The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-14
EDwARDs-RopER NUpTrAIs.
Beautiful Wedding Ceremony That
Unites n Popular Young Couple
Splendid Array Of Wedding Pres
ent-An Elaborate Reception.


Especial to The Messenger.1
Weldon, n. c.. February Sat hall
past o O'Clock. this afternoon. Grace
church "a the scene of the most nota-
bic wedding Of the year. the occasion
being the celebration of the nuptials OF
Miss Jessie Allan Edwards. Of his
city. to Mr.. Paul spotswood Roper, OF
Petersburg, Va
The church was handsomely decorat-
ed with stately palms and trailing
smilax, with a profusion OF pink roses
and carnations. while myriads of light
ed candles added a soft glow. rendering
he scene indescribably pretty. Mrs
w. T. Shaw presided at the organ n
played with artistic skill and accurate
touch the wedding marches. giving
selections from the most noted COM
pcSers.
The ushers We're Messrs. Henry Il.
Burgwyn. of Jackson. Leroy Roper. OF
Petersburg. George c. Green. Of this
city, and John y. Roper, Of Petersburg
The groom entered the church with his
brother, Mr.. Bartlett Roper, Jr., who
was best a and the BRIDE entered
with her brother-in-law. Mr.. Francis
Garrett. by whom she was given away.
Mrs. Pau Garrett, of Norfolk, Va. a
sister OF the bride was matron OF honor.
h wore pale green chiffon cloth, real
lace, hand embroidery and hat to match
Her bouquet was of brides roses. The
brides dress was a handsome going
- 49,
Persian hand embroidery and hat to
match. and she carried a shower bou-
quet of lilies of the valley. The cere-
mony was according to the impressive
ritual of the Episcopal church and
Rev. j. T. Chambers, rector of Grace
church, was the celebrant.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Roper left for Palm Beach
and other noted winter resorts in Flori-
da. They will be at home to their
friends at 331 Washington street. Pet
ersburg, Va. after March 1st.
The bride is a young lady of unusual
beauty and charm, and is one of the
most popular young women in the
state, this being attested by h largest
and handsomest collection of wedding
presents that has ever been seen here
before. Among the elegant gifts was
a purse of gold from Mr.. Henry Roper,
a chest Of silver from Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Garrett, another chest of silver
from the Roper brothers; a magnificent
silver service from the groom's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett Roper, OF Peters
burg, and many other beautiful and
costly gifts from various plaA and
friends in Weldon.
Mr.. Roper IS a member of a family
that for generations has been promi-
nent in business, social and profess
sional life in Petersburg. He is a
splendid citizen, of sterling worth.
and is one of the leading and most
prominent young business men of
that city.
An ante-nuptial reception, which
vas a beautiful affair, vas given by
Mrs. Carry Campbell Edwards, the
brides mother, Tuesday night from
9 to II o'clock. The home, a picture
in itself, was made eve more attrac-
tive than usual with elaborate deco
r%ations, the color scheme being pink
and green. Foliage, flowers and
southern smiIax being used with 4
profusion that was governed by an
etfectlve good taste. A large num-
Der of guests called during the hours
mentioned.
Thos receiving in the front parlor
were: Mrs. Edwards, Mr.. Roper and
his bride, elect, Miss Edwards, Miss
Mary Roper. of Petersburg, Mrs.
Judge w. S. OBJ. Robinson, of Colds
boro, Mrs. J. #. Chambers and Mrs.
J. T. Gooch. Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett
Roper, parents of the groom. were
also present. Punch was served in
the back parlor by Miss Mary Long
Green, and Mr.. Hermon WE'LL, Of
COldsboro. Those assisting Mrs.
Francis Garrett in the dining ROOM,
where the most delicious refresh
ments were served, were Mrs. Eva
Davis. Mrs. George Taylor, Miss An
ME Travis and Mrs. w. B. TiIlery.
The reception dress of the bride
elect was a magnificent creation Of
white crepe de chene, with opal and
lace trimmings, and touches of old
rose velvet. Her only ornament was
a brooch of diamonds. a gift of the
groom.