The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-11-09

Mrs. Leinster to the train, where fare
wells were said and they left TOR
Washington, Baltimore, and points
north. They will later go to States
vile, the home of the groom, Tor a
visit of few days, and on the TWEEN
tieth will go to Raleigh. where they
will reside at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Richard G. Reid, on Martin
street. Mrs. Hall will prove quite an
addition to the social circles of RAJ
eigh.
The ante-nuptial reception held on
Tuesday evening from eight to eleven,
at the beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. j. Powers, was brilliant and
charming event. the house beng elap-
orately decorated. The guests were
received by Mr.. George Gill, of Raj
eigh with Miss Clyde Smith, of Colds
boro, who was in white chiffon over
blue. In the hall, which was deco
rated in Southern bamboo, ferns, ana
white chrysanthemums. with m1stle-
toe bell in the centre, the punch DOW
was presided over by Miss Alleen
Hyman, of Baltimore in white null,
and Miss Belle Smith, of Goldsboro,
in white organdie, with pearls. In
the parlor, where the color scheme
was effected with smilaX, pink and
red carnations, the receiving party
was composed of Mr.. j. j. Powers,
with Mrs. j. j. Powers, in black SILK
Col. Roy l.. Leinster, with Miss Mary
Lucy Hall in white crepe de chene
over white taffeta, diamonds; Mr.. w.
w. Leinster, of Statesville. with Miss
Helen Hall, in white chiffon, over pink
taffeta; Mr.. and Mrs William Girls
void, of Durham; Mrs l.. B. Pearce,
of Wilmington; Mrs. w. L. Berry, of
Wilmington; Mr.. E. B. Leinster, of
Statesville.
Elaborate and dainty refreshments
were served in the dihing-room, the
folding doors from the parlor being
open. Here the decorations We're in
yellow and green, great stands OF yell
low chrysanthemums and masses of
smilax being used. On the table in
smilax We're the letters 81" and H
while bonbons, cakes. sailed almonds
| and other delicacies adorned it. After
| the salad course. followed by shaped
| ices and cake, the wedding cake was
cut, and in this the dime went to Mr..
w w LeinSter of StateSVille; the
thimble to Mr.. George Gill, of Raleigh;
and the ring to Mr. c. j. Williamson,
| of Boydton, Va.
There were many lovely wedding
gifts. and among these were a spoon.
| a pickle fork and a butter knife over
a hundred years old once the posses
sion of the brides grandfather
| 1t is also to be noted that on this date
IS years ago, DR., Hugh Kelly. Of
| Statesville, grandfather of the groom
| was married.
| Col. Leinster is q native of States
| VILE and is Il son of Mr.. and Mrs.
| Robert .. Lelnster. He is in the gov
| eminent mail service, with headquar-
| ters at Raleigh, and is on the staff
| IF Brigader-G General J. F. Armfield, of
| Statesville He is energetic, clever, and
popular, and has a host of friends.
| The bride is a Idaughter of Mrs. John
| J. Powers, and is a most charming
| and attractive young woman. whose
sweet personality has won for her a
large circle of warm friends.
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| Two Marriages Solemnized.
Durham. n. C., Nov. S.-This morn
ing at 8 O'Clock Mr.. James Walter
| Barden ana Miss Cora Bell Whitaker
were united in. marriage at the home
| IF the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas j. Whitaker. on Jackson
street Rev. T. A. Smoot pastor of
Main Street Church, and Rev. w. G
| Barrett. pastor of the Second Baptist
church, officiated. Only the intimate
| friends and relatives of the couple
were present. The best man was Mr..
| William r. Murray and Miss Eleanor
| Whitaker was the maid-of-honO The
| other attendants were Mr.. w. l.. VIII
| kerson and Miss Neva Barden. Imme-
1iately after the marriage they left for
the Eastern part of the State to spend
| / short while on a bridal trip.
| At Stem, Granville county, tonight
Miss Lille b. Minor daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Minor, was united in
i marriage to Mr.. James NJ Haskins
This was a home wedding. A few days
| lgo the bridc-elect had narrow es-
cape from death by her clothing catch
ing on fire while she was passing
through the wash room. With rare
| presence of mind the young woman
| gathered clothing in the room and
| smothered the flames while she called
for help. The burns she received were
| slight.