The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-03

rated with floral arches, together with
many ported plants of rare beauty,
including ferns, palms, begonias and
other varieties, while here and there
trailing vines were seen. From the
center arch large white four leaf
clover was suspended, clearly indca
ting the position of the bridal pair.
Miss Salie Williams of LOuisburg,
presided at the organ, giving pleasing
selections for the entertainment OF
the large congregation which had as
sembled far in advance of the APP
pointed hour.
The Just for Fun Club, composed
of sixteen girls, of which the bride is
member, were the first to enter the
church, coming in from the Vestry
and occupying the choir loft. Then
came the ushers, who were Messrs.
John T. Larkin, brother of the bride,
of Atlanta, Ga, Alex. Turner, Walter
w. Way, Lucian p. Tyson, Jr. Viii
liam A Stuart and George w. Nc
Nell, of Carthage, heralding the ap-
proach of the bridal party, who i'm
mediately entered in the following or"
der. as the inspiring tones of the IA
nous T.ohengrin march pealed forth:
First came Miss Eahryne Muse, of
Carthage, who was first bridesmaid,
she was beautifully gowned in white
china silk over taffeta, with large
picture hat, daintily carrying pink
carnations, and on the opposite aisle
the first groomsman, Dr. Egbert r.
Watson. of Clinton, brother of the
groom Then in couples came Miss
Mitchell Waddell, of Carthage, and
Miss Margaret Exum, of Goldsboro:
Mr.. J. Ed. Muse and Mr.. u. L. Spence,
both of Carthage; Miss Matte Hill,
of Washington, n. c., and Miss Les
sic Graves, of Carthage. Mr.. j. A.
Worthy, of New Bern, and Mr.. j.
Cary Petty, of Carthage, Miss Lalia
Rookh Hauser, of Morehead City, and
Miss Sallie Green, of Louisburg; MI.
Jesee C. I.arkin, of Goldsboro, and
Mr.. Geo H. Humber, of Carthage;
Miss Myrtle Muse and Miss Glenn
Macdonald, both of Carthage; DR..
LYNN McIver. of Sanford, and Thomas
B. King, of Carthage, each brides
maid taking position forming semi
circle in the back ground behind the
CEancel, while the groomsmen occu-
pied first step in the foreground
Then came two sweet little flower
girls, daintily in white accordion
plated china silk, Misses Johnsie
Graves and Ella Mead Seawell, of
Carthage; following them came the
maid of honor, Miss Olivia Watson,
sister of the groom attired in pink
silk null over pink taffeta, with pic
ture hat and carrying large shower
came the lovely bride, leaning on the
arm of her father. who gave her
away. She was eXquiStely goWned
in white crepe de chine over white
taffeta, gracefully bearing a shower
bouquet of brides roses-the lovely
web-like bridal veil enhancing her
sweet, flower face. The groom. with
his best man, Mr.. J. Howard McLain,
of Carthage, entered from the vestry
room, meeting the bride at the chan
eel The impressive ceremony of the
Methodist church was said by the
brides pastor, Rev. r. II. Broom. as
sisted by Rev. j. K. Roberts of the
Presbyterian church.
The maids were dressed in white
silk null over white silk, wearing
large white lace hats and all carrying
pink carnations tied with white nous
seine. The groomsmen were fault-
lessIy attired in full dress suits.
After the elaborate ceremony the
bride was driven to her home, where
she donned a going-away gown Oh
blue silk; then the entire bridal par
ty were driven to the station where
they boarded a special tram Tor cam
eron, here the bride and groom took
the north bound train for Old Point,
Baltimore and Washington, return
ing by Clinton, N. c., the former
home of the groom, and will be at
home to their many friends in Car
thage after July 18th. The bride is
an only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs J.
" Larkin, and is one of our towns
most popular and charming young
ladies, while the groom, formerly of
Clinton, N. c., but for the past three
years a resident of Carthage, is a
young dentist of quite a fine reputa-
ton in his profession, and has MADE
many friends here.
The Wedding Reception.
On Saturday evening Miss Glenn
Mcdonald entertained tho bridal par
ty from ten to eleven o'clock. In the
dining room Misses Camilla Muse ana
Kittie May Mcdonald served dellcloua
refreshments, consisting of chicken
salad olives, fruits, cake and ice
cream afterwards in the hall punch.
Monday evening Mr. ana MRS.
James Vann Larkin were at nome III
honor Of their only daughter, Allce.
and Dr. D. f. Watson. Inc guests
were received at the door by Mes
DANES A. d. Muse and w. T. Jones,
Mrs r. +. Tyson in the drawing room
and Miss Rosa Hunter in the dining
room where delicious refreshments
were served by Misses Camilla Muse
and ISittie May MaDonald Leaving
the dining room exquisite white satin
menus-hand painted-as souvenirs,
were pinned on each guest The
guests then repaired to the library,