The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-23
THE REASON.

THE REASON.
Once she liked my idle rhymes
Full of her and Cupid,
She recalls them now at times,
Laughs, and whispers, Stupid
Bids my fancy to essay
Longer flights, and gently
Hints that love has had it's day
Cupid, consequently.
Tet ! notice, when | write
In the vein she chooses,
Leaving her and love out quite
While / court the muses.,
That she bids my fancy seek
Nearer themes and better,
Kisses me upon the cheek
Thinks that / forget her.
Thus it happens, after long
Years of lyric making
Love still fingers in my song
In each stanza waking
There are poets who have nine
Muses. at their mercies.
One dear little girl is mine,
So, write love verses.
Felix Carmen.
The Johnsonian Club was delightfully."-
entertained by Mrs. Herbert Jackson at
her home on Fayetteville street, on
Thursday afternoon.
Those present were Mrs. Knox, Mrs.
Thos. Keenan, Mrs. v. E. Turner, Mrs.
Pittinger, Mrs. Joseph Blount Cheshire,
Mrs. Sydnor Jerman, Mrs. Chas. Busbee,
Mrs. Fabius Busbee, Mrs. Maurice Ro-
senthal, Mrs. Chas. Root, Miss Lucy Bat
tie. Mrs. John Hinsdale. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
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Mics Matte Higgs gave quite an in
teresting entertainment at her home on
Wednesday afternoon to parents and
friends with her music scholars in the
Fletcher Method. At the close of the ex-
ercises the little people were invited into
the parlor, where beautiful Xmas tree
awaited them.
One of the prettiest church weddings
that Raleigh has witnessed for some time
was that of Miss Lulu Holden and Mr.
f. T. Ward, which was celebrated at hall
after ten o'clock in the Church OF the
Good Shepherd on Tuesday morning.
The chanceI was beautifully decorated
with palms, and the altar with pink car
nations and candles.
DIR. l. Nick Pitinger performed the
ceremony. The bridal party we're proceed
ed into the church by the vested choir
The ushers came next, Messrs. Fred W
Mailer and Bartel Wise, Messrs, John c
Drewry and c. B. Heartt. The maid o.
honor, Miss Mamie B. Skinner, fonllowet
next. She preceded the bride, who came
in with her brother. Mr.. Charles Holden
They were met at the foot of the altar
by the groom and his best man, Mr.. John
Ward. The bride wore white silk with
tulle veil and carried white roses.
The maid of honor wore white organ
die and carried pink roses
after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Ward
left for nextended trip North. The
choir and a few friends of the bride
fere rendered a reception at her home
on "Wednesday evening.
On Tuesday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Wyatt or
Blount street, Miss Nellie Myatt and Mr.
George C. Scarlette were united in the
bonds of matrimony. The service was
performed By DIR. A. A. Marshall.
The drawing room was artistically dec
Grated. Little Miss Pearl Myatt and Pat
tie Moring were the ribbon bearers fol
the bridal party. Miss Lula Wyatt. sister
of the bride. was maid of honor, and Mr.
Joseph Cheatham, of Henderson, was best
man. The bride wore travelling suit OF
castor cloth. and carried brides roses
After the ceremony the bridal couple left
for Florida.
One OF the most beautiful home we'd
dings ever celebrated in Raleigh TOOK
place on Wednesday evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs M. T. Norris, or
Rlount street, when their daughter, Miss
Mary became the bride of Mr.. Henry
Coles, of Atlanta. The decoration of the
parlor in which the ceremony took place
was of smilax, stately palms, and brides
roses. Rev. DR.. Robert Coles, of Phila-
delphia, brother of the groom, performed
the impressive service of the Episcopal
church. Mr.. JOS. X. Marshall and Mr.
Will West acted as ushers The advent
of the bridal party was preceded by the
two little sisters of the bride, Misses
Villa and Ruby Norris Master Herbert
Norris, Jr., cousin of the bride, followed
the ribbon carriers. Miss Vivienne Strong
of Atlanta, preceded the bride, who came
in with her father. The wedding gown
was an especially handsome creation OF
white louisine and silk net with duchese
lace. bertha and tulle veil. She carried
white roses.
The maid of honor's gown was of white
organdie and her bouquet Of La France
roses. Following the bride came her
sister, Mrs j. X. Marshall, and Miss Julia
McWhorter, of Lexington, Ga, who looped
the ribbon carried by the two little girls
The groom entered with his best man
Mr.. Peyton Coles, of Virginia.
After the ceremony, refreshments were
served in the dining room.
The bride and groom are both very
popular and have hosts of friends.
On Tuesday quite swell luncheon was
given at the Capital Club by Mr.. M. T.
Norris complimentary to the bridal party.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. j. X.
Marshall, Miss McWhorter. of Lexington
Va. Miss Vivienne Strong, Mr.. Johr
Drewry, Mr.. Peyton Coles and Mr.. Will
liam Coles.