Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-22
D. R. Stokes Marriage.

us, though very late we publish it
for the benefit ofour readers.
D. r. Stokes, B. D., wlo has just
graduated from the Theological De-
APARTMENT of Biddle University,
Charlotte, N. c., was joined in the
holy bonds of matrimony to Miss
Priscilla G. Coleman, in Ladson Me-
mortal Chapel, Columbia, S. c., on
Wednesday June 28th, at 8 o'clock
p. M, Rev. B. B. Bobbitt, Rector of
St. Lukes Episcopal Church oficiat-
ed. Presicely at the hour the usher
entered the church followed by the
bridesmaids and groomsmen. The
church was filled by audience of
friends of the high contracting par
ties and was handsomely decorated,
the alter being profusely adorned
with rarest flowers. Bridesmaids !;
Miss Emma R. Wilder, attired in
light blue silk, trimed very profuse-
ly with blue blond lace, satin sash,
diamond necklace, ring, gold brace
lets and was escorted by H. II. Mar
tin as groomsman. Miss Mary E..
Ballard, attired in silk garnetined
with blue satin sash, blond lace, gold
necklace, ring and bracelets accom-
panied by Prof W. S. Montgomery,
of Alcorn College, Rodney, Miss.
The bride was led forth in her
august like appearance by Hon. G.
M. Wilder, P. NJ, in cream spanish
lace, very beautifully adorned with
satin and blue trimmings, flowing
vail crowned with a wreath of wax
flowers, gold necklace, hobs and
bracelets, she was presented with a
heavy gold ring by the groom, who
wore full dress with white vest and
satin necktie.
After the ceremony the handsome
couple were driven to Mrs. Colemans
residence where a brilliant reception
was held and received the congrat-
ulations of many friends. Among
the guests we noticed Mrs. G. M.
Wilder, Miss Marian Benjamin and
Miss Birth Wolf, of Roston, Prof.
VIM. Dart, of the South Carolina
University, Senator T. E. Miller
and Rept. John G. Rue, of Beaufort
county, Rev. and Mrs. NJ. G. John
son, Miss Fannie Harris, R. H.
Richardson, ABB, P. NJ, at Wedge
field, Miss Verena Harris, Miss
Celia E. Dial, Miss T. J. Wilder,
Rev. D. W. Culp, B. d., of Jackson
vile, Fla, Misses Julia Eagler, Hat
tie Tayloy, L. Wilder, Rosa L. Snced
Mrs. r. W. Butler, of Charleston,
Mr.. Barrett Poe, Mr.. P. Thompson,
of Miss, Miss Shelton, Mr.. James
Wilder and many others whose
names we failed to get.
Many handsome presents were
presented to the bride and groom;
by Hon. and Mrs. G. M. Wilder, and
daughter a silver caster, Senator
Miller set of silver forks, Miss r. v.
Watt, of Charleston, silver butter
dish, Mrs. F. E. Shelton set ofsilver
spoons, Rev. and Mrs. johnson set
of silver spoons, the brides cake was
presented by Mr.. A. E. Jackson of
Charleston, Mr.. and Mrs. II. B.
Kennedy, Charlotte, N. c., pair of
silver napkin rings, silver spoons,
silver card receiver, and $40, II. H.
Martin $40, Mrs. Aston silver dip.
per, Mr.. r. H. Richardson lamp,
Miss Fannie Harris pair of fancy
slippers, Miss V. Harris a Chrome,
Miss Hettie Taylor a tidy, Miss
Mary Morleep box of toilet soap,
Mrs. Sarah Gipoon water set Mr..
]. S. Birkmere gold thimble, Mrs.
Corcorand, of Charleston, silk para
sol, Mr.. l.. M. Strother pair of
fo;lofa Hon and Me- n,4I n