The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-01
and groom, behind whom came the tiny
attendants, Sarah and Katie Macrae.


Miss Jennie wellford, q. W. Anderson,
Miss Mettie Humes, John Morgan,
Miss Hattie White Jas. Holder.
Miss Bessie shanks, Brooks Allen,
Miss Lucille Brinkley. Chas. G. Smith,
Miss Emma Galloway Robert Monroe
Miss Fannie Lowfance, Jack Burlington.
Clark knOwlton, Jas. warren.
David McComb, John wilkins,
The ushers held the white ribbons until
the entire party and the families OF the
bride and groom had quilted the building.
The ceremony over, the hundreds OF
guests repaired TO the home OF the brides
father, on Adams street, there to enjoy
a reception.
THE RECEPTION.
II was perhaps one OF the most elegant
affairs OF its kind ever given in Memphis,
and the many hundreds OF guests invited
awaited themselves Of the invitations TO be
present An immense canvas stretched
from the porch TO the curbing afiordlng
ample protection from the damp mist that
fell throughout the evening. Inside ev-
erything was bright and radiant. The
whole lower floor was thrown open for the
free use Of the guests. Upstairs the same
freedom was extended. Electric lights
Illuminated the premises. The handsome
stained glass windows shone in all their
beauty. Mr.. and Mrs. Macrae's gener-
GUS hospitality was freely commented on
and their kindly attentions served to put
the guests at ease and in a mood for en-
joyment The bridal party suppcd to-
gether and the youthful couple were re-
cipients OF hearty congratulations from
their attendants. The bride aud groom
then took up their position in the main
parlor and received the many hundreds OF
-. 70 tlatr
well wishes At o: 80 o'clock, however, the
bride changed her costume for dainty
travelling gown OF seal brown cloth, and
tho happy young pair departed amid
showers OF happy expressions and the
time-honored slipper. The orchestra, sta
toned in the hall, kept up continuous
series of melodies and watzes. The
punch bowl, near the stairway, was a
rendezvous throughout the evening IL
was in the floral decorations thata triumph
was achieved and scene presented that
has not been surpassed in Memphis.
Palms and dracenias in profuson were
scattered through the rooms, occupying
convenient spaces and rearing their grace
full stems in artistic groups. Ropes OF
smilax hung from the chandeliers and
draped the mirrors In the library an i'm
mense panel OF bright scarlet carnations
and begonias, trimmed with feathery
ferns, adorned the mantel. In the front
paror the mantel was banked with panel
Of over 500 white roses, bound with a
broad band of white silk, while on tho
mantel in the rear par.or n similar panel
composed OF delicate pink carnations,
trimmed with fine ferns aud bordered with
q band OF pink silk ribbon.
Tho iona nf tho nantol cahinaia Nara
capped with masses OF white and pink
aZaleas. Tbs same beautiful decoration
was carried out in the dihing-room, where
guests were served at a table on which
rested an immense floral work twelve feet
long and eighteen inches wide, composed
entirely Of lilies OF the valley and maiden
hair fern, no less than 5000 plants. From
the center Of this piece rose huge cornu-
copia, four feet high, composed OF the
same fragrant flowers. From the center Of
this latter hung a marriage bell, while di-
rectly above II hung parasol filed with
lilies and white Roman hyacinths. On
the mantcl in this room rested n
panel four feet long filed with
beautiful white Lyacinths. A siin-
liar panel occupied the sideboard.
Nothing 30 handsome has been seen here
for years and Il is TO the credit OF Memphis
that 30 beautiful display was the handi.
work Of a home artist, Mr.. Henry Moore.
Forbome time the dining-room was filed
with the crowdsoi guests, who were treated
TO grateful surprise In the way of a new
and elegant menu. Brides cake in tiny
boxes was passed upon salyers by the wait
ers and every guest carried of one or more
Of these souvenirs Of a most happy and
| joyous affair. Every ono enjoyed an in
spection OF the handsome display Of pres.
sents on an upper floor. Friends were
not wanting 10 show in beautiful SOU
yenis the great esteem and affection for
the young bride and her manly husband.
The groom gave his bride an elegant and
beautiful newel-post figure in bronze In the
shape OF an ebony hucd Oriental holding
a seven prongcd candelabra. The hues OF
the garments and appointments make IL a
happy and exquisite gift. The bride re-
ceiycd from her father chest OF silver,
complete for dinner and tea and all the
necessary accessories Of the table. IL was
a superb gift which was generally admired.
A wealth OF useful and ornamental gifts
was spread throughout the rooms, and a
brief inspection would warrant their value
being estimated far in the thousands.
II was after II o'clock before the guests
made n motion 10 depart, for all were 10th
20 leave such a hospitablo roof. MI. and
Mrs Macrne's generous attentions were
thoroughly appreciated and their friends
unite In wishing the young bride future
which no cloud OF adversely may cross.
THE BRIDE ASD GROOM.
In the person Of Mr. Walter White the
bride has chosen for her husband a man
whose every quality Of heart and mind Is
tipped with the gold Of n generous and
manly nature. In business aud social cir
Giles he is universally known and esteemed.
In the former he has made a reputation
not equallcd by any young man OF his aye
in the city, aud that. he enjoys the cond.
dencc and respect Of Mcssrs. Ogill Bros,
with whom he Is associated, was shown by
the exquisite onyx clock, n bridal gift. Ia
social circles he has ior ycar been one OF
the best known figures at all entertain
mcnts, and his friends are legion. lie is a
handsome young fellow, but he has never
looked No well and 30 happy ~ last night
when lac had ccmentod the bonds between
himself aud his fair young bride. That
he has won a wife who deserves all the
good fortune that may fall 10 her, goes
without saying. She Is the eldest daugh-
ter Of our. well known merchant, Mr.. g..
W. Macnc, whose noble and upright
character has placed him not only in the
first rank OF commercial circles, but high
In the esteem Of his fellow men. The
name Of q. W. Macrac Is synonymous
with gentleness, generosity aud charity.
Miss Macrnc has been for two seasons n
social iavorilc and one whose charms are
rcckoncd by the score. A blonde Of a clear
and pretty type, a petite figure aud grace