Calista "Tutie" Gray Hanson

Hanson and Gray Nuptials.

Custom has issued her edict that the press with kindly courtesy should offer greetings and congratulations upon the joyous event of announced betrothments or marriages. A gay assemblage gathered at the First Presbyterian Church last evening to witness the marriage of Miss Tutie Gray and Mr. Charles W. Hanson. The home of the bride, from childhood, has been with her aunt, Mrs. Ralph Gray, and although being left at an early age an orphan, she has, nevertheless, been reared with the tenderest care and devoted love by this estimable lady. Her trousseau was elegant and evidenced a skillful modiste. We saw stitch in stitch of rare beauty and that too by the deft fingers of the bride herself, which reminded us of the old ballad of Hardicanute:

"Of needle work sae rare,

Wove by nae band as ye may guess;

Save that of Fairly Fair."

Fairly Fair (it seems had her hands full in those days) following the lead of the busy Queens and Princesses who employed themselves in darning intricate designs called laeis. In such embroidery this lady excels. The bride was superbly attired in a costly white satin trimmed with the richest pearl lace, wearing a flowing veil continued with natural orange flowers, and she looked very lovely as she gracefully advanced toward the alter leaning upon the arm of her brother, Mr. Robert Gray. The groom is of the John Shillito Company, a gentleman we know in commercial circles, and, although a thorough business man, has fine literary taste, and possess sterling qualities of mind and heart. The church presented a handsome appearance, and the floral decorations were by Cobb. The beautiful Episcopal service was read with firm voice by the clergyman, Rev. Mr. Walden, he introducing a prayer both touching and appropriate of his own.

Prof. Foley excelled himself, as it was universally conceded. The wedding march was played with unusual brilliancy, and in the improvisation during the ceremony, his notes and cords gave music's voice to the fine sentiments of the old, time-honored ritual.

After the marriage a reception was given at the beautiful home of Mrs. Gray, on Fourth street, which was brilliantly illuminated to welcome the relatives and a few intimate friends.