The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28

Jenkins NJ. Pope. of Edisto Island, S.
c., which was celebrated at the Metho-
dist church at this place on Wednes-
day evening. April rs, the ceremony
beng performed bV Rev. j. o. Guthrie,
the pastor.
The color scheme was green and
white, and on account of the lovely
decorations and artistic arrangement
the marriage has been pronounced by
all in attendance as the most beauti-
full ever celebrated at this place.
Immediately before the ceremony
Mrs. e. s. Ford of Louisburg, N. c.,
sang Always and "Constancy," the
wedding march being played by Mrs.
N. b. Edgerton, of Selma.
The bridal party entered as follows:
The ushers, Mr. Thos. II. Atkinson,
of Washington, d. c., Mr.. Hunter ID.
Ellington, of Smithfield, N. c., Mr..
Charles F.. Richardson, of Dillon. S.
c., Mr.. Edward w. Wick, Mr.. James
A. Spiers, and Mr. William H. Call. Of
Selma, N. G..
The bridesmaids were: Miss Eleanor
H. Sprunt, of Dillon, S. c., Miss Mar
garet Etheredge of Selma, Mrs. Will
liam II. Call, of Selma. Miss Fannie
Richardson. of Selma. cousin of the
bride, Miss Mamie Richardson. of
Selma, sister Of the bride, Mrs. Hunter
d. Ellington, of Smithfield. The
bridesmaids were attired in white or
candies and carried bouquets of pink
carnations, and the maid of honor was
attired in white silk with crushed
girdle of pink and carried white car
nations.
Before the entrance of the bride
the flower bearers Miss Mary Grant
Kitchener with Master Edward Edg-
erton, Miss Stella Etheredge with
Master Wade H. Atkinson, Jr.. of
Washington, d. c., entered, scattering
beautiful white rose petals in the path
way of the bride.
The bride was accompanied by her
sister, Miss Cora Richardson. maid of
honor, and they were met at the chan
Gel by the groom and his brother. MIR.
Daniel Pope. of South Carolina, his
best man, where the beautiful ring
ceremony was performed.
The bride was attired in white crepe
de chine, en- train. trimmings of pearls
and duchess lace, and carried a beau
tiful bouquet IF bridal roses. The
veil was held by pearl brooch, the
gift of the groom.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party and their friends repaired
to the home of the parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Richardson, where an
elegant reception was held.
The couple left on the Atlantic Coast
home, Middleton Edisto Island. S. G.
The home of the bride has long
been the seat of the social life of this
community. She was q student of
Peace Institute and the Southern Con-
servatory of Music, and possesses a
voice of rare culture. The family of
Richardson's have long been leading
family of this section, and the family
of the groom is one of the most prom
inent in South Carolina.
The presents, which were many and
beautiful, were received from admir-
ing friends, not only from this place
but from many places in North and
South Carolina, and from other States.
Among the many out of town guests
We're: DR.. Daniel Pope, father of the
groom, and MIR. Daniel Pope, Jr.,
brother of the groom, of Edisto Is
land, S. c.. Mr. l.. Richardson, uncle
of the bride, Greensboro, N. c.; Mr..
William Richardson, Jr., brother of
the bride, Newport News, Va; DR..
Wade H. Atkinson. cousin of the bride,
Washington. ID. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Green, Washington, d. c.; Miss Min
ME Strachan, Princeton, N. c.; Miss
Lula Tisdale, Burlington, N. c.. Miss
Annie Foy New Bern, n. c.. Miss Fan
ME MacKay. Summerviile. N. c.. Mr..
and Mrs. f. Fl. Brooks. Smithfieid, n.
c.; Miss Gertrude Parker. Asheyille,
~ c. Miss Mary Terrell, Wilson'S
Mills, n. G.
For the week preceding the cere
mony the bride was shown many social
courtesies. on Friday evening, April
81, she was entertained at a "Violet
Tea" by Mrs. r. A. Ashworth. at
which the bride was given a linen
shower" which consisted of many
handsome and dainty remembrances
in linen from her friends. On Satur-
day afternoon by Misses Fannie and
Nellie Richardson, and on Tuesday
evening by Misses Margaret and Julia
Etheredge.
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