The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1906-11-29
MiIls--WelIs.
Beautiful Home Wedding SoIem-
nized In Wilson Last Week-Mr.
W. R. Mills and Miss Sue Genia
Well. the Contracting Parties.

Wells the Contracting Parties.
The following account of the Mills
Wells marriage in Wilson last week
is taken from the Wilson Times of
the 22nd:
Wilson. always noted for the fine taste
displayed in he'll social functions. quite
surpassed herself last evening on the o.
casion of the Mills Wells marriage
The sumptuous home of Mrs. John ID.
Wells was the scene of beautiful home
wedding. Her daughter. Miss Sue Genia,
was married to Mr. William r. Mills, OF
Louisburg, Rev. DR.. Swindell. of the
Methodist church, officiating.
A limited number OF relatives and
friends enjoyed the privilege of witness
ing the marriage, but the reception, which
promptly followed the ceremony, was
attended by hosts of friends who repre-
sented the beauty, intelligence and cul-
ture OF our city.
The Wells residence, elegant in it's ap-
pointments, was fitting setting for the
exquisite floral decorations that greeted
the eye in lavish and tasteful profusion.
Gorgeous chrysanthemums and
wealth OF palms ,feathery ferns and other
the apartments. The charm OF the whole
presence Of young and lovely women,
found themselves exceedingly fair.
The front parlor, the scene of the mar
riage, was in dainty blush of pink.
Mass. OF chrysanthemums and palms
with graceful trailing vines adorned this
room, making especially beautiful the
bay window where DIR. Swindell stood
to face the bridal party. Candies in many
silver candalahrum and rosy-shaded
globes, gave softened lights to enhance
the general loneliness.
Promptly at the time appointed-S:30
o'clOck-strains OF the wedding march.
rendered by the Italian band, announced
the approach of the bridal party.
From the hall first entered Misses Lola
Wells and Annie Simpson, gowned in
elegant costumes of white, with large
bouquets Of white chrysanthemums, and
carrying folds of broad white satin ribbon
Standing near the center Of the room
they awaited the coming of Misses May
Hackney and Mary Early Vaughan. who
gracefully caught the ends of the ribbons
held by the first couple, and moving for
ward to the bay window formed an aisle
for the Others to pass through. These
young ladies were similarly costumed.
The grojm with his best man, Mr. A.
f. Akers of Henderson, passed through
the improvised aisle, standing to the
right of the window.
Next came Miss Frances Wells, maid of
honor in superb costume of pink crepe
de chene, with q bouquet of bridesmaid
roses; with her came the bride. She was
q vision of rare loneliness, gowned most
elegantly in white brocade satin, with
pearl trimmings-covering all the ex-
qui>ite costume, was the filmy veil, the
supremist touch to a fair brides array
Her bouquet was n shower OF roses and
lilies of the valley.
Before the white covered prize dien,
upon which the happy couple were to
kneel for their blessing, she was received
by the groom.
The marriage ceremony was singular
ly impressive and warm congratulations
and good wishes were soon bestowed on
all sides.
The wedding party. which received
were Mrs. Wells, the brides mother, Mr..
and Mrs. Peasants OF Louisburg, Mr..
John d. Wells, Miss Mary Vaughan of
Murfreesboro, Mr.. w. w. Boddie of Louis
burg, Mr.. A. E. Akers of Henderson. Miss
Annie Simpson and Mrs. W. d. Hackney.
Following promptly upon the cere
mony, guests to the reception began to
arrive, and soon the spacious home was
an animated scene indeed.
DR.. and Mrs. James EdmundsoH re-
ceived and welcomed the guests at the
entrance in the front hall Miss Susie
Moye and Mr.. Winston and Mr.. keener
Harrell presented each to the receiving
party in the wedding parlor.
The punch room was most brilliant in
a color scheme of crimson Here Mr.. and
Mrs. COzart received.
The always popular punch bowl was
presided over by young ladies-Misses
Frances Wells and Mary Hackney, as
sisted by Mr. J. c. Eagles, B. A. Brooks
of Nashville, and DR.. Banks of Louis
burg.
The library, glowing in glorious mass
es OF yellow chrysthemums. was made
more respondent by the display OF many
superb wedding gifts, in which cut-glass
galore, elaborate silver gifts, dainty
hand-painted china, lace articles and
lovely hand-w DIRK made by loving young
friends, were to be seen in handsome pro-
fusion.
Here Mrs. Albert Anderson, Mrs. Full
more and Mrs. Patterson received. as
sisted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Short of
Goldsboro.
The dining room, decorated most
gorgeously in superb chrysanthemums,
had as it's piece de resistance a center ia
ble with most exquisite appointments,
chrystal candelabrum, lace-work and
graceful festoons of smilax. for the over
hanging chandelier made it thing of
beauty.
All was exceedingly beautiful and ele-
CANT and the entertainment was charac-
terized by cultured taste and generous
hospitality.
Receiving in the dining room were Mrs.
W. S. Anderson and Mrs. E. NJ. Nadal.
The dainty maidens serving were Claire
Jordan, Elsie Moore, Sarah Mcdaniel
Sudie Hackney and Martha Stevens.
Immediately after the reception Mr..
and Mrs. Mills took the train for an ex-
tended bridal tour.
Mr.. Mills is popular and successful
educator, and stands deservedly high in
tho profession he has chosen. Miss Wells
is charming, attractive young lady of
elegant refinement, of taste and appear
ance.
May their fondest hopes be realized.
They carry with them into their new life
the best wishes of all the good people OF
Wilson.
Happy they, the happest OF their kind,
When gentle stars unite, and in one fate
Their hearts, their fortunes and their he-
ings blend
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