The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-23


The wo0sn Of the army we're dressed IN ths
regu alton uniforms, poke bonnsts and all.
aud the men were also IN the regular uni
form, Furnished ID for the suspicious occa-
sion. Capt. PIgg, the bride, was with them.
She Is q remarkably pretty girl, and con-
cealed her nervousness 70 al but a close OBJ
server. who, however, could see her foot
tap aud the eel T In her checks come and 20.
Mss PiEg was in g dark blue dress, pinned
ct the throat by bright Salvation Army
ba ige Thrown around her sh ulders and
kn otted at the left side below the vast was
a white six badge, upon which was insc ibed
"Unitsd With Christ In hsr som she
wore small bouquet OF tubaroses and
orange blossona In one hand was tam
Bourne aud II the other dainty white
handkerchief. On her head vss the reg ula-
Ii n poke bonnet with its red ribbons, in
scribsd with gilt
Everybody locked for the groom in a
nervous and expec.ans way, bur the worry
suhsidsd when the service went right along.
II now believe" was the hymn an
uounced by the adJutsnt. Il vas sung with
East and al accompaniment Of six or eight
pieces Of q band, in which the bass drum
o1tstripped the kettle drum. and stroye for
mastsEy with the oornet. Here the groom
sntsred. he is handsome fellow and
wasn't in tbs least embarrassed His natty
uniform Of blue blouse and trousers, white
ooiiar AID bright army badge on bis breast
became him we'll
Adjt. Smith, the leader OF proceedings. &C.
cupied the centsr Of the stage, the BRIDE TO
his left. aud at his right the groom, who
took tambourine and beat an accompeni-
Ineut 70 his part in the song. While the
hymn was being rendered the bride knelt in
prayer. After Jesus VIII Carry Ne
Through the adjutant prayed fervently.
The bride closed her eyes and leaned for
ward toward the audience. Then came a
song, during which the bride was presented
With beautiful bouquet from J.. z. T.
boTden. Fire a volley.n shouted Adjs.
Smith. Amen exclaimed the army.
Sing, and then the army sang that ia
vorite:
1--WE friend that's ever near,
Never fear;
He is ever near, he is ever near"
Everybody that's happy say halleluiah!"
and all the army shouted "HsIlelujsh." The
adjutant then made some witty remarks, in
which he asked the spectators il the groom
didn't look happy. Yes, he's happy" said
the adjutant. Mr. Miller Of the band and
army was called upon for a speech, and he
responded. He said he was happy all the
live-loDg day. When he used TO buy Eve
beers day be was not 50 happy. How
about cigarsT asked the adjutant
"Halleluiah, o. hallelujeh,n was the next
song, and following it the color sergeant
delivered little address.
Just at this moment Editor Carter Of the
afternoon Metropolis, Col Jay, the giant"
OF literature il Florida, and one or two
other newspaper representatives, came in
and essayed to take back seat, but Adit.
Smith well knew the power Of the press,
and with a shout and happy smile on his
beaning countensuce exclaimed in stento-
rian tones: Come forward, We friends Of
the Salvation Army; you are entitled to a
front seat" aud he motioned TO a NUM- Der of
enthusiasts In front seats TO vacate, so that
the wielders Of the pencil could come for
ward and receive their share OF the even
lng's entertainment. Praise be to God ln
CALCULATED the adjutant as the newspaper
men blnshingly filed forward. and as they
were seated he shouted: Fire a volley!n
aud big chorus Of Amen came from the
army.
"We're happy lot Of people, yes we
are, and We're noisy lot of psople, YES
we are, wore next sung. Then the adju-
tant delivered an address, in which he told
Of the trials in a Salvation Army soldiers
life, making illusions to missiles OF sauer
kraut, tomatoes. brickbats, and SO on. He
apologiZed to Capt Pigg for speaking Of
Atlanta as a brickbaE city. The pretty
captain stniiingly accepted the apology He
announced the bridegroom would play his
tambcurine and sing, and the bridegroom
| did it up in style.
Another soldier was here introduced. He
| said: My frients / vas glad Of der privil-
| eye OF addressing you tonight. l vas very
low down vonce-dat I vas l vas very low
| down. But ask de Lord dat he come and
lift me up. and he come and pulls me out.
Il vas a iow-down place dat he lifts me
army.
Then Capt Davis, q striking little French
Ill Oh
talked rapidly and gesticulated vehem-
emily, and related her tough experience in
Eastern Pennsylvania. where she said there
| were times when she "set on re floor and
| eat 70 suppair from ze trunk"
The adjutant then read to the audience
the following marriage agree ment:
''We do solemnlT declare that we have not
sought this marriage for the sake of our OWE
| happiness and interests only, although we
hope these will be furthered thereby, but
because we be lieve that the union enable,
| US better 10 please and serve God and more
earnestly and successfully to fight and work
in the Salvation Army. We here promise
that we will not allow our marriage in any
way to lessen our devotion to God. our az,
lection for our comrades, or our faithful.
| ness 10 the army. We each individually
promises that we will never do anything
likely to prevent the others doing or giving
or suffering anything that is in his or her
power TO do, give, or suffer
to assist the army. believing
that in 50 doing we SHALL best promote the
glory of God and the salvation Of souls We
also promise that we will use all our infu-
ence and authority for faithful and efficient
service IN the army. We promise, whether
! together or apart, always to do our utmost
as true soldiers of Jesus Christ to carry Oh
and sustain the war, and never allow the
army to be injured or hindersd ia any of ITS
| interests without doing our utmost to pre-
vent it. Should either If US, from sickness,
death, or any other cause cease to be efficient
soldiers, we engage that tho remaining one
shall continue 10 do the best OF her ability
| to fulfill all these promises"
Then the adJuiant SAID TO the bride a ID
| groom, now standing one on either side Of
him under the battle flag. My dear COM
rades, il you wish TO be married on these
terms. and II in the presence Of God, who
searches all hearts, you know + no Just
cause why you should not be joined IN mar
riage, stand forward
The bride and groom advanced one step
The bridegroom then repeated. 81 DO
solsmniy declare that know not Of any
lawful impeachment why ]. Edward Camp
bell, may not be Joined ia matrimony b
| Emma Pigg."
! The bride then repeated the same thing.
The aljgtant asked "Nili you Lare thls
woman b be your welded wife. n live Co.
! getheF after Gods ordinance ~ The holy
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