The Forrest City times., 1910-12-30
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Sanders-Hargraves Nuptials Solemn. ized Here Monday Afternoon Most
 Delightful of Holiday Events.


 noon at I o'clock when Miss Lucy sanders, who is known and loved in her home as the baby girl" was joined in holy wedlock to MT. s s. Hargraves, a rising young lawyer of Little Rock.
 It wasa very quiet affair owing to the recent death of Mir. ]. E. Sanders, the venerable and revered father of the bride, and the sacred ceremony was said at the Sanders home in the presence of only few immediate friends and relatives
 Despite the simplicity of the affair and it's transformations observance, it will be looked upon as the red letter event of the holiday season, owing to the prominence and popularity of the family and tine enyiabie place occupied in our religious and social life by the refined and cultured bride.
 The Sanders home was made most inviting in it's profuse decorations of Christmas colors the hall and recep-
  tion room being very prettily trimmed in pot plants and holly. A little all cove was made in the parlOr, sur rounded by four white pedestalS upon which number of lighted wax tapers burned and over which hung huge marriage bell and all softly illumina- ted with tiny electric bulbs, formed most charming setting for the nup- tials Within the alcoye stood the officiating minister. Elder F. r. J. Garrott, and about the room stood the guests.
 Mrs. Manning played Lohengrin's wedding march, which announced the entrance of the bridal party the bride and groom attended by Miss Pearl Crippen. maid of honor and Mr Archer Hatcher. best man. followed by little Lois Sanders the ring bearer The group rested before the minis ter wt.o read the impressive service WLile Mrs Manning, at the organ. re- cited q sweet and appropriate melody. The bride was most becomingly goHned in dark green, cloak suit while Miss Crippen was attired in white net over pink silk.
 Shortly after the ceremony the young people, followed by host of friends. repaired to the Rock Island depot when the newly-weds took pas sage at 4:3o for Little Rock where, has been conspicously honored as the Christmas bride of the State Teachers Association now in session in that city
 For sometime the bride has been teaching in the high school here and will return 10 this city after New Year to resume her duties in the class room until the close of the present term at Crowley Ridge Institute.
 The Times joins in felicitations to Mir. and Mrs. Hargraves as they go out upon the bright shores of love to meet and brave lifes battles together. Never, perhaps, were two fond hearts more happily or admirably mated and never did welded pair more chly merit the many kindly tokens of es- teem and friendship bestowed upon them bl friends and loved ones
 \ social event given in honor of the bride which is spoken ot as one of the most thoroughly delightful affairs of the past week. was the surprise show CT rendered Miss Sanders on Friday afternoon. the 23rd, by Mrs Paul Bar ringer The old Taylor home was decorated in holly. cut flowers and red bells The shower being Christ mas tree illuminated with candles and other bright Christmas decorations, the gifts constituting the shower be- ing hung upon the tree and when NJ isS Sanders entered she was toasted by Miss Pearl trippen whO at the same time, removed the presents from the tree.
 Miss Mamie Lou Fondren rendered a very pretty vocal selection entitled; "A bsent. Misses Russell, Pope and German also furnished music during the afternoon.
 Miss Sanders received quite large number of handsome pieces of linen
 The game of book was played during the afternoon, in which Mrs. ]. T. Sanders won the consolation and Mrs Barrnger presented the bride-to- be with a beautiful book. Wedding Bells. "
 A lovely salad course. with coffee and hints. was served. Those pres ent were the members of the "Billi- kians' and Beaunot clubs and the teachers of Crowley Ridge Institute.
 Card 0i Thanks.