The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-24
A NOTABLE WEDDING.
THE FIRST OF AN ASSURED SERIES
MADE YESTERDAY.
A Matrimonial Event at the First Bap-
list Church to Which Society Has
Eagerly Cast the Eye of Bright An
ticipation-Neely- Bruce.


ticipation-Neely- Bruce.
The winter round OF weddings was agspi-
ciously opened last evening.
The first OF the rumors OF marriages
which have been flying to and fro for
months past was heard several weeks
since when it was authoritatively an
nounced that DIR. E. A. Nicely and Miss
Ida Bruce would be married on the 23d
instant. II was confirmed when the invi-
tations appeared few days later, Since
then social circles have been on the qu
vive for the fashionable event which took
place last evening.
The pretty little church which is denom-
mated the First Baptist never held 50 great
crowd within its doors as that which as
sembled to witness the ceremony. Cards
Of admission were demanded, 80 that the
crowd which filed the church was COM
posed of the friends and the visiting list OF
the family. Had the church been twice
as large it would hardly have sufliced.
1t was brilliantly lighted within, and
around the altar great pots OF palms were
placed, which made pretty background
for the picture that was alterward formed
around it.
From the entrance to the street canopy
was formed to shield the bridal party.
Everything was in readiness for the cere-
mony. The white ribbons confined the
patient audience in their seats, the white
satin pillow was placed for the kneeling
pair, and but Tor the surging crowd that
blocked the doorway the party may have
entered at once; us it was, Prof. Levy en-
tertained and Gained an eager and impa-
tent crowd with some brilliant selections
which his cultured taste alone knows how
to select.
The overture from Marchetti's "Ruy
Bias" was the opening number which
charmed the ear, followed by Mexican
airs, SO populariZed recently, among them
Roses and Thorns, serenade OF great
beauty.
The bridal party entered TO strains of
Gounod's LA Refine de Saba" for the
iist time played in this city. II was one
OF those classic gems which the great mas
ter alone can conceive. During the ccre-
mony the soft sweet strains Of strelezki's
dreams" iloated from the organ and how
cred, us il in bencdiction, ON the loving
pair.
As the peals OF the wedding march
burst from the organ the procession began
to move down the left aisle in the follow
ing order
George storm and William Klein. Ylcksburg.
Clark Knowlton and VIII brown.
Dr. A. q. sinclair.
J. Steen and Tom Divine
sam Cooke aud A. NJ Mcmillan.
Miss Nellie White and Miss Ilmpr llfuCN-
Miss Lille Nicely and Miss Jennie Day
Bcs.ie Mclean.
Miss Ida IruCc and Dr. T.. A. Nicely.
Miss sallie llruwn.
Miss Ollie ClGpp aud Miss blanche Rocs
Mis- Carrie Bruce and Mis- Florence Uugill.
As they formed in a group at the altar,
no prettier picture could be imagined. The
bride wore an imported gown OF white
silk, high neck and sleeves, with a cloud
OF tulle caught with orange blossoms, and
carried bouquet OF white roses and lilies
OF the valley. The beyy Of bright, pretty
young girls who acted us bridesmaids were
uniformly attircd in empire gowns OF
white China silk, with tan slippers and
gloves. while large leghorn hats trimmed
in white silk and pink roses formed pretty
head coverings In their hands bouquets
| Of Ia France roses were carried. Miss Bes.
sic Mclean, the little flower attendant.
was similarly attired, and was a picture OF
juvenile loyeliness.
After the last attendants had reached
their positions the ceremony OF marriage
was begun by the Rev. Mr.. Nenable. who
was succeeded by the Rev. DIR. Lotion,
former pastor OF the church, but now OF
Nashville. He proceeded with the forms
Of the church that made them man and
wife, aud the benedicuon was pronounced
with kindly grace.
No fidrer or happier bride has ever
/ turned from the altar. Radiant with a
| newborn pleasure and full Of aniicipations
Of future happiness, the bridal couple
slowly proceeded up the right aisle, closely
followed by the entire party.
The entire audience rose 10 is feet that
they might not lose one glimpse Of 80 fair
a scene. II was one long TO be- rcmem.
bercd, and may serve as beautiful exam.
pie Tor many weddings TO come.
The party were driven direct 10 the
residence OF Mr. w. $. Bruce. on Monroo
street, where n reception was rendered the
married portion Of society for several
hours. llcartiest congratulations were
shoWorcd upon the happy pair who had
No shortly before plighicd their roth.
The pen ialtefs when Il attempts 10 de.
| pici the culture, charm aud grace OF the
lair young BRIDE a pronounced brunette.
with brilliant black ewes and hair. and
with n cultivated mind and charming
amigbility. For several seasons she has
held firm hold in popular social circles
and has proven herself dignihed and de-
/ lighliul hostess on several occasions. All
society can remember one or more delight.
iul aifirs at which Mis-. Bruce was The
charming young hostess. She has but r..
Gently returned from abroad where she
spent several months In gratifying her cul.
| lurcd tastes Tor the aesthetic.
In DR.. Nicely she has found n husband
whose life IL above rcproach. Young In
years and young IN his profession, hc has
achieved n local distinction both In pro.
icssional and social circles oi which any
man might be- proud. Distinguished look.
ing cultivated and brilliant he i a man
| whom 'tWcrc envy not 90 like aud apprcri.
ate. They form truly mated aud hnppy
pair, aud In their new life no hammer
wishes could follow them than those
waited by TuE ArrEAL
The Reception.
At the house the bridal party stationed
themselves in the front paror and there