The marriage of Miss Ethel Ashford and Mrs. Thomas Lumsden was a beautiful event of last Wednesday, taking place at 1:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Ashford, with only the relatives of the contracting parties present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.C. Boone.

The drawing room was decorated in home-raised flowers and was beautiful in every detail. Mrs. J. Lamb Johnson Jr. played Mendelssohn's wedding march. After the wedding, a delightful reception was tendered the bride and groom and guests.

The wedding was marked by good taste and sense. The presents, which were many, were all useful. One present was the electrical wiring and outdoor fitting of the new home by the bride's brother, Candler; another one was the plumbing by her brother George. The groom was given an antique silver set which had been handed down from his great-grandmother, the old English engraving resting upon it. After a fortnight's trip, they will return to Gainesville and enter housekeeping in their new home on Candler street.

The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Ashford, and is one of Gainesville's very best young women. She comes from two of the State's ideal families - Ashfords and Candlers.

The groom is a son of Mrs. and Mrs. J.R. Lumsden of Nacoochee valley and holds a position with the Gainesville Midland railway where by his sterling business qualities he has been promoted to a prominent place. He is a great grandson of the late Geo. W. Williams, a wealthy banker of Charleston, who had a home in Nacoochee valley.

They will be at home to their many friends on Candler street.