The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-02

and patrician beauty. Of a type
/ rare among women vas enhanced z
her exquisite bridal toilette OF rio
white satin armour. with point lac
yoke and trimmings. the soft clingin
and rather severe style being mo.
becoming to her slender and Eracefr
figure. her veil. with its coronet d
orange blossoms. was worn back fror
! her face and she carried bououe
OF bride roses with chatelaine OF M
lies OF the valley and ferns. TIL
groom and best man, Prof. J. E. Ed
gerton. entering from the choir. me
the bridal party al the pulpit. Durin.
the impressive ceremony. performed
by Rev. 4, G. Dihwiddie. the electric
lights were turned OF, leaving only
the soft glow of the candles over the
beautiful tableau.
Following the marriage the wedding
party was rendered q charming recep-
ton by the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. P. Figuers at their home on
West aeyer-h street The walk from
the gate was brightly Illuminated with
electric bulls. many of which also
twinkled amid the trees on the spa.
cious lawn. and the long velanda, run
ming the Ell ire width of the house.
was prettily outlined with bright hued
imported japanese lanterns of various
designs. The east Octagon OF the We
randa ives decorated with handsome
yellow, Pink and white chrysanthe-
NUNS, interspersed amid the waving
sprays OF asparagus fern. forming a
perfect oriental bower. Rustic
stands held graceful arrangements of
these same flowers, and large stone
jars contained refreshing ice water,
which was served by Misses Ruth
Fleming and Marie Brownlow.
In the east octagon a mos artistic
effect was achieved by the use of
railing branches of white clematis,
which were draped with asparagus
ern from the ceiling above the pref
lily arranged table, from which fruit
ces and cake were served and large
tands held jars of yellow sunfiowers.
The hall was ornamented with num-
'ers of ferns, palms, graceful garlands
# smilax and pink roses. The re.
Giving party included Mr.. and Mrs.
'iguers, the hostess in a pretty and
ecoming toilette Of soft gray satin
tripped chiffon over silk, with white
ct yoke and jet trimmings, Mr.. and ,
IRIS. Harkreader Miss Hattie Figuers
nd Prof. Edgerton, stood in the East +
rawing room, which was equisitely s
ecorated with ferns, white tulle,
raceful bow Of the latter adjoining h
lie center Of the mantle, which was \
raped in clematis and Illuminated
18th white wax tapers in crystal h
ticks. In the west drawing room, Y
here the presents were displayed, a a
effect was produced by the i,
of different hued garden n
lwers and ferns.
The large number Of handsome gifts 7,
ceived gave token to the popularity "
the young couple. Noticeable among (.
EN- was a handsome boullion set, r.
ven by the faculty OF the C. NJ A., T,
beautiful topaz pendant sent by "a
ISIS BEDFORD from Italy, and a chest vi
silver the gift Of the brides pa. W
nts. q
Assisting in receiving and serving
IRE Mesdames H. o. Fulton. J. p
Ownlow, F. F. Everett, Ernest Far
Il, Walter Hastins, Will Hutton OF
Ala, Miss Carrie Williams, us
:. and Mrs. ]. H. Dining, Mr. and li'
s. Shelton Robinson, Mrs. J. c. pr
rdy, Mrs G.. T. Hughes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harkreader left on
= two o'clock train for weeks o.
del trip. When they return they B
! make their future home with Mr.. u
/ Mrs. H, p. Figuers. The brides
yelling dress was a stylish braided
i've linen, with hat and gloves to
monte. MS
Among a large personal acquain. "'
&c at home and abroad, and in va
steal circles, among those from the ~
ious spheres of life with whom she W
been thrown, the bride has won WV
h love and admiration, and her rare l"i
s have given much pleasure to w.
fences both here and elsewhere. '''
Ir. Harkreader is member of an
and honored Wilson county fam.
and has worthily kept the family
ne in a clean personal life and i0
ard He &c ono NJ tho mOat fa1ant. III