The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-01
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and the near approach OF Ash Wednesday,
it may be said that the social season ter
minated last night with most brilliant
episode-the marriage Of Miss Margaret
Macrae and Mr.. Walter White at the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church. II has been a
season full Of delightful events, made par
ticularly memorable for its weddings.
Hymen has asserted himself most poten-
TALLY, and his victories have been marked
by ceremonials so gorgeous and 80
unique as to be eloquent OF the
most fortunate triumphs. And it is
very well that there should be ceremony.
II is well that beauty should attend; that
chivalry should guard; that art should be
besought; that there should be elaboration
and picturesqueness. The expectant as
semblage that gathered in the historic
church last night. crowding II from altar
rail to organ loft, its numbers attesting the
high popularity OF the contracting parties,
will hold this wedding in most agreeable
remembrance, because Of the exquisite
taste displayed in the development Of an
original and very happy conceit. The
idea Of ia Tosca" wedding is new, but
II proved 10 be exceedingly charming.
Rare discretion was shown and the spec
tator, when contemplating the group dis
played upon the dais, was filled with a
sense Of its artistic completeness. The
concession 10 simplicity gave poetic tone
10 the scene. The movement was some
what intricate, but very graceful. Every
actor was perfect in his part. Picturesque
as was the spectacle, II gained in impress.
siveness. Everything, MS Is most proper,
was subordinated to the service. The
clergyman remained the chief figure. his
| exhortation, invocation and bencdiction
the moving cause. The fact Of
the sanctuary was as positive rs
the fact OF the altar. Ii was not
only q beautiful but n solemn service.
The note OF the wedding bell is not only
| joyous-it also tells OF a sacred hour. The
life Of man embraces an event no more
serious Yet is the wedding an affair for
rcjoicings, for merry-making. Rose Is the
only color that should peryade the pros
pect Il is time for good ishing and
for every form of iclicilation. The appro.
PIRATE sentiment may find expression In
many ways. Sometimes bysuch variation
Of the ceremony as may indicate desire
TO give II distinction. This argues due re-
cognition Of its significance. Hymen Is
always delighted when he Is thus honored.
"And 50 they were married" last night.
AT THE CHURCH..
The Second Presbyterian Church, be.
sides being one Of the largest, Is one OF
the most fashionable in the city, and the
assemblage was rs fully representative Of
the -four hundred" as could have been
gathered together The strict demands for
entrance cards kept the church free from
the throng Of curious and eager sightseers
who " frequently crowd the churches 10
the exclusion Of invited guests. The In
element weather called for n protection
for the bridal party at the entrance, aud
this was met by stretching q huge canopy
from the church door 10 the curbsione.
II was beneath this that guests alighied
and entered. with as little inconvenience
A. under their own porti cochercs. by
| O'Clock every seat was filled, while the
side walls we're lined with double rows OF
guests unable 10 procure seats. IL was
/ $50 o'clock before any indications Of the
approach of the bridal party was eyinccd.
aud the fact was proclaimed by the beau
tiiul tones Of the "Tannhauscr" wedding
march. Prof Levy presided and kept the
audience from growing impatient by his
varied and exquisite selections. Tho most
popular arms and ballads floatcd through
the house, one moment, Eyes 10 Hue, I"
then cam0 Love Like a Summer Sigh, I"
and the "Daily Question" was played
agnin and again. Tho church was bare Of
decoration. no shrub or flower WIS ncccs-
sary 10 enhance the beautiful effect OF the
bridal party grouped about the youthful
bridal couple. Tho charming young
brides idea Of introducing tho ia 1osca"
wedding has been the theme Tor several
weeks with society people, and the desire
10 see the pretty effect was an attraction
10 almost oycry one. The six ushers who
20 asliduously performed the difficult task
Of seating the audience, were Mcssrs. Jack
Harris, John Willins, ID. J. McComb,
CLARK Knowlton, Frank Woodruff and
james Warren. The strains OF the march
had hardly sounded when the procession
moved forward, the usheu and grooms-
men up the right center aisle and the
bridesmaid up the left center. All ox-
pccialion was fully satisfied when the
twelve young ladies' appeared attircd In
exquisite dirccioiro costumes OF white
India silk with la Tosca hats OF the same
material, while In their hands the famous
la 1osca canes Of white wood with silver
heads and tied with great bows OF white
ribbons. Each young lady had her mono
gram engraved ON her cane, which was
presented 10 her rs q souvenir by the
bride. The procession ended with tho
advance Of the maid OF honor, Miss Patty
Hammond, behind whom camo the
little sisters of the bride, Katie and Sa-
rah Macfac, attircd like the older attend
ants, aud with tiny canes In their hands.
Following came the bride, accompanied
by her first bridesmaid, Miss Norma Good
man. The bride worc q handsome gown
Of heavy white corded silk, high neck and
lace sleeves with dnperics Of elegant lace
ON the left side. In her hands she carried
a large bouquet OF lilies Of the valley and
white hyacinths, set about with line fern.
Tue groom, accompanied by bis best man,
Mr.. J. G. Norilcet, came mp the right side,
and met the bride In front OF the waiting
minister, the Rev. J. II. Martin. The
ceremony Of tho Presbyterian Church was
then performed amid tho deepest hush
aud solcmniiy. The low tones OF the cler.
/ gyman and the soft responses OF the bridal
par were scarcely heard above the soft,
sweet tones Of Sciiuberts Sorcnadc, which
/ proceeded from the organ.
"1he Hue T. on,
The wilt thou ANSWERED aud asaiin
The wilt thou asked, until ont OF twain
ilor SWEET 4 VIII has made them one
Tho newly welded pair received the
gracious bencdiction of the clergyman nhd
I turned 10 the door. the procession moving
IA follows lack Harris and Frank Wood.