The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
Weddings
BOYD. Gunther.


The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry R.
Boyd will be the scene of a beautiful
wedding OF unusual interest Wednesday
evening, when they will give In mar
riage their daughter Margaret Agnes,
to Mr.. George James Gunther.<
For the occasion the Boyd home, on
Poplar avenue, has been most artistlcal-
ly decorated with a wealth OF greenery
and choice blossoms. A white and
green motif will prevail in the living
room, where the ceremony will take
place. The lights will be showered with
smilaX and white tulle and about the
room will be grouped palms and ferns.
An aisle will be formed of tulle leading
from the smilax wreathed stairway in
the hall to the place Of ceremony in the
living room, which will be marked by
bower of palms and ferns, sentineled by
two TALL white floor vases holding pure
white lilies, while the soft light Of tapers
burning in cathedral holders will add
touch of beauty. In the hall the decora-
tons are of exquisite Ophelia roses,
ferns and palms and in the library
Richmond roses are effectively used in
the decorations.
The marriage will be impressively sol
emnized at $3.50 O'Clock. the Rev. c. II.
Williamson, PhD., officiating in the
presence Of a large gathering of friends
and relatives
The bride will wear an exquisite robe
of ivory bridal satin draped in tulle with
pearl garniture. Her veil will fall from
a coronet of real lace, caught at either
side with orange blossoms and she Will
carry a shower bouquet of Bride roses
and valley lilies.
Mrs. Enoch Ensley, matron of honor,
will be gowned In pink tulle with iri-
descent trimmings, and the other ma
iron, Mrs. Eugene Miller, of Indian
apolis. will wear marine blue taille
draped In orchid tulle with iridescent
trimmings.
The bridesmaids win be gowned in
brocaded satin frocks, Miss Minna Beas-
ley wearing yellow satin brocaded IN
gold with trimmings of gold lace and
French flowers, and Miss Jean Hunter
wearing pink satin brocaded in gold
with tulle draperies. The matrons and
maids will carry shower bouquets of
sweet peas in two shades Of pink.
Mr.. Gunther will be attended by his
brother, Mr.. Julius Gunther, as best
man, and another brother, Lieut.. Com
mander Ernest Gunther U.S.S. Elliott,
ana Messrs. Sam P. walker, Hal B.
Howard and Bate Williams, as grooms-
men.
The wedding music will be rendered
by Angelo Cortese, harpiSt.
The ceremony will be followed by a
wedding reception, the guests being re-
ceived by Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd, the lat
ter handsomely gowned in white Georg-
cite crepe embroidered in golden
sheaves of wheat, draped over flesh
satin, having an orchid velvet girdle
and touches Of gold lace and French
flowers. They will be assisted by Mr.,
and Mrs NJ II. Gunther, the latter
wearing jet sequin robe with a cor
sage bouquet of violets and valley lilies;
Mrs. Elise Gunther Hobart, gowned in
blue and gold brocade, and Mrs. James
Huston. Of Rochester, N, Y, formerly
Miss Fannie Lee Gunther, who will be
gowned in brown and gold spangled net
over pink satin
After having viewed the beautiful ar
ray Of wedding gifts the guests will en-
ioy a delicious wedding menu. The
brides tabh in the dining room will be
draped with cluny lace. in the center Of
which will be the brides cake, sur
rounded by roses, while bud vases will
hold Columbia roses and from the chan
delier will be shower of valley lilies
ard marrow ribbons.
Mr.. and Mrs Gunther will go on a
Southern bridal trip, the bride travelling
in a handsome tailored suit of velour
with bekoming spring hat in harmony
After Feb. | Mr.. and Mrs. Gunther
will receive their friends in their ovn
home, lsS7 Goodbar place.
Among the wedding guests from a
distance will he numbered Mr.. Gunthers
sister, Mrs James Huston, Of Roches-
ter, n. ~; his brother, Lieut.. Com.
rander Ernest Gunther. U.S.N.. and
Mrs Eugene Miller. of Indianapolis.