The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-16
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The Cathedral was the scene ves.s-f
afternoon at $50 o'cIock of one ~
Prettiest weddings that has occurred in
big church in recent years. Tbs CONT
ing parties were Mr.. Henry E. Rsnsfc
snd Bliss Maggie Adele 2Icfirstb m
were no lady attendants.
Nearly 100 lighted wax candles ~.
ranged around the sanctuary raili,o
tables, interSpersed with small D,t,.i II.
aud MOWERS. The bridal party eDterai ,
church preceded by the uSbara ~
Dooner, Jr., James z. Lane .io.s1b
Gray and 2. j. Hughes. FoIIov,;,,rr -.
came the groom ard his best man A.
". McGrath, a cousin of The brida
Brookhayen, Miss. Three pretty III,
maids OF honor, Winnie Moran Nor
OConnor and Viva Sullivan. attireI
cream gloria silk dresses, trimmed with 9
ana rosettss, aud carrying bouquetd
MaTechal Neil roses, came NET lg
the pride VINO was escorted by her fer.
As the party walked up the aisle of
Mehrtens rendered Lohengrin's yviing
slarch. The brides father gave he,waY
at the altar railing, where Vicar neral
Cetferty was IN waiting to perrin the
beautiful ceremony, assisted by # AGO.
lytes. During the marriage the 'ganist
rendered nocturnes from Chopin. ! at the
conclusion played Mendelssob, grand
march.
The bride was attired in crearilk, with
a pointed skirt, with lace fall between
and trimmed with corded silly The neck
was cut low. and was filled with fine
lace and delicate flowers. Irihe brides
hair were sprays OF MarechEei roses.
She carried a bouquet of the me flowers.
Her ornaments were diamond
After the Ceremony recepon was held
at the residences of the bride father, No.
u Liberty street, and a lar number Of
friends called to offer CONGREGATIONS to the
happy young couple and wistnem joy and
success in their new pat CT life. The
presents we're of a handsde and costly
character, many of theI coming from
friends in northern cities.
MIR. and Mrs. Ransford It last night by
the Central for ten avs bridal trip
through North Georgia al Florida. They
were accompanied to the spot by large
number Of friends, and eparted amid a
shower OF rice and we'll ysnes.
The groom is private cretary TO Traffic
Manager Shellman of til Central railroad,
h'-~ eAtAiSuSh hC lltAS Oi4 bCCh "a ASSlCoIb VI
the city for about two vars is a most popu-
lar young man. The bGe is a handsome
and highly accomplishd young lady, and
her friends are many, 1t only in Savannah,
but all through GeorgI and many Of the
northern and eastern dies where she has
visited. She is q dauhter Of Mr. James
NcGrath, senior men)er of the firm of
James McGrath & Co.
Several hundred inted guests were pres
ent at the ceremony the cathedral, and
every pew in the mai aisle, from the altar
to the door, was fled to the utmost
capacity. No enc ws allowed to stand on
the outside of the cnrch within the en-
closure, and the side'alks were kept clear
By two police offices. The effect of the
bishops order on marriages showed itself
by the perfect ordeIand decorum around
the church.
The following Lincoln the wedding were
received last night from Atlanta by the
MORNING NEWS:
IT'S THY HAPPY WEDDING DAY,
To Mss Aa1die NcGrdth.
By D. J. Stancli6.
Why art thou so jo-ful, Naggie2
, why thou heart s. light and gayi
remember, I remainder,
us thy happy WEDDING day;
and wish thee ev,ry pleasure,
May thy life be mixed but little
WIN mlstortunes dark alloy.
May the birds sing on forever
In the trees about your door,
JUST as sweetlY as they've warbled
IN the days that now are DER.
AS the sky shOne Ger the maiden
10 her happy southern home,
NAY 1t shine DER wife ard husband
Wherssoever they may roam.
Keep the sweetest flowers blooming
In the garden Of thy heart,
An be very, very careful
mat no thorns or thiEtleS start,
Purity, that lovely lily
Watch that It may ever grow,
Keeping each and every petal
Winter cen than falling SNOW
Love-watch DER it. 0, so tenderly;
lis tue tairest flower that grows,
In It's grace and wondTOus beauty
Far excslling any rose.
smiles, those bewitchng little flowers
RANT. ., plant them everywhere,
FOR they'll fill thy home with gladness
And perfume sweet and rare.
Weakness kindness and refinement,
Gentle-words Of-purest-ring,
charming neatneSs. winning sweetness,
Simply -to-thy-cross I-cliug-
these are flowers that should blossom
In pure wifely heart,
And they lend charm to woman
That excels all tricks of art.
May LIES rainbows and it's sunshine
lend to make each dear and dearer;
nay Its SORROWS and misfOrtuueS
only draw you near and nearer.
De my nome IN cot or mansion,
BY the mountains or the sea,
y the sweetest, choicest blessings,
oeSeech on thine and thee