The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-29
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AND SOCIETY
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w AIvFS-G ALl4OW.N1 WEDDING.
An Even; oi Universal Social Interest
Solmcnizcd Wi Ii SURPRISING
Beauty.

Mn Robert Lee Watt The event was
one of surprising beauty.
.Ju.d before the appointed hour. Mrs.
l. =. Wrav sang The Thought OF you
Then as Mr. FraHcis Nomack struck
the chords Of MendelsSohn'S wedding
march Miss Lily Watt Penn, niece OF
The groom. entered. with Mr. All Gallo
way, brother Of the bride. When they
reached the smilax- wreathed door they
IooSened from each side the ropes of
snilax and white ribbon and carried
them To the altar. forming an aisle
through which the bridal party passed.
Following them came Rev. W. L. Mel
lichampe rector of ST. Thomas
Church. carrying the white satin
prayer book from which the service
was read. Then came the groom and
his best man, Mr.. j. \. watt. These
were followed by tie maid Of honor,
Miss Annie Scales, Of Byrdvillc, Va.
gowned in white moussilne over
taffeta and carrying Ia France roses
Leaning on the arm of her father, Mai
Alexander Henderson Galloway. he
bride then entered. Her gown vas an
exquisite creation Of chiffon. real lace,
and pearls. cut en- tralne over a
Foundation of taffeta and lace. Her
veil of white tulle was caught with
sunburst of pearls and diamonds and
altar at which the ceremony was per-
formed was an arch of smilaX. with
two linked hearts wreathed IN Smilax
ana white ribbon in the center.
Myriads of white candles and lilies
Of the valley dotted the arch and the
ferns hat formed the back ground.
Throughout the Impressive cere-
mony the soul-stirring strains of The
Angels Serenade, were played by Mr..
*. Won npE
kuelt on the white satin cushion and
received the blessing. As they arose
The sweet tones of The Bridal
Chorus from LohHngtin pealed forth.
st O'Clock the broad doors we're
thrown Oman 10 admit rhc guests bid
den 10 the reception, given by Mrs.
Lee irwin sister OF the bride. and in
short time The spacious and exquisitely
decorated rooms were thronged
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Harris re-
ceiVed in the hall. which was beauu-
fu with soft pink lights end pink ear
nations.
The parlor in which the receiving
line stood vas q bower of green and
white. A frieze of smilaX, lilies of the
valley and hyacinths bordered the
walls, While the mantel piece. windows
doors and corners were banked with
the same. Candelabras on white
the receiving line We're .dr. ana Mrs.
Robert Lee Irving, Mrs. George Lee
IRWIN, sister OF the bride. Next stood
Major Galloway and Mrs. James w.
Bethel, sister of the bride, Mr.. Robert
Richardson and Mrs. Robert Richard
son. sister Of the groom. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Fl. Galloway, Jr., Of Winston: Mr..
and Mrs. S. e.. Penn, Mayor
=. ID. Watt, brother Of the groom. and
AF.,tt
brother ct the groom, Mrs. Eugene
Watt and Nj. Robert s. Galloway, of
Winston. brother Of the bride.
In the library. where the unusually
numerous and beautfut presents were
Displayed. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott F'illn.an
and Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hubbard re-
ceived.
In the reception hall, Miss Salzman
and Mr.. Rawley Galloway presided at
the punch bowl.
In the dining room, Ma. and Mrs
Robert Montgomery received. This
room was artisticalH decorated in red,
and was lighted only by red candles,
In the coffee room. which Sas pro-
fuseIy decorated with pink carnations
and pink candles, Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Womack received. Coffee was served
by Mrs. a. NJ. Whitsett, Miss Lizzie
Scales Miss Bessie Galloway, Miss
Boyd. Miss Margaret Boyd Miss Mar
garet Walters and Miss Mallde cobb.
The bride is connected with some of
tho oldest and first families Of the
state ON her mothers side she is 4
niece Of the late Governor Scales, and
on her fathers she desceuds from
Governor Wallace. She Is a blonde OF
remarkable coloriug and beauty, and
her animation aud charm of manner
have won for her hosts of friends and
admirers i'll this state and in the
North.
Mr.. Watt IS of q we'll known family.
His mother was member Of the
famous billiard family of Virginia. He
holds Il prominent position in Reds
Vile as cashier and large stakeholder
in the Citizens Bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watt left on the mid
night train for New York city and
other points in the North.
The out OF town guests attending the
wedding were Senator A. !. Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs, X. l.. DibrcH. Of Dam
Vile, VA. Miss bessie Galloway aud
Mr.. r. Galloway salem Va. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Penn. Danvillc; Miss En-
Watkins. Milton Mrs. Charles Betllcll.
DsmNille. Hiss Lizzie Scales Byr1yille.
Va; Mrs John Wiley, Danyill": Mr..
and Mrs. A. II. Galloway, it,, Winston
Mr. Alfred Wiley Danviile: Mr.. r,
:. Galloway, Winston, DR.. J. S. irwin.
Danville; Mr.. ItaWlCE Galloway,
Greensboro and Mr.. Alf Galloway
Winston.
"A most elaborate and beautifully
served dinner WAS gwen by Mr.. James
\. Thomas mplimcntarE TO the Gal
loWay Watt wedding party at the
Hotel Rockingham Monday night.
When the last course was served the
electric lights were turned off and al
each plate we're tangerines containing
brandy which were lighted and toasts
were said to the lovely bride.
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