Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-10-23
a Pretty Church Wedding

Elizabeth City was filled Wed
nesday night with a large assem-
blage of people to witness the
marriage of Miss Robert Estelle
Simpson and Mr.. Jess L. Prltch-
ard, one of the most brilliant
social events that has taken place
i'll this city for years. The
officiating clergyman was Rev.
'Dr. Calvin S. Blackwell.
The church, aglow with lights
was profusely and richly decora-
ted with potted plants, natural
flowers and evergreens, and a
prettier scene Of its kind has
rarely been looked upon any
where.
The bridal party reached the
church promptly at the hour ap-
pointed, and soon thereafter Mrs.
E. G. Thompson began the first
movement of the beautiful we'd
ding march, and to these strains
they advanced to the altar. The
ushers were Dan Morgan, Evlton
Walker, Clarence Winder, and
Marshal Gallop. Following them
came Miss Tenie P1itchard,
dressed in white silk, trimmed
in chiffon; escorted by J. Scott.
Then came Miss Mary. Brooks,
in white organdy, chiffon and
satin ribbon; escorted by Abb
Aydlett. Following these came
Miss Maggie Hinton in white
organdy and chiffon and satin
ribbon trimmings; with J. J
Woodward, of Virginia. Next
came Miss Annie Spence in
white silk, chiffon trimmings;
escorted by Will Traitor. Then
followed, Miss Mamie Merriam
in white null and satin ribbon;
with James Brooks-each couple
taking their positions on either
side of the altar.
Immediately following the
bridesmaids and groo1nsmen, the
bride and groom were-nlet at the
altar by DR.. Blackwell, who,
amid the soft and sweet ones of
the organ, beautifully and i'm
pressively performed the mar
riage ceremony. Here the be-
trothal was made, the fitting vows
were given, and, kneeling at the
altar, they received the churches
blessing as man and wife. AS
the bridal procession left the
rostrum the joyous notes OF Men~
delssohns wedding march pealed
from the organ and soon there
after the great throng departed.
The bride was beautifully at
tired in a suit of white silk, lace
and. jewel trimmings, and orange
blossoms, while the groom wore
handsome suit of black.
The bride is popular young
lady, and the daughter of Mr.. r.
F. Simpson, a merchant on Road
street. She has a host of friends
who wish for her every blessing
from this glad moment Of her
life, and always.
Mr.. Pritchard is a successful
merchant and a son of Mr.. E. +.
Pritchard, and has many friends
who will extend him countless
conpratulations On his latest good
! fortune.
A reception Tor the bridal
party and their friends followed
the ceremony at the hone.of the
groom's parents which was a
brilliant gathering and a happy
occasion. Yesterday a bridal
dinner was served at the home
of the brides parents.
The FISHERMAN & FARMER
gladly joins in the general &C
claim of good wishes which goes
out to them from the hearts of
i, all their friends
The presents were very hand
, some and costly, and the large
number received attest the es~
TEEN in which both Mr.. and Mrs.
Pritchard are held. The follow
ING is a list of them and their
+ donors:
Silver ca service, J. II. Sawyer and
sister.
Lamp by Jennie and Martin oilnp-
= son.
: CLOCK, J Scott
Ice pitcher by ushers.
= Water pitcher, Pooly White.
Tea set, by Mrs. Simpson.
isLtter dish, by Geo. Twiddy and
R wife.
GARD receiver, Otis Bramble.
One cake plate.
G One cracker Jar, by James Brooks.
y One fruit bow, by Mr.. and Mrs. +
=, F. Avdlett
y One cream pitcher, Will Brooks.
r One water pitcher, Eliza Simpson.
= Pr. water bottles, Miss Waters.
- Toilet SET Fannie Broughton.
e Toilet set, Florence Bell.
Table scarf, Jennie Holmes.
chair tidy, Clarene Ferry.
+. Set of desert plates, by Rena awsol
n Set of salts, Maggie Hinton.
= Set tea spoons, by A. L. Aydlett
+. OYSTER ladle by G. 3. Pendleton.
d One-half doz tea spoons, j. B. Flora
\ Pin cushion aud PLAGUE, by Mrs. A
- S. Neal.
= Lamp, by Lennie Rogers and NJ
o Marian.
Fruit bowl and saucers by Mrs. J. W
u Smell.
Set of napkins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Huckabee. Edenton.