The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-14


and lovely even of Virginia's
women. The account by the Dispatch,
with the exception of the list of local
guests present which ran into the hun
dreds, is given as follws:
One of the prettiest marriage cere-
monies which have been solemized in
this city IN some time was that which
made Miss Martha Bagby the attractive
and cultured daughter of the late Df.
George w. Bagby the wife of Mr..
George Gordon Battle of New York
The ceremony took place at the home of
the brides mother, No. > South Third
street.
An Easter wedding seems to carry
with it always much that is bright and
beautiful. Mrs. Bagby's reception-rooms
were decorated with Easter lilies, Gala
lilies, ferns, hyacinths, white marcissus,
and American Beauties. Lace draperies
hung from windows and doorways and
white and green shaded lamps cast their
glow over the apartments.
Flowers and ferns were everywhere in
the halls and upstairs, and in the din
ing-room pink was the color of decora-
ton. American Beauties being on the
table.
tail of decoration and arrangement. The
altar was in the front drawing-room
between the two windows, with THEN
lace hangings. Over the altar hung ii
horseshoe of white carnations, the nails
being of pink carnations; beneath,
guarded on each side by silver candle
labra. holding white candles, was a tall
silver vase of daisies. and still lower
two more candelabra and large silver
vase of American beauties in the centre.
THE CHANGED.
The chancel was formed Of white satin
ribbons, fastened to pedestals of white,
draped with smilax. a silver candelsticll
mounting each pedestal. Tall white
lilies were within the chancel, completing
the decorations of the altar. The white
satin kneeEng-cushions were just outside
the chancel, in front of the altar Rub
Der trees stood in the corners, and the
mantels We're almost concealed by tall
Easter lilies and slender ferns. On the
mantels were more silver candelabra and
silver vases of white narcissus calla
lilies. and hyacinths. Purity of thought
and design seemed everywhere.
THE CEREMONY.
When 8 o'clock. the hour for the mar
riage, arrived, the two rectors, Rev.
CASTOR Battle, of North Carolina, brother
of the groom, and Rev William Meade
Clarke. stood within the chancel. The
aisle was formed by white ribbons held
by Misses Parker Chamberlayne Taylor
and Mary MINI Taylor. nieces of the
bride. and Masters Henry Taylor. Jr..
and Mcdonald Wexford.
Through two rooms extended the aisle
of ribbons: mp the aisle advanced Mr..
George Gordon Battle with his best man.
Mr.. George Morris, of New York, ana
at the altar they waited for the bride.
Next came the bride, wearing gown
of white French organdie over white
taffeta six, with white satin sash, tuck
ed yoke, and trimming of valenc;ennes
lace, bouquet of white lilac. and carry
ing white prayer-book With her was
her sister, Miss Ellen Bagby, the maid
of honor. IN Il gown of brocaded white
taffeta. green ribbons. and bouquet of
lilies of the valley. The sisters formed
"A beautiful contrast. the bride being Of
the brunette type and Miss Ellen Bagby
a perfect blonde.
The ceremony was most impressive.
anu liIf Df-de WIS given away ny HeT
mother. Mrs. George w. Bagby Near
her were other members of her family
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Taylor, Jr.. Mr..
and Mrs. G. T.. Boiling. and DR.. j. III.
G. ,Bagby. of Hampden-Sidney Va; Mr..
George w. Bagby. Jr.. of Petersburs
Mr. Robert Coleman Bagby, of Newport
News: Mr.. Philip Bagby; Miss Lucy
Chamberlayne. of Petersburg. and Mrs.
Anee S. rutherford. Rock Castle: also.
Judge and Mrs. Jacob Battle. of North
Carolina; Rev. and Mrs. CASTOR Batt,,.
of North Carolina; Mr. Turner w. Bat
lite. Of Norfolk.