The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-12-30

ID, a college chum of the groom, an
impressive musical program was per
formed, all the participants being
former students of Fisk University,
the Alma Mater of the bride and
groom. Prof 81 w. Work, ST., sang
BE thou faithful unto death" in his
characteristic way; Mrs. H. A. Came
ron, in sweet voice, rendered BE
cause"
Promptly at seven-thirty o'clock
Miss Hattie Caruthers at the piano
began Mendelssohn's wedding march
to the strains of which the bridal par
ty entered. First came Miss Eliza
beth Moore with Mr.. d. Wesley
Crutcher Miss Moore-s gown was of
white crepe de chene over pink; she
carried shower bouquet Of white
roses nd ferns; following the couple
came the matron OF honor, Mrs. P
! r, Burrus, in draped model of pink
satin with pearl trimmings; her
flowers were pink carnations tied with
pink ribbon. Miss Martha Grisham,
the maid of honor, entered alone;
she was attired in a creation Of white
roses and ferns. The groom entered
with the best man, Prof ]. w. Work,
Jr Leaning on the arm Of her broth
er, Prof. P. H. Benson, came the
bride, presenting a beautiful picture
in a gown of cream crepe de chene,
deliberately trimmed In pearl passa-
mentrie and real lace. Her veil of
imported tulle was caught up with
bandeau of pearls: in her arm she
carried a chatelaine bouquet of
! brides roses and maiden hair fern,
tied with long streamers of white
satin ribbon.
The bridal party formed semi-ci,'-
| Gle under an arch of flowers which
enveloped a recess between two win
dows; Immediately behind the party
stood a quartet of Fisk Jubilee sing
ers, who at the close of the ceremony
in strains of so much pathos as to
cause tears to come into the eyes Of
all who listened, sang "The Benedic-
ton" The quartet was composed of
Mesdames ]. w. Work, Jr., G. o. Had
ley, PrOfs. Work and Ryder.
After congratulations had been Of
ferred the happy couple, an ice-course
was served, in which the brides col
ors, pink and white, were shown.
In the back parlor was seen a beau
tiful display of costly and useful we'd
ding presents, the most noticeable
among which was a chest of silver
from the teachers of Knowles School
and many valuable household acces-
saries from members of the family
connection.
The contracting parties are both
members of pioneer families in this
city and have been popular adjuncts
to Nashvilles society. Mrs. Fort has
taught in the city schools here since
her graduation from Fisk University,
starting as a primary teacher; so
rapid has been her advancement that
she had reached the responsible posi-
ton as second principal of Knowles
School, one of the largest public
schools in the city. She is highly ac-
complished and will make an enviable
place for herself in whatever cline
her lot is cast.
Prof. Fort is also an alumpus of
Fisk University and has held some
lucrative positions in this state as
principal of some of the leading
schools He is also prominent in
lodge circles, being at the head of the
great Odd Fellow fraternity of Tennes-
see. At present he is the principal
of the Okmulgee High School, Okmul-
gee, Okla. To this far western city,
where he has fitted up a comfortable
home, he will take his bride, and with
them will go the best wishes of a host
Of loyal friends.
Mrs. Ellep Benson was assisted in
receiving by Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Fort,
Mrs. M. A. Smiley. Mrs. ]. B. Singls-
ton, Mrs. Emma Boyd Stewart, Mrs.
Carrie White Brown and Miss Lena
IT.. Jackson.
The briday party was royalty en-
tertained at six O'clock dinner in the
beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Fort on Sixteenth avenue, North,
Tuesday, December II.
Prof. and Mrs. Fort LEFT Thursday
morning for Memphis. where they
were banqueted Thursday night.
They will be at home in Okmulgee,
Okla, after January LIST.
Turner-WakefieId.