The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-31

WALkER--PRITCHARD.
Charming Morning Marriage Ce!e-
brated at Scotland Neck.

Scotland Neck, N. c., Dec. 30.-(Special.)
Yesterday there was most charming
early morning marriage in Scotland Neck,
at the home of Thomas II. Pritchard,
Esq At $3.50 o'clock his daughter, Miss
eva Pritchard. was married to Prof.
Nathan Walker, of ASHORE. Quite
number of friends OF the family gathered
20 witness the marriage OF the popular
goung lady.
Mr. Pritchard's handsome home was
beautifully decorated in evergreens, and at
every turn was shown the touch of taste
and refinement.
At the appointed hour Miss Lizzie
Hyman's deft touch on the piano an
bounced the coming of the bridal party.
rhe richly furnished parlor was crowded
with gathered guests. The bridal party
consisted of Messrs. P. c.. Anthony and
John Hooker. who first entered from the
Spacious hall as .ushers. Miss Ernestine
Gardner, Of Smithfield, Va. was maid
IF honor; Prof H. B. Holmes, of Elon
College was best man.
The bridesmaids and groomsmen were
as follows Miss Emma Harrington, Of
Greenville, with Mr.. j. A. Litchfeld, of
Norfolk; Miss Alice Powell. of Scotland
Neck, with Prof. R. o. Everett, of Dur
ham; Mrs. Sherrod Salisbury, of Hamil
ton. with her husband.
Little Peyton Pritchard, brother of the
bride, was ring bearer, and was followed
~ the groom and his best man.
The bride came last leaning on the arm
of her father. In order they took places
before the officiating minister, Rev. G.
f.. Smith, of Littleton Presiding Elder of
this district, who, in a beautiful and i'm
pressive ceremony pronounced them hus-
hand and wife.
ediately after the ceremony the
bride and groom, accompanied by their
party returned to the station. They left
for Washington, Baltimore and other
places, which they will visit for ten days
and will then return ITO ASHORE, where
they win make their future home.
The bride is beautiful and ACCOMPLISHED,
and has host of friends here who wish
her all happiness. The groom is the in
telhgent and progressive superintendent
Of ASHORE graded schools, and is highly
esteemed for his ability and worth.
The large display of handsome and
costly presents bespoke the popularity of
.he bride and the good wishes Of her
many friends.
On the preceding evening most enjoy
able reception was given by Mr. and
Mrs Pritchard in honor of the occasion.
Quite number of the friends of the
family had been invited to the reception.
most elaborate supper, was served, con-
sisting of meats in ham, barbecue and
turkey, salads, breads, cakes, jelies and
fruits. 1t was a most pleasant reception
and all present were most handsomely en-
tertained and went away with much
praise for their host and hostess.
at 1920 o'clock yesterday morning, in
the home of lsr. G. c. Weeks, Miss Lee
Harper was married to Mr.. w. H. Newell,
both of this place, Rev. Mr. Parker, OF
Hobgood, performing the ceremony The
marriage was a quiet one. only a few
friends being present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newell are both well
known here and are greatly appreciated
for their worth in the community. They
drove to Palmyra and took the noon train
for Godsboro, where they went TO spend
some time at the groom's old home
They will return to Scotland Neck to
live.
The display of pretty presents showed
the esteem in which the bride and groom
are held here.