The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-04-28
McRAE-CHERRY.

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The nuptial ceremonies of Mr.. W.
G. McRae and Mrs. Susie Cherry.
which took place last Wednesday
evening at the Episcopal Church were
beautiful and impressive in every re-
spect. The church was one mass OF
fresh spring flowers, artistically ar
ranged, and formed and fashioned into
so many different designs, that the
eve was almost bewildered at the sight
of natures diaderns, blooming in
wanton profusion and filling the sacred
edifice with their fragrance. Long
before the arrival of the contracting
parties the seats were filled to over
flowing with friends and well wishers
from all over the parish. Over the
altar the initial letters "C"-"McR"
were suspended, made out of the most
exquisite roses; while Immediately
above where the couple was to stand,
hung a wish bone, made also OF
flowers. The altar itself surpassed
description. Beautiful roses and
flowers of other kinds were SO har-
moniously blended together, that,
from a distance, it looked as If a fairy
hand had placed them there. The
arches and pillars around the organ
were also trimmed with vines, cedar
and flowers.
The ushers were DR.. w. E. Long,
Messrs. Keene, McCulloch, Ernest
/ Moore and S. B. Kennedy.
At the appointed hour the bridal
party arrived, the bride coming III on
/ the arm of her uncle, Mr.. j. d. Temp
kins, preceded by Messrs. William Nc
Culloch and Ernest Moore. Immedi
ately following the bride came Messrs
!, Wallace Keene aud S. B. Kennedy
When the bride reached the chancel
she was met by the groom, who cam
out on the arm of Mr.. Robert Moore
The ceremony was performed by tn
Rev. Lawrence Guerin in plain, audi
BILE voice, and with force and expression
, i'm the midst of the stiffness that per
) vaded the church.
4 The bride was dressed in a beauti
, full gray Henrietta, trimmed wit
: ieweled lace, moiree silk and crepe d
chine. She carried in her hand
bouquet of exquisite pink roses.
q The ceremony being over, the partie
. retired for moment to sign the mar
. rage contract; when presently the
$ appeared again and marched slowl
: out of the church, in time to the dee
tones of the wedding march, rendere
h by Miss Katie Decker. Immediatel
they were surrounded at the bugg
: by host of friends, who fastened t
y wish them many happy returns and
Q long and prosperous life.
!. They left Immediately for the
Il home in the second ward. followed b
! the residents of the neighborhoo'
a who joined them at home aud e.
d changed congratulations.
II The Banner-Democrat can only joi
Is the community in offering its congrat'
is la,ions and heartfelt wishes for lii
j of continued success, with on
E enough clouds to make the sunshiI
e the more appreciated.
!, Mr.. McRae is one of the first Gil
"a zens of East Carroll Active, energet
i. and upright in all his transaction
re with everybody, he has always enjoy'
70 the esteem and the confidence of t
1T people. AS for the good lady, we c.
is say no more than what others ha
re- said of her; and the only objection
no have to find is that she has been tax
"a from our community. where she b
eb been loved and respected by us
She will be greatly missed by t
b. young people especially; and both G
n. and young will welcome the day VIII
he she may return to live in Providen
id again.
,is Once again we wish them God spe'
% and a life of contentment aud hap
re- ness.
air MAY love and duty hand in hand
'h Attend them on this earthly strand;
as A happy, long and prosperous life
Rich blessings bring to man and wife.
20 And should their days proiong TO years,
en- Free may they be from sorrows tearsi
Until at last they gain the shore
ri Where Jesus reigns forevermore.
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WEDDING BELLS.
Ye wedding bells, We wedding bellsl
Us, How sweet the peal ye ring,
i'm When heart to heart responsive sweAs,
And souls together sing.
The sun shines clear, and sweet the air
IN OF this bright spriag-time day;
t,l,, God grant that thus the happy pair
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