The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-28
IN SOCIETY.

ception from to o'clock. Nearly 60C
invitations were issued and few regrets
were received from that number No spe.
cial decoration was INDUCED in, for the
handsome rooms are full OF artistic treas
ures that are always attractive and inter.
esting. In the dining-room the mantels
were banked with moss and pottcd plants,
while hundreds Of fairy lamps glimmered
on the table and sideboard. Guests were
served with delightful menu OF refresh
ments, while the orchestra in the hall kept
the air tuneful with the latest melodies.
Mrs. Semmes was assisted by her accom-
plished daughter, Miss 10, who introduced
her younger sister, Miss Clara Augusta, 10
the hundreds OF guests. Miss Augusta is
n bright and accomplished young girl, and
her advent into society will be marked as
memorable occasion. The following Ia.
dies were invited 10 assist in serving the
guests, and proved genuine trumphs in
their role. Each carried q silver salyer.
which was aiterward presented to them as
souvenirs
Miss Edith Brooks. Miss blanche Rccs,
Miss Phoebe Frazer, Mis- Pear. Npgy
Miss Mary Mallory, Mis-, Dcmc'rl simmons
Miss Lucille hunhgy, Alis Myttlc STATION,
Mis- Katie May.st Louis, Miss Maiuc Hunt
W 'sN T. Nl'NN'"H' - - ~ HINsNtnot
Mn :. ", OYvrtun, M~. X T. -tmmcs,
Mr.. r. II. Beard
Between the hours OF and o'clock
the rooms were at all times filed. aud il
was long past that hour before the married
element had disappeared TO make place
for the young people, who had been inyit-
cd after o'clock. Miss Augusta Scmmes
now received the young people, and they
paid their respects 10 the charming young
hostess, while dancing soon after claimed
their attention. Miss Augusta Scmmes
wore becoming gown Of white tuIc, and
was all attention 30 her friends and guests.
No dancing party OF the season has been
q greater success, and the we'll known hos.
pitaliiy Of the generous host and his csti.
mable wife have only been once more
evidenced. The invitations were very
general, aud II Is safe 10 say that Mem
phis's flour hundred were present in
iull force.
The inClcmcnt weather had no effect on
the crowd that thronged the Synagogue
last evening TO witness the marriage OF Mr..
George Gabay aud Miss Rosa Halle, two
popular young members OF Jewish sicicty.
The temple was filed with the friends OF
the two parties, aud the interest manifested
was significant Of the high estimation in
which they were held. Promptly ut Z
o'clock the wedding march, performed 10y
ProL Ninkler, announced the bridal
party, and the two largo doors swung open
20 admit the procession. II was headed
by two tiny maids, who carried the ends
OF the white strcamcrs that stretched
across the ends OF the pcws; then came the
ten ushCrs, intimate friends Of the groom:
Prank AndUw, Perry Mcnkcn.
sam Monk. Julian lin.hWitE
Max Harris Gus u Harris
Louis urupT, sam Hook
Leon Friedman, vii Iolts
Following was the family Of the bride
aud groom, w2j followed close behind,
looking happy aud serene over their pros.
pcctiye state. The bride wore a handsome
gown Of heavy white silk en- train. high
neck and sleeves, and the bridal veil was
caught in many folds about her figure.
The procession assembled the altar steps
and arranged themselves In pretty group
IN front OF the rabbi, who proceeded with
the ceremony. lie was assisted by the
Rev. DR.. SOnnenschcin, the noted divine
Of S. Louis. Immediately after the core
mony the entire party were driven 10 the
residence OF the brides mother on Second
street aud enjoyed a general reception
from $50 TO " o'clock, 10 which a great
many invitations had been issued. AZ 10
O'Clock, however, the newly welded pair
babe their friends adicu, and lcil Tor the
East. Congratulations were heartily ox-
tended 10 the young couple, who enter 80
auspiciously upon new life. Both Of
them stand high In Jewish circles and arc
always welcomed at social gatherings
The charming home Of Dr. W. II. Rog.
ors, ou Vance street, was thrown open on
Tuesday night, when he aud his amiablc
wife entertained a number OF friends at
ctris In honor Of their guests Miss Ca
ruthcr and Mr.. Will Mcneil, both of Chica.
70. Sixtablcs were filed with players. intent
upon the game Of progressive cuchcr IL
proved 10 be q spirited contest before the
final tap OF the bell, when Il was discov-
ctcd that the capital prize was won by Mr..
Tom Avery, while Miss Mary Mallory cap
turcd similar souvenir. The boobies
very carried OF by Miss Rebie Mctcali aud
VIII Ross. Refreshments were altcrward
served. aud closed most pleasant oven
ing. Those present were: