THE EDWARDS-WATKINS MARRIAGE

THE EDWARDS-WATKINS MARRIAGE

A PRETTY WEDDING ON NORTH FIRST STREET

Two Hnndred Guests Present to Witness Marriage of Miss Clara L. Edwards to Thomas Watkins

One of the prettiest of fall weddings took place Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards of 110 N. First street, when their daughter Clara L., was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas Watkins of Battle Creek.

About 200 friends of the bridal couple gathered in the pretty parlor at 8 o'clock to await the entrance of the bridal patry, which Miss Minnie Fulton played softly Mendelssohin's wedding march. The parlors and halls were hung with festoons of nasturtiums, and banks of palms and asters.

Rev. Mr. Tedrow and the father of the bride awaited the bridal party before and arch of green and white, with a back ground of lace, over hung with roses.

The bridal party was led by Miss Lela Jeffry, the little golden-haired daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Jeffry of Oxford, bearing in her arms a satin tray on which rested the wedding ring. Following her came the bride in her dainty gown of white carrying bride's roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Gertrude Fulton of Ypsilanti, wore a gown of grey etamine over pink taffeta and carried pink roses. The groom and best man, Mr. Robert Edwards, brother of the bride, completed the bridal party. Standing under the beautiful arch Mr. Edwards gave his daughter away and Rev. Tedrow performed the sacred ring service.

Amid the profuse congratulations of the guests the dining room, with floral decorations in harmony with those of the parlors, was opened and the bride and groom entered to take their places at the head of the table. After Rev. Tedrow had asked the blessing a most bountiful repast was partaken. When all guests were served the pretty ceremony of cutting the cake was performed by the groom, and as the smiling bride gave a piece to each of their friends one and all prophesied a happy and hospitable home for this popular young couple, as was shown by the presents which were both many and elegant, including pieces of furniture, cut glass, silver and linen.

The following out of town guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Watkins, parents of the groom, Master Bruce Watkins, his brother, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Watkins and their son Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Watkins, all of Battle Creek; Misses Gertrude and Mamie Fulton, of Ypsilanti; Mr. and Mrs. Basso and miss Bertha Briers, of Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Coy and their mother, Mrs. Coy, of Dexter; Mr. John Edwards, of Lima; Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Jeffry and daughter Lela, of Oxford.