Hanson-Gray Wedding

Hanson-Gray.

The First Presbyterian Church, Covington, was filled with a brilliant audience early last evening to witness the interchange of marriage vows between Charles W. Hanson, of John Shillito & Co.'s, and Miss Tutie, the niece of Mrs. Ralph Gray, of 45 West Fourth street, Covington. Mr. Hanson is too well-known as a rising business man to need any extended mention at this time. The bride, Miss Gray that was, was beloved for her many sterling qualities, and her many friends will feel her loss keenly.

The pleasant weather was too tempting to be resisted, and for this reason it was that so few carriages were visible at the church door. The peal of the organ, at which presided Professor Bush Foley, announced the coming of the bridal party. All eyes were turned to the door, where appeared the bride, leaning on the arm of her brother, Mr. Rob­ert Gray, and followed by the groom, who was accompanied by his brother. At the entrance to the main aisle the bridal party was met by the ushers, Messrs. Edward Mathews, Clifford Garvey, Richard Evans and Matthew H. Crawford, who led the way to the altar. This presented a beautiful appearance, being almost hidden frim view by blooming flowers and foliage plants. At the altar the ushers divided to the right and left. Mr. Hanson, they younger took a position to the right of the groom. Mr. Gray delivered his sister to the man who was soon to call her wife, and remained standing on the left of the bride. Rev. Mr. Walden, pastor of the church, read the beautiful marriage service in a distinct and solemn manner. The ring was placed on the finger of the maiden, and the twain were pronounced one. To the inspiring rhythm of the march "Romaine" the assembly dispersed, the acquaintances to their homes, and the intimate friends of the of the contracting parties to the family residence, where a reception was held previous to the departure of the newly wedded pair for the East. The bride was dressed in white satin, trimmed in pearl lace, with passementerie front and sleeves of the same material. A veil fastened to her hair with a knot of orange blossoms fell in graceful folds, half concealing and half revealing the rustling train of the dress. The sparkle of diamonds could be seen as she passed beneath the gaslight. The groom was attired in the conventional black. The presents were numerous and appropriate. It was the especial request of the groom that neither the names of the donors nor of any of the many friends present be mentioned.