The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-06
BRILLIANT LL4BAnd HbDDiN".
Dr. william Grace Harrison Wods Miss
IuIa Marcia Bondurant.

Lula Marcia
AUBURN, ALA, Sept 3-special.-
On August the 18th at O'Clock p. NJ,
tho ri,es n matrimony were celebrated
between Or. william Grace Harrison. Of
ranadcga. and Miss Lula Marcia Bon
durant, OF this place. The scene Of this
truly brilliant and happy wedding was
the Presbyterian church. a smll. neat
ediace. resembling solnfR'lat The p.c-
lures of English country churches. which
are 50 much admired Tor the air VI
venerable repose that surrounds them.
The interior was lastly decorated with
evcrgreens and poiowel' ,slluminsteu
with lighted tapers
The aisies and platform were carpeieu
win white cloth. giving a pleasing ef-
feet: as IL conFras;ed with TN deep
green OF ivy behind the pulpit Great
pains had been spent on the arrangement
Of details. and they were beautiful and
perfect IN every particular.
The ume-piece in the college towen
which regulates the movements Of Au-
burn people: had jus, struck nine az the
bridal party entered the doors: tho bride
on tho arm OF her eldest brother Pro
fcSyor A. l.. Boudurant, q the Univer--
sitv % Mississippi: her fa-hcr being alb
sent I'm Australia. and tho bridegroom
supported By his best man. J -. era
ham. Esd. OF Talladega. Tho attcn-
dants had executed pretty march IN
advance. and were now I'm their allotted
stations as was also the officiating min
ister. Rev W. ~. NcPhc"'ers. -. -.
professor NJ Hebrew ~ Cpumuia ~
@ Theological Seminary. The wedding
chorus from LohcnSrin. sung win spirit
by a select choir. added animation -
tho inspiring scene. Tho moonlight.
brilliant without, produced strange Of
rects pc = struggled 10 penetrate the
Tilted stained glass windows. and as
sweet breeze as could have been or
dered for the occasion rushed fhe palm
branches family. and kissed the checks
OF as fair n bride as ever phghied her
trofh IN so fairy-llke a scene The ccfe-
ynony was neither too long or 700 short.
but was characterizedi> throlg oy
SIMPLICITY and good taste. lt was accom-
panied with tho soft strains or mo An
eei,s Serenade" performed by Miss Mary
Motz and Professor = W. Payne. The
violin Miss Motz used had done service
at the wedding reception OF the bride .
mother.
the bridal party marched out keeping
time with the cnlivening air Mendnl'-
sohn's wedding march.
At $3.50 o'clock there was an elegant
reception az the hospitable Bohdurant
home. Opelika and AtllDrn Aad been
taxed 10 supply carriages Tor rho guests;
and distant towns had been drawn upon
for everything that could contribute 20
the pleasure and eclat OK the occasion.
When the bridal cake was cut the
ring was discovered by Mr Sheldon
Toomer. the button by Mss Rennie Ben
ton. Of Opelika. and the dime hv Mr.. IL.
II. pcovev OF Huntsville. Tho hrida.
presents were numerous and splendid
Among the gifts that inspired curious in-
torest We're nine pieces OF Mexican
drawn work from Mr.. VI. ~ Taylor. oil
Mexico. and . tea gown iyfmmed N
real lace from the wedding dress or an
aunt az the bride. a handsome ana
cosfiv riding habit was another present
eo-ncv hat out OF tho regular c~der. Inc
Attendants were "a follows. Mtif@ ~
ronor-NVss May and Dsoncv ifnndn-
ran, dressed I'm while and yellow. Tho
wedding colors adopted; hfst nri'''
,nails. Miss linda Harrison. Tallades''
and Miss Matte Henry MonteoinNry 81
best man. J. p. Graham ESQ., ana
doca. first croonsrnen. MessrS "fo'-'
y Bnrdurant. Athens; 5. j. Sam o.u'
Onolika. Miss Tcnney Taliaierro. HOLY
Strings. Miss. with Mr.. Frank Sup'o, 3
Miss Fannie Toomcr with DIT. >. H.
wilson. Miss Renrie Tenton with Dr.
Q II Ross. and Miss Ella Lupton Win
Professor J. T. Blcdsoe. Tallados-
Musical performers Mrs. j.. q. BOWL
organist. Miss Allie Glenn. Mamie MOOT 70
and Misses Lula Moore. Helen ManE'lil'
Dr. J. j. Drake. Mcssrs Y. ~ bI..H''
and J H. Benton. Jr.. vocal rs. MISS
Mary Motz and Professor =. W. l..'l'.'
,ioliniefe. Professor Charlie T.. Glenn
-largoncGsr Jsher7' lAessrs' "eors'
Kiser. A. @. Vanllver. il. IL. Iee'ey'
and Sheldon Toomer e,
A hrife never looked more lovely. she
was attircd In IN elegant bro. 'l'h s'..',
,,ovvn with silk crepe de chene. ana
,earls Her veil was caught by n pear
hroo,h which has q history as an Ola
family heirloom. Tho officiating minis
ter was q cousin of tho bridi.
4 romantic episode. not laid down IN
tho hills was "A moonlight drive 20
Onelika whence tho happy couple en-
harked FOR n tour through the East ana
a visit 10 tho brides Old home. in Buck
,nqhorn county. Va 10 was the inGpira-
ton OF the moment
Tho bride IS n granddaughter ~ Colo
ncl Thomas VI Ranfurant N FuckinR-
ham county. Va. who waa az one time
owner ~ the Richmond.
Her father Alexander J. Bcndurant IS
at present employed BY the Engiish 'o'-
eminent as tobacco expert IN austria
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