The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-02

St James Episcopal church was the
charming weddings Wilmington has
witnessed in the series of splendid nup-
tial events that have occurred in that
historical old church. The occasion was
the marriage of Mr.. Ernest n. Farrior,
a prominent young gentleman of Char
lotte. N. c., and Miss Mary Ellington
McKoy, the charming and accomplish
ed daughter of Major and Mrs. T. H.
McKoy, of Wilmington.
The wedding took place at s p. m,
and the church was packed with the
friends Of the couple. assembled to
witness them pledge their troth. The
decorations were exceedingly tasteful,
the handiwork of Mr.. John knight.
the English florist gardener. AT the
chaneel there were groupings on either
side OF the steps of lovely palms, ferns
n wax plants, and the altar raj, was
entwined with wild smilax. while pack
OF 1t were two groups of palms and
ferns. The altar was ablaze with
lighted candles, n was decorated
with banks Of white chrysanthemums.
Mr.. e H. Munson, the organist, rem,
dered a delightful programme of mu-
sic while in waiting for the bridal par
ty. Finally when they arrived, the or
60 o"NAA@ Will III lIICoS-
ures as the party entered.
The ribbon girl and boy were little
Miss Dorothy Nash and Master Harry
Hearn Waters. The ushers, in full
dress, led the way in couples. They
were Messrs. Edwin A. McKoy, brother
of the bride, Walter n. Farrior, of
Charlotte, brother of the groom,
Thomas w. Davis. F. w. Dick, John ].
| Blair, A. c. Symmes, of Cincinnati, DIR.
| c. P. Bolles, and Plato Durham, of
Durham, N. c.
The bridesmaids followed in the order
named: Miss Tallulah DeRosset, Miss
Elizabeth PARROT, of Dayton, Ohio,
Miss Fannie Green, Miss Lillian Slo-
comb, of Fayetteville Miss Lima Wig
| gins, Miss Jane Meares. Miss Mary
| Nash, Miss Lucy Wootten. They wore
handsome dresses of old rose silk,
white lace en- train, trimmed with
orange chiffon. and with girdles of
black velvet. They carried bouquets
Of yellow chrysanthemums.
After the bridesmaids came the maid
of honor, Miss Sadie Hanes, of Wins
ton-Salem, N. c., her costume being
yellow peou de sol, en- train, trimmed
with white lace and black velvet. Her
bouquet was white chrysanthemums.
The bride came last, leaning on the
arm Of her father. Her costume was a
rich creation of ivory duchesse satin,
en- train royale, with trimmings of
point ace She bore a magnificent
shower bouquet of bride roses.
From the vestry room the groom en-
tered with his best man and brother,
Mr.. w. Ebert Farrior. of Charlotte.
They joined the bride at the chancel,
and Were accompanied to the altar by
! Major McKoy who gave his daughter
away. The ceremony was performed in
an impressive by the rector,
Rev. Robert Strange, D. D..
At the conclusion of the ceremony
the HENDERSON wedding march pealed
from the organ, and the party retired
in the following order.
Mr.. Farrior and his bride.
Mr.. w. Ebert Farrit with Miss
Hanes.
Mr.. Walter N. Farrior with Miss
DeRosset.
Mr.. Edwin A. McKoy with Miss Par
rott.
Mr.. F. w. Dick with Miss Greer.
Mr.. Thomas w. Davis with Miss Slo-
comb.
Mr.. A. c.. Symmes with Miss Wig
gins.
Mr.. John J. Blair with Miss Meares.
DR.. G.. p. Bolles with Miss Nash.
Mr.. Plato Durham with Miss Woot-
ten.
From the church the bridal party was
driven to the brides home on Front
and Orange streets where a reception
was held and an elegant wedding sup
per was served. Beautiful and costly
presents in large numbers and great
variety We're shown.
The bride and groom left last even
ing on the Z o'clock train oven the At
lantic Coast Line for a tour extending
to Washington, Philadelphia, New
York, Boston and other northern cities.
They will return in two weeks to Char
lotte, which city they will make their
| home.