night, intensified eclat.
Second, it was the first post-lenten affair
occurring in church or other place
spacious enough to contain the multitude
of admiring friends, yearning in the desire
TO witness the ceremony and afterwards
voice the sentiment uppermost in every
mind, that OF sincere congratuation and
good wishes. There may have been other
reasons impelling the large and fashionable
attendance, but those cited were the prime
ones, and ample to the occasion.
The ushers, Messrs. Frank ID. Farrabee,
l.. L. Heath, S. ]. Hayes and Louis Glib
son, were on hand betimes, and looked to
II that every comfort possible was obtained
by the audience in being seated. Prof.
Herman Schuze occupied the stool imme-
diately in front OF the organ, and his def
dngers brought out the vast capabilities OF
the superb instrument, the concourse OF
sweet and appropriate melodies holding
the patient audience bound as il by magic.
Shortly after o'clock pm. there was a
stir at the main entrance TO the sa-
cred edihce, the Rev. DIR. II. w. IT.
win appeared on the pulpit rostrum, the en-
livening strains OF classic wedding march
filed the room, the myriads OF gas lights
shone their brightest-the party had ar
rived, every eye was riveted upon II. Then
began a movement that gave the event a
novel, original character. The quartette
of handsome, manly ushers, in regulation
outfit, moved over 10 the west aisle, took
position along II, few feet apart, facing
east; following came the groomsmen-
Messrs. John Tyler, Thomas Taylor,
Charles Harris, Leon Hunt, Jessie Busby
and Dudley Schoolfield-who moved be-
yond them, but aligned themselves
in the same way; the rustic OF
silks, satns and other feminine
inery came next, and the bridesmaids,
queenly in their grace, beauty and stately
walk, marched up the same aisle in
couples. These were Miss Edna Ram baut,
maid OF honor; Misses Cohen, OF Little
Rock; Minetry Myers, Fannie Lowrance,
Florence Gage and Carrie Spicer. These
passed on TO the front, separated 10 each
side OF the minister's stand, formed two
semi-circles, hall facing each other, and
the groomsmen followed, dividing in
the same manner, and took positions by
the bridesmaids. leaving the latter nearest
the bridal pair when 1t should enter. The
ushers followed suit, Immediately preced-
ing the soon-to-be bride aud groom and
the lady's parents. Arrived at the altar,
their troths were soon plighted, under the
direction aud benedction OF DIR. Irwin,
the swelling volume OF a spirited march
flowed from the organ, the entire bridal
party filed out, the audience followed, and
the church ceremonies were ended
A brief but charming reception was held
at the residence OF the brides parents,
where friends called, spoke and acted the
warmest feelings OF esteem, past, present
and for the future, left the substantial
tokens they had broughtas gifts, and others
aalF a al
collection, valuable In twofold sense, and
served tofurthcrshow iisuch were needed,
the warm place occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Busby IN the popular heart.
Mr.. and Mrs Busby also left on the o. 30
o'clock train over the Louisville x Nash
vile Road for New York.
Even the foregoing were not all the
matrimonial events which marked the
day. At the Christian Church, on Linden
street, at 2 o'clock p. M, Miss Lille Fish
or and Mr.. W. n. jenkins, both OF Clarks.
vile, Tenn, were united In the sacred
bonds Of matrimony, the Rev. j. w. In
gram officiating, Being utterly informal,
80 far Ms the public OF Memphis was in.
formed, there were only lew present TO
witness the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. jenkins also left via tho
Louisville & Nashville train last night for
their future home nc Clarksyille. making
three bridal couples in all aboard the
train.
The northern section Of the city was not
10 be left In the pleasant diversion OF we'd
dings, and gracefully wheeled into line
with an interesting event One OF It's
most excellent ladies', in the person
Of Mrs. NJ. T.. Cowgirl, was happily mar
ried, at 8 o'clock last night, 10 Mr.. L.
i. III. Hardy. The ceremony occurred nj
the brides residence, corner Of Fourth
and Looney streets. In the presence Of but
a few OF the lady's many oongcnial friends
The besiowal OF handsome presents was
likewise lavish In this instance, as Il coild
not have failed TO be, when tns widespread
admiration OF the charming bride and her
manly husband Is considered.
Miss Mary Mallory entertained yester-
day the charming young ladies' from Knox
vile, who are at present yisiting.the city,
viz Misses Blanche Gaines Katie Pumph.
rcy aud Daisy Woodruff. An elegant
luncheon was served At 1890, 10 which
the following young gentlemen woro in
viied: Niessrs Lee Richardson, Nicksburg:
Walter Johnson, Barlow Trcadwell, Will
Ross, Charles Smith, Leo Mallory, and DIR.
J. l. Minor Drugs were in waiting and
the party repaired to the raco course and
spent the afternoon at tho Jockey Club
House.
The two lower boxes were occupied last