The news & observer., 1905-12-24

with the occasion and made a. scene
pretty to look upon. The color scheme
was especially designed by Mesdames
M. J. Coble, and James Pender. OF
Tarboro. Throughout the halls and
parlor pink and green predomlnated; !;
in the dining-hall red carnations. ana
never were these of brighter hue nor
more fragrant.
While the assembled guests awaited
the appointed hour and just before the
time was announced for the bridal
party to enter the Darlor, "V1olets,
words by Julian Fane-set TO music
by Ellen Wright, was sweetly sung Dy
Mrs. William r. Bond, of Scotland
Neck. accompanied by Miss Mary AUS
tin. of Tarboro, daintily attired IN
white crepe over silk. Then, again,
after a few moments intermlsslon
"Constancy," words by Stanton ana
music by Webber. was most feellnglF
rendered by Mrs. Bond. And to the
thrilling strains of Lohengrin's Bridal
Chorus by Wagner, artistically eXe-
cuted by Miss Austin. the bridal party
entered the parlor in the following
order: Alternating, from either en-
trance, the library and the hail. came
first, in pairs, the following sWeet
little ribbon girls all daintily clad IN
white silk: Helene White. of Hob
good. Lillian Harrell. of Scotland
Neck; Hattie Taylor, of Tarboro; and
Gertrude Whitehead, of Scotland Neck.
Then came the ushers, one from either
entrance, as follows: DR.. Leroy saw
age. of Conetoe, n. c.; and Richard G.
Allsbrook. of Tarboro; Henry f. Biggs,
of Raleigh; and w. A. Ruffin, of Hob
good Then came the bridesmaids, Miss
Ollit Delaney, sister of the groom. OF
Bristol, Tenn, and Miss Dilly Howell,
of Tarboro. These wore white lace,
over white silk and carried ferns.
Next in order was Mrs N. l.. Stedman,
of Tillery, N. c.. as dame-of-honor,
who was beautifully attired in white
| lace tissue over Nile green silk and
carried white carnations. To follow
| her was Miss Frances Reid Mckay, OF
Summerville, N. c.. as maid of-honor,
very becomingly attired in pink crepe
/ de chine over taffeta and carrying pink
carnations. And next came little Miss
Elizabeth White, of Scotland Neck. as
| ring-bearer, carrying the ring used III
! the ceremony on waiter OF silver
Last to follow was the bride, leaning
upon the arm of her brother. DIR. Jas
A. White, of Williamson. N. c.. who
gave her away. Always pretty and Pc
! tite, of comely form and person, she
never looked more so than now in a
\
| taffeta. real lace trimmings, with
bridal veil caught with diamond
| brooch. the gift of the groom, and
| necklace gift of the maid-of-honor
She carried brides roses.
| The groom entered at the same time
with his brother DR.. James Delaney
of Bristol. Tenn. Standing at a point
| designated beneath an arch of ever
| green. and awaiting them. was the
Rev Ralph w. Alexander. of Tarboro
who in a singularly beautiful cere.
| mony, with voice as clear as the sound
of the marriage bell. took their vows
and after a benediction received while
kneeling on white satin cushions. pro-
| nounced them mo more twain bul
one" The brida, party retired by
| Mendelssohn's wedding march to the
| library, where congratulations anc
hearty good wishes were received.
Immediately thereafter an elegant
| luncheon was served to one and al
from the dining-hall, and then the
happy couple hurried away to the sta
tion to catch the first train for Bristol
Tenn. the home of the groom's father
where, on Wednesday,. he rendered
| them a wedding dinner. and thence or
to their far-awav Western home.
I Evidencing the esteem and great
popularity of both bride and groom
were some several hundred handsome
and costly presents. that friends had
Isant and brought These were much
| admired.
The bride is the only daughter OF
| Mrs Manila White and the late Jas
| Albert White. who while living was
noted everywhere for his industry
strength of character and sturdy man
hood.
She is accomplished, cultured. highly
refined, and possesses all the charm:
| of person that go to make sweet
womanhood. She numbers her friends
by the score throughout this State and
! East Tennessee.
The groom is the youngest son oi
DR.. w. T. Delaney, 4 retired physic-
ian, long prominent and influential il
Bristol. A gentleman of pleasing anc
| affable manners he is also, remark.
ably we'll equipped for his life's work
He is a specialist and is practicing hi:
profession in his adopted home with
skill and success.
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