The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-11-10
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WHITE-JOYNER.
Wedding of Well-Known Lawyer
and Educator to Charming
Young Woman at Frank
linton.

Franklinton, Nov S.-The prettiest
wedding of this year in Franklinton
occurred today in the First Methodist
church when Miss Virginia Green JOY
ner, one of the most charming young
women of this town, became the bride
of Mr.. Robert Bruce White. A large
number of friends of the bride and
groom from out-of-town were present,
including the brother of the groom,
Rev John E. White, d. D., and son,
IF Atlanta.
The wedding was solemnized at
1880 o'clock, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. j. H. Shore, pastor of
the Methodist church. The bride en-
tered the church on the arm of her
brother, Mr.. A S. Joyner She was
handsomely attired in beautiful blue
chiffon broadcloth. which was taste
fully trimmed with Persian laces, and
she wore a blue3VeiVet toque to match
her frock. She carried dainty bride S
roses.
The dame of honor was Mrs. w. F.
JOyner, the brides sister-in-law, and
she wore a handsome grey silk dress
with hat to match. She carried white
carnations.
The bridesmaids entered the churc'
ncouples. and took their positions in
he chancel two on each side, while
the ushers remained on the outside.
All the bridesmaids were gOWned in
white. wearing black picture hats. and
carrying red carnations. The brides
maids were: Miss Irene Mitchell and
Miss Nina Green Mrs. G. L. McGhee
and Miss Julia Joyner; Miss Mabel
Vann and Miss Kate Ballard Miss
Margaret Joyner and Mrs. B. r. Green.
The best man was Dr. John e.
White. and the ushers We're: Messrs.
A N
Mitchell. and w. F. Joyner
Mrs 7. c. Harrison, of Weldon, pre-
sided gracefully at the organ, and
rendered delightfully."- the inspiring
strains of Mendelssohn's grand we'd
ling march, as the bridal party en-
tered the church
The arch of the organ was a lovely
creation of leaves, and the chancel
on the inner side was gorgeousy
banked with stately palms and a mass
Of various cOlored chrysanthemums.
After the wedding a hospitable
board was spread at the home of the
brid which was attended by the bril-
1al party and friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
White. The bridal couple left on the
Seaboard train for Washington, New
York, Boston and other Eastern cities
and will be away two weeks on their
bridal tour, returning home on the
21st of November.
A very liberal number of costly bri-
lal presents attested the great popu-
Iarity of Mr. and Mrs. White evidenc-
ing the very high regard in which
ne is esteemed by friends all over the
State
There was magnificent reception
Tuesday night given at the home of
the brides mother to the brides
maids, a eminently enjoyable affair,
full Of pleasure and merriment.
Monday afternoon Miss Mabel Vann
entertained in honor of the brides
maids, which was one of the most
pleasant Of the social events of the
season.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Elizabeth J. Joyner and is a most at
tractive and entertaining woman. She
Is a talented musical, and possesses
many charming accomplishments.
She has been a leader in many good
movements. and is a noted Christian
worker in this community. Mrs
White is the niece of Col. w. F.
Green, has a large number of friends
in Raleigh and other cities
Mr.. White is one OF the best and
most favorably known educators in
North Carolina, and has won great
distinction both by his irresistible
logic ana eloouence and by the nota-
BILE reformers he has advocated in
the educational system. and the sue
cessfuI methods he has inaugurated
High in public estimation, he has
served his district in the State SEN
ate. and is now superintendent of
schools in Franklin county. He is also
q LAWYER of pronounced ability, and as
such eniovs large and lucrative
practice.