The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-07
JOINED HANDS FOR LIFE.
Mr.. William K. Beard Leads Miss Vida
Fleming 70 the Altar.

A Brilliant Wedding at the Independ-
ent Presbyterian Church Hap
piness, Beauty, Music and Flowers,
Midst a Wealth of Chrysanthemums.
! The Independent Presbyterian church
| was the scene yesterday afternoon of
| one of the most beautiful weddings that
| has ever taken place in Savannah. 1t
was solemnization of a contract made
| by Miss Vida Fleming and Mr.. William
| K. Beard - the contamination of a
romance begun Just little over 4 year ago.
The church never looked more brilliant
The efulgence of light seemed brighter
| than usual, as it shone on one of Savan-
| nah's most distinguished gatherings.
| There was a large number of people who
| awaited the coming of that bride, for Miss
| Fleming has many friends and admirers
who were present to do her homage.
Crowds filled the church long before
| the wedding march was begun, and when
| the wedding party arrived, they marched
| to the church between crowds on either
| side from the sidewalk to the doors for
| whom there was not even standing room
| left within the church
| There were mingled feelings of JOY for
| her happiness and sorrow for their loss of
| many there present, for the handsome
| young groom was to deprive Savannah of
one of its most charming as well as lovely
! society women.
During the arrival of the guests Mrs.
| Harrison gave delightful selections
! of music suitable for such an event. At
! o'clock the strains of Memberships we'd
! ding march gave the signal that the SER
! vice was about to begin.
The first who entered the church of the
| bridal party was Miss May Baughman,
| of Richmond Va. Then came Miss
| Waites, of Baltimore. and Miss johnson,
| of Summerviue. S. c., these three form
| ing the first triangle; then Mr.. William
| Il. Leaken alone, Mr.. William Crane and
| MR.. Ferris Cam forming the second tri-
| angle; then Miss Edith O'DriscOl, Miss
/ Guile Lawton and Miss Thurston, of
! Summerville, S. c., Mr.. Robert G. Flem-
| ing, Jr., Mr.. George Gadsden and Mr..
| William B. Hartridge. Following these
| came the maid of honor, Miss Ruthie
| Stewart, Immediately preceding the
| bride and her father, Capt Robert G.
| Fleming. The triangle idea was beau
| tiful one, entirely new and original,
| and then, too, it betokened good luck, as
| in ancient times it was regarded. as an
| emblem of the fortunate.
The groom, Mr.. William X. Beard, and
| his best man, Mr.. f. B. Hibbard, both of
i y
pulpit until the bride reached the plat
| form. Mr.. Beard gracefully stepped for
| ward and received the bride, after which
| the ceremony was impressively performed
| by the pastor, Rev DR.. j. F. Dripps, as
! sisted by Mr.. James H. Glass, of the Epis-
| copal church of Summerville, S. G.
| The wedding was a scene not many will
ever forget who were fortunate enough
! to be present. The handsome couple
| standing in n bower of palms, sur
rounded by their friends, plighting their
| troth, seemed to have ''quaffed the cup
of love, which was brewed by the COM
munion of spirit and unison of heart"
Just before the bride and groom left
| the chancel the maid of honor stepped
| forward and removed the veil from the
| face of the bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Beard
| then passed from the church, followed
| by Miss Ruthie Stewart and Mr.. Hibbard
| Miss Baughmau, Mr. and William Il.
| Leaken, Nh. Crane and Miss Johnson. Mr..
| Cam and Miss Waites, Miss O'Dris-
coll, and Mr.. Il. G.,tleming, Jr. Miss Law
| ton and Mr.. Gadsdcn, Miss Thurston and
| Mr.. Hartridge The brides gown was of
! ivory white satin deliberately trimmed
| with duchesse lace, made en- traine
| The tulle veil was most artistically ar
! ranged. Her only ornament was Il hand
some pendant ofpearls and diamonds, the
| gift of the groom. The maid of honor.
| Miss Ruthie Stewart wore a handsome
costume of white brocade trimmed with
point lace.
The bridesmaids gowns were chrysan-
| themums, yellow figured crepe de chine
! Each carried large lunches of chrysan-
| themums tied with long satin ribbons.
| They all looked charmingly and every
| one added grace and beauty TO the
| scene.
Mrs. r. G. Fleming, mother of the
bride, was handsomely attired in gray
| MORE antique trimmed with black lace
| and velvet, made en- traine.
| Mrs. j. B. johnson, sister of the BRIDE
| wore an elegant white brOcade en- traine
trimmed with American beauty rose"
| velvet.
Mrs. Heman Charlton, another sister of
| the bride, wore a StrikIngly becoming cos
| tune of white satin.
The brides bouquet was composed of
seven small lunches of lilies of the
! valley and roses. On one of these a gold
| heart was attached. Each bridesmaid
with the maid of honor, drew, and the
lucky one was Miss Ruthie Stewart
! The saying is she will be the next, as she
/ was the lucky winner.
The reception was held at the hOspita-
bic home of Capt and Mrs. Il. G. Elem
ing, No. Sc Liberty street. The house
! was beautifully decorated with palms
| and chrysanthemums. Lamps were placed
! among the foliage, and a becoming yellow
glow was over the galaxy of beauty.
The presents were numerous and ex-
| quisite.
Mr. w. X Beard, the groom, was for
merly Of Tallahassee, Fla, but for some
years has been resident of New York.
| He is son Of the late Col. W. X Beard
| His mother was a celebrated belle and
| beauty, Miss Gamble Mr.. Beard is now
soliciting agent for the West Shore rail
| road, Of New York, very prominent
place for young man, and has occupied
trustworthy positions for many years
/ The bride is Capt. Fleming's second
daughter and great favorite in Savan-
nah society.
with tho pnlica