The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-02
ToPP- TINS WEDDING A PRETTY
AFFAIR.

The interior of the First Presbyter-
ian church on Tuesday evening at six
o'clock indeed presented lovely scene
when the rites of matrimony were GEL
ebrated between Miss Virginia Lee
Topp and Mr.. Amos Mellon Tins, jr.,
before crowded audience of friends.
1t was snow wedding, and every
detail of the immaculate appointments
were effectively presented with artistic
grace and skill. The main rostrum
supported an immense mountain of
drifted snow before which this popular
couple knelt in the solemn union of
their happy hearts. To either side and
spotted lazily about were pretty holly
trees that had caught and were rest
lessly clinging to their share of the i'm
macuIate fakes. Topping the crest of
the embankment were dainty garlands
of holly draped from the west end Of
rostrum on and past the pretty pipe
organ to the east window. In the CEN
tire behind the choir balustrade was a
holly tree that imposed its stateliness
and seemed proud of its burden Of
snow. The pretty chandeliers were
draped in swansdown and added mirth
to the brilliant environment. 1t indeed
presented veritable winter forest on
a bleak January day, and the sweet
decorations added impressiveness to the
loving oaths so willingly taken.
Mrs. Robert Parish, with her charac-
teristic grace and skill, presided at the
organ, and ceremonies were auspicious-
ly begun by the beautiful rendition of
"All for You" by Miss Cecil McLarty,
of Water Valley. This was followed
by Because" which was sung by Mrs.
O. C. Neill in her sweet tones.
Then the wedding march pealed
forth, and the party began to enter.
The bridesmaids were stunning in
white chiffon nesting over white satin,
and neatly trimmed in swansdown and
silver. The beautiful trains and the
catchy mob caps gracefully added to
the beauty of the fair bridesmaids.
The ushers were first to enter, who
were Messrs. w. 7. Fountain, W.. B..
Dickins, r. H. Barrett, Robert Topp,
T. r. McDavitt, and David S. Humph-
reys.
The ushers were followed by Miss
Laura Cunningham, of Lexington, who
entered with MFR. Thos. E. Firth, of
this city. Next came Miss Mary Lou
McLarty, of Water Valley, entering
with MIR. George Howard Stewart, of
this city. Miss Cecil McLarty, of Wa
ter Valley, then followed with Mr., Nixy
Lee, of Greenville. The last of the
bridesmaids was Miss Byrd Shankle, Of
Hollandale, who entered with Mr.. Har-
| ry Love, of Leland. .....
The maid of honor, Miss Agnes Tins,
of Vicksburg, sister of the groom, who
preceded the matron of honor, Mrs.
James Gordon Gillespie, sister of the
bride, who was lovely in lace robe
and picture hat. ...-.
Then came pretty little Miss Eliza
beth Gwin, who in her dignifed man
ner, scattered roses in the path of the
bride, who entered on the arm of her
brother-in-law, Mr.. James Gordon Gil
lespie, who gave her away at the altar.
The bride is pretty blonde, and
never looked more beautiful than in her
| lovely duchess satin with real lace and
pearls, her dainty veil being crested
with pretty orange blossoms.
The groom was attended by his best
man, Mr.. Ray Shelton, of Greenville.
The sweet ceremony was performed
in manner that is only characteristic
of Rev. William Writ Harrison, former
erly of the First Presbyterian church
of this city, and now of Memphis. Mrs.
0. G. Neill then sweetly sang "Bene-
diction, .a~
Miss Topp is the daughter of Mrs.
Robert Allison Topp, who ever since
her residence in this city, began several
years ago, has been one of Greenwood s
most popular social favorites, and has
attracted social attention wherever she
has visited. She is a graduate of the
Jefferson Davis School Of this city, and
attended the Columbia Institute, at
Columbia, Tenn.
| Mr.. Tins is the present cashier of
the offices of Armour & Co. in this
city, having moved to Greenwood
about year ago, during which time he
has won wide circle of staunch
friends who appreciate his admirable
traits Of character and sterling quail.
ties and worth as splendid young bust.
ness man.
This popular couple received many
handsome and costly presents, attestine
their popularity. Immediately after
the ceremony they boarded the sever
o'clock train via Winona for New Or
leans and other Southern points of in
terest for short honeymoon, aftel
which they will return to Greenwood
and be at home to their friends a
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. james
Gordon Gillespie, on South Boulevard
| in Congress Heights.
The Commonwealth tends tht
heartiest of congratulations and bes
wishes for the fullest possible reali
zation Of their fondest hopes.