The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-04-30
IohnsOn-va Vaughn.

Ono OF tue largest NIoNus VNOl
assembled in Greenyille gathered
at the Episcopal Church on Tues
day evening, April 26th, at half
after eight, to witness the marri-
age of Mr.. Chas. +. johnson to
Miss Mildred Virginia Vaughn.
The handsome church, so well
adapted for wedding, never
looked prettier than on this happy
occasion, for loving hands had dec
Grated it most artistically. Gar
lands of white and pink roses were
suspended from the ceiling, and
the altar and chancel rail were
banked with the same exquisite
flowers. A musical programme,
rendered by the skillful organist,
Mrs. j. c. Greenley, delightfully."-
entertained the waiting assembly,
thus adding a genuine charm to
the period Of unrest and eXpectan-
CIV VII Vii - s eSs t'1s the APP
Mao ..-. parry The
ig..uolIul and impressive ceremony
WAS performed by Rev. Novel;
Logan, rector Of Trinity Church
in Vicksburg, who was especially
invited for the occasion. The
lovely bridesmaids wore dainty
gowns of white organdy over pink
Slips and carried shower boquets
of pink roses. Miss Edith Vaughn,
the maid of honor, looked regal in
q pure white organdy. She also
carried pink roses. When the
thrilling notes of the wedding
march pealed forth, all attention
was directed to the bridal party.
They came in the following order
Messrs. Walter Mellor and r.
Taylor HARRISON, walking two
abreast, and when they had reached
the chancel Misses Louise Wright
(of Vicksburg) and Innis Startling
came from opposite side doors and
marched slowly up the aisle.
Messrs. Robert Wilson and c. q,
of Greenwood were next,
followed by Misses Susie McCutch-
On and Narcisse johnson. Miss
Edith Vaughn walked down the
aisle from the vestry room, to
meet the sweet young bride, who
1ad walked a short distance alone.
As those two sisters, who had
always been such inseparable com
osnions, walked up together, all
Eyes were conferred upon them, for
t was indeed truly beautiful
sight. As they reached the chan
,el steps they were met by the
groom and his best man,
Mr.. Emmett Smythe, who had come
rom the vestry room. And then
he ceremony was begun.
1t is a beautiful sight to see two
owing hearts united forever and
many were the prayers and best
wishes sent mp by friends present,
or happiness and prosperity to
,ternally smile upon them. The
,ride who has always been an ac-
.nowledged beauty, never looked
airer or sweeter than on this oc-
aston. She was exquisitely gown
d in creation of sheer white or
andy over silk, made en- train,
nd carried a boquet of brides
oses. A veil of illusion complete
Y enveloped her queenly form,
alling in graceful folds to the hem
f her shirt and was artistically
ooped and fastened to her soft
rown hair, with orange blossoms.
diss Vaughn was reared in Green
lille and is loved and admired by
very one for her beautiful char
cter and charming, unaffected
lanner, and society reluctantly
arts with one of its brightest
ghts. Mr.. johnson is fine
loEal young man and has always ::
cen esteemed by the. business .
len of our city. The large num-
er of handsome presents which
Icluded quantities of silver and cut
lass, in a measure testified to
lie popularity of the young
)uple. Mr.. and Mrs. johnson
i'll be at home to their friends at
lie Inn. The TINES joins with
le friends of the young couple in
ishing for them bright, beauti- !
] and nrosnerous life.