The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-07-06
XII rcHlN.cLoMAN.
Reported for fhe COMMONWEALTH.

Reported for fhe COMMONWEALTH,
HAMILTON. N. c., July 3. 1905.
Ono Of the most beautiful marriage
that has ever taken place in this towr
was celebrated at st. Martins Episco
pal church Wednesday evening at {
O'Clock, when Mr.. Arlington Kltchin
Of Scotland Neck, led to the hymenea
altar Miss Norma Cloman of th,.
town, the accomplished daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Cloman.
The church was most beautifully
decorated with palms. ferns, spruce
and superb white hydrangeas. The
chancel rail was . bank Of magnolia
leayes, while to tho right of the bride
stood pyramid Of trailing evergreen.
Mrs. w. E. Gladson, sister of the
bride, entered in advance OF the bridal
party and presided very gracefully at
the organ, while Rev. w. E. Cox per
formed the ceremony in a most grace.
full manner. The church was crowded
with friends to see this happy couple
made one.
The ushsrs were Misses Jerusha and
Mary Sherrod, and were elegantly a.
tired in white voile with white hat and
gloves. Little Miss Fannie Gladson.
niece of the bride, was flower girl and
carried sweet peas. Miss Selma Station,
cousin Of the bride, was maid of honor
and wore white china silk with white
picture hat. She carried bouquet of
white carnations and maiden hair
ferns.
The bride then entered on the arm
OF her uncle, Mr.. G. NJ. Parks, to the
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march, carrying a shower bouquet
OF brides roses and was met at the
chancel by tho groom and best man.
Mr.. A. p. Kitchin, where the betrothal
was read, then advanced to the altar to
take the vows which made them man
and wife.
The bride was radiantly beautiful in
a magnificent gown OF pure white
crepe dc chine over taffeta, which was
handmade and trimmed in hand. made
lace and roses of white chiffon. Her
hat was OF white lace with creation Of
white ostrich plumes. Her only orna.
ments were diamonds, gifts of the
groom. The groom and best man wore
conventional black suits, with mode
gloves.
After very impressive ceremony,
the bride and groom coming out to the
sweet strains of Tannhauser's wedding
drove to the home OF the bride
for short while to receive congratula-
lions, then left for Scotland Neck, the
home of the groom. The eoing-away
gown was blue silk yoile over taffeta
with trimmings of white val. lace and
handsome silk applique.
There were many beautiful and cost
~ presents consisting Of cut glass, silver
ware and china, indicating the esteem
in which the young couple are held.
The out OF town guests were, Hon.
Claude Kitchin, wife and daugh ter
Anna, DR.. H. I. Clark and daughter,
Mess. Paul, Leland and Thurman
brothers of the groom Miss
Catherine Smith, Mr.. John p. Futrell,
Mess. Wommack, Snipes, Pittman,
Mr.. Sam Dunn and wife and Mrs. 8. |
B. Kitchin of Scotland Neck Mr.. and |
Mrs. G. NJ. Parks aud Mrs. johnson of |
Carboro, Mr.. L. L. Staten of Rocky
Mrs. E. P. Hyman and daugh-
or of Hobgood, Mis-. L. b. Walker of
?onetoe and Miss Boddie of Durham.
The bridal party arrived at Scotland |
Week about 9 80 o'clock, where an ele-
ant reception was rendered at the
home of Mrs. Maria Kitchin,
mother OF the groom. Nh. Kitchln
las host of friends here who heartily
him on bis good fortune
q winning such q charming life-c COM
anton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kitchfn will make
heir homo in Scotland Neck and Mrs.
is welcomed by all to the
Her culture and charms
re we'll known here;
Mr.. Kltchin is one OF the leading
nd most successful farmers in this re-
lon, and their many friends wish long
ing lite and great prosperity to the
aDpy pair.