Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1890-11-22
brilliant Reception,
To the STANDARD.

vile, the elegant reception at the
home of Mrs. M. o. Lewis, on Fri
day night last, may be truly called
the most delightful. 1t was a gather
ing of invited friends to welcome to
"River Cliff" Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Merrill, of Thomasville, Ga. The
well known popularity of Mrs. Mer-
rill, nee Tarwater, who has been
known here and loved from child
hood, elected a greeting of congratu-
latiOns and good wishes that were eX-
pressive of earnestness and sincerity.
The hours of receiving were from Z
to II. Never did "River Cliff" pre-
sent more attractive appearance,
the brilliantly lighted house and
grounds seeming to speak welcome
to approaching guests. At the en-
trance gorgeous arrangement of cut
flowers met the eye, while potted
plants and floral designs Of exquisite
taste scattered about the house, pre-
sented an ever changing scene of
beauty and color. The bride was at
tired in an elegant costume of cream
white crepe de chine, en- traine, with
trimmings of ostrich feathers, pearl
ornaments in her hair and bouquet
of white chrysanthemums. She re-
ceived in the charmingly naiUe man.
ner so peculiar to herself, and friend
We'd with friend in wishing for her.
self and happy groom all joy and hap
piness. AT nine o'clock summons
to the dining room disclosed to view
a scene that words fail to truthfully
portray. A banquet eft for the gods"
was temptingly displayed. The ar
tistic arrangement of every delicacy
told that the presiding genius" had
spared no pains either in abundance
or variety, in this "feast of good
things" Fairy acaiters attended to
the numerous calls made upon them,
and dispensed favors in way quite
unheard of by that genus. Private
tables were also served in an adjoin-
ing room, and the sound of merry
voices echoing from room to room
gave evidence Of the enjoyment of the
hour. After lingering long amidst
such pleasant associations, an adj
jOurnment to the parlOr followed,
; where in social converse time flew
rapidly. Recitations by Misses Mag
gle Reed and Lena WOmack were en-
joyed by appreciative listeners. Few
were aware when the appointed time
for leaving came, so pleasantly and
swiftly had the moments passed.
Reluctantly the "Good nights" were
said, and with them all was blended
"GOd bless you" to the bonnie bride
E who holds such warm place in the
hearts Of her many friends here. For
both bride and groom wishes were
expressed that fortune would smile
upon them in their united lives, and
that the "voyage Of life" may be to
them "1'nr smOothest waters, under
cloudles. skies." Following are the
$ ladies present and their tOilettes:
Mrs. M. O. Lewis, black silk lace
. and white tulle.
e Miss Blanche Lewis, rich costume
! of grey silk with lace trimmings.
t Miss Lizzie Ross, pale blue crepe
: de chine, natural flowers.
!. Miss Clara Stainback, pink alba,
tross, pink silk trimmings, flowers.
:, Miss Ruby Paine, a Gretchen cos
a tune of cream white cloth and silk
, sash, flowers,
D Miss Fannie Fisher, pink silk, black
l. velvet trimmings.
Miss Maggie Reed, pale pink cash
mere, SllDIOluSISu IldCh NClNcl lIlIl
mings, bouquet of chrysanthemums
Miss Birdie Lewis, light green al
batross with black velvet and lace
trimmings, white flowers.
Miss Lena Womack, cream white
null, satin waist, flowers.
Miss Lena Leeper, cream suit, sill
n waist, pearl ornaments and natura
= flowers.
r Mrs. Hackett Ross, pale pink sill
q tulle over dress, diamonds and flow
!. ers.
y Mrs. John Mcclure. white satin Ell
traine, lace front and diamonds.
Mrs. James Biles, grey silk, corsagC
= bOquet of pink chrysanthemums.
+ Mrs. M. f. Munford, black silk
r lace trimmings and diamonds.
a Mrs. Ed. Lewis, black satin anC
4 net, natural flowers.
Mrs. d. L. Brown, black lace, nat
ural flowers.