The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-11-01


rest City as was b. heid on Wednesday
night q: tue Church of The Good Shep
herd. " nen the Misses Railwage-Al-
lie Mag and Anna kaiherine-wtre
given In toiy wedlock respectively to
Messrs Chester McRae. of Camden.
Ak and John William Anderson, Of
Bristol, Virginia.
For this occasion The most elaborate
and costly decorations, had been used
IN softenifg and beaulif,ing the sacred
eiii!ce. ard 50 pieasingly was the green
aud white scheme carried out and so
happily and artisticallY had tie Chrys-
anihemgms and EyeTgreeBs been al
ranged that nothing was left to greet
the vision harShiy. but the decorative
plan held tie vast audience rapt in
wonder and amazement at the bril-.
liancy, and all tie senses seemed to
blend into sight and besring-eyery-
one was listening for some inspired
compliment or watching for some feat
IRE that had probably escaped all Other
ewes. and thus The rivalry of compli-
ments was kept up by those fortunate
enough 70 crowd their bodies into thr
church, and tie affair passed eff with
out the least friction; and while it was
saoiiDell pathetic aud the solemnit,
was grand and eieYatiug, there was an
exhiiefsting Influence which coursed
through tie veins like old Bourbon and
gave an indescribab.e bouyancy to the
spirits
Zach window held a graceful iardi-
nier Of asparagus and chrysanthemums.
while along the walls hung handsome
wTeaias OF cedar aud in opposite cor
rers over the yeStry loom entrances
two large triple wreaths were suspen-
oeo' but tire browning features of the
decorators skill were not realized until
The creations which made the chance !
and Holy OF Holes such dream of
Moral beauty aud briIliancy, were
reached. Tie floor and walls had been
carpeird ~ white, over which, with
eierence 10 the walls, a handsome
drapery Of bamt5O vines cluug ma
araIiy and arlistically. two immense
Arches covered with cedar from the
second OF which hung the elaborately
dressed electric chandelier and just in
front OF altar was suspended canopy
OF cbrysenthemums aud evergreeps
livery where was tie green and white
9tandia9 cut perfectly and seemed to
blend and harmonic Ike a sweet
Fhyme-to tN!Ue about ones fancy
Ike soft refrain sending thought SKY.
wa;d into realms OF purity and light.
In ihe sanctuary to the rear and 10
the iisht and iett sat stately iardiniers
OF ferns aud pains, and from the walls
hung gaIlsnds Of vines and flowers al
ranged IN quaint and original designs
cefYlng description il their dazzling
sfienoor. About tie chancel walls.
along the ratings @. the altar,and in th+
rear windows burned myllads, of candles
which added then .gslre to tile e.ecllls
bulbs which lad been distributed 50
proiusely about tie holy sanctuary.
Ii was indeed scene about which
or enthusiasm reiuses 10 expend
Itself, a SIGHT Of which was well worth
fo.tnight's t.aYel.
The hour for the ceremony had been
publicly announced for half after eight
o'cioca, bst long before Ibis hour. anx
!o1s friends ana many whose love was
oui-sp3ken for tie two saeet gin
brides, whom they were so soon ,e
Behold in single estate for the last time. /
had assembled, 10 honor and give low
-Dg tribute, and when the church doors
were opened crowded in in a perfect |
stream Qntll the building would ac +
e0noda,e no more, and many climbed
TIE trees outside hoping to catch
glimpse Of the bridal party as they fled
IN 10 the altar.
Promptly at SEE O'Clock the carriages
bearing the bridal party began to AZ.
I'VE and the ushers proceeded with
much difficulty to clear the vestibule
and entrance 70 the church for its ad
m.t'anee The party began TO alight.
the ladies' gowned in all tie frills and
AneIy which so dttinglY adorn their
beauty aud rich graees. while the gen
,iemen were the picture Of gallantry in
fuil evening dress, each wearing large
cur ysahthemum upon his lapel.
The handsome company was quickly
before tile entrance aud the
signal vas passed along to the organ.
ST. Mrs. John Calling. who promptly
announced the coming of tie bride in