The herald., 1895-07-19
THE POLITE WORLD

It is rarely that a more beautiful or
brilliant weddings is witnessed than that
of Mr.. Alexander H. Levy and Miss
Juana FIancisua Neal, daughter OF Mrs.
Juana Neal which took place last night
at the residence OF the BRIDES brother
and sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Telfair Creigh-
ton, on West Washington street. The
rooms were transformed into floral bow
ers, masses of carnations, roses, sweet
peas and bright yellow blossoms, with
soft finlshings of feathery papyrus palms
and pepper boughs, were arranged with
such artistic skill and grace as to make a
whole that was bewilde-ingly lovely. The
balustrade of the stairway in the hall
was hidden by boughs of peppers picked
out with bright hued flowers of yellow.
at the size of the stairway was placed
the orchestra, composed OF four of Miss
Meals intimate friends-Mrs. Barnwell.
Mrs. Sutton, Miss Nelly Croft and Miss
Sutton. Red flowers were about the hall
in artistic confusion, which blended with
the color scheme of the library. In here
red geraniums and carnations were ar
ranged with gorgeous effect. The dining
room was deliciously sweet with white
and pink carnations. These were massed
on the large round table and lent their
beauty to the charming surroundings from
every concei vable nook and corner where
they could be placed to advantage. But
the chef d oeuvre was the drawing room
where the ceremony was performed, the
bay window was converted into veri-
able altar. The background was a solid
mass of green boIdered on the side with
pink carnations. La France roses formed
the pillars. and suspended between these
was an immense marriage bell OF white
arpations interlined with white pink.
two broad satin ribbons of PINK and
white fell to one side.
On the altar table were three Candelabra
holding tapers, and on either side were
candelabra six feet high, each hold
ing twelve candles. Immediately in front
of these was a true lovers knot one OF
white and the other pink carnations.
Pendent FROM these were small cupids,
and fiom their outstretched arms long
streamers of white ribbon extended to
the chandeliers, meerng in large bow.
Draped in front of the altar was rare old
lace over 100 years old, and at one time
used on the altar in st. Peters cathedral
pink roses. and concealing the fireplace
was large monogram, IL d NJ" COM
posed of white and pink blossoms.
White ribbons running from either side of
the altar to the library defined an aisle.
Just before the entrance of the bride the
Two Ittle DIlueSu.luS, Judud SIelSntOu
and Leila Holterhoff, stood on either side
of tn altar, and with the satin ribbons
rang the great floral bell. and as it swung
to and fro the soft music of the orchestra
mingled with chimes played the Legend
of the Chimes from Robin Hood. and as
the last notes died away the bridal party
entered tue room to Mendelsson' wedding
march. Bishop MONTGOMERY, who offer
ated, going first followed by the groom
and mis- best man, Mr.. John Neal, and
lastly the bride. with her brother-in law,
MIR. TelfaiI Creighton, who presented her
to the groom at the altar. The impress
i've Catholic ceremony was performed.
The bride was attired in handsome
gown of white soft null over " hite silk.
trimmed with point applique lace. veil
which fell to the hem OF the becoming
gown was held by diamond brooch. the
gift of the groom. large cluster OF
white sweet peas carried by the bride
completed the costume. The little maids
were in dainty gowns of white swiss, and
the bridal party presented rarely lovely
picture as they stood before the altar.
the softly shaded lights throwing mel
low gleam over the artistic surroundings.
During the ceremony Cavintina, by Oscar
Schmidt was played most mpressively
on the violin by Miss Nelly Croft. The
beautiful decorations were under the di-
rection of Mrs. Barnwell.
An elaborate wedding supper was serv-
ed Immediately after the ceremony, only
the family and immediate friends Of the
bride and groom being present. Mr.. Le-
Wy is a well known business man OF Chi
cago, and is connected with the Tohn Lu-
cas- wholesale paint aid oil company. MI.
and Mrs. Levy will leave in few days
for their future home in Chicago.