The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-10
WEDDING BELLS.
Hodge Mop hail.

Wednesday evening,at 9 o clock in the
First Methodist church. Miss Mamie
Frances Hodge of this city, plighted
her troth to Mr. James Albert Nc
Phail of Marshall, Texas; the beauti-
said by Rev A. P. McFerrin. long
before the hour appointed for the
wedding, the church was filled by ex-
pectant friends, being entertained the
while by a well rendered musical
program by Mrs. Ella Kelley The
chancel was simply, yet beautifully
decorated with palms and other plants,
the work having been done by loving
friends of the bride, members OF the
Church Workers Society of that church,
OF which she is a member.
Promptly at nine O'Clock, Mendles-
sohns Wedding March pealed from the
organ and the wedding party entered
the church, the ushers coming first in
pairs; Messrs. Harry Frierson and Leo
Thompson on the right, followed by
Messrs. j. NJ. Dedman and Geo.
Hodge. On the left came Messrs. Jno.
Cant and Drake Clopton, followed by
Messrs. W. P. Woodbridge and Joe An
derson. Following the ushers and
each entering alone, came the matron
of honor, Mrs. w. r. Hodge of Mar
shall, Texas, from the right, and the
maid of honor Miss Mary Hargrave OF
Madison, from the left. Arriving at
the chancel the ushers grouped them
selves on either side, the matron of
honor standing directly in front OF
them.
Preceding the bride, who entered
from the left with her brother, Mr.. W..
In. Hodge, was little Miss MYRTLE
Carter, the ring bearer. who carried
the ring on silver waiter. The bride
was met at the altar by the groom
and his best man, Mr.. Joe Borum,
who entered from the right.
While the ceremony was being said
Mrs. Kelly played softly and sweetly,
81 Love You Dear and Only You.
The bridal party left the church to the
Joyous strains of Lohengrin's Bridal
March.
The brides toilette was beautiful
creation of white silk grenadine over
| white satin; the bodice was cut low,
and finished with bertha OF real lace
The tulIe veil was fastened to her hair
with a bunch of orange blossoms The
bride also wore pair of curious old
slippers, which her great. great grand
mother wore at her own wedding over
hundred years ago. She carried a
shower boquet of brides roses
The marion of honor and the maid
of honor wore gowns alike of white
organdy over white taffeta, and carried
La France roses. Little Miss Myrtle
Carter also wore white organdy ovei
white taffeta.
Following the ceremony, the brldal
party with the invited guests, grove
to the residence of the brides father,
where a delightful reception was
rendered them. During the evening
two course lunch was served, the deco
rations of the house being extended &c
the ices, white and green.
The bride is the only daugher OF Mr..
nd Mrs. A. A. Hodge, ana is a young
a dy of charming personality, having
la man frieds IN this, her native city,
who send their best wishes with her te
her new home. Mr.. McPhail is
prosperous hardware merchant OF Mar
shall Texas, and made many friends
during his brief visit to Columbia
They were the recipients of many
handsome and costly presents. Mr..
and Mrs. McPhail leave this morning al
10 80 for few days stay with rela'
tlves in New Orleans before going to
Marshall.