The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-01
CLARkE-OORDON.
Marriage of q Former Henderson
Young LADY,

From the Newport News (Va)
Daily Press, We take the following
account of the marriage Of Miss Eliza
beth Southall Clarke and Mr. Douglas
II. Gordon, of Baltimore, a: St. Paul's
Episcopal church, Newport News, at
1880 P. NJ, June 22nd. Interest at
taches to the event from the fact that
the bride is Henderson young lady
having been born and resided here
until few years ago when the family
removed to Virginia. The daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Clarke, she
has many relatives and friends in the
community who will read the account
Of her marriage with much interest. at
the same time wishing her all the Joy
and happiness that welded life can
bring:
At the opening notes Of the bridal cho-
raj from Lohengrin, played by the United
States Marine band, of Fortress Monroe,
assisted by Prof. Rathbun, organist of
Hampton, the bridal party entered the
church, the ushers Mr. DeCourcey Thorn,
OF Baltimore, and Mr.. Irwin Tucker, of
this city, leading the way. Then came
the maid of honor, Miss SalIie Clarke,
sister OF the bride, who was costulned in
white MORE silk and a pulled waist of
mOusselaine de sole, with lace trimmings,
carryinga white leather book containing
the marriage VOWS. She was followed 10y
the bride. ROBBED in a costume of ivory
satin over accOr> an plated tulle, with
long tulle veil, and carrying n cluster
OF lilies of the valley, she never looked
more charming. The only articles of
jewelry she wore were a diamond neck
lace, the gift of the groom, which con-
tanned five brilliant stones set in sun
burst style, and pearl brooch, a pres
ent from her aunt, Mrs. |. J. Young, of
North Carolina. The groom and his
best man, Mr.. Eugene Massie, of Rich
mOnd, and the ribbon girls, Miss Emma
Gildersleeve Bruce, of this city, and Miss
Elizabeth Wake Brander, of Richmond,
clad in white Organdie over white silk
and carrying punches of Catharine De-
mermat roses, entered from the vestry
room and met the bride at the altar.
While the ceremony was being performed
by the rector, Rev. j. Francis Ribble,
assisted by Rev. T. Il. Brander, of Balt-
more, the band played ooh, Promise
Me- and when the benedictiOn was pro-
nounced the band glided into the Tam
hauser march, and the party. led by the
bride and groom, proceeded down the
centre aisle. The bride was given away
by her father.
The wedding was followed by a recep-
ton, which was given ut the residence of
the brides father. The house was pref
tiIy decorated with palms, ferns, smilax
and lilies OF the valley. Here it was that
the happy couple received the congratu-
latiOns of their friends and relatives,
while the post band discoursed sweet
music. At 8 O'Clock lunch was served to
the bridal party and immediate friends
and relatives.
At $50 O'Clock Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon
left in u private conveyance for Old
Point Comfort, where an hour later they
took passage on q steamer for an extern
sive Northern tour, including Canadian
points OF interest. Returning, they will
take up their residence for the summer
at Mr.. Gordon's cottage at Atlantic
City. They will make their winter home
in Baltimore.