The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-17
THE M~ILLER-HILL WEDDING.
One OF the Most Elaborate Marriage
GoldSborO-The Bridal Party.
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Especial to The Messerger.)
Goldsboro, N. c., May 1.-THE
large crowd which gathered in st.
IPauTs Methodist Episcopal church
this evening at s o'clock, witnessed
lone of the most beautiful marriage
ceremonies which has occurred IN that
handsome edifice for some time past,
If ever there has occurred one which
twas more elaborate. There were no
icards issued in the city, but the seat
ling capacity of the church could not
accommodate those who were anxious
ito gain admission. The spectators
were not present from idle curiosity,
but from deep interest which hey held
in the bride, who from childhood has
been a favorite throughout the scope
lof her extended acquaintance, and
ISince her debut in society has been
universally admired. The parties to
the marriage contract were Miss Bes-
Isle Miller, daughter of DR.. j. F. Miller,
superintendent of the Eastern Hos
lpital, and Mr.. William B. Hill, of DAN
lville, Va.
For some time before the hour for
the ceremony every available seat was
occupied, except those reserved for the
Immediate family of the bride and
their friends. All had an excellent
opportunity to admire the handsome
decorations and were entertained by
selections on the large pipe organ by
Miss Hattie Dewey. Promptly at the
hour of 8, the inspiring notes of the
wedding march the arrival
|of the bridal party in the following
Iorder: The ushers were DR.. Charles
IRobeson. Mr.. Ls H. MichauX, Mr..
lCharles B. Miller and Mr.. w. E. Bor-
I6nn Then antara1 Miss Mahn1 Pnr-
den and Miss Madeline Miller, of
IShelbv: Mr.. F. M. Miller and Hon.
Eugene Withers, of Danville. Va; Miss
Laura Kirby, DR.. James Irwin, Of DAN
willie. Va: DR.. Robert Miller, of Rocky
Mount: Miss Mary Borden. Of Will
mington: Miss Sadie Spier. Mr.. Frank
lP. Terrell and Mr.. Richard Pritchett,
Iof Danville. Proceeding the bride
lcame the maid of honor. Miss Alice
Borden. of Wilmington. At this juno
lture all eyes were turned 70 the ves-
Itibule, from which emerged the bride.
la dream of beauty, leaning on the arm
!of her father, DR.. j. F. Miller. The
groom. with his best man, Mr.. Row.
land Hill, advanced from the side
laisie and met the bride at the altar,
where the beautiful marriage cere-
mony Of the Methodist Church was
iimpressively solemniZed by Rev. NJ.
bradshaw, h popular pastor of st.
Paul church. During the ceremony
music was III to a mere echo,
which furnished melodious accompan-
iment for the rich, full voice of the
minister.
The bridesmaids were very becom-
lingly gowned in white net over taffe-
tia and carried large bouquets Of pink
carnations. The maid of honor was
igowned in pink net and carried La
France roses. The bride was hand
somely gowned in white chiffon,
trimmed in seed pearls, and carried a
shower bouquet of lilies of the valley.
After the ceremony the bridal par
.ty were driven in carriages to the
tdepot. where the bride and room
boarded the $40 train for a bridal
which they will return to the home
iof the groom in Danville Va.
The out of town guests present were
Mrs. Mildred Hill, of Danville, Va;
Mrs. Charles Robertson, of Green's
lboro; Mrs. M. L. Slower, of Whining
ton; Miss Neppie Borden, of Whining
ton; Mrs. James Brand, of Savannah,
lGa.; Mrs. James Braswell, of Rocky
Mount: Miss Rosa Battle, of Raleigh,
land Miss Susie Bryan, of Greensboro.
The reception at the home of DR..
MILLER last night vas of the most
brilliant social functions of the spring
season. The handsome parlors were
liloSl dtlI dCllSSly OSCOGdleu WIN large
punches of La France roses and ferns.
THE library was particularly handsome
land charming with American Beauties
land softly. shaded red lights. Here
was displayed the many handsome and
Icostly presents, which attested more
lthan eloquent words the high esteem
lin which the bride and groom are
held by their friends Some Of the
presents came from quite a distance
and Were handsome and costly, as we'll
las useful and ornamental. The dining
room. which was the scene of the
Igreat festivity, was beautifully decor
lated with festoons of smilax and white
ribbon. the center piece being clusters
Iof white roses. The punch bowl was
gracefully presided over by Mrs. NJ. L.
MichauX. assisted by Mrs. James g..
tBraswell, of Rocky Mount. The re-
lfresnments were served in elegant
style.
The receiving party consisted OF DR..
iJ. =. Miller, Miss Bessie Miller, Mr.
William 3. Hill. Miss Alice Borden,
Miss Hannah Dewe- Miss Sadie Spier,
Miss Madeline Miller, Miss Mary Bor-
den and Miss Laura Kirby. Only the
immediate relatives and the bridal
party were present.
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