The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-10-31
Alexander--Dunn.
Popular Young Couple Of Scotland
Neck Plight Their Troth at Hy-
mems Altar-Mr. Harper Alex
ander and Miss Ethel Dunn the
Contracting Parties.

Scotland Neck, Commonwealth, Oct. oath.
For several days much interest has
been conferred in the wedding OF the popu-
lar Young couple. Miss Ethel Dunn and
Mr. James Harper Alexander, which took
place at three o'clock Tdessiay afternoon
at the Baptist church.
Long before the appointed time the
church was filled with friends and rela-
tives Of the youngcOuple, gathered there
to witness the plighting OF their vows OF
love.
The church under the skilled direction
and artistic work of Mesdames &. Hoff-
man and ". H. White, was beautifully
vet simply decorated. Quantities OF
magnificent ferns were displayed to
splendid advantage on a background OF
white An improvised altar was formed
OF ferns over which was a white arch
trimmed around with delicate green
vines. Mrs p l.. Salisbury presided at
the organ with her usual grace and
sweetness OF touch. Before the arrival
OF the brial party, Mrs Raymond Dunn
of Enfield very charmingly sang, 80
Perfect Love" Promptly at the ap-
pointed hour, tie strains Of the wedding
march pealed forth.
First came the ushers, Messrs. Frank
Smith and Chas. Lamb. Then little
Misses Dorothy Dunn and Mary Lamb
entered, each carrying a white satin
pillow which they placed on the altar
steps. Next came the little flower girl
and ring bearer. little Misses Sue Dunn
and Frances White. These little maids
were daintily dressed in white dresses
| with pink ribbons. The bridesmaids
were Misses Anna Kitchin and Annie
Alexander sister OF the groom.
They wore lovely dresses OF white silk
with pink satin girdles, and carried each
an armful OF pink carnations and ferns.
| The grOOmsmen were Messrs. Joseph Cot
| ton and Chas Shields. The maid OfhonOr,
| Miss Sallie Dunn, entered alone, wearing
a dainty dress Of white net over pink
| silk, deliberately trimmed in mechlin lace,
| with pink satin girdie and pink ribbon
| in her hair She carried pink carnations
| and ferns. The bride entered on the arm
| OF her uncle. Mr.. S. 4. Dunn, where they
| were met at the altar by the groom at
| tended by the best man, Mr.. Hugh } Ohm
| son.
Rev &. T. Lumpkin, in an impressive
| manner aud well chosen and appropriate
words, made them husband and wife,
| sealing the union with the golden band
| of everlasting love.
| The bride wore a handsome suit of
! white broad cloth with white taffeta
| blouse, white shoes and gloves, an ele-
| CANT white felt hat trimmed in long
| white plumes She carried a shower
| bouquet of white carnations, and never
| did the blonde beauty of the bride show
| to better advantage than on her we'd
| ding day.
| From the church the bridal party
| drove to the home of the bride. where
| the bride changed her wedding dress for
travelling suit of blue cloth with
blouse, hat and veil to match.
They left on the four O'Clock train for a
| honeymoon trip which will be spent in
| Norfolk at the Exposition.
! Mrs. Alexander as Miss Ethel Dunn
was born and reared here and mum bers
her friends by the score. She is the oldest
| daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Dunn
and comes OF an old and influentialf family.
| Mr. Alexander is we'll known here,
| where he has lived for the past four years.
| He holds the responsible position of teller
in the Scotland Neck Bank and is highly
| esteemed by all who know him.
The popularity Of the young couple
| was shown by the number of elegant
presents they received consisting of silver,
cut glass, china and other useful articles.
The best wishes of the community are
extended Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, as they
start out together on the path of life.