The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-28
PARHAtI--F FULLER.
BRILLIANT MARRIAGE IN LOUIS
BERG.
Nuotis,s of rlr. Asa ParI1am and Miss
Sumner Fu!Ier-The Society Event
of the Season.
(From the Louisburg Times, De-. 22nd,

(From the Louisburg Times. De-. 22nd,
One If the chief event III the s"cl1l ~
OF LOui-burg this season. was the M =,
on Tuesday evening. of Mr.. A~a falham
and Miss Sumner Fuller. Interest NAG LOT
several DAYS prior to it, celebration p7e''
cpntared upon il because Of the social c'iI-
nections and popularity Of the contiac""S
parties. Y
The groom i native Of Henderson, y.
G.. and brother Of the we'll known faf
ham Bros Of hat place. He is the efficient
representative Of the American Tobacco
Co. with headquarters for the present at
Spring Hone, y G. He i a Young gen
tlpman Of charming mannarS,'of hrSf-claSS
abilities and of most engaging Social H"ai-
tiles He dpServedly enjoys the affection
ate -tapm of all who know him.
The bride is the only daughter of the
novelist and poet. Edwin Fuller, and in
harits much of her fathers talent and
affabilitv of disposition. She Is pretty,
petite blonde and charming and accom-
pliShed woman, richly endowed With TIE
strong, sweet womanly force Of her Illus
trious race.
1t is we'll assorted pair-thi> man and
maiden who pledged their mutual VOWS in
the presence of their loving frienAs, be-
meath the soft radiance OF wax candles.
and upborne by the divine exaltation OF
glorious youth AMI Loves elixir.
ne CDuGCl lui DFtH tltCtldttu AVA NV
occasion with tasteful feSto0nS OF ever
green and holl. berries. Beneath the
center of the pend ut wreaths. just above
the chancel, burned a D ramid OF candies.
In rear of the graceful sweep OF the eFer-
green and the mellow radiance OF the
cleaning candles, the O'ganlSt. Miss Sal lie
Williams, the vocal SOlOi-t, Miss Helen
Williams. and the violini>t Mr.. W. j.
Barrow, pending the arrival of the bridal
party, rendered each exquisite and apn'o-
pirate selections Of music. 1t was fi'ting
prelude to the exquisite drama about TO he
enacted.
The triumphant swell OF the organ and
violin as they glided without pause INTO
the wedding march announced the coming
of the bride and groom. II i on such oc-
casionS that the sordidneS| Of life loses its
pOigancy, and carpinG ca. f0rgets Its cruel
mi >sion. There is an eNultan5 note III a
bridal march that challenges depreSsI"l
and puts the cohorts Of melancholy to utter
rout. Keeping time to the stately swing
and rythm of this stirring melody came
the bridal party in the order following:
Jsher5-Judg2 Thos. &. Fuller, Hon. G.
NJ Cooke, MeSsrs. Il. q. Hart and }. X.
Collie.
Wa'tprs-Miss Minnie Egerton with Mr..
Robert Lassiter; Miss Matilda Foster with
Mr. Fuller Malone; Miss Mabel Davis
with Dr. J. II Tucker; Miss Fannie Jones
with Dr. Fred Cooke; Miss Virginia Foster
with Mr.. 5. l.. Anderson, Miss Mary King
with Mr.. Brooks Parham: Miss Daisy
Stephens with Mr. f S. Ford; Miss Fan
ME Green with Mr., S. 2. Cooper
Flower Girls-Misses Mary and Annie
Malone.
Maid of Honor-Miss Dita Malone.
The bride came uD the aisle leaning on
the arm of her uncle, DR. J. f: Malone,
and was met at the altar i.il by the groom,
who escorted by his best man, Mr.. ). ,.
Parham, entered the chulch from the
vpStry room.
There was one moment OF profound
hushed silence, and then in reverent tones,
the pastor Rev. G.. F. Smith, read the beau
tiful and impressive ritu'l OF marriage.
During the time, like the breathleS, notes
of night Weakened SOngbirds, came the ten
der, inSistent strains of the organ and Vlo-
lin. softly played on a minor key. The
unutterable music rose and drItted Ike
incense to the vaultcd roof. AS one looked
and listened he became conscious that mar
riage is more than a ceremony, that 1t Is a
sacrament.
The whole scene, the setting, the sur
IoundingS and Incidents were in perfect
harmony, and the air palpitated with a
vibrant, tremuiouS sweetness that was
more psychical than material. The ira
GRANGE Of flowers, the ruStilng OF Sllken
trains over the covered aisleS, the aromatic
smell of the decorations, the sheen OF satin
and the pparly mist f bridal veil made an
harmonious whole, subtly beautiful and
fanciful.
The bridesmaids were al a tired in white
except the maid of honor, and carried
bouquets Of crimson roses. The maid OF
honor wore a costume Of pink SILK, which
set off to perfection her classic beauty.
The bride was gowned in handsome white
satin en- rd5n; and carried magnificent
shower bouquet of bridal roses.
After the ceremony there was reception
given by DR.. and Mrs. J. L. Malone at
their residence to the bridal party and a
few friends.
The bridal presents Were numerous and
of great value, both in respect Of the skill
and taste displayed in their selection and
of their financial worth.
Immediately after the reception the bride
and groom left on special train for an
extended Northern trip. They carry with
them the love and best wishes of their
many friends. and particularly of TIE
Times. We herewith fling after them the
traditional al a shoe