The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
A PRETTY MARRIAGE.
Hancock--Gray.

Announcement had been made that I
on Wednesday evening, March 18th, at
5 O'Clock, Miss Mary Gray would be
n arried TO Mr. ". T. Hancock, both Of
Scotland Neck Friends OF the bride
and groom we're busy for day or two
decorating he Baptist church, comr.i-
mentary to the contracting parties.
At the appointed hour for the mar
rage the church was literally filled to
oyer-fowing, and the waiting throng
had an opportunity to enjoy the beau
tifui decorations On either corner OF
the pulpit was a beautiful bank OF
flowers Of richest and rarest beauty.
Also Just to the left and right OF the
pulpit were other stands of beautiful
roses and evergreens. Just IN front OF
the pulpit was a high-arched gate OF
ever ieans and roses, with beautiful
basket of roses hanging from the centre.
The brilliant light from the chandeliers
was softened by the richness Of the
flowers and the scene was quite beautl-
full and evinced skill and tact in the
pleasing arrangements of the decora-
tiOns.
Mrs. E. T. Whitehead touched the
| organ keys and beautiful strains OF
music hoated out over the vast audience,
and announced the entrance OF the bril-
DIAL party. DR.. Frank Whitehead and
Mr.. r. L. Hardy acted as ushers and
preceded the party down either aisle
The groom entered the right aisle with
his sister. Miss Emma Hancock, and
the bride came down the other aisle
leaning on the arm OF her brother, Mr.
Frank Gray. They were met at thu
altar by Rev. R. L. Vann, who In
beautiful and deeply impressive cere
mony pronounced them man and wife
and the party retired under the swee
strains of the wedding march.
The bride and groom and attendant
? repaired to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
!. f. Hancock, uncle of the groom
where a goodly number OF lnvlte
guests repaired also. After congratu
lat1ons were rendered the groom an
r good wishes expressed for the bride
7 sumner was announced. The guest
: repaired then to the dining room
: whose brilliant light and loaded table
$ were truly inviting. The tables wer
. laden with every dellcacy that could b
e wished, and rare and skilful arrange
3 ments of flowers and fruits added
y the beauty of the festal board. Pyr'
mids OF flowers and rich fruits adorne
the tables and the merry guests wei
for the time oblivious to care as the
y partook of the good things prepare
n and arranged with 50 much cullnal
$ skill. The supper was a most elabora
S one and was in every way compllme
e tarv to the good housewife und
1t whose direction it was given. III
It guests remained to enjoy an hou
d conversation, examine the fine cole
e ton of beautiful presents, and then d
d persed with pleasant recollectlons
d the gay evening.
is The bride is the daughter OF the la
re s. D. Gray and has a large circle
re relatives, friends and acqualntanc
Is who wish her all the joys OF Wedd
at bliss.
a. The groom is son of the late Jam
Id Hancock, is young merchant OF pro-
&c Use. and has also a large number
ut relatives and friends who wish for hi
ie great success and happiness.
i'd THE DEMOCRAT joins the friends
the happy pair in all the good wisf
ed for their happiness, success with 10
nd life and prosperity.