The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-06-25
Alston--Watson.
Marriage of Mr.. w. Henry
Aston and Miss Rowena
Watson Solemaized in Viii
son Wednesday, June 18th.

The following account OF the mar
riage of Mr. W Henry Aston and
Miss Rowena Watson, which occurred
in Wilson June 18th, will be read
with interest by friends of the young
people in. Henderson,, where both of
them formerly lived. We quote from
the Wilson Times OF the 10Th:
The spacious and handsome Baptist
church of this city was never more SO
than last evening when Rev. j. L. Jen-
kins, with an impressive ring service.
united the lives OF Miss Rowena Watson.
of this city, and Mr.. W. II. Aston. now
| OF New York city, but a native OF North
Carolina, and OF Henderson.
Around the altar palms, ferns and
potted plants were effectively placed,
while the background was formed with
white cloth, draped around the organ
and altar, upon which was placed smilax,
magnolia leaves and flowers. harmoni-
ously blending the colors, white and
green.
As the pastor, Rev Mr. Jenkins, moved
to his place before the altar a circle of
electric lights marked the holy shrine
and was symbolical of never ending
union Of two happy hearts that beat as
| one.
At the same time the organ pealed
forth the sweet old strains of Mendels-
sOhn's wedding march under the skilled
| touch of the organist Mrs. W. L. Harriss,
and the bridal party entering in the fol-
| lowing order:
First came the ushers up the right and
left aisles, who took their positions on
either side of the altar. These were
Messrs. J. |. Morgan, of Wilson. Z. A.
| Lewis, Phil. H. Thomas, Spottswood
Burwell, J. Il. Alderman and R. j. Cor
bitt of Henderson; r. w. Watson. Mt. Airy
and j. T. Thomas OF Wilson.
Then down the left aisle came the maid
Of honor, Miss Meta Watson, sister of
the bride, carrying brides roses and
wearing handsome gown OF white net
| over taffeta. trimmed with white Irish
lace and messaline.
From the right wing of the church and
down the right aisle the groom with his
brother, and best man, Dr. L. W. Aston
distinguished dentist of South Caro-
| lima, at the same time. the bride. leaning
| upon the arm of her brother, Mr. R. p.
Watson. q prominent tObaccOnist OF this
city. were proceeding down the left aisle.
Miss Watson made one of the prettiest
brides we have ever seen. She wore a
| superb robe OF white mesSallne SATIN over
| taffeta. Her veil was fastened with a
magnificent diamond brooch, a gift of
the groom. She carried a shower bou-
quet Of lilies of the valley. Reaching
the altar her hand was placed in that OF
her betrothed.
After the ceremony the bridal pair re-
| paired to the residence of DR.. and Mrs. E.
L. Dickinson. where delightful wedding
! reception was given.
| The northbound train took them away
! amid the congratulations of their many
friends, and showers of rice
The bride is beloved by all who know
| her, and her circle OF acquaintance is
very large. Possessing all the elements
OF true and sweet womanhood, with a
mind splendidly endowed by nature and
| by culture, Mr. Aston is indeed lucky in
| capturing such prize.
And both are fortunate, for Mr.
Aston srapid prom lotion with the Amer
lean Tobacco Company, by whom he il
employed, is an indication of the ability
| OF the man. He has charge OF all thei
business affairs in Turkey and keeps ia /
on their trade in that country.
A large array OF handsome presents il
an evidence OF the popularity OF the con
tracing parties.