The Southern herald., 1898-02-25

over each doorway leading into tn
hall was the monogram of the cele
brants, "B. s." enclosed in a wreatl
OF evergreens. Across the rear of tn
rhall' from floor to ceiling and from
wall to wall, was a garland of ever
greens and white flowers draped t,
form an arch, and looped in place b,
large bows of white satin ribbon
From the center of the arch, takins
the place of the time-honored wed
ding bell, suspended large cluster
OF snowy lilies. The fireplace, man
tel and corners of the room wer,
banks of ferns and growing plants.
As the old hall clock was ringing
the hour Of eight, the bride advanced
Slowly down the hall, on the arm Of
her father, followed by the maid Of
honor and bridesmaid and mem.
bers of the family, being met be,
meath the arch by the groom
and his best man, the minister stand
ing IN position just in the open door
way at the rear Of the main hall.
Mr.. w. |. McElveen acted as best
man; Miss Annie Sparkman was the
brides maid of honor and Little Miss
Buth Sparkman the dainty brides
bald. The bride, a slender brunette
was becomingly attired in gown of
white brocaded silk, with ribbon and
lace and pearl passementerie; the
maid of honor was gowned in white
silk and chiffon, and the little brides
maid looked sweet and quaint in
pink silk empire costume. The beau
tifrl and impressive ceremony of the
Episcopal church was read by the
rector with becoming solemnity, the
bride reading the responses from
white vellum prayer book, the we'd
ding gift Of the maid of honor. DR..
A. P Sparkman gave the bride away
with modest dignity. The bridal
boquet consisted of white rosebuds
and rlaiden-hair fern, with large
calla lily in thecenter.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
the family, relatives and friends pres
ent rendered their heartiest congratu-
cations and sweetest wishes to the
happy couple, being followed by con-
none the less sincere of
a dozen or more vervants present,
several of whom were old family SER
wants, and slaves of the brides ances-
-ors. There were about thirty-hvc
guests present, On account OF the
numerous connections of both the
contracting parties, only the unmar-
led relatives of the bride, several of
Ter schoolmates and a few friends of
he groom had been invited, there be-
ng just enough prerent to comforta-
,ly fill the house and render the oc-
aston truly enjoyable.
When the supper hour arrived the
,uests were escorted to the spaciobs
iningroom, where feast for the eye
is well as the palate, awaited them.
he room was beautiful, and a
Oy indeed. The tables were arrang-
d around three sides of the room,
ormiug a hollow square, in the CEN
er, being the brides table. From each
orner of the room, to the center, was
raped large garland of greens and
ut flowers, while from the center to |
ach corner of the brides table was
tretched broad band of white sat
! ribbon, over which dainty sprays
f similax were entwined Over the
rides table hung a little basket full ;
white narcissus. There were COW 4
rs for forty persons, including the .
lmily, the supper being served in /
purses by trained walters. Almost ]
1ery good thing of the season was j
,pplied, and enjoyed to the fullest.
here was no hurry or confusion, as
usual atlarge suppers. Eachguest c
ad a comfortable seat, plenty of q
,om, plenty to eat and walters to
tend to their wants. The culinary :,
ccess of the occasion was due to
e management of Mrs. A. P. Spark
an, famous for good dinners. She
as ably assisted by two old-time
oks, one of whom has been cook
2 Christmas and other dinners on +
ira occasions for the family for a
mber Of years.
The bridal couple received large
ray Of handsome and useful pres 81
Is from friends sfar and near :
,ouent and elegant tokens Of the 4.
ieem in which they are held, and
5 good wishes Of their friends ::