The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-11
MCCABE-BRETT NUPTIALS.
Correspondents of the Commonwealth.

at the Aulan0eF BaOtlSC COuIC0.
The church was profusely decorated,
bea utlful vines and sweet-scented flow
ers cllnging to the arches, while moses
and ferns were sprlnkled here and there.
Numerous candles illuminated the
arches, and through their brllliancy
one could see the heart suspended in
side tie main arch, with the letters
Lennle-Mattie in gilt through the CEN
ter.
Miss Mabel Dunning who presided
at the organ passed down the aisle,
accompanied by Mr.. Langley Tayloe,
Jr., and skilifully and artlstically with
a master hand, she opened with vari-
alton OF minor chords, slowly and softly
at first, then bursting forth in a glad,
glorious volume that filled the church
and waited out into the night air, mu-
sic that was beautiful and sublime in
Its intensity, suggesting peace, happi-
ness aud Joy. On and on this prelude
pealed, while in the meantime the
bridal party Just outside the door were
making ready to enter.
Suddenly the music drifted into that
grand Mendlessohn's wedding march,
and suddenly two arch bearers, Messrs
CleyeIand Mitchell and Bessie Dun
ming, appeared in the doorway attired
in white suits, with green foliage around
them. They marched slowly down the
aisle. Following them were Misses
Mary Tayloe and Lidie Shumaker,
arch bearers, who proceeded down the
aisle until they reached the end where
they lifted high the beautiful arch for
the waters and bride to pass under.
Then came the walters, the gentle
men attlred in conventional black, the
bridesmaids in spotless white as follows ::
Miss Annie Tayloe with r. J. Dun
ming, Miss Elizabeth Tayloe with w
Taukard, of Wilmington, n. c., Miss
Vara Curtis, OF Ahoskie, with Leon
Dunning, Miss Essie Wynne, of Union,
with C. T. Deanes, of Port Norfolk,
Miss Daisy Brett, of Lewiston, with NJ.
E. Rice, Miss Helen Brown, of Union,
with Will Pritchard, of Windsor, Miss
Lizzie Pritchard with Frank Tayloe, OF
Union, Miss Ella Deanes with Warland
Brett, of Lewiston, Miss Sallie Dunning
with Earnest Rice, Miss Maude Powell,
of Harrellsville, with Andrew J. Dun
ming.
TO the strains OF the beautiful march
slowly and gracefully they walked,
passing under the arches and forming
pretty intricate figures, curving around
brilliantly lighted poles, passing to
and fro, and ending by forming half
circle around the altar.
Behind the last couple came the
ring bearer, little Miss Evelyn Dun
ming.
Following Came the bride, leaning
on the arm of her maid Of honor, Miss
Nora Askew, of Harrellsville. The
bride was attired in white pure de soir
silk, with beautiful trimmings of real
lace, ribbon and applique. The veil
was caught up by brides roses, while
In her hand she carried bouquet OF
the same, tied with satin ribbon.
The maid of honor wore white silk
and carried beautiful bouquet of pink
and white carnations.
At the altar they we're met by the
groom and his best man, Mr..
Winfield S. Dunning.
Under the beautiful foliage OF green
and white, ard the lights that flashed
like hundreds of twinkling stars, the
Rev. L. NJ. Curtis, OF Ahos-
kle, spoke the words that made Lennie
Frank McCabe and Matte Mcbride
Brett man and wife. Just after beau
tiful solo, superbly rendered by Mrs.
r. J. Dunnlng, entitled, "Dear Heart"
the minister, in clear tone and beau
llful language, began the ceremony.
The scene was beautiful and impressive.
The maid OF honor handed the ring
to the groom who slipped it upon the
finger OF the bride as she knelt to re-
ceive the blessing and benedictions.
When the prayer was over, again the
wedding march rang out, and as the
bride and groom, maid of honor and
best. man turned, one by one the cou-
Piles passed cut of the church thence to
the reception given by Mr.. and Mrs. r.
J. Dunnlng at their home. A large
number of reiati yes and friends were
present to congratulate and offer best
wishes. The popularity of the pair is
evidenced by the number of elegant
presents.
At late hour supper was served
consisting of all the dellcacies of the
season with cake and cream of all fla
vOrs.
When the 'wee sma" hours arrived
the guests took their departure with
many expressions O. regret on losing
such a charming young lady, but with
happy wishes for the united couple.
The bride is the only daughter of
Mr.. James Brett, popular merchant
of Union. She is descendant of the
Tayloe family, one of the Oldest and
most prominent families in the county
and Is niece OF Mrs. r. J. Dunning,
of this town. She is lovable, pretty
women of great accomplishments and
a favorite in social circles.
MIR. McCabe is prosperous young
man. at present in the lumber business
at Winthrop, Nc.
Our brightest hopes are for the hap-
py pair, our best wishes and our de-
sires that they may live long and hap
PLY that their joys may be many, their
sorrows few.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCabe lett on the
10 80 train for a visit to the groom 5
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