The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-11-13
BRUMBY-HILSMAN WEDDING.

The marriage of Miss Lucy Leigh
Brumby to DR.. Agnew Hilsman, which
was solemnized at Episcopal church in
Marietta, Wednesday, 9Th inst. evening,
was brilliant and beautiful event.
The church was profusely decorated
with palms, white chrysanthemums
and southern bamboo vines. Wurm's
orchestra, stationed in the gallery, dis
coursed sweetest music before and after
the ceremony, which was impressively
performed by Rev. Mr.. Pise, of Mariet-
ia
The ushers, who were also grooms-
men, were Mr.. Lawrence Hilsman, of
Albany, best man; Mr.. Jackson Porter
Dick, first groomsman; Mr.. Sanford
Rust, of Atlanta; Mr.. Bolan Brumby
| of Marietta Mr.. John Dews, of Albany !;
Mr. Yonel Hilsman, of Albany Mr.. Win
DuPre, of Marietta. Mr. Richard
Hobbs, of Albany, s.. s....s...
Miss Agnes Hilsman was maid of
honor; Miss Marion Brumby, sister of
the bride, first bridesmaid. The other
bridesmaids. we're Miss Julia Romare,
of Atlanta; Miss Mary DeCourcy
Hobbs, of Albany Miss Annie Wallis
Brumby, of Athens; Miss Annie Brum-
by, of Cedartown; Miss Bessie Shaw,
Miss Virginia Gibbes, of Atlanta They
| formed an exceptionally handsome
group of bridesmaids.
| The bride entered the church with
Mr. W. I. Hayward, who gave her away
The bride wore a magnificent Paris
ian gown of white satin hand embroider-
| ed in silver and pearls. The accordion
| pleated frills, of white chiffon gave q
graceful finish to- the long train. The
bridal veil was caught with spray of
orange blossoms, an armful of bride
roses were carried. A queenlier bride
has seldom been seen. The beauty, wit
and charm of Miss Brumby made her
one of the states greatest bellies, and
she was never more beautiful than on
her wedding night.
| Immediately after the ceremo ny, a
large and elegant reception was held at
the home of the BRIDES uncle, Mr.. w.
/. Hayward. The hall, reception room,
library and dining room had graceful
frieZe of southern bamboo which droop-
ed to the mantles taat were banked
with chrysanthemums. The stairway
was festooned with o1nbo and garlands
of yellow chrysant!lemums with back
ground of ferns and palms. The dining
room was bower VI " hite chrysanthe-
NUNS and pink roses and the table was
arranged with the beautiful taste for
which Mrs. Heyward is noted. The
central decoration was an immense
| brides cake with d figure of Cupid
| standing under he marriage bell.
Huge chrysantheNums in cutglass
vases, silver candrtAora holding pink
tapers, silver disht. y it'll bonbons, pink
and while little heai t shaped cakes or
namented with orange blossoms, and
! generous silver bowls holding pink and
green paper roses vii h souvenirs of the
| happy occasion con. ,Jleted table that
was perfectly arranged. An elegant
course supper was served to the hun
dred guests present. Punch was serv-
ed in the library throughout the even
ing. Miss Marion Brumby cut the
dime in the brides. cake and Miss Julia
Romare the ring.
number of beautiful gifts were re-
ceived. Especially handsome was the
set of table silver from the groom IS
family.
| DIR. and Mrs. Agnew Hilsman left via
| the Seabosrd Air Line, for New York,
| Washington and other eastern points.
They will reside in Albany.