The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Marriage in Historic St. Johns.

Henderson, NJ c., July 15.-(Special)--
Historic Ole st. Johns-founded in Colo
NAL days-one of the oldest churches IN
our State. This church that has been
the center of many important crises of
our States history, how it's name brings
TO US scenes from the long ago. when
the founders Of WILLIAMSBURG, the Will
flames, Hendersons, Bullocks, Taylors.
Thomases, Farrars, and Burtons were
making history, and glorious history. not
only for their State but for their country.
often was this old church the scene of
)rillian wedding.
My Lady" dressed in satin, powdered
'air piled high as if to crown her and
erhaps she even rode a flower-decked
milk white palfrey And the groom il
attn brooches with kncc-buckles. and
aces and his hair in a cue"
Never in those days could there have
)een a mere beautiful marriage than that
It ST. Johns On Tuesday afternoon, when
Mss Lily Thomas became the bride Of
Mr.. Thomas Holleman Carroll
1t was ideal, and every change made IN
he scene only added one more picture to
oe remembered. The church itself a pic
ure. in sunshine, gloriied with its sacred
memories and with bits Of history IN
! every chink and corner, was not to be
excelled as a back ground for the other
seizures that were made here upon this
lay, by the carriages and buggies, and
he horses saddled and "htched" under
he trees and the friends in gala attire.
bringing bright faces and happy hearts to
he wedding
Within the church was lighted by my
aids of candles and in ever variable space
we're daisies, daisies everywhere and their
unshiney faces helped to shed a soften
ng glow over all
As the chimes rang for six O'Clock. Miss
Bell Graham, of Virginia gowned in black
ace. began Mendelshon's wedding march,
and the two little flower girls Misses Annie
Wilson and Lillian Bullock, ii white chit
ION over blue. almost enveloped with their
punches of daisies. entered, followed close
y by the ushers, Messrs Hope Bullock
and John Mayffeld. Joel Carroll and Rev
G. p Bradley, Alfred Pummer and Willie
Bullock. Next came the groom with his
brother (the best mani, Mr.. j. r. Carroll
and as they reached the altar. the dame Of
honor, Mrs. John Taylor Thomas. alone.
with graceful ease, entered
Then, leaning on the arm of her broth
er, Mr.. John Taylor Thomas, of Hender-
son, came the bride and as they approach
ed, the groom advanced to meet her. and
taking her from her brother led her to
the altar. where they stood under a wed
ding bell made of daisies. The bride was
gowned in white chiffon over white silk.
with a profusion Of ribbons and laees. and
carried bride roses. As she left the car
riage the sunshine falling upon her beau
tlful hair turned it into a crown of glory
and she never looked lovelier
The dame of honor was in white point
de spirit ever ciel blue silk, and with her
arms full of daisies was as a part of the
heavens and her flowers, the stars, and
all made the picture
Alter the ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr.. Wren, of Virginia. the bridal
party left the church to the strains OF
the bridal chorus. And under the trees.
with friends on every side, laughing and
talking, congratulating the groom and
wishing the bride good luck" was tho
brightest picture of the day, lasting until
the people had entered their carriages for
the drive to Middleburg, the groo1n's ola
home, where luncheon was served to the
joyous bridal party.
Luncheon over Mr.. and Mrs Carroll left
via the Seaboard Air Line for a visit to
Northern cities and resorts. and after
their trip they will be at home" Hous
ion Virginia.