The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-06
Smith-Travis.

II Is Sappho who first tells US OF Hymen, the
Greek god, and she calls him the son OF Appoi.io.
III the Greeks were here they would spy a CLINT
OF truth in the old classic myth, and say tnat
Hymen has not forgotten his great father 5
haunts. Al all events the refined ana elegant
home OF Prof. and Mrs. Smith has given ex-
preston TO sweet little poem which shows
that the world has not forgotten Hymen.
On June 26 just when the glory OF the day
was at high tide, in the presence OF the faculty
OF N. w. c., relatives, and q rev friends, the
handsome and promising Mr. Robert Travis OF
Owosso, Mich, and Miss Matte Smith,. OF
Naperyille Ill, were united in marriage. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. Chas.
Dreisbach an uncle of the bride, from Dakota:
Besides being suspicious, the whole event
was invested with delightful charm. Art and
nature joined In beautifying the home. Festoons
OF vines and white silk artistically draped the
spacious entrance and delicate fern fronds
spective for the bridal picture, while over the
pair foated graceful canopy. OF green and
white ribbon. The luster OF silver presents
profuse, rich and OF unique design, rhymed
with the ideal festal radiance.
The bridal party was ushered in with the
Mendelssohn wedding march, played oy Miss
groom was attended by his brother, and his
niece, sweet little Florence Travis, who looked
like morning fairy, acted as flower girl, pre-
ceding the bride and her sister, Miss Lucy
Smith. Following the bride came Prof. and
Mrs. Smith.
The impressive ceremony was soon over and
congratulations responsive to the gladness OF
the young pair were never more sincere, but
under breath was the pang OF regret. How can
IL be otherwise when we surrender any OF the
symphony of that rare musical circle which has
so often delighted our earsg Nevertheless there
Is trust IL at gives serenity to critical moments
and IL gave subdued cheer while all partook OF
the dainty but generous collation..
The bride, Miss Matte, o blonde, attired In
ivory satin, her only ornaments half-opened
rose and the exquisite brooch of greengold, set
with pearls, a gift from the groom, was a vision
of loneliness Miss Matte Is grand daughter OF
the late lamepted President A. A. Smith, who
was not only President of Northwestern College
for q quarter of q century but in q high sense
the maker of It, The whole atmosphere Of the
place seemed to pulsate with the benediction
of the sainted priest of the household. Her
sanity grand mother. who lent love and rever
ence to the OCCASION Is the sister OF the distin-
guished commentator, DR.. Henry Cowles. Her
mothers parents, Rev. and Mrs Dreisbach, OF
royal virtues, from Ohio gave their presence to
the hour. while from the group sped many
wistful thought to the dear uncle and aunt, Rev.
Mr.. Woodside and wife OF the African mission.
Prof. II. c. Smith has for many years been the
able Director of the Musical Department OF
Northwestern College, and has been most effici-
emily assisted by his two accomplished daugh-
tiers, Misses Fannie and Matte.
Mr.. Robert Travis, who Is President OF the
Electric Co., Owosso, is most favorably known
in Naperville, and we congratulate not only him
Mrs. Matte Smith Travis.
MRS N G. KNICKERBoCKER,
Preceptress OF Northwestern College.