The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-11

feature. Inc scene was a lovely one,
the CLEAN of electric lights revealing
the decorations of the room and table,
and the handsome costumes of the MANY
guests of the occasion In this room
dainty refreshments were served by
Rauscher, of Washington, d. c.. who at
one time was associated with Sherry,
celebrated for the notable social func-
tions he has served, and last night fully
sustaining his high reputation by the
excellence of the menu and the style in
which it was presented. The circular
table had for its centre piece a large
silver candelabra, with silver shades, the
base seeming to spring from the mound
of ferns and ionquils in which it rested,
while the table damask was caught up
with bows of various colors, these being
the same as the trimming of the dresses
Of the bridesmaids.
In the central hall of the house was
the punch bowl of almost transparent
china, hand painted, this being placed on
an artistically draped table on a raised
dais. The bowl itself was festooned in
grape vines, peeping from which were
punches of malaga grapes. 1t was sur
rounded by an artistically created UNI
brella, made of ferns, Southern smilax
and green asparagus, within which was
a lining of yellow ionquils, and from
whose rim were dainty snow drops, as of
frozen drops Of dew.
Passing to the right the sitting room
had been converted into a gift room, in
which were the innumerable bridal re-
membranes received by the popular
couple. These were handsome in the
extreme, pictures, silver, cut glass and
almost every conceivable form of we'd
ding gifts being represented in the col
lection which evoked expressions of de-
light from all the guests who were
enraptured with their beauty and num-
ber Back of this room was another
serving room decorated in the same tone
as the other rooms. Music during the
evening was rendered by the Carolina
Orchestra.
The delights of the reception were en-
ioyed until a late hour, and at its close
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker left for the North,
where they will visit many points of
interest before returning to their home
in this city. The bride was attired for
the journey in a travelling suit of grey
clcth, hat of maize straw. trimmed with
black
Miss Minnie Fitch Tucker is among the
best known of the charming bellies of
North Carolina. She is a most attrac-
tive and charming young women, with a
wide circle of admirers and friends, won
by her gracious charms of manner and
personality. AS a musician she has given
pleasure to thousands who have listened
to the sweet music of her vol re- She is
cultured young lady, whose tours of
American and foreign lands have made
her most interesting and charming. She
is daughter of the late Major r. S.
Tucker, and her mother is among the
best known matrons of the State.
The groom, Mr. Ashby Lee Baker, is q
progressive and energetic capitalist and
manufacturer, who is highly esteemed,
both because of his business dealings and
because of many estimable qualities
which go to make of him representa-
tive man and citizen.
Among the many guests from dis
lance, in addition to those included in the
bridal party were Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus L.
Patterson, of New York; Mr. Lathror
Morehead, of Durham; Messrs Erwin and
Eugene Holt, of Burlington; Miss Kath-
crime Corinne Baldwin, of Brooklyn
Mrs. e. S. Fellowes, of Macon, Ga; Mrs
J. H. Winder, of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs
Harrison Spencer, of Martinsville. Va;
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ Williamson. Jr.. OF
Burlington; Mrs. E. A Saunders of
Richmond, Va; Miss Florence Holt. OF
Washington, d. c.; Gen. w. r. Cox OF
Edgecombe and others.