Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-09-19
Waddine Bells.

There was a large, intelligent and appre-
ciative assemblage ef guests at Hebron
Church, on the sth. inst, to celebrate the
marriage Of Miss EULA W. TwEEDIE, of
Fairfield. Ala, and Mr., TAYLOR j. SMITH,
of Cleyelsud, Tenn. The church was a mar
vel of beauty-'twas cen like a glimpse OF
fairy-laud to see the lights flashing Ger the
superb decorations, which were lovely and
gorgeous, Garlsnds, festoons, arches,
pictures, notices, banners and bright flow
ers graccd the ceiling, walls, windows and
organ, and covered every niche and corner,
and merry birds hoped j%oyfully in their
gilded cages. The canopy under which
the happy pair were made one was the adj
miration o all. 1t was spanned by a rose
colored gauze studded with silver stars,
while the edges and standards were taste
fully trimmed with frosted cedar and gay
flowers sprinkled with diamond dust; crys.
tai prisms swayed gracefully from the fcs-
toons and a "love knott of white satin rib
bon made 1t complete.
Just as the misty grey OF twilight was
merging into night, the bridal party reached
the church and was greeted by the hand
some ushers, Messrs. W. e. Windhail, W.
Conner and Master j. L. Windham and h.
S. Skinner. The beautiful and graceful
Mrs, W. +. Skinner presided at the organ,
and under her mastery touch the grand
strains OF Mendehlcsson Wedding march
burst forth, as the elegant groom and pref
ty bride went up the aisle. The ceremony
was performed in an easy and impressive
manner by Rev. f. II. Moon during which
low. sweet music flOdted on the air. After
the ceremony Mr.. Moon congratulated the
newly welded ones. and family and friends
| gathered arouu d them with words of well
come, kindness and heart touching wishes
of love and peace through life. All the
| while Mrs. skinner trilled in sparkling
notes the old fayorite tune, "Listen to the
Mockiog Bird" The groom wore the con-
| vcutional black suit; the bride looked
charming in II costume of white cashmere
and pearl passementcric, white Gaines.
borough hat trimmed with white plumcs,
ribbon and silver butterflies.
When the gay crowd filed out OF the
church, the lights were e~Xtinguished and |,
was Ike n banquet hall-deserted. The
bridal party repaired to the home of the
brides father and partook Of a rich and
beautiful rcpast, and from thence to the el.
egant residence OF the hospitable Mr.. W,
D. Windham, whose winsome lady so gen.
crousiy threw open herdoors in honor of Mr.,
and Mrs. Smith and friends, and gave then
a "erpischorcan reception, The dancing
hall was graced by many bonnie lasses anC
brave lads.
From Fairfield the writer noted Misses
Laura Lee Wlndham AID Mary Halter; from
Fox Trap, Miss Annie Connor; from Sher
man. the Misses. Oliver and Adams. Tht
young gentlemen were all attention. tlcil
gallantry out-riyalling all other occasions
and the writcr,will be pardoned for special,
mentioning the chiyalrie host Of the even
ing, Mr.. ii. G. Windham. In compliment
to Mrs. Windham and her guests, Mrs
Tweedie carried the brides cake to the par
ty, 1t was beautiful and much admired
being Il large octagon in shape and delicate
ly trimmed with fencing on top, forming
pyramid and light, airy looking lace worl
enclosing on the eight sides, relieved will
gold and white leaves, lilies and tube roses
A white vase filled with frosted leaves ant
flewers-all the handiwork of the lovely
and gifted Mrs. +. +, Chappelle, whose SUI
pcrior taste and talent are beyond compare
Mr.. Bob Clarke. Misses Mary Halter ant
Annie Common secured the prizes in thu
cake-ring. dime and straw, but | CUES
there is little in that however straws tel
which way the wind blows. There vert
several beautiful bridal presents sent in tt
Miss Eula. which she and her liege lor,
prize very highly; saying It's sweet to bt
communicated IN En