The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-11-05
PENDLETON--BUSBEE
Marriage of Dr.. Arthur S. Pendleton
and Miss Eliza Taylor Busbee Bril-
liant Affair-Maguificent Reception
at Home of the Brides Parents.

From the News and Observer of yes
terday we make the following extract
from the lengthy account of the marriage
OF DR.. Arthur s. Pendletor, of Hender-
son. and Miss Eliza Taylor Busbee. which
occurred in Raleigh Tuesday night:
Most beautiful in it's every feature, from the
fashionable gathering at the church where
the beautiful wedding service was performed
to the magnificent reception given at the
home of the brides parents was the wed
ding ceremony last night in which the troth
OF two popular young people was plighted.
1t was the wedding of Miss Eliza Taylor
Busbee, the charming and attractive young
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. H Busbee, and
OF DR.. Arthur S. Pendleton, an able and
popular young physician of Henderson,
which was celebrated in Christ church amidst
surroundings that made it one of the most
notable weddings OF the season, the solemn
and impressive service being performed by
the rector, Rev. NJ. NJ Marshall The decor
ations We're exquisite, these being based on
color motif of white and green, most ef-
festively carried out in palms, ferns and white
chrysanthemums, the green of the decora-
lions being intensified by a white back
ground, and the whole being set off by the
soft rays of waxen tapers and the brilliant
light of electricity.
The attendants entered in couples the
young ladies being together in their entry up
oue TlSut aisle anu Uue gentlemen up the lett
aisle. The bridesmaids were handsomely
dressed, the first an third couples being in
green silk NULL with elaborate lace trim
ming, the second and fourth being attired in
white elk null, and all carrying bouquets of
white chrysanthemums tied with white NULL
The bridesmaids, in couples were Misses Isa-
bel Busbee, of Raleigh, and Nan Smith, of
Scotland Neck; Sadie Root, of Raleigh, and
Nan Clark, of Tarboro; Rosa Battle, of Raj
eigh, and Marguerite Crow, Of Raleigh: Mary
Armistead Jones, of Raleigh, and Janet Haw-
kins, of Ridgeway. Entering up the oppo-
site aisle We're Messrs. Thomas Clark, of
Washington, N. C., and James Brodie of
Henderson; F. NJ Stronach of Raleigh, and
Robert Lassiter, of Henderson; j. W. Bailey,
of Raleigh, and H. A. Foushee, of Durham;
w. W. Vass, of Raleigh, and Watkins W.
Robards, of Raleigh.
Following the ladies came Miss Mary Pru-
den, OF EdentOn, the first bridesmaid, in white
silk null and carrying white chrysanthe-
NUNS accompanied by Mr.. Philip H. Busbee,
the first grOOmsman, brother of the BRIDE
while after these entered alone the maid of
honor, Miss Theodore Marshall, in white silk
null and carrying bouquet of maiden-hair
ferns, tied with green ribbon.
Then entered the bride on the arm of her
father. She was most handsomely gowned
in brOcaded silk lace embroidered, and with
pearls, the dress en- train, herveil being caught
with orange blossoms and her bouquet being
Ol lilies VI TIE valley III shower eHecG. A
the chancel she was met by the groom, who
had entered from the vestry, accompanied by
his best man, his brother, Mr.. Milo NJ. Pen
dleton, of Warrenton.
Then followed the impressive ceremony
the bride and groom and the rector standing
under wide spraying palms, while the tableau
made by the surrounding bridal astendants
was at once beautiful and artistic. AS the
solemn service concluded the bridal party
passed from the church. the music of Men
delssohn's wedding march giving it's melody,
and the couples leaving in the following or
der after the bride and groom:
Miss Theodore Marshall, Mr. Milo NJ Pen
deton; Miss Mary Pruden Mr.. P. H Busbee;
Miss Isabel Busbee, Mr.. Thomas Clark; Miss
Nan Smith. Mr.. James Brodie; Miss Sadie
Root, Mr.. Robert Lassiter; Miss Nan Clark,
Mr.. f. NJ. Stronach; Miss Rosa Battle, Mr.
A. Foushee; Miss Janet Hawkins Mr.. W. W.
Vass Miss Mary Armistead Jones, Mr.. Wat
kins W. Richards.
Immediately after the wedding a reception,
brilliant to the extreme, was held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Busbee, on North Per-
son street. Thither there was a constant
stream of guests till midnight and nearly
four hundred people called to pay their re-
spects and enjoy the bOunteous hospitality of
Mr.. and Mrs Busbee.
The reception was one of the largest ever
given az q "CuuihS Ill NdlclSH, duu cdtu
guest thoroughly enjoyed the delights of the
evening and took occasion to extend the sim
cerest wishes for the happiness of the young
couple.
Dainty refreshments were served in salad
courses and in Neapolitan ice cream and cake,
while spun confectionery and bonbons in
white and green adorned the centre table in
the dining room.
In the room beyond the drawing room the
many magnificent wedding gifts in silver,
cut glass and other effects, nearly four hun
dred or more in number, were seen and ad-
mired. They We're exquisite, and typifed the
love and esteem held for the bride and groom.
and many kilograms OF congratulations were
received az an added evidence of this.
The bride is a social favorite in North Caro-
lima and has a large circle of friends and adj
mrers. She is the charming and attractive
daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs. F. H. Busbee,
while the groom, DR.. Arthur S. Pendeton, a
popular and talented young physician of
Henderson, has a host of friends In his mar
riage he is to be congratulated on winning as
a bride one of Raleigh's favorite daughters,
who WILL be missed from the Capital City.