Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-02-21
A WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE.
The Marriage of Two of Pine Bluffs Most
 Prominent Young Society People.

J. uFnef bfdQIOFu ana MISS delen Knox, which took place last evening at the First Methodist church, and which was witnessed by hundreds of the friends of the contracting par ties, was one of the most interesting events that has ever occurred in Pine Bluff.
 Owing to the prominent social position and decided popularity of the contracting parties, it has been the subject of much discussion and pleasprable anticipation for many weeks, and the eommodious build ing was crowded beyond it's limits long before the appointed hour.
 Promptly, however, at o'clock the bridal party arrived, and in re- sponse to the exquisite touch of Mrs. Adine T. Owen, the soft opening strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march were heard and the brides maids, eight of our loveliest society buds, entered at the right side of the church, while the ushers ap- peared at the left, and, marching down the opposite aisles to the altar, they met and stood in couples at either side of chancel rail. At the right, Misses Blanche Bluthenthal, Maggie Bond, Fay Taylor and Nan nie Jordan; and Messrs. Virginius Wilkins, Will Owen, Drew White and Harry Bradford. Al the left of the altar were Misses Eddie Rut- ledge, Sue Knox, Mamie Bradford and Brooxie Robinson and Messrs. Ernest Stubblefeld, Will B. Allen, Walter Trulock and A. s. Trigg.
 Two little flower girls, Jamie Knox and Carrie Greenfield, pre- ceded the bride and groom down the right aisle and stood at each side, as they took their places under a beautifully decorated arch, sur mounted by two white doves bear ing an exquisite love knot of white satin ribbon.
 Rev. A. o. Evans performed the ceremony in an easy and impress sive manner and the bridal party passed out through the left aisle to the inspiring melody of Lohengrin.
 The bride wore an exquisite gown of white satin, with tule veil and the typical orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of bride roses.
 The groom wore the conventional black with boutonnire of bride rosebud and smilax.
 The flower girls were dainty and lovely in white satin, and were as fair and sweet to look upon as the 1 flowers themselves.
 The bridesmaids at the right and left of the altar wore, respectively, elegant costumes of pale blue and pale pink organdie, while the ushers were attired in full evening dress.
 The decorations were of an excep- tionably beautiful character, con- sisting of palms and ferns in grace ful arraighment, while the ehancel rail was draped in white silk and wreaths of smilax. A more happy combination of colors in costumes and decorations could hardly be inn agined, and the soft lights and lovely music lent an added grace to a scene which could not have been more perfect in detail, or more beau tiful in effect.
 The bride is the daughter of Col and Mrs. R. M. Knox. Col. Knox is one of the most successful busi- ness men and enterprising citizens of our city, and since her entrance into society has been one of it's brightest lights. She possesses 1 many gfaceS or person ana cnarac- ter, and is a favorite in the circle in which she moves.
 MT. Bradford is we'll worthy of the prize he has won, being young man of sterling qualities, genial and popular both in business and social circles. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Watt Bradford, and represents one of the best known and highly esteemed families in Pine Bluff, where he counts his friends as legion.
 After the ceremony the bridal party and the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were ten dered a reception at the residence of the brides father, where most ele- | s-s f..- Il