The Caucasian., 1909-08-29
MIDSUMMER NUPTIALS.

An event of great social significance,
elegance and beauty was the marriage
Wednesday evening of Miss Flora
Strauss, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
ris Strauss, to Mr.. S. J. Meyer of Nat
chez, Miss.
The handsome parlors of the Inn Ho-
tel was, the scene of the celebration.
There love had built its altar, festooned
above and about with woodland smilax
and ivy, to which was added a touch of
beautiful color in the arch of primrose
blossoms, and hearts suspended from
the arch.
Music was the charming prelude to
the solemnization. Mrs. Welsh singing
'I Love You Dear" followed by the
bridal chorus from the Rose Maiden"
sung by Messrs. Frantz and Mccoy,
Mrs. Welsh and Miss Matte Allen.
During the singing the family entered
and formed on each side of the flower
decked altar. Leading the way was
Mrs. Morris Strauss, the handsome
mother of the bride and Mr. Herman
Strauss Mr. and Mrs Henry Boden-
heimer; Mrs. Jake Bodenheimer, Albert
Bodenheimer, the dainty maiden, Eve
lyn Bodenheimer; Mrs. B. We'll and
Messrs. Harry and Charlie We'll; Misses
Rosa and Sophie Braunig and Mr.. Abe
Freyer
The stream of music changed from
vocal melody to the inspiring wedding
march played as only our Mr.. Ernest
Reams plays it, thrillingly, soulfully.
The bridal part passed as follows
Rabbi Jacobson preceding the groom,
Mr.. Meyer and his best man, Mr. Simon
Ehrlich. The charming maid of honor
was Miss Pauline Braunig, handsomely
attired in white, carrying midsummer
flowers, beautiful pale pink asters. The
bride advanced leaning on the arm OF
her father. The giving away" followed
when the proud groom took his place
beside his bonny bride. Then the sol
emn sweet plighting, the marriage serv-
lice. of admontion, and the benedictior
by the rabbi. Life had newer mean
ling to these two, and Loves lutte sound,
ed deeper note.
The bride was elegantly attired in
gown of duchess satin, with tunic O.
Irish point, draped back .and front, fes
Itooned with chenille loopings. The sor;
sage and sleeves were exquisitely EN-
broidered in seed pearls Instead o
flowers the bride carried white Biblt
and a point ace handkerchief that hat
served at the marriage of her grand
mother. The long illusion veil was fes
ltooned with the brides own flower, tn
orange blossom.
The ladies of the family and recelv
ing party in rich and beautiful gown
and the gentlemen in costumes de rig
, ueur, the blushing bride and handsom
groom made brilliant tableau vivant
Il The bride is an 'only daughter"
; lovely and highly accomplished youn
| woman, beloved and admired by all VIII
know her.
{ The groom is one of the leading bus
ness men of Natchez, Miss, who's
| sterling qualities have won "golde
) opinions for him.
: Many congratulatory kilograms WEI
r received and rich array of handsom
bridal gifts.
f Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer departed at 3:3
: Thursday on their bridal trip to th
r beautiful summer resorts on the gre;
i lakes. On their return they will go
+ their handsome home in Natchez, Mis-
THE DEATH OF MISS PERKS.
Miss Annie T. Perks, one of ii
most beloved of women, died at HI
home in Mansfield Tuesday, August 2
It She rad been i'll, but seemingly had Ell
tire1y recovered, and when visited {
Tuesday morning she was found insel
sibe on the floor, bleeding profuse
n from wound on the temple. Death fo
lowed, it is supposed, instantly
d Miss Perks had been resident {