The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-15
IVIE-McKINNEY.
Brilliant Marriage Unites Member of
I.eaksville Bar and Charming
Rockingham Lady.

Reidsville, N. c., Oct. 12.-Last
evening at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Mckinney, near Reids-
Vile, there was celebrated the nuptials
of their accomplished and charming
daughter. Miss Annie, to Mr.. Allan ID.
Ivie, of Leaksville, n. c.
The beautiful home was deliberately
decorated with stately palms. trailing
smilax and Il profusion of roses and
carnations.
The room in which the presents
were displayed was respondent in red:
the dining room was beautiful, being
most tastefully decorated with rib
bon and pink carnations. The parlOr,
in which the ceremony was performed
was a veritabe bower of beauty in
white and green.
AT eight thirty Mrs. Frapcis Wo-
mack, of Reidsville, sang II Love You
by Sobeski, and as the sweet and
thrilling notes of her truly magEiti-
cent voice died away the notes of the
wedding march, faultlessly rendered
by Mr.. Francis Womack, pealed forth
and the bridal party entered.
First came the ribbon girls, Misses
Eva Harris and Emma Mckinney, the
one in pink, the other in blue, and
both carried white carnations, and
proceeding to the arch drew the rib
bOns. Next came Messrs. Hugh Hub
bard, of Reidsville, and Henry Lane,
of LeaksVile, who took positions on
the side of the arch. Immediately fol-
lowing came Misses Mollie Ivie, OF
Leaksville, and Annie Walker. Of
Reidsvile. exquisitely gowned in white
| India silk and carrying pink carna-
tons. The groom then entered with
his best man, Mr.. Holmes Ivie. and
Txyin n int
| lily gowned and beautiful indeed, as
fairy-like she moved up the aisle bear
ing the wedding ring. She was FOL
lowed by the radiantly beautiful bride
who entered with the maid of honor.
Miss Birdie Mckinney. The bridal par.
ty stood Immediately under the arch
and the beautiful ceremony was per-
formed by DR.. ID. l. Craig, assisted by
Rev. A. l.. Stamford. During the cere-
mony Mr.. Womack sofetly played
Siegmund's Love Song"
The bride was handsomely goWned
| in white tulle over taffeta with vel
and orange blossoms and carried q
shower bouquet of rosewood lilies OF
the valley. The maid of honor wore
white India silk and carried pink
carnations.
The guests We're received by Mes
DANES H. c. and Robt. Harris.
| IL the hall delicious punch was
served by Miss Isla Fitzgerald and
| Mrs A l.. Harris. In the dining room
| dainty refreshments We're served by
| Misses Reid, Marion Craig and Bessi,
| Terry
The bride is one of the most beau
| tiful and talented young women of thi
State and is greatly admired by a wide
circle of friends who gave expression
to their appreciation OF her man..
charms of mind and heart by one OF
the most beautiful and costly array OF
bridal presents ever seen here.
The groom is brilliant young at
torney who has already won high dis
tinction in his profession, and who
by reason of his high character and
ability enjoys the confidence ana es-
teem of all.
The happy couple left at 11:30 for
a trip through the Northern cities. and
will be al home in Leaksville after
How The Word Tip Originated.
(Harper's Weekly.)
There has been a good deal of dis
cussion of tips lately. but few know
the origin of the word i'm its present
application. 1t came from box with
a hole i'm the top in an English inn
inscribed "T. ]. P.''-meaning "TO In
sure Promptness. Sometimes it does
sometimes il doesn't.