The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-02-25
CRYSTAL WEDDING.
Mr.. and Hrs. John King of Suffolk,
Va, Entertain in Honor OF the 18th
Anniversary of their Marriage.



The Crystal Wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. John King, recently celebrated in
Suffolk. was one of the most brilliant
social functions that has ever taken
place in the State of Virginia.
This handsome home, on Main St.,
was artistically decorated for the oc-
casion, the color motif throughout
being green and white. The entire
lower floor was thrown into one (by
folding doors) and appeared an en-
chanted forest of palme, white electric
chandeliers, tendrils OF smilax and
trailing cedar and blooming plants.
The Norfolk Orchestra, (whose
leader was at one time member OF
Queen Victoria's Band) discoursed
it's sweetest strains throughout the
evening.
AS the guests entered, the butler
received cards in a silver waiter.
Mrs. Alexander Baker and Mr..
John Primer received the guests in
the hall and Mr.. Primer presented
them to the receiving party as they
stood under stately palms, in the
front parlor, near a picturesque bay
window with it's lace drapery-Mr.
and Mrs. King, the Hon. John Par
ker, of Franklin, Va; Mrs. w. O.
Shannon, of Henderson, N. G.; Rev.
W. G. Parker, of. Whaleyville, Va;
Miss Leila Shannon, of Henderson
and Mrs. j. NJ. Coleman, of Manson,
NC.
Mrs. King was magnificently
gowned in white crepe de chine and
| chiffon over taffeta, opalescent trim
mings. diamonds; Mrs. Shannon
black velvet Colonial style) with en-:
tire front of white satin embroidered
in white and gold, diamonds; Miss
Shannon white crepe de chine over
taffeta, embroidered in pearls and
opals; Mrs. J. NJ. Coleman white
crepe de chine and lace over taffeta
diamonds.
| Mrs. John Primer, Mrs. Philips and
Mrs. Bogue Slade, received the guests
in the back parlor.
| Delightfulfruit punch was served II
the oriental hall, where Misses Kate
Ashburn and Virginia Jordan pre-
sided most gracefully.
Mrs. l.. H. Carr and Miss julia
Philips received the guests in the din
ing room. The decorat tons here were
beautiful beyond description. White
ribbons and smilax hung from thu
chandelier to the corners OF the center
table, the center piece a magnificen
vase of brides roses and ferns-ten
drills of smilax wreathing the walls
and doors. Little tables, with EN-
brOidered covers, were arranged
around and at these the guests wer
seated and trained walters served tn
delicacies of the season.
The ice cream was frozen into heart
of green and white pierced by silve
, arrows.
The guests were next invited int
the gift-rOOm on second floor wher
three tables were laden with cut glass
, lone hundred and seventy-five pieces
from friends in New York, Washing
> ton, D. c., Norfolk, Portsmouth, Her
derson, N. c., Mrs. Kings HON
, formerly and other places.
Noticeable among them a magnif
cent punch bowl with handsome 81
, yer ladle given by anumber OF youn
: men of Suffolk, a beautiful cal
dalabra with pendants, splendid an
costly cut glass bowls Of every de
sign, a creme de menthe set, a Boht
milan nut bowl, a tall pitcher {
unique design and a pink glass ros
jar encased in an open work design {
silver.
After a most delightful evening til
happy company separated, all wish
ing that their hospitable host an
fair and charming hostess may liv
:, to celebrate their diamond wedding
Those present from q distance were
Mr.. and Mrs. K W. COghill, Mrs.
S. Harris, Mrs. W. o. Shannon, an
Miss Leila Shannon, OF Henderson
N. c.; Mrs. J. M. Coleman, of Manson
N. c.: Mrs. J. R. Harris and Mrs
! Harris, Of Mccall, S. c.; Mr. c.
league, OF Fremont, n. c.; Hon. J. {
Parker, of Franklin, Va; Rev. W. {
Parker, of Whaleyville, Va; Mis-
Leila Barham, of Newsoms; Mrs
! Thomas Bogue Slade. of Hamilton
N. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Marshal
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Joyner, Mrs. NJ. F
:: Kitchen and Miss Kitchen, Miss Mar
Eta King, Mrs. W. S. Holland an
! Mrs. M. E. helms, of Windsor, Va
Mrs. L. H. Carr, Mrs NJ. F. Harrel
and Miss Harrell, of Drivers, Va; M
and Mrs. J. G. Edwards and Miss Vii
ginia Shea, OF Portsmouth, Va; NJ
; and Mrs. Montague Harris, Mis-
Carrie Watkins and Mr. McCarrick, {
Norfolk, Va.