The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-24
ALExANDER.bUNN.

For several days much interest has
been conferred in the wedding Of the
popular young couple, Miss Ethel
Dunn and Mr.. James Harper Alex
ander which took place at three
o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the
Baptist church.
Long before the appointed time
the church was filled with friends
and relatives of the young couple,
gathered there to witness the plight
ing of their vows of love.
The church, under the skilled
direction and artistic work Of
Mesdames G. Hoffman and w. H.
White, was beautifully yet simply
decorated. Quantities of magnificent
ferns were displayed to splendid ad-
vantage 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 ar
rival Of the bridal party, Mrs. Ray
mond Dunn of Enfield, very charm
ingly sang, 20 Perfect Love-"
Promptly at the appointed hour, the
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 Alex
ander, sister of the groom.
They wore lovely dresses of white
silk with pink satin gridles, and car
ried each an armful of pink carna-
tons and ferns. The groomsmen
were Messrs. Joseph Gotten and
Chas. Shields. The maid of honor,
Miss Sallie Dunn, entered alone,
wearing dainty dress Of white net
over pink silk, deliberately trimmed in
Mechlin lace, with pink satin girdle
and pink ribbon in her hair. She
carried pink carnations and ferns.
The bride entered on the arm of her
uncle, Mr.. S. A. Dunn, where they
were met at the altar by the groom
attended by the best man, Mr.. Hugh
Johnson.
Rev. G. T. Lumpkin, in an impress
sive manner and we'll chosen and ap-
propriate words, made them husband
and wife, sealing the union with the
golden band Of everlasting love.
The bride wore a handsome coat
suit of white broad-cloth with a
white taffeta blouse, white shoes and
gloves, an elegant white felt hat
trimmed in long white plumes. She
carried shower bouquet of white
carnations, and never did the blonde
beauty of the bride show to better
advantage than on her wedding day.
From the church the bridal party
drove to the home of the bride,
where the bride changed her we'd
ding dress for a 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 num-
bers her friends by the score. She
is the oldest daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Dunn and comes of an
old and influential family.
Mr.. Alexander is we'll known here,
where he has lived for the past four
years. He holds the responsible po-
sition 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 ele-
giant presents they received consist
ing of silver, cut glass, china and
other useful articles.
The best wishes Of the community
are extended Mr.. and Mrs. Alexan.
der, as they start out on the path of
life.
Among the out Of town guests
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Dunn of Enfield, Miss Safer of Hall
fax, and Miss Annie Alexander OF
Chase City, Va.
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