The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-01
Brilliant Wedding.
Correspondence Of the Messenge
Warsaw, N. c., December Z

Correspondence Of the Messenger.)
Warsaw, N. c.. December q.
The marriage here yesterday evening
of Miss Bessie Johnson and MIR. John
H. Land, Jr., was the most brilliant
social event of the season. and possibly
in the history of the town. Occurring
Immediately in the holidays added
much interest to the occasion, and
brought expectancy nearly up to the
glorious achievement.
The Presbyterian church, at which
the took place. was magnii-
Gently decorated with holly, mistletoe,
and ferns, palms, and other potted
plants. Indeed the exquisite taste of
the decorations were the remark of
every one.
Promptly at the hour appointed, 1880
o'clock, entered the bridal party into
the holy edifice, now packed to it's ut
most capacity by the eager friends of
the contracting couple. First down the
broad central aisle, to the majestic
strains of L~ohengrin's Here Comes
the Bride" marched two ushers
abreast, DIR. Otto F. Dingelhoef, and
Mr.. p. J. Heath, attired in evening
| dress and wearing each a boutonniere
of pink carnations.
From the opposite entrance, and at
| an appropriate distance behind, then
followed Misses Louise Hussey, and
Bette Hill, both exquisitely gowned in
white organdie, diamonds. and carry
ing bouquets Of holly.
These were followed at an equal dis
tance by the last two ushers. Mr.. VIM.
T. Bryan n Mr.. j. E.. Johnson, who
were also in evening dress. and wore
boutonnieres of pink carnations.
Then entered Misses Carrie Hussey
onI n1n11n IUnnI yr~orI ruhifa nr0on1fn
diamonds and bouquets of holly.
Next came the maid of honor, Miss
Daisy Johnson. sister OF the bride, who
was beautifully dressed in pink silk,
with pearl trimmings and old lace, and
carried a superb bouquet of LaFrance
roses.
Following the maid of honor, from
the opposite entrance. came the
groom and his best man. Mr.. j. T.
Barley. Both were in evening dress.
Immediately after the suspense was
broken by the appearance of the bride
leaning on the arm of her brother, DR..
j. N. Johnson. She was an extremely
pretty bride and exquisitely gowned in
white duchesse satin. with pearl trim
mingS n Die lace. and carried a bou-
quet of brides roses and maiden hair
ferns. Arriving at the chancel her
hand was placed in the arm of the
groom, by DR.. Johnson. and then the
bride, Don best man, n maid of
honor mounted the chancel and
moved forward until they fronted the
minister, the Rev. Robert w. Williams.
The solemn service was said by this
gentleman with rare elegance, and elo-
quence, and the ring was put on the
brides finger without mishap.
During the ceremony, Miss Lena
Hussey, the ACCOMPLISHED organist,
played 20. Promise Me-" with soft and
telling cadence.
During the ceremony the audience
had time to notice the prettiness Of the
maiden attendants, and the handsome
| appearance mad by the gentlemen
assistants. 1t was in truth worthy of
remark. The ceremony having been
concluded the bridal party marched
ssohn. The ushers and their ladies came
down the aisle four abreast, which
vas a pretty innovation.
An hour later the happy couple
boarded the night train for Florida,
where they will spend their honey
moon, among its pleasant winter re-
sorts. On their return they will reside
at Chadbourn, N. c.. where the groom
is the popular railroad agent for the
Atlantic Coast Line.
After the bridal couple had departed
all hands. assembled at the hospitablt
home of Mr.. H. Bowden, where the
jeunnesse doree of the town gave q
swell dance. 1t was a great and bril-
liant affair, and the largest assemblags
of pleasure seekers ever assembled be-
fore in our town. There were a host OF
visitors present from many parts Of the
state.
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