The Forrest City times., 1910-12-16
CHRISTMAS WEDDING.
Roliwsge-kirkpatrick Nuptials Sol. emnized at Presbyterian Church
 Thursday Entertainments.

ding that was emphatic.
 The spirit of "peace on earth and good will toward men," ran through every line, and the beauty of 1t all caused us to wonder why out of the innumerable weddings that have been solemnized so elaborately in the past, no one ever thought of having a Christmas wedding before.
 It has been aid that virtue k its own reward" and we might go on and say that honor Is its own shield, but when beauty is added to these two, as in the case of the fair Ardale, then is lovely woman thrice gloriiied and the adulation and homage of man is her natural heritage.
 We are glad this sweet girl bride was so signally honored on her we'd ding day and throughout the entire nuptial week, because one so richly endowed with all the ennobling graCes. culture and refinement which denotes the highest type of our civilization, fully merits all the splendid things that can be done or said to augment their joy on such occasions.
 There is certainly class to Christmas from matrimonial stand point, because holiday colors seem to adopt themselves so naturally to the admirable setting of such an event. The decoration of both the Presby- terian church and the pleasant Roll. wage home were simply perfect in their trimmings of red, white and green. In fact, everything was per feet.
 In the yestibule. or bell tower, al the church, hung large, rec Christmas bell, and the 'caSings or either side and overhead at the en trance doors of the sacred edfice were trimmed with holly and honeysuckle
 But in contemplation of the req interior decorations, fancy reyeled il fair delight and admiration. and th, pretty scene caused all who reviewed it to catch their breath in approya and praise. The aisles and floor carpet ed in white, the Christmas tree whicl formed the bases upon which wa built the harmonious view. the win Christmas posies, three pedestals 0I either side of the altar, supporting myriad of red wax tapers. pottet plants banked about the pulpit, tn marriage bell suspended over the pul pit, and sparkling in a covering o brilliant silver and gold, the littl white festooned enclosure on tn right, all combined to make pictur of strik kng beauty.
 One of the most elaborate musica programs ever heard here was given i connection with this event and wa opened by Mr. John Donnie Schio' ser, who sang d baritone solo entitled since Love Led Me to You, by Oli (. Steaks: Miss Nell Jordan sang "B, cause. by Guy p,IIardelot; Mr k Scholosser gave tenor solo entitlet 'ReyerieS, by Frances Shelby; " Perfect Love, by Barnby, was sun ny d seXtetle made up of Miss Eth Logan and Miss Lucille Russell, S pranos; Misses Nell and Emily Jordan altos: Mir. Ed SchlosSer. tenor, an MT. John Schlosser, bass Mrs. ( W Wright, accompaniSt
 The wedding march as recited l Miss Mamie Palmer. announced Il coming of the wedding party short after the stroke of six, which entere in order, as follows:
 Louise Hurley. Louise Alderaul Sarah rrewe;t and Evelyn Wnliam ribbon girls; Messrs. John Grobmye and Chas. Buford, ushers; Miss Laml ton, Mir. William Merwin. Miss Grol myer, MT. Yarmouth, Miss Nam MT. Pugh G0yan, Miss kirkpatricl MT. Otto W Rollwage attendant. Mrs. John Grobmyer, matron of hoI or; Miss Madeline Rollwage, maid { honor; David and Otto Bridgfortl flower boys: the bider with her fathe Hon. o. B, EollHage, the groom wit his best man and brother, NIT. ! N Kirkpatrick, entering from the reaI
 No fitting phrase can be couched i which to describe the beauty of tn party as it rested before the altar where stood, within the holly bows MT. George II. kirker, the officiating minister There seemed to hove about the scene an air 0 sweet saeredness. and d the beautiful service was reaC the company was held in rapt atten ton by Hymen'S magic spell
 At the conclusion of the service and while the bride and groom wer, still kneeling at the altar, Miss Ethe Logan, a sweet singer, to whom it i impossible to listen without experienc ing thrill, sang the benediction.
 The bridesmaids, Miss Hampton ss !