The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-04
MIDST WHITE AND GREEN.
NuptiaIs of MIR. Seward and Miss
Powell Were Celebrated.

Powell Were Celebrated.
Trinity Church was the scene Of beau
uful white and green wedding last even
ing, where Miss Annie Bailey Powell and
Mr.. Harvey Seward we're married by Rev.
J. D. Jordan in the presence Of a large
number Of relatives and friends. Tall
palms were grouped effectively in the
chancel white chrysanthemums being
massed In the center against the back
ground of dark green leaves.
The bridal party, which entered the
church al $780, was an unusually large one,
consisting of eight ushers, eight brides
maids the maid Of honor and the bride,
who walked with her father. The ushers
and bridesmaids formed groups Of tours.
Messrs. Allen Sweat and Mougin Nichols,
John A. Hall and Horace Sullwell; the
Misses Gertrude Powell of Valdosta, and
Georgia Anderson, Edith Sullwell and
Alice Mccall; Messrs. Harry Turner and
Charles West, Percy King and Robert
Powell; and the Misses Halle Williams
of Boydton. Va, and Lila Cabaniss, Rosa
Seward OF Petersburg, Va. and Petite
Powell
Following these was the maid OF honor,
Miss Carrie Hobgood OF oxford, N. c.,
cousin of the bride, whom she Immediately
preceded.
The bridesmaids dresses were dainty
creations OF white chiffon over apple green
taffeta. The skirts were trimmed around
the bottoms with three narrow rutfies
edged with daisy ribbon, while two rufiies
of the same kind formed a polonaise eff
feet; and the bodices which were blocked
in narrow satin ribbon. were cut low, with
soft frills falling around the neck, and
mosquetaire sleeves. The maid of honor
wore a gown of the same description, but
made over white taffeta. and they all car
red shower bouquets of white carnations
The brides costume was of ivory satin
cut high, with full train. The skirt was
Il immed with rows of narrow chiffon ruch-
ing, the same polonaise effect obtaining
as in the case of the bridesmaids' gowns.
on the front, however, sprays and bow
knots of lace were beautifully appIiqued
Across the bodice the satin was draped
and caught with a rhinestone buckle and
satin ribbons on the left side; and tiny
ruchings of tulle formed a yoke below
which was spray of the appliqued lace.
The long tuIle veil was fastened with
orange blossoms and a diamond ornament,
the gift of the groom, and the bride never
looked iovelier than In this becoming at
tire
At the altar rail the party was met by
Mr.. Percy Gibson Seward, the attendants
forming in two arcs around the semi-clr-
cnlar rail with the bride and groom in
the midst between, two arching palms.
During the ceremony, for part of which
the Episcopal service was used. Ruben
STEMS melody In + was softly played by
Mrs. Gustin, who rendered Mendelssohn's
wedding march for the Recessional.
AT . O'Clock a large reception was held
by Mr.. and Mrs. Powell at their residence,
No. 109 Duffy street, east. The parlors
were lavishly decorated with palms ana
o profusion of white roses. the mantels
being banked with maiden hair ferns. In
the dining room, also, only white and
green were used. Long ropes of smilax
extended from the chandelier to the four
corners OF the table, on which were
placed. cut glass candelabra tied
with great bows of whitea ribbon
and large vases filed with roses. A mass
Of white roses also was used as center
piece The brides cake was heart shaped.
and on a smaller table nine little heart
shaped cakes were placed In the form of
a heart. In one of these was the ring
that predicted which one of the brides
maids would be the next bride
number of beautiful presents were
displayed In the drawing ROOM among
them very handsome repousse silver
service presented by the brides parents.
The father and mother of the bridegroom
have furnished the future home of the
young couple in Petersburg as their we'd
ding gift.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seward left at midnight
by the Florida Central and Peninsular for
Washington, from where they will make
quite a lengthy trip through the North.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w c. Powell. who came to Sa-
vannah from North Carolina some years
ago. Her father is president of the Sa-
vannah Naval Stores Company. She was
educated in Richmond, Va, at the Wom-
ems College, and since her graduation she
has been a popular member of society.
Mr.. Harvey Seward is resident of Pc
tersburg, Va, where he is interested with
his father and brothers in a large manu-
featuring company. A year ago he was in
Savannah acting as best man for Mr..
Hatcher Seward, who then married Miss
Ida Baldwin. Miss Powell was Miss Bald
wins maid of honor. and at their first
meeting the attachment began which led
to their marriage.