The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-02
COLHOUN-CLEvELAND.
Interesting Marriage at st. PauPS
Church, Lynchburg, Va

Lynchburg News
st. Paul's Episcopal church was tho
scene last evening of a most interesting
event, the occasion being tho marriage OF
Miss Eleanor Asenith Cleveland, daughter
OF Mr.. w. d. Cleveland, wealthy and
influential resident OF Houston, Texas,
aud Mr.. Edward Dudley Colhoun of tho
Akeghany Springs. The beautiful audi
torium of the church had been especially
arranged for the OCCASION tho chancel
having been decorated in a most tasteful
and exquisite manner with flowers and
potted pants, thus adding to the charm OF
color ami light. the fragrance and freshness
OF numberess blossoms. The scores OF In
candescent lamps shed a brilliant and
beautiful luster over the scene.
Shortly after the hour appointed. $40
O'Clock, the strains OF a lovely hymn, an
nounced the approach Of the bridal party.
The full vested choir. singing as they
walked, appeared from their room 10 The
right OF the pulpit and took their seats ON
either side of the chancel. The ushers adj
vanced up the aisle. taking their places 10
the right ana left. They were Messrs. G.
A. Colhoun, J. u. Taylor and y. ID. Col
houn OF Lynchburg and Mr.. II. w. Hage-
dorm of Danyille. Next came the two maids
OF honor, Misses Alma Cleveland and Miss
Tina Cleveland. sisters OF the bride. They
were followed by Miss Abbie Cleveland.
also sister of the bride who made a
charming little flower girl. The bride en-
tered on the arm OF her father and was
Joined at tho altar by the groom, who
had approached fiom the rector's room
on the arm OF his best man and brother,
Mr. W H. Colhoun OF ChIistlansburg. Mr..
s. W. Clark OF Bedford City was one OF
the attendants. The bride wore an elegant
costume OF white satin en- traine. with
mousseline de sole and orange blossoms,
and long white veil. and carried In her
hand cluster OF brides roses. The maids
of honor were most becomingly attired in
beautiful gowns OF pink taffeta, trimmed
in chiffon. Thy wore large black hats,
which added much 10 the beauty OF then
costumes. In their hands were lunches
of La France roses. Along the sides OF the
main aisle from the door to the chsncel
was stretched white satin ribbon which
was placed in position by the ushers after
the audience had taken their seats.
During the ceremony, which was per-
forme. by the Rt Rev. Davis Sessuns,
blshop Of the diocese OF Louisiana, and a
relative OF the bride assisted by the rec
tor of St. paul's. Rev. T NJ. Carson. D..
D., the organ was played softly and sweet
ly by the organist, Mr.. Hartley Turner.
AT the conclusion of the services. the
bridal party rItired from the church in
reverse order. and repaired to Hotel Car
roll where a reception was held end a
banque, served. The yiands OF the various
courses were Of a most delicious character.
and included all the delcacies OF the sea-
| son.
Shortly after midnight. Mr. and Mrs.
| Colhoun boarded the eastbound Norfolk
and Western train for Richmond. and from
there will make an exceeded tour through
Northern States.
Mr.. Colhoun is oae OF the best known
men in this section OF the State, having
been for many years connected with the
| Aiaeghany Springs, q popular Virginia
summer resort. In politics. he has also
taken promiT ent stand. and at present
occupies the important and responsible
| rost' on OF chairman OF the Sixth dis.ric,
.lsemocrattcs committee. He Is near rel
| alive of the Colhouns o, this city. Mr.. Col
lhouns bride is a member OF a most in.
! teresting family ard is a charming and
accomplished young lady.