The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-18
WEDDING
CELEBRATED IN PORTSMOUTH
The Marriage at the Brides Home anda Bridal
Tour Into Canada Being Taken BY The
Popular Young Couple

Portsmouth, Va, June 17.-(Special)-
Surrounded by relatives and friends in the
exquisitely decorated parlors at the beau
tiful home of the brides parents, Miss
Adele Virginia Bilisoly, of Portsmouth,
and Mr.. William Henry Bagley, OF Raj
eigh, were this afternoon happily wed.
1t was quiet but elegant home we'd
ding, the marriage VOWS beng taken IN
the parlors specially arranged for the oc-
casion. The folding doors between the two
parlors and the library were thrown open,
making one large room, and this was most
deliberately decorated in daisies, roses
ferns evergreens and palms, the arrange
ment being charming.
Preceding the bride and groom there
entered the maid of honor, Miss Eliza
Benson Biisoly, cousin of the bride, ac-
lcompanied by the groom's best man, Mr..
Robert G. S. Davis, of Petersburg The
maid of honor was charmingly attired in
white chiffon over white taffeta, trimmed
with lace insertion, white satin ribbon,
and carried shower boquet of brides
maids roses and maidenhair ferns.
| Then entered the bride and groom, Miss
Biisoly being most daintily attired II
white crepe de chine trimmed with lace
medallions and chiffon. She wore we'd
ding veil of illusion, caught with wreath
of orange blossoms and carried shower
boquet OF lilies of the valley, roses and
maidenhair ferns and was a picture OF
youthful beauty.
The wedding service was said at an inn
provised altar. about which were hand
some decorations. The ring ceremony was
used and the vows were given by Rev
7. j. Brady, pastor of st. Pauys Catho
| lie church of Portsmouth. 1t was at foul
o'clock that the bridal party entered anG
within few minutes the solemn words
full of happy import, were spoken and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Bagley received the
congratulations of relatives and friends
Till six O'Clock the hours were most
pleasantly spent and at that time the bride
and groom left over the Merchants and
Miners Line for Boston, Halifax and Other
points in the maritime provinces.
The popularity of both bride and groom
was attested by the mnay hondsome anC
costly presents which came from friends
and which were greatly admired Tht
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph L. Binsoly, of ZIG Middle street
and is a most attractive and charming
young woman, with a wIue range Of friend
ships. She is well and popularity known il
the social life of Virginia and is young
woman of many accomplishments and rare
charming personality. Her father is tn,
cashier of the Bank o
Portsmouth and is identified with many
important business interests in Vir
ginia. Mr.. William Henry Bagley, tn,
groom, is well ..nown young Carolinian
a native of Raleigh, son of the late Maj
w H. Bagley. his family being among thu
best known in the State. He has beer
Engaged in Journalistic and railroad pur
suits and is now the business manage
Of the News and Observer of Raleigh
i There were present at the wedding rela
tives of the bride and groom and some in
innate friends. Among those from dis
lance We're: Mrs. A. w Bagley, Misse
Belle and Ethel Bagley, mother and sis
tiers of the groom, of Washington, d. c.
Mr.. Josephus Daniels, eultor of the News
land Observer. and Josephus Daniels, Jr.
/ Fl. w. Jackson and daughter, Miss Evelyr
jackson, of Raleigh; Mr.. and Mrs. Jno
A. Moroso, OF Richmond, Va, and Mis-
Louise Richardson, of Raleigh.