The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-04-30
SCERRsA BEE.
The sNHarriage OF Two Young SO-
ciety People.


On the evening of April Gath, St. Johns
church, Tallahassee was The scene of one of the
most brilliant marriages ever witnessed in the
annals OF the city. Mr.. H. V. r. Schrader and
Miss Lette G. Gamble, both OF this city, were
the high contracting parties.
Promptly at $50 O'clock the bridal party en-
tered the double doors of the west end, when
the sweet strains of the Wedding March began,
under the magic touch of Miss Eva Cameron
The bridesmaids seven in number, marched
gracefully to the measured tones of music, fol-
lowed by the bride, leaning in elegant grace
upon the aim Of her father. AS the bridesmaids
approached the chancel, defiling to the right and
left sides, they were joined by the groomsmen
who up to this time had very cIeditably acted
the part Of ushers. The father of the bride cs-
corted her to the chancel railing, followed by
Miss Maggie Pearce, the maid of honor when
they were joined by the groom and his best man,
DIR. Robt. G. Gamble, who had been waiting in
the vestry room adjoining The chanctl
The beautiful marriage service of the Episcopal
church was imprcssvely rendered by DR.. Garter,
the rector sotest strains Of music filing the air
the while, muley accompanied by the delicate
perfumes OF myriads of beautiful flowers, COM
prising the decorations lavshly bestowed by
loving hands The spacious church was filled
to oveIfowing by friends of the contracting par
ties, SO that about one hundred persons had to
remain outside of the church.
The bridesmaids and groomsmen were DR.. r.
G. Gamble and Miss Pearce, Mr.. P. w. Wilson
and Miss Cary, Mr.. Megnnss and Miss Baldwin.
L.. Cnl,ra NJ.
Gamble and Miss Choate, Mr. Ed. Gamble and
Miss Sallie Barnes, MIR. Howard Gamble and
Miss Perkins.
The bride was handsomely dressed in white
silk and satin combined, en- train, flowers OF
white geraniums and alpine moss, with bridal
bouquet of white lilies.
The brides maids were also richly dressed,
and to say they all looked beautiful would be
but feeble expression of the fact
The blessed resolves being spoken, followed
by the silent amens OF the immense throng pres
enl, the bridal party returned to the house OF the
brides father followed soon after by many
friends, anxious to extend hearty congratulations
The reception was of several hours duration,
during W which time refreshments of ices, cakes,
etc, were lavishy dispensed.
About this time glad surprise awaited all, in
the form of sercnadc by Leon Cornet Band,
in honor of the bride and groom. The good
feelings of The guests having already reached
| its utmost tension, here broke forth in Joyous
hilarity Mr. and Mrs. Schrader received their
friends under large bell formed very iaslily OF
! white flowers Il should have stated in another
place that marriage ceremony was performed
under a similar bell ut the church.)
In the parIor was placed table on which
was arranged the bridal cake, around which
were placed fourteen tiny baskets made OF cake
and nicely iced, and handles prcllily ornamentcd
with white ribbon, in one OF which was depos-
/ tied gold ring in another the traditional SIN
! nence TO each groomsman and bridesmaid
were awarded basket. The fortunate winner
of the ring was Miss Baldwin-the winner OF
the sxpcnce was Mr.. Howard Gamble. Miss
Baldwin left the next morning for her Northern
home CARRYING her ring rs Il souvenir OF the
glad occasion. In the house the great proiusion
OF flowers and evergrcens, aItIs'lcaily arranged
by friendly hands, was beyond description On
the piano and table in the parlor were ar
ranged the many handsomely wrought gifts TO
the bride. There were about fifty in number,
J mostly ot silver and handsome ciockery. The
gateway and grounds surrounding the stately Old
| mansion were illuminated with many Chinese
lanterns, mingled as they were with the trees
and shrubbery, the effect was most pleasing.
The guests retired about II o'clock, alter
wishing the bride and groom many years OF
happiness so auspiciously begun. }. r. b