The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-09
WITHIN 4 CIRCLE OF PALMS.
Mr. John sullivan scbIey WEEDS Miss
LeonH Ross Guernrd.

a wedding Of universal interest 20 Sa-
vannah society took place az 81. Johns
church last evening when MT. John Sui
Ivan schley and Miss Leona Ross Guer-
ard Were married. Few young people are
better known or more popular. and the
church was crowded with those Of their
friends who are stil in the city.
The chancel was decorated in an excep-
tonaily effective way. Tail palms. con-
nected by festoons OF feathery ferns. form
cd a semi-circ.e. and within this the bril-
dal party presented a striking picture.
Before the commencement OF the cere-
mony Prof White rendered a number Of
beautiful selections Of music and as the
wedding march peaied forth the bridal
party advanced towards the chanceL The
ushers, Mr.. Godin Guerard. Mr.. John
Carsweu. Mr. Joseph Guerard and Mr.
Edward Haskell, came first. and were
followed by the bridesmaids and grooms-
men alternately. Mr. Edward S Elliott
and Mr.. William Pratt, Miss Anna and
Miss Elise Guerard. Mr.. Frank Lathrop
and Mr. Richard Adams. Miss Kate Guer-
ard and Miss Elizabeth Haskell. Mr.. Ar
thur Il. Elliott and Mr.. William Clay,
Miss caro- duBignon and Miss Martha
Backus
The bridesmaids lovely gowns were Of
white organdy over eau-de-nil silk with
taneta ribbons. and they carried bouquets
Of white roses and ferns.
Miss Jessie Chisholm, who acted as
maid-of-honor, preceded the bride. and was
gowned In white orgaudy, and her bou-
Quet was also Of white roses.
The bride, who entered the church with
her father, wore an exquisite white satin
dress, her veil Of tulle was simply ar
ranged with coronet Of orange blossoms.
and she carried a bouquet of white roses.
The groom, accompanied by his best
man, Mr.. w W. Williamson. met the bride
at the chancel steps.
Rev. Charles n. Strong performed the
solemn and beautiful ceremony. during
which the strains OF ooh Promise Me"
could be family heard
At the conclusion of the ceremony
reception was held at the home Of the
brides parents on New Houston street.
Among the invited guests We're; Mr.. and
Mrs. James Sullivan, and Miss Jennie Sui
Ivan, Mr.. and Mrs. George $. Haines Mr.
and Mrs. John Haines. Mr.. and Mrs Will
liam Rogers, Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. William
Rogers, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs II. W. John
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry McAlpin Dr.
and Mrs. Schley Mr. and Mrs Julian
schiey, Mr.; and Mrs. T. p. Ravenel. Mr.
and Mrs w. w. Chisholm. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Cosens. Mr.. and Mrs A. G.. Guer-
ard, Rev. and Mrs. Charles H. Strong.
Mrs. r. n. Sullivan, the Misses McAlpin
Mrs. f. v. Walker, Mrs. Alfred Hey
wood, Miss Margaret Cosens, Messrs
John sullivan, Swan Sullivan and James
McAlpin, Jr.
The house was tastefuiiy decorated
with cut flowers and garlands OF bamboo
The presents were numerous and very
handsome, including a great quantity Of
family silver, given by the mother of the
groom, MIS-. James Schley The bridal
pair left on the u o'clock train for Wash
ington and will visit Philadelphia, New
York and Boston before returning to Sa-
Yannah.
The bride is the eldest daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs William Elliott Crerard 81
has been particular favorite since her
debut into society, a year or two ago
The groom Is a prominent and popular
young lawyer. and hosts of friends wish
for them a future fun of happiness and
perity.