The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-29
WEDDING BELLS.
Beautiful Marriage Ceremony at
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Presbyterian Church.
AT the Presbyterian church, in the
presence of a vast company of friends
and relatives, Mir. W. c. Peel and Miss
Pinkie Howell were joined in the holy
bonds of matrimony last Tuesday night,
For some time Greenwood society had
been looking forward to the event, in
the expectation Of something ont Of the
ordinary, and the result was more than
satisfactory. The bride is one of the
most popular bellies of greenwood So
ciety, and the groom is a young mar
respected and admired by all.
No effort had been spared to make the
event a successful and notable one. The
decorations in the church were beauti-
full, and the auditorium presented a gay
appearance, thropged as it was with
gayly bedecked ladies and children.
Messrs. Jno. Crenshaw and Lester Barr,
who acted as ushers, did yeoman serv-
ice in endeavoring to seat the large
crowd, but despite their efforts stand
ing room was at a premium.
AS Miss Flora Reiman played the
opening strains of the wedding march, a
hush came oyer the assemblage. With
stately tread the wedding party moved
slowly up the a%isles, the handsome cos
tunes of the ladies of the party outri-
valing the floral decorations in beauty.
The solemn and impressive ceremony
was performed by Rev. F. H. Maddox,
and after the happy couple had been
pronounced man and wife, the entire
party were driven to the residence Of
Mrs. Robt. Luckett, where a reception
followed by an elaborate. banquet, was
held. the bride and groom receiving the
congratulations of their many friends.
Until u o'clock the party was enter
tanned in regal manner, and many ex-
cellent musical selections We're rendered
by the talented members of the compa-
ny. The presents were numerous and
costly, and demonstrated the affection
in which the couple are held.
Mr.. Peel was escorted to the altar by
Mr.. Joe Jesty, and Miss Howell leaned
upon the arm of Miss Addie Pruitt, of
Houston, Miss. who was maid of honor.
The balance of the bridal cortege was
composed of Messrs, G. Locke Arnold,
J. W. Quinn, W. s. Cunningham, A. NJ.
Payne; Misses Addye Pillow, Halle Ell
lington, Mabel Boyd, Florrie Chapman.
The costumes of the ladies were elegant
beyond description. The hats were
masterpieces of the milliner's art. The
bride was attired in a handsome bro
caded silk hastily trimmed with velvet
and lace. Miss Pillow was gowned in a
beautiful Persian silk, trimmed with
chiffon, lace and ribbon; Miss Ellington
wore a changeable ~taffeta, with chiffon.
lace and ribbon; Miss Boyd was beauti-
fully attired in a Havana brown Vene
tian cloth gown trimmed with cream
embroidered chiffon and velvet; Miss
Chapman shone respondent in a silk
warp Barge, chiffon and passementre
trimming. The costume worn by Miss
Pruitt was of handsome grey novelty
goods trimmed with blue silk and rib
bon. Miss Flora Reiman was attired
in an especially becoming organdie.
To state the general impression Of
those present in a few words; it was a
grand success and the event Of the sea-
son. The Commonwealth unites with
all in wishing the happy couple a long
life Of prosperity and happiness. Mr..
md Mrs. Peel will be at home for the
at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Luckett. /;