The daily sentinel., 1903-05-07

Clemenzia Eldridge. to Mr.. William
Arthur Peery. The ceremony uniting
the lives of these two young people
was performed by Rev. j. E. Weir.
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church. There We're in all only twen-
ty guests present to witness the mar
riage, composed of the relatives and
most intimate friends of the family
Promptly at II O'Clock the young
couple entered the parlor and took po-
sition at the east side of the room.
beneath bower of flowers, where
they were met by Rev. Mr.. Weir and
the words we're spoken which made
them husband and wife. The ceremony
was a sweet and simple one. There
were no attendants and no wedding
march. the entire service being strict
ly quiet home affair.
The bride, who is ever the center of
attraction on such an occasion, was
perfect vision of loveliness. She wore
her travelling gown of broadcloth, the
color being ashes of roses. The suit
was made with jacket and a waist
of pink and white silk trimmed with
heavy silk applique. The skirt was
trimmed with folds of silk a shade
lighter than the cloth, and was lined
throughout with the same material.
roses.
The house was handsomely decorat-
ed with plants and cut howres and the
room where the ceremony Was per-
formed being bower of blooms and
fragrance. The bridal couple, dur
ing the ceremony. stood under can
opy of white and purple lilacs. draped
from the side of the room to the cleo
| trolier in the center. and festooned
with smilax and white satin ribbon.
| There was solid background of
potted plants, all in bloom, which
made handsome setting of the GEN.
tral figures to the ceremony.
| Immediately following the perform
ance of the ceremony the guests were
led to the dining room, where an ele-
gaut wedding breakfast was served.
In the dining room the decorations
Il Mtlt tihDOIdtt WtIt Cub liOM
ers and plants everywhere. The menu
was extensive and served in splendid
style. The bride was most gracious
and served the bridal cake to her
/ guests with such winning smile that
de it Thousand times more sweet.
AT once upon the conclusion of the
wedding feast, the bridal party and
guests We're driven to the Union de-
pot, where the happy couple took pas
sage for the west. where they will
spend a month visiting point; of in
terest along the coast.
| Miss Matte Eldridge, as her friends
all know her, is one of the most char
ming young ladies of the entire city.
She is the eldest daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. E. f. Eldridge and has lived
most of her life in this city, being at
the present time 10 years of age.
Not only is she beautiful young
woman, so far as features and figure
are concerned, but Natrue has endow-
ed her with many gifts. She is an
accomplished musician, being an ex-
pert pianist and violinist of consid-
cradle note. She has composed the
music for several songs. for which her
father has written the words.
| The brides trousseau is one which
any young woman might envy. There
is an abundance of beautiful linen and
gowns which should be sufficient to
make girl in any station of life hap
py. Much time and expense have
been spent on the material and max
ing of the various garments which go
to make up the bridal array.
Mr.. William Arthur Peery, the
young man who has won the prize of
DR.. Eldridge's household, is we'll
known to many in this city. He came
here three years ago, and since that
time has been most of the time in the
employ of DIR. Eldridge as office assis-
tant, but recently he has operated a
large aerated water still in this city,
in which he has been vrey successful.
His habits are good and as he has
lived most of his time in the family
of DIR. Eldridge, the latter feels that
he is a proper person to have the keep