The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-04-21

marriage altar was built, the chan
Gel railing being semi-octagonal in
shape, and was entirely made of that
choicest and most significant of dec.
orations, old English ivy. In its rich
dark leaves were embedded the wax.
en- candles, while snowy bands Of Julie
finished the corners with great
punches of fragrant narcissus, on pc.
destals. Peeping over the top of the
large mirrors were huge stalks of as
cension lilies, while the same pure,
fragrant flowers were massed at the
bottom of the mirrors, where the re-
Election made the effect most artistic.
To the soft, sweet strains of the
wedding march, played by Miss Mary
Ashton, the bridal party entered in
the following order; Misses Emma
Claire Moore and Leila Mai Nichols,
May Burns and Loula Eastman
Throop, sisters of the contracting par
ties, Little Miss Sarah Burns, sis
ter Of the bride, who in silver tray
carried large ascension lily in the
heart of which was concealed the
pure golden band which makes the
ring service so beautiful. The little
ring bearer, who was sweetly clad in
a soft, white lingerie frock. with pink
ribbons, keeping perfect time to the
grand old march, added much to the
beauty Of the scene. Next came Miss
Felicia Webster, maid of honor, gown
ed in an exquisite dress of pink crepe
de chene over taffeta; her dress was
entraine, and she carried an arm bou.
Quet of pink roses. Next came the
groom, with his brother and best man,
Willard e. Throop. Then came the
fair young bride in costly gown OF
white satin, entraine, trimmed in real
lace and pearls; her veil, caught with
lilies of the valley, did not conceal
the sweet girlish face so radiant with
love and happiness. Her only jewel
was an exquisite diamond and pearl
necklace, the gift of the groom, and
she carried a chattelaine bouquet of
brides roses, maiden hair ferns and
lilies of the valley She was given
in marriage by her brother, J. Ross
Burns.
The ceremony was impressively
said by DR.. W. T. Haggard. Loves
Greeting" was softly played by Miss
Ashton. Immediately following the
congratulations was the cutting of the
immense brides cake, covered entire
ly with ascension lilies The dining
room was most profusely decorated
in white, green and pink. Numerous
pink candles were used, the table over
which was a handsome cloth made in
Japan, and done in delicate handwork,
was especially beautiful, with an i'm
mense basket of ferns, lilies and pink
carnations suspended from he ceiling.
Elaborate bows of white ribbons were
caught at each corner of the table by
feathery plumes Cut glass dishes
contained choice bon bons and sailed
almonds, while an ice course was
served by Mrs. James English, of Mt.
Pleasant, and Mrs. Nolan Gartner, of
Columbia. Four young girls also
served in the dining room. The mar
riage register was kept by Miss Nell
Burns and Miss Annice Joyce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Throop left immedi-
ately after the reception for Chicago
Louisville and indianapolis, where
many social functions are being plan
ned for their pleasure.
Mrs Throop is one of the lovliest
young ladies of Maury county possess
ing all of the noblest attributes of
character She is loved and admir-
ed by all who know her. Beautiful,
charming and attractive she has en-
deared herself to an unusually large
circle of friends. Mr.. Throop is a
member of one Of the oldest and most
prominent families of Nashville.