Smyrna times., 1903-12-09
CUPID'S BUSY CAMPAIGN
OF BRILLIANT WEDDINGS
PRtITY CEREMONY TAKES PLACE IN KEN
TON M. E. CHURCH THIS AFTERNOON.
MISS Eta Palmer Bailey, Daughter of Mr. and
MRS. Thomas E. Bailey, Married to DR..
Roy Franklin COrIey, of Dover.

- Daiiey' married TO DR..
koy Franklin COrIey, of Dover.
A brilliant social event aronn1
winch much interest has centered. was
sOiemnlzed in the Kenton NJ. f.
Onurch at one O'Clock this afternoon
%hen Miss Eta Palmer BaiIev
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomos +
bailey of Kenton, was united in mar.
rage to DIR. Roy Franklin Corlev q
Weil-known professional man of
Dover. Kenton M. E. Church never
looked prettier than it did to-day nm
uer It's wealth of decorations. Holly
4nis'ietoe, Ivy anu potted plants were
.aSteiuIly arranged about the chapcel
III 'front.' OF which spanned a beaufifnl-
~ decorated arch from which sus-
Pended parasol of ivy and mistletoe.
under which the bride and groom
stood. At the middle of the centar
aisle was another arch. much smsllar
win gates, which was also decorated
WIN evergreen. Miss Ida Downs ~
Aehton' presided at the organ, which
was completely hid from view hack ~
bank of evergreens in the pulpit 70.
cess. When the guests had assembled
ana Just before the bridal party en-
tered, Mrs. J. Milton Davidson Of
Dover softly and sweetly sang '.Fair.
est OF ALL" upon the conclusion Of
winch the march from Lobenqrin
was struck up and the bridal party en-
tered. The groom and his hest man
Dr. Karl Corley, of Philadelobia. q
Drotner, entered and advanced up the
sloe aisle and took their position in
'front.' OF the chancel. AT the same
Ilme the ushers: Mr.. J. Edward
Beck, Mr.. Joseph Walcott.. Mr. John
CLARK, Dover; Mr.. Eli Ssalsburv
Oeorgetown; DR.. r. Hirons Clifton
ana Mr.. Homer K. Lewis, SMYRNA.
led the way for the bridal marty at
which moment the gates were SLOWLY ,
opened by two little boys, Clifford and
ames CLARK. Little Miss Mary Clark
was ring bearer and following her was
the maid of honor, Miss Bertha
Bailey, sis n of the bride. The bride
entered leaA Ng on the arm of her
orother' Mr.A Sason Bailey, who gave
her away. ThA Aeremony was solemn. :
Iy performed by Rev. ]. E. CorIev Of !
Fairfield, Iowa, father of the groom I I
assisted by Rev. Jesse L. Corley. a l l
brother. n
Inc bride was becomingly gowned G
n suit of white chiffon over peau de L
ole, trimmed with embroidered chit. :
on and ribbons. Her veil was caught :,
With orange blossoms and she carried =
beautiful bouquet of brides :,
oses. The groom's gift to the bride !
'as a handsome brooch set with - :,
'earls. Miss Bailey, the maid of honor n
'as gowned In white pongee with \,
snerltfe lace and ribbons, and carried ~ ~
shower bouquet of roses. Little Mary
lark, the ring bearer, was attired in ~
hlte silk and she bore the ring on a.
hlte satin pillow. The organist.- :"
lss Downs, wore white Paris muslin -
OCuAAH AoOo duu TlDOQQ Trim
ings. The groom, best man and
'hers wore frock coats and carried
TX hats.
Directly after the ceremony the -
idal party repaired to the home of
e brides parents Mr.. and Mrs.
homas E. Bailey, where a reception lei
flowed from one-thirty to three W.
irty o'clock and at which Mr.. George sic
. Stevenson of Smyrna was caterer we
le home wasi beautifully decorated sur
tn palms and cut flowers. During the jim
ception there was some excellent nu
lslc rendered. An opportunity was mo
ven to see handsome display of the
oful and ornamental presents which In
bride received. DR.. and Mrs. Corlev ea
I on the 1888 train and took with Ed
sm the congratulations and best VIe'
shes of a large circle of friends. Ih'
'er an extended trip they will wnl
urn to Dover where they will make n
,ir home. thrt
fast