The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-10
MIDST MASSES OF GREEN.
The Nuptinls of Mr.. Champion and
Miss Ryals We're Celebrated.

Miss Ryals We're Celebrated.
AT o'clock yesterday afternoon the
Sunday School room of the Independent
Presbyterian Church was the scene Of an
extremely pretty wedding. At first great
disappointment was felt when 1t was
found that the church itself, on account
of important repairs, couldn't be used for
the marriage of Miss Carrie Lathrop Ry-
ais and Mr. william Davis Champion;
but the lecture room proved a very salts
factory substitute.
The decorations were elaborate and most
artistic. Beautiful palms were placed
about the room and massed near the pull
pit, extending on either side In slightly
curved lines, and scattered among the
palms were ported plants and lovely large
chrysanthemums, Smilax was twisted
around the rail of the gallery and around
each of the electric lights, which were
used for the occasion. Shortly after 4
guests were seen hurrying along Bull
street, and the ushers were kept busy
seating the numerous friends and rela-
tives. Mrs. Harrison, the organist, rem
dered the wedding march from Lohen-
grin as the bridal party approached the
pulpit. from the northern door of the
building, Messrs. James Ryals and George
Germany, Louis Salterbach of Jackson
Vile and Howard Germany leading the
procession. Little Miss Fannie Howard
was the brides only attendant and was
daintily dressed as a flower girl. Her
gown was of white organdie over white
silk, the skirt trimmed almost to the
waist with accordeon-pleated ruffles,
edged with tiny satin ribbon. The bodice,
which was cut low, with tiny puffs for
sleeves, was made very full, with long
ends of the ribbon falling from bow
on the left shoulder to the bottom of the
skirt, and she carried a lovely basket of
La France roses
The bride, who entered with the groom,
wore an afternoon costume of fawn-col-
ored silk poplin lined with American
Beauty silk. The skirt was deliberately
draped over a panel of white and tan
corded silk, with a fiounce edged with
folds of white satin, and a broad sash
of Liberty silk tied in a long bow. White
satin and pearl passementerie also formed
yoke, and touches of American Beauty
silk gave color to the costume. The hat
was of velvet to match the gown, with
crown of white satin and gold passemen-
terie, and was trimmed with white plumes
and the bouquet was Of nephitos roses and
ferns.
During the ceremony, which was per-
formed by the Rev. James Y. Fair, Mrs
Harrison softly played the symphony fol-
lowing the march from Lohengrin.
Only the families of the bride and groom
greeted them on their return to the resi-
dence of the brides parents, on Anderson
and Drayton streets, and at 6:15 D. M
the young couple left for Florida, where
they will spend a fortnight. On their re-
turn they will be at home to their friends
at their home, 1919 Bull street. The bride
is the eldest daughter of Maj. and Mrs.
Garland VI. Ryals. Mai Ryals is the
most important truck farmer In this
county. He was a gallant soldier in the
civil war, and has been a member of the
Georgia Legislature. The daughter is a
piquant brunette with simple and attrac-
tive manners, and a nature that has won
her hosts of friends.
Mr.. Wuliam Champion is a member of
the firm of Nelson. Champion & Co., and
Is well known in this city, where he has
always lived and where he has many rela-
tives.
Both were the recipients of numerous
gifts, and their new home will be hand
somely stocked with furniture, silver and
glass.
Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs.
w. f. Tinsley of Clifton Forge, Va, Mr..
and Mrs. James w. Ryals of Atlanta.
Mrs. A. NJ. Thompson of Boston, Mr.. and
Mrs L. NJ. Ryals and Miss Louise Ryals
of Orange Lake, Fla, and M. Salterbach
of Jacksonville.