The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-07
"Sail forth Into the sun OF life
a gentle, loving, trusting wife"


One OF the very prettiest OF our numer-
Gus pretty spring weddings occurred at the
Christian Church on Linden street, at
O'Clock last night and the sacred edifce
was arrayed in floral adornments in style
OF magniiicence such as had never before
been seen within Its walls.
The high contracting parties TO the in
teresting ceremony were Miss FLOW, the
only daughter Of Judge and Mrs. j. I.
Latham, and Mr.. Lawrence Simpson, two
popular young people who have been
reared and educated within our midst.
The Rev. j. w. Ingram, pastor OF the
church where the nuptial knot was tied,
ofiiciated in his clerical capacity on the oc.
casion, aided by the Rev. David Walk,
formerly pastor Of the same church.
1t is quite safe to assert that neither of
the distinguished clergymen who figured
so conspcuously last night ever performed
the marriage ceremony before larger
audience and more crowded edice, or
upon couple who enter upon their mari
tai career under more felicitous circum-
stances.
The prominence OF Judge Latham in
the business and social circles OF this city,
the popularity OF Mrs. Latham and the
cleverness Of their only daughter render
this marriage or union OF hearts and
hands moro than q plain, matter.of.fact
affair." such as has been chronced from
day to day throughout the past season,
and elaborate comment upon the event is
therefore apropos.
II has been perhaps two months since
the engagement OF the young couple be-
came known TO q limited circle, and a little
over half that time since knowledge OF IL
spread TO the wide circle OF friends OF the
parties concerned as we'll as among the
gossips. The latter have dealt with Il in
most lavish manner, and to tell all that
has been retailed would ill a larger vol
ume than the tale OF tattler. IL is only
necessary TO explain that Miss Latham
and Mr.. Simpson have loved each other
for a considerable period, that they made
their fondness for each other known TO the
parents OF the iair lady, that no objection
was offered, and that the consummation OF
their happiness eliminated last night by
their conDubial union at the church in
which both have worshiped, in the pres
ence Of a concourse Of relatives. friends
aud acquaintance that crowded the edi-
nee 10 us ulInOet CdpaClly.
The details oil the wedding may be
summed up as follows The cortege
started in carriages from Roselawn, the
beautiful home Of the bride and her
parents on Rayburn avenue. Arriving in
front OF the church, on Linden and Null
berry streets, mile and half from the
starting point, a procession was formed by
the ministers and the attendants or ushers
taking the lead and marching in pairs
down the right hand aisle to the chancel.
These included the Rev. Mr.. Ingram, Rev.
Mr.. Walk and Mcssrs. J. Z. Burlington,
Clark Knowlton, VIM. Il. Gage aud Hugh
Bryson. Then came the special maid
OF honor. the beautiful Anna Bruce, ac-
companied by Mr.. Edwards. Following
were six pretty flower girls, Misses Lila
Horton, Eugenia Martin, Bessie Falls,
Matte Fontaine, May Hoist, and May
Tom Peters. Next came the groom,
marching solons, and the lovely bride, the
cynosure OF all eyes, brought up the rear.
The lady, who is known rs OF the Eliza
bethian type OF beauty, moved with state
~ tread, while her modest mien won the
hearts Of all beholdcrs. IL seemed pity,
many said, 10 see the radiant brido-elect
moving thus unattended, but she
bore herself bravely, and once
in front OF the altar she took her place be.
side the companion Of her choice. While
thus marching down the aisle. the organ
pealed forth that peaceful, noble melody
known ~ Memberships Nuptial March,
and during the ceremony "Call Me Thine
Own" was performed In dulcct strains,
adding TO the interest OF the impressive
words Of the eloquent minister, who in
fitting sentences tied the wedding knot
and pronounced the couple man and wife.
Then DR.. Walk blessed the happy couple,
prayed briefly, aud alluded 10 the Scrip.
tural admonilion that IL is not good
for man 10 DO alone, and then
the party marched out by the
left hand aisle. the bride and groom arm
In arm, and the remainder OF the parties 10
the ceremony followed, they In turn being
followed by the audience. The entire
ceremony did not occupy ten minutes, and
nj the door ~ the newly married pair
emerged they were showercd with con.
gratulations by host OF hearty friends
After that the party entered carriages
and were driven 10 the residence OF Judge
and Mrs. Latham, where the bridal veil
aud faillc silk en- train attire was donned,
to be replaced by a travelling costume
for the bride, who, accompanied
by her spouse started for the
Memphis & Charleston Depot, where the
1880 o'clock train was taken for the East
The honeymoon Is 10 be passed on a bridal
tour OF four or five weeks among the cities
Of the East. Upon the return Of ia cou-
pie TO this city they will take up their
residence among us Mr.. simpson will
resume his duties M Secretary OF tho Artc.
sian Water Company, n responsible posi-.
ton Of trust, which he has occupied for
several ycan past
II would be out OF the question 10 de-
scribe the floral adornmcnis OF the church,
and II must suffice TO say that II seemed
like perfect bank OF lovely roses This
was especially the case In aud around the
altar where wedding bells OF flowers were
pendant and floral wish-bone was conspic-
uous double heart OF bleeding roses
added 10 the attractions Of the scene; pill
lars made Of the grand magnolia, in
tcrtwincd with laurel and cedar,
won high cncomiums, and host
Of designs too numerous and too pro-
fuse 10 even mention. were admired
and spread forth wealth Of fragrance
which made many express themselves In
ecs.acies OF delight. The work OF adorn-
ment was performed by the ladies OF
the church in compliment TO the bride,
who has long been a much admired mem-
Der Of the choii, and whose sweet soprano
voice has contributed literally toward the
rendition OF the hymns OF the church IN
pleasing manner.
For the last two or three years the fair
bride Of last night has been q reigning Ia