The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-11-07
Burweu-Brodie.
Marriage Of Mr.. Spotswood Bur-
well and Miss Frances Brodie, the
Happy Event Occurring at St.
Timothy's Episcopal Church in
Wilson, Wednesday Night, Oct. 80.
Wilson Times. Oct. 3lst.

Wilson Times. Oct. 31st.
Wilson society had the opportunity
last evening of witnessing a beautiful
wedding ceremony in St. Timothy s Epis-
copal church when Miss Frances Brodie
OF this city, and daughter OF Mrs. DR..
Brodie, became the bride of Mr.. Spots
wood Burwell of Henderson, \. L.
The ladies OF the church and friends OF
the bride had transformed the church
into scene from fiowerland, the color
scheme being white and green. Ferns
were banked in luxurious profusion
around the altar and organ, and white
draperies of smilax and ivy were effec-
lively entwined. Large white chrys
anthemums were placed in conspicuous
places, and lighted candles lent pretty
glow to the lovely picture.
The seven bridesmaids in lovely gowns
of white chiffon came down the aisle
from the vestry room with Miss AIRING
ton first and the others two by two,
bearing chain of tulle and smilaX which
they linked at intervals over the seats in
the aisles They proceeded to the en-
trance where they met the bride and
turning came down the aisle toward the
altar two ladies abreast. and two gen.
tlemen abreast. Then came Mrs. How
ard Jones, dame of honor, exquisitely
gowned in dress Of pale green carrying
a boquet of carnations and ferns, followed
by Miss Moore, the maid of honor, who
was also gowned in pale green and carry
ing bouquet OF the same flowers. The
bride, leaning upon the arm of her broth
er. Mr. Louis Brodie, and charming in
white lace robe, carrying a shower
boquet of lilies of the valley, met the
I, n oil
brother of the groom, at the altar.
Before the ceremony Miss Mildred
Roney exquisitely rendered a solo, so.
Perfect Love-" while Mrs. c. A. Thomp-
son, lady OF rare musical talent, pre-
sided at the organ and sweetly played
Meldelssohn's wedding march as the
party came in and Lohengren as recess
sional. The party grouped themselves
around the altar and Rev. II. A. Cheat
ham. rector of the church, conducted the
impressive ceremony which made them
one. After this they left the church in re-
verse order, and repaired to the home OF
the bride where reception lasting until
the hour OF departure at midnight for
their Northern tour was attended by 4
number of friends both in and out of
town.
The guests were received at the door
by Mr.. Howard F. Jones, while Mrs. H.
F. Jones. Mr.. T. l.. Brodie, the bride and
groom, Mr.. W. d. Burwell, Mr.. J. H.
Brodie, Miss Carrie Helen Moore, Mr. E.
B. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. W. ". Parker.
of Henderson. DR.. Ben Herring Mr.. l.. E..
Barnes, Miss Maud Arlington, OF Raleigh,
and Mr.. R. J. Corbitt received in the par
lor. Mrs. T. F. Pettus, assisted by Mrs.
Paul Branch, presided in the dining
room, and Misses Lottie Bacon and Mil
dred Taylor served coffee in the hall.
Mrs. G. A. Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
James I. Virgins were in the present
room.
The presents were numerous and very
| handsome, attesting the regard and
popularity of these two young people.
Prof. Crocias' band of Washington, D.
c.. furnished music.
Miss Brodie is charming in every sense
of the world and Henderson is to be con-
graduated on such an addition. and they
don't make cleverer fellows than Spot
Burwell. They have the best wishes of
our people.
The WATKINS HARDWARE co. are
giving free handsome set of ware, well