The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-04-23
The Marriage of Miss Eleanor Steele
to MIR. Lawrence Tarbert Thomas,
of Grenada.

to Mr.. Lawrence IaLbert homaS,
of Grenada.
Unusual beauty of plan and detail
and a wide social interest served to
make one of the distinguished events
of the spring season the marriage of
Miss Eleanor Charles Steele, of this
city to Mr.. Lawrence Talbert Thomas,
of Grenada, which was celebrated at
the First Presbyterian Church, on the
evening of Wednesday, April 14th, at
half after eight O'Clock.
The church, in its decorative ef-
fects, charmingly developed a de-
sign observing most artistically col
or note of white and green, with a
luxuriance of palms, ferns and South
ern smilaX as background for a
wealth of Easter lilies. Graduated
arches of white tulle, with tracery
of asparagus fern, spanned the choir
rail, and at their base had great
clusters of lilies, while candles in sill
yer candelebra were the center
adornment. At either end were plac-
ed sheaves of lilies, beneath a glow
of candles in rows of five. The SEM
icircular pulpit elevation in white,
with smilax garlanded along its sur
face, held a white satin prie-dieu fin
ished by rosettes of tarletOn and
Easter lilies. Especially attractive
was the arrangement Of lights, only
the side electric pendants and the
soft light of many candles being en-
ployed until the benediction was pro-
nounced, when the large central elec-
troGer shone with full illumination
upon the scene.
A musical program, delightfully."- in
terpreted, preceded the ceremony,
Mr. William Henry Curtis singing
For You Alone;" Mrs. T. Bailey
Hardy, Because Love You, Dear"
before Mendelssohn' Wedding
March, played by Mrs. Battle X. Ses-
sums, heralded the bridal party. The
ushers-Mr Allison Hardy, Mr.. T. E.
Evans, Mr.. John Oliver, Jr., and Mr..
Jos. Street, Jr.-entered first. The
bridesmaids, alternating with the
groomsmen, then came singly down
the two main aisles. The lovely
group of girlhood friends attending
the bride included Miss Thompson Of
Leland, Miss Katherine Maer, Miss
Nina Weeden Oliver, Miss Rebecca
Hardy, Miss Katherine Mckinley,
Mrs Leonard Brooks, Miss Pauline
Harris, and Miss Ann Watson, of
Strongs, the maid Of honor. Their
costumes, striking in style and color
combination, were most becoming.
They were French models, fashioned
of turquoise bue chiffon over foun-
dation of silver cloth, the short
skirts trimmed with silver lace, and.
the bouffant effect given by hoops
bordered by tiny pink rosebuds, which
flower also appeared on the bodice
with insects of silver lace and mar
row bands of silver ribbon. Picture
hats of silver lace, the crown encir-
cled by pink roses, with touch of
velvet, and silver slippers
with high lacing of silver ribbon,
completed the toilettes. All carried
small French bouquets of pink roses,
except the maid of honor, who gave
favor to a shower of radiance roses.
The matron of honor, Mrs. Allison
Hardy, sister of the bride, was ex-
ceedingiy handsome in a draped robe
of turquoise blue satin, made en-
train, with garniture of gold lace
in rich pattern. She wore glod slip
pers, and had as her flower a shower
bouquet of Ophelia roses, which had
captured the sunset colors.
The groomsmen were Mr.. w. A.
Richie, of Clarksdale; Mr.. Walter
Moore, of Oakland; Mr.. Roland
Jones, of Grenada; Mr.. Samuel Cook,
Of Clarksdale; Mr.. William Barksdale,
Of Grenada; Mr.. Thomas Shields Ev-
ans, Mr.. George Landrum, Mr.. Eu-
gene Hardy, and Mr.. Edward Hardy.
The little flower girls-Misses Ce-
este Martin, of Clarksdale, and Mary
Sharp Owen-in their dainty frocks
If white organdy, with trimmings of
ace and pink, ribbons, had as recep-
,acles for their rose petals, ivory trays
swung by pink ribbons. The ring
,earer, little Miss Elizabeth Thomas,
If Grenada, was in white net and
,lue This charming little trio pre-
.eded the bride with her father, Mr..
[ohnT Sanford. The groom and his
,est man, Mr.. Wilmer Thomas, of
Louisiana, with the officiant, the |
Rev. w. S. Slack, of Alexandria, La,
'ormer rector of st. Paul's Episcopal
Church, entered by way of the north |
loor.
Miss Steele made beautiful bride |
n the traditional white satin so well
uited to her fair type. The gown,
eminiscent of the quaint models Of |
ong ago had its draperies caught |
With sprays Of orange blossoms, the
hort sleeves and round neck were !
dyed with exquisite rose point lace.
nd the long court train was lined
vith cloth of silver. Her veil of il
usion had a coronet Of orange bios
oms, and her large bouquet was
ormed entirely of valley lilies.
The impressive service of the
Episcopal Church was rendered
oubly impressive by the singing of
he seven-fold Amen by a chorus
f voices at it's conclusion.
Following the ceremony, Mr.. and
frs. Sanford entertained at an ele-
ant and elaborate reception. Quan-
tiles of flowers decorated the home,
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