The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-12
THE MILLER-IIILL NUPTIALS.
Beautiful Marriage in st. Paul McthO-
dist Episcopal Church, GoldsbOro.

Goldsboro, n. c., May 1l.-(Spe-
ciaI. 1.-The large crowd which gather
ed in St. Paul Methodist Episcopal
church this evening at s o'clock wit
messed one of the most beautiful mar
riage ceremonies which has occurred
in that handsome edifice. There were
no cards issued in the city, but the
seating capacity of the church could
not accommodate those who were
anxious to gain admission. The spec
tators were not present from idle GU
rioSity, but from the deep interest
which they held in the bride.
The parties to the marriage con-
tract were Miss Bessie Miller, daugh-
ter of DR.. j. F. Miller, superintend-
ent of the Eastern Hospital, and Mr..
William 5. Hill, of Danville, Va.
The inspiring notes of the wedding
march, played by Miss Hattie Dewey.
announced the arrival of the bridal
party in the following order: The
ushers, DR.. Charles Robson, Mr.. l..
NJ Michaux, Mr.. Charles b. Miller and
Mr. W. r. Borden. Then entered Miss
Mabel Borden and Miss Madeline Mil
Ter, Of Shelby; Mr.. f. M. Miller and
Hon. Eugene Withers, of Danville
Va; Miss Laura Kirby, Mr.. James lr-
win of Danville, Va; DR.. Robert Mil
Ter, of Rocky Mount; Miss Mary Bor
Mr. Frank F. Terrell and Mr.. Richard
Pritchett. of Danville. Proceeding the
bride came the maid of honor, Miss
Alice Borden, of Wilmington. Then
from the vestibule emerged the bride
a 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 aisle
and met the bride at the altar, where
,ft l,r
dist church was solemnized by Rev
NJ. Bradshaw, the popular pastor of St
Paul church During the ceremony
the music was reduced 10 mere echo
which furnished melodies acCOmpani-
ment for the rich full voice of the
minister.
The bridesmaids were gowned in
white net over white taffeta and car
ried large bouquets of pink carnations
The maid of honor was gowned in
pink and carried La France roses. The
bride was handsomely gowned in
white chiffon trimmed in seed pearls
and carried a shower bouquet of lilies
of the valley.
After the ceremony the bride and
groow took the 9:40 train for bridal
tour through Northern cities, after
which they will return to the home
of the groom in Danville, Va.
The out OF town guests were. MIS-
Mildred Hill, of Danville, Va; Mrs.
Charles Robertson. of Greensboro; Mrs.
NJ. i. Slower, of Wilmington; Miss
Neppie Borden, of Wilmington; Mrs.
James Brand, of Savannah, Ga; Mrs.
James BraswclI of Rocky Mount;
Miss Rosa Battle, of Raleigh, and Miss
Susie Bryan, of Greensboro.
The reception at the home of DR..
Miller last night was one of the most
season. The handsome parlors were
most attractively decorated with large
lunches of La France roses and ferns.
The library was charming with Amer
lean beauties and softly shaded rcd
lights. Here was displayed the many
handsome and costly presents.
The dining room, which was the
scene of the great festivity, was beau
tifully decorated with festoons of
smilaX and white ribbon, the centre
piece being clusters of white roses
The punch bowl was gracefully pre-
sided over by Mrs. M l.. Michaux as
sisted by Mrs. James G. BrasWell, of
Rocky Mount. The refreshments were
served in elegant style.
The receiving party consisted Of Dr..
j. f. Miller, Miss Bessie Miller, Mr..
William b. Hill, Miss Alice Borden,
Miss Hannah Dewey, 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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