The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-23

scores of invited guests assembled
there in honor of the marriage of her
accomplished daughter, Miss Bette
Patterson Watkins to Mr.. William
Morris, of Durham, N. c.
The entire lower floor was hand
Somely decorated with potted plant
flowers and evergreens. In the parlor
where the ceremony was performed,
the color scheme of pink and white
was most artistically carried out. Just
in front OF the bay window stood d
handsome arch of evergreenS from
which was suspended the wedding
bell-composed of LaFrance roses
rare old candlabraS and silver can
diesticks held lights that CLEANED
softly through pink shades, while roses
and carnations breathed dainty per-
fume through the room. Just before
the bridal party entered, Dennee's
beautiful song ''The Thought of You,
was exquisitely rendered by Mrs
Frances Womack, of Reidsville, N &.
Then to the glad strains of Mendel-
sonns wedding march the bridal party
entered in couples. First came the
SIX bridesmaids, daintily arrayed in
white organdie with pink girdles, car
rying pink carnations as follows:
Misses Emma Lea, of Danville, and
Laura Stebbins, of South Boston Va,
Brownie Miller, of Wytheville. Va, and
Katie Watkins, of Milton, N. c., Annie
Richmond, of Milton, and Dot Rich
mond, of Danville Va. After the
groom and his best man, Mr. A. 7.
Ragland, of Richmond. Va. came the
lovely bride. elegantly gowned in white
silk with veil and ornaments of pearls
and diamonds, carrying a shower bou-
quet of lilies of the valley and sweet
peas. She was accompanied by the
maid of honor her sister, Miss En-
Watkins who was very charming in
pink silk null and carried brides
maid roses. The ceremony was per-
formed by the beloved pastor of the
Presbyterian church, DR.. E. H. Hard
ing.
After the happy VOWS were spoken
the handsome young couple received
the congratulations and hearty good
wishes of their numerous friends: after
which they were ushered into the dim
ing room where an elegant collation.,
consisting of delicious salads. ices. etc.
was served The table was exquisltely
decorated with Easter lilies. pale green
tulle and smilax. In this room the
color scheme of green and white was
effective and beautiful. In the hall de-
licious punch was daiatily served by
Misses Sadie Hines and Margaret
Walker from cut glass bowl sur
rounded by a deep border of violetS.
I'm the library under a soft red glow
of light, the costly array of presents
was displayed. They were exquisitely
beautiful and the large number we'll
lttested the extreme popularity of the
young couple. The occasion was
most delightful one, perfect in all its
appointments, and on every side were
heard expressions of admiration for
he handsome, gracious hostess. the
brides mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris left on the mid
hight train for New York and other
Northern points.
Mrs. Morris is a charming, accomp-
ished woman, the second daughter of
he later Warner NJ. Watkins. She
will be greatly missed from our social
circle.
Mr. Morris. who is extremely popu-
ar, holds an important position with
the A. r. Company in Durham, where
they will reside. Among the out of
town guests who were present were:
Mr.. and Mrs H. A. Walker. of Dam
Vile Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. l.. Cunning
lam, of Cunningham, n. c.. Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Watkins. of Lynchburg. Va.
Mrs Hiram Foard. of Leaksville. N. g.
Mrs. Francie Womack, of Reidsville.
" c., Miss Salie Talsman. of Reds
Vile, N. c., Miss Kittie Morris. of
Richmond. Va, Miss Euinwood. of N.
Y. Messrs. Stebbins and Watkins and
Bendall of South Boston, Va. Messrs.
Walker and Clark. of Danville. Va,
md Mr.. John Morris, of Richmond.
Va, and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hair
ston, of Goldsboro N. c.