Ralph Hemingray usher at Nixon-Mackoy Wedding

The Nixon-Mackoy Nuptials.

The marriage of Miss Nannie Mackoy, daughter of Mr. John Mackoy, one of Covington's most hon­ored and respected citizens, to Edward M. Nixon, eldest son of the late Hon. John M. Nixon, was celebrated last evening at the Fourth-Street Pres­byterian Church — a perfect wedding. The auditorium of the church was crowded at an early hour by the best members of the community, and the decorum was all that could be asked for. After the ceremony not one stirred from their places till after the bridal party had entirely left the church, a circumstance noteworthy from its rarity upon such occasions. The ceremony had been set for seven o'clock, and shortly after that hour the "Wedding March" was sounded by the organist, and Messrs. John Benton and Thomas Clemmons, two of the ushers, walked up the left center aisle, followed by the groom accompanied by his best friend. Mr. Will Rust. The bride followed, leaning on the arm of her father, whose silvered hair and venerable form, by the side of the fair young bride, made a touching, beau­tiful picture. Messrs. Hiram Bryson and Ralph Hemingray, the two other ushers, followed. At the altar the bride accepted the arm of the groom, and taking a charming tableau was formed, the father taking his seat by his wife, the groomsmen assuming a position on the left, and the four urshers [sic] ushers, two and two, on either side of the chancel. The pulpit was covered with evergreen and flowering plants, while a magnificent floral horseshoe hung at the center. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Moore, after the simple, solemn service of his church. At its conclusion, the bride and groom, accompanied by their relatives, from the wee little darling in the nurses arms, to the venerable parents' left the church by the right center aisle, and the assembled friends dispersed. The bride was attired in white tuile, with veil and wreath of orange blossoms. She was perfectly lovely, and the manly groom looked the pride he felt in his choice. The bridal party repaired to the residence of the bride's parents, in Madison street, where congratulations were extended. They left at an early hour for a short Eastern trip. There were many elegant presents, but we are permitted to mention only that from the bride's Sabbath-school class of young ladies, who tendered a magnificent pair of flower vases.