The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-02-12

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of trees and flowers touched with
his 10y hand the scenes that en-
viron tsis famous country home.
1t was maiestic beauty that met,
the gaze of merry throng as they
paused to admire,
1t was the truest of Southern
greetings that made the handshake
remembered, the words of welcome
linger in the mind of every guest
as they entered q home whose name
-Riveryiew, has ever been q syn
onym for all that is hospitable in
this vicinity.
Hundreds of invitations had been
issued and the rooms were filed
with relatives and friends from far
and near representing the beauty,
chivalry and aristocracy of many a
Southern State,
Above ttrs. hum of voices rose
that sweet, subduing melody from
Lt hengrin in answer to the exquis-
lite touch of that charming and ac-
complished young lady, Miss Mar
garet Wetherell of Parkersburg.
White satin ribbons attached to
the parlor doors were carried by
the ushers. DR.. Cory Hove and
Mr.. Griff t Simth, and formed an
aisle for the remainder of the bri-
dial party,
Following the two ushers came
the two bridesmaids, Miss Agnes
Lee Smith, of Ironton, o., and
Miss Madge Hart, of Richmond,
KY. They were beautifully and
dainty gowned in white organdie
over white taffeta trimmed in tucks
and insertion.
Next in line csme the maid of
honor, Miss Luoie Long, beauti.
fully attired in white Paris mouse
line, trimmed with lace and ribbon
made over white silk.
Then came the bride in lovely
imported gown of white tinted
broad cloth embroidered in white;
the yoke and sleeves were of heavy
white silk corded with silver braid.
She carried an immense boquet of
Brides roses and smilax, and each
maid and the maid of honor carried
Bridesmaids roses.
The groom's gift to the bride
was a beautiful diamond crescent,
which she wore.
The minister followed the bride
and the latter was Joined at the door
between the dining room and par
lor by the groom and his best man,
Mr.. Frank Mcdonnell. of Alabama,
the later taking his place opposite
the maid of honor.
The color scheme in the dining
room was pink and white, and the
tables formed an H.
The bride and groom, maid Of
honor and best man sat the small
table in the center and the re-
mainder of the bridal party and
the family at the two large tables.
From the ceiling in the centre
of the room was suspended basl
ket filled with pink and white carr
nations and pink roses, wide pink
and white ribbons extended from
the same point to the ends of each
long table. Vases of beautiful La
France roses and pink and white
carnations stood ON each table aud
the center one was draped with
smilax.
The dining room was deck.
ed with holly and numerous oan-
delebra with rose pink shades
throwing a soft light over all. ~
The wedding breakfast consisted
of seven courses elegantly served.
In the library where the we'd
ding presents were displayed, the
brides cake was cut, interesting
alike to old and young.
Miss Lucy Long cut out the
dime and Miss Margaret WetherelI
was fortunate enough to secure the
ring. -
We paused before a scintilIating
dszzling array of presents-has
some Fairy Prince been here, way
ing the mighty wand of wealth
over scene where hearts are being
touched by the, mystic power of
loyeP We soliIoquized-no tits
only a revolution of the wheel of
life, and this is the way the pros
perity and happiness of one gener-
alton is transferred 70 another.