The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-04-14
HORNER-HORNER.
Marriage Of Mr.. Guy Horner Of Boy
kins, Va, and Miss Leile fiorner of
Henderson,, Solemnized at the First
Baptist Church Tuesday.


One of the prettiest weddings OF the
season was witnessed by large number
OF relatives and friends Tuesday at high
noon in the First Baptist church when
Miss Lelle Courtney Horner became the
bride OF Mr.. Guy Horner Of Boykins, Va
The church had been transformed into
bower OF beauty being profusely dee.
GRATED in palms. ferns, and dogwood
and darkened with many lights throw.
ing their soft glow over the scene.
Preceding the entrance OF the bridal
party Mrs. c. Otis Fountain, of Wash
ington, d. c., sang most sweetly IF |
Were King, accompanied by Miss
Roselle Harris on the violin
Then under the skillful touch of Miss
Mabel Harris the ever inspiring bridal
chorus from Lohengren was rendered and
the two little ribbon boys in white linen
suits, Masters William Waddill and
Thurman Hicks, came down the aisle
bearing the white ribbons and standing
at the first pew. The ushers entered in
twos crossing and taking their places
on each side OF the altar, Messrst S. T.
Peace and DIR. Upchurch, Thomas Horner
and [. T. Hicks, James Horner, of Oxford
and Hamilton larry, OF Littleton, vii.
liam Horner, OF Roanoke Rapids, and
- Harris. Next came the danes oil
honor and sisters OF the bride handsome
ly gowned in white satin, wearing large
black picture hats and carrying shower
bouquets OF pink sweet peas and fern
Mrs. William Horner, of Roanoke Ran.
ids, beautiful blonde, and Mrs. James
Horner, OF Oxford, a handsome brunette
Miss Lula Page preceded the bride as
nj -
wearing white picture hat, and carry.
ing white carnations.
The bride was picture OF beauty as
she wendell her way down the aisle on
the arm OF her father, Mr.. W. d. Horner
by whom she was given in marriage
She wore a gown of white duchess satin
en- train. her veil being caught with
orange blossoms and carried a shower
bouquet Of lilies of the valley.
The present to the bride was a ring oil
five large diamonds. The groom and
his best man, Mr.. Moulton, of Boykins
Va, entered by the side aisle and met
the bride at the altar. The beautiful and
impressive ring ceremony was used. Rev
]. r. Doan. pastor of the church. officiat.
ing, assisted by Rev Mr. Green, of Boy.
kins Va, pastor OF the Baptist church oil
that place.
Miss Horner is an unusually pretty
and handsome young woman, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs W. D. Horner, and
has many friends who regret to see her
leave.
Mr.. HOrner is prominent lawyer oil
Boykins, Va, and well known in our
town.
After the ceremony the bridal party
were entertained at lunch at the home oil
the bride, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Hor.
ner left on train No. 80 for Norfolk from
which place they left for New York and
other places.
Many handsome and beautiful presents
were received by this happy couple
among which were a chest of silver, a
silver service, brass, cut glass, silver and
many useful articles.
On Monday evening after the rehearsal
an informal reception was given by Mr.
and Mrs. Horner to the bridal party and
friends. About one hundred guests were
present.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Mr.. Guy T. Horner, of Boykins. Va.
| and Miss Lelle c. Horner, of Henderson
were united in marriage at the FRS
Baptist church on Tuesday, April II
| 1910, at noon. Rev. J. R. Doan per
| formed the ceremony assisted by Rev
Mr.. Green, of Boykins, Va. A large con
course of the friends and relatives of tn
| parties witnessed the contract. Some O
| those from distance were Mrs. Col. Z. /
| Hargrove, Mrs. Capt. A. S. Peace, Mrs
| Mrs. DR.. E. T. White, and Mr.. and Mrs
| James w. Horner, of Oxford, Hon. ant
| Mrs. Willis G. Briggs, OF Raleigh, Mr.. ant
| Mrs. William F. Horner, of Rosemary
DR.. and Mrs. F. o. Mooklar. of Boykins
| and Mr.. and Mrs Harris, of Branchville
| Va.
| Mr.. Horner is lawyer of fine abilit,
and good practice, OF Southampton
| county, Va. The bride is the onl,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs W. D. Horner
| OF Henderson. Her modesty of demean
or has "won upon all beholders;" her at
tractive personality is the admiration @
her acquaintance, independent of tn
| honorable name to which she was born
and has not yet discarded. Henderson
has been the scene of many handsom
weddings, exhibiting fair women an,
brave men attired in elegant apparel
The occasion here recounted will be mem
orable for it's wealth OF personal attrat
tions, the health and comelness of th
contracting parties and the high hope
entertained by their friends for the sue
cess and happiness of this couple.
A fine supper was served to the famil
and friends of Prof. and Mrs Horner, O
the evening before the wedding. Shortl
after the ceremony the bridal couple lei
on fast train northward for a brida
tour, amid showers of rice and myriad
of blessings and good wishes.
T. T. II.