Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-13
SOCIETY NOTES. < {. f # r 4
The Sfcphcn>-Clarkc Nuptial-.

-aa7oH. in facr an event of unusual .Hf.rv9. in th.. social world of Mem pAfs as Vell as Pine Bluff was the wedding Wednesday evening at 2 o'clock. which united Miss Corinne stephens and Avery Minor Clarke Of Memphis The officiating min ister vas Rev. C. C. Cline, the cer- cmont taking place at First Metho- dist church. The assemblage was on4 of the largest in regard to we'd iings that has assembled in the church for years.
 The edifice was beautifully ar ranged in striking and artistic floral effects. Bride roses formed the arch and garlanded the pulpit space Immediately overhead hung l great wedding bell formed of 1 white hrysanthemums, beneath which the young people stood and plighted their troth. While await ing the arrival of the bridal party Mrs. Fred Dilley rendered an appro- Driate vocal selection, with Mr. M. D. McNeil as accompanist.
 Mendclssohn's wedding march announced the entrance of the brid al party. The way to the altar was led by the bridesmaids and grOoms- men, Miss Otis Adams and Austin Pearce of Memphis, Belle Riggin and Alfred Bush of Ruskin. La, lola Philpot and Walter Hudson.
 They were followed by the maid of honor. Miss Clara Stephens. with the ring-bearer following. The bride entered with her brotherin- law, MT. A. C.. Bedell, while the groom entered with his brother, Mr Ned Clark of Memphis.
 Al the foot of the altar, beneath the fiOwcr-bedecked arch. Miss Stephens became the bride and help mate of Avery Minor Clarke.
 The bridal party left the church in reverse order, the bride and groom leading, followed by the at t"ndantS
 Following the pretty ceremony was an informal reception held at the Jefferson, limited 10 the bridal party and relatives of the contract ing parties Mrs. Clarke, whose beauty has been much admired, wore for her wedding gown a bro- cade satin The court train fell from her shoulders, while the yoke of the gown vas fashioned of the daintiest lace Her figure was en- yeloped in a bridal veil caught in place by a spray of lilies of the val ley. Her bouquet was formed of bride roses and ferns, with show CT of lilies of the valley and rib bons The bridesmaids were gown cd alike in white la tosca net over
  thcmums They wore in their hair ehaplet of rosebuds, with bird-of- paradise plnmes.
 The maid of honor was goWned in white net over a yellow taffnta ferns was her bouquet.
 The little ring -bearer was a pie turc of dainty loveliness in her frock of white silk and lace
 Mrs. Clarke is the daughter of Mrs. Lillian Riggin. and by her especially attractive and lovable manner, has been social favorite Possessed of all the attributes that are necessary to make true woman hood, she will be quite an addition to Memphis society
 Nr. Clarke is a memebr of the ,, firm of C, F.. Coe and company, one of the largest manufacturing con eerns of Memphis. He lived in our city for few months last winter, and by his sterling qualities claims many friends After a short stay in Kew Orleans, they will be at home to their friends in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Clarke wore for iourneying tailored suit of green with hat and gloves cnsuite.
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