The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-09
TWO PRETTY JUNE WEDDINGS.
THE MERCER-FREELAND INITIALS
AT CHRIST CHURCH.

Mr.. Herman Charlton shuptrine and
Miss Alice Isabel Vandeveer
Welded at st. JOhn's-The We'd
ding of MIR. Edward Mercer and
Miss Josephine FreeInnd the First
in Christ Church Since It's Restor-
ntIOn.
The first wedding In Christ Church since
its restoration, took place last night at 8
O'Clock, when Mr.. Edward Clifford An
derson Mercer and Miss Josephine Free
land were united in marriage.
In the presence of a large assemblage
of friends and relatives the ceremony was
impresslvely performed by Rev. Robb
White.
The interior of the church was brilliant
with light and the chancel was effectively
decorated with palms and ported plants.
Masses Of white Marguerites. with ferns,
wero placed on the altar, and the ushers
wore boutonnIeres of the same flower
Promptly at o'clock the notes of the
wedding march from Lohengrin burst
from the organ. and the ushers led the
way up the aisle. Mr.. Clarence Anderson
and they were followed by Mr.. Arthur B
Elliott and MI W. Gordon Harrison.
Miss Lucy Chisholm, the maid
of honor, came next, walking
alone. Her charming gown was
of white organdie. trimmed with
lace edged rufles. and she carried a beauti-
ful bouquet of Marguerites. The bride.
who entered the church with her mother.
Mrs. Freeland. wore a unique and beauti-
full bridal gown, fashioned entirely of
white satin ribbons and insertions of Val
enciennes lace. The low cut bodice was
finished with soft frills of lace, and the
hlmy tulle veH was fastened with Il
wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a
prayer book bound in white leather. Mrs.
Freeland was gowned in black silk and
passementerie.
Mr.. Mercer with his best man, Mr. Lew
IS Herndon Mercer, entered from the YES
try room and met the bride at the chancel
steps, where the betrothal service took
place.
During this, the strains of Rubenstein' :
melody were family heard throughout the
church, and later, when the ceremony was
concluded Mendelssohn's wedding march
was played as occasional.
The immediate families, and a few init
mate friends of the bridal couple were en-
tertained after the wedding at the home
OF Mrs. George Cope, ST., on Hull street
Later in the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Mer-
Ger left for their future home in Jackson
vile, Fla.
Mr.. Mercer, who is the youngest son of
Col George A. Mercer, is one of the most
popular young men in Savannah society.
Lately he has resided In jacksonville,
where he is manager of Bradstreet's agen-
cy, and In business circles he is highly
esteemed and liked The handsome bride
is the only child of Mrs. George Peyton
F'reeland, and is young woman OF
charming traits OF character Both young
people are thoroughly identified with Sa-
vannah and have hosts OF friends whose
congratulations and best wishes follow
them to their new home
Besides the bridal party there were
present at the reception Col. G. A. Mer-
Ger, Mr. and Mrs. J. Muir Lang, Mr. and
Mrs. George Mercer, Jr., Mr.. r. L. Mer-
Ger, Jr, Mrs. George Cope, Jr., Mrs. j.
Fl. Hunter, Mr. aud Mrs. Harris Cope
Rev. and Mrs. Robb White Mrs. c. A.
L. Lamar Miss Mary Clay, Mr.. and Mrs
Alfred Chisholm, Mr. and Mrs John
Bryan and Miss Bryan, Mr. and Mrs
Lewis Malone, Miss Madele Lewis, Miss
Jennie Cohen, and Mrs. John Anderson OF
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