The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-11-26
A PRETTY MARRIAGE,
White-Gray Nuptlals.

riage, especially when til, contracting
parties are popular and have many
friends IN the community.
Such was the case In the marriage at
the Baptist church Wednesday eve
ming, November 18th, when Miss Susie
White was married to Mr.. Henry
Gray. The church had been Hastily
decorated for the occasion. The pull
pit and steps were carpeted in white
and the pulpit Was banked with beauti-
full ferns and palms, large, handsome
parlor lamp Was placed on each corner
of the pulpit and the effect was quite
pretty.
A large gathering filled the church
to overlooking, both annexes being
filed, before the hour appointed for
the marriage.
| Miss Annie Biggs presided at the or
gan and while the people were gather
ing she rendered beautiful selection.
At Z As O'Clock the strains of the
wedding march announced the ap-
proach of the bridal party. They en-
tered as follows: Ushers, Mess. Bruce
FutreIl and Charlie Lawrence the
bridesmaids came in couples one down
either aisle and crossed in front of the
pulpit, Mrs. B. F. White, OF New Jer-
say, Miss Nina White, Miss Mary
Woodland of Norfolk, Miss Annie
Kitchin, Miss Grace Ruffin, Mrs. Da-
venport of Speed, and Misses Bessie
and Minnie Gray, sisters OF the groom !;
the groomsmen also came in couples
one down either aisle, crossing and tax
ing positions just behind the brides
maids-Sam Hoffman, Thos. White,
brother of the bride, DIR. R. L. Savage
of Conetoe, Arthur Ruffin, MIR. Daven-
port Of Speed, B. F. Gray, Herbert Nc
Dowell and A. P. Kitch,n. Miss AL
leen Hyman was maid of homer and
little Elizaoeth White ring bearer. The
bride entered with her brother, Mr.. r.
II. White, and the groom with his
best man, Mr.. J. A. Plttman, entered
from the right annex. They met at
the altar and ascending the pulpit the
bride and groom stood before Elder p
u. Cod, Of Wilson, who In solemn and
impressive ceremony pronounced them
husband and wife. The party retired
t. the strains Of N uslc, the bridesmaids
land groomsmen going out in pairs liz
reverse order from the entrance.
| The bride was dressed IN white silk
and veil Topped with BRIDES roses and
carried brides roses The maid of hon
or was dressed in Mic green crepe dc
CHEN and carried carnations. The
bridesmaids were dressed In white and
carried crh, santhemums.
| The bridal party repaired to the
home Of Mr.. W. II. White, brother of
che bride, where an elegant reception
vas rendered in honor of the occasion
rhe home Was beautifully lighted with
Japanese lanterns and the dining room
was decorated with bunting, with fes-
ICONS of white ribbons from the corners
of the table to the chandelier. Moth
ing was left undone under the artistic
touch Of Mrs White and Mrs. J. E.
| Hancock to make the effects pNrfect.
4 most bountiful supper was served,
and seventy eight guests were present.
| The repast consisted Of meats in barbe-
cue, ham, turkey and chicken with
choice breads, cakes, salads, jellies and
fruits. 1t was late hour when good
nights we're said and the pleasant COM
pany dispersed.
The groom is we'll known in the
community and Is successful machin-
| ist in charge o! the Scotland Neck cotton
mills. The bride is we'll known through
this section and Is possessed OF many
charms @: person and character. They
have host of friends who wish them
long life and great happiness together.
Mr. and Mrs. Gray will board for a
time with Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. White.
As an evidence of the esteem in
which the happy young couple are
held the following presents we're dis
played at the home of the reception
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mcdowell, chair !;
J. A. Plttman, chair F. A. Ruffip,
leather couch; Miss Al:een LYMAN,
Marsailles bed spread R. J. Shields,
rug Mrs. Frank Havens, IS 90 IN gold
W. T. White $500; Mr.. and Mrs
Hyatt, $4,000; Miss Lucy Jones, lace
curtains; Misses Mamie and Lucy
RawIs, damask towels DR.. and Mrs. K.
Leggett, lamp; G. 7. Lawrence, half
dozen chocolate spoons Harry Chan
cellor Wedmore, damask towels; Mr..
and Mrs. J p. Kitchin, pickle fork !;
10. G. Hayes, sugar dish and cream
pitcher Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Kitchin,
silver cake basket Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
lOutterbridge, clock Niles Annie Blggs,