The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-01-16

magnificent pot flowers and the young
iadies In their beautiful costumes OF
yeilow and white, starding in the STAIR
way, which was draped in trailing
vines, presented picture of loveliness
and pleasure. From here the guests
were invited to the second parlor to
meet Mrs. Lee Taylor and Mrs. David
Bingham, an aunt and sister of the
groom. Mrs. Lee Wilson, friend of
former years, presented relatives and
friends in cordial manner.
The decorations of this spacious room
were of pink and green, many beauti-
ful ferns being used as a background.
The handsome dining table was covered
with an exquiste.point lace and had for
a central decoration a pot of axoeas.
Many soft lights from electric globes
ruled in pink and green and cast their
roseate glow upon the snowy white ia
Dles from which were displayed the
many, many beautiful presents of fine
linen, china, cut glass, silver, etc. Of
especial interest was the magnificent
chest of silver from the grandmother
OF the bride-which custom she has es-
tablished in her marriage gifts to the
other three daughters of this household.
Another gift of note was one dozen
sterling bread and butter plates from
the brother of the groom. The pres
ents were so numerous that especial
mention is impossible. but they attest
the general high esteem in which these
young people are held by their friends
After leaving this room, the guests
were guided by Miss Brown to the par
lar where the ceremony was performed.
The decoration of this room was Christ
mas greenery and poignsettas, making
bower of loveliness in its rich scarlet
and green background
While the guests were arriving and
viewing the presents, Mrs. H. P. Hurt
of Memphis, sister of the bride, in
her rich, full and splendid voice, rem
"All for You," because and "At
Dawning," with Mrs. L. R. Campbell
another sister, accompanying her on the
piano.
At the appointed hour, Rev. H. P.
Hurt of Memphis, brother-in-law of the
bride, entered the parlor, taking hi:
stand in the alcove, from which posi-
tion he received the handsome couple
to say the words which made then
partners for life. During the strain!
of Lohengrin's wedding march, Mrs
Erskine Carr, in a most beautiful cos
tune of canary crepe chiffon with pear
trimmings, and bearing an armfull O
American Beauty roses. entered ant
took her petition as matron of honor
The groom came from another entranc
on the arm of his brother, Mr.. Johl
King, and met with a beaming smil
his betrothed, who had wended her wa.
alone, carrying bouquet of roses.
Just over the happy couple, as the
stood, was canopy of greenery an
huge poinsettas tied with flaming re
Y tulle streamers, from which the man
e electric lights cast their shades, an
t while the soft tones from piano an
mandolin gave out "Call Me Thin
: Own, the vows were solemnly taker
with the ring as the seal of unendin
love.
The ceremony which made "Man ar
y Wife" was impressive and beautiful
: thought, after which the happy coup
returned to the second parlor, whel
. they received the congratulations az
e the good wishes of their friends. A
e informal reception was held and the r.
u freshments served were tiny pink G
II pids on a broken green stump, wi
most delightful cake. Mrs. Sam Bar
Mrs. Marshall Adams and Mrs. WI
10 Bell served those present.
. The brides going away gown was
); pretty shade of taupe in rich cut W
70 vet coat and cloth skirt with hat, GLOW
- and shoes to match. while the groo
- was handsome in conventional black.
- Many friends attended the brld
# party to the station and amid Shove
IN of rice said Goodbye"