The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-05-26
Overton--Thomas.
Contributed


On Wednesday, May 18th, 1910. at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John W.
Overton, occurred one of the prettiest
home weddings ever witnessed in kittrell.
The contracting parties were Miss Mar
garet Overton. only daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John W. Overton. and Mr. George
Nathan Thomas, of Bristol Tenn.
The house was beautifully decorated
in masses of vines, pot plants and cut
flowers. The color scheme of green and
white was carried out in every particu-
lar In one corner of the paror a mass
OF evergreen formed a pretty background
just in front Of which an arch of ever
greens had been erected. To the arch
on each side were fastened graceful bou-
quets of daises, and from the center were
suspended two hearts. linked together
made OF white roses.
Miss Margaret Reid presided at the
piano and as the strains OF Lohengrin' s
bridal chorus fell upon the listening ears.
the ribbon bearers, Miss Josephine Reid
and Master John Boddie Crudup, attrac-
lively dressed in white, entered scatter
ing rose petals from pretty green and
white baskets
Following them came the maid OF
honor, Miss Wester, of Elberton. Geor-
gia, beautifully gowned in pink silk,
carrying pink roses; and the best man.
Mr.. Robert King, of Atlanta. Ga, class
mate OF the groom at the Theological
Seminary.
The little ring bearer, Miss Haze
Reid. in dainty dress of white chiffon
won the hearts OF all present as she
came bearing the ring on tiny white
satin basket. Next came the beautiful
bride leaning on the arm Of the groom
Her lovely brunette beauty never show
ed to better advantage than on this oc
casion. The graceful draperies of hel
white silk gown were held in place by
clusters of pearls and the soft veil was
caught with spray of white jassemine
She carried large bouquet of brides
roses.
The handsome groom was attired il
the usual suit of black. AS the word:
which made them husband and wife
were impressively spoken by the Rev
G. W. Startling, pastor OF the Kittrel
Methodist Episcopal church. Miss REID
played softly and sweetly an intermezzC
from Cavileria Rusticana.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party left in automobiles fol
Henderson, where Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
boarded the train for Lenoir, N. c.
The brides travelling gown was q
blue cloth suit with which she wore
q stylish hat OF blue straw.
Mrs. Thomas was one of kittrelPs
most beautiful and attractive young
ladies, and she has hosts of friends here
and also in Lenoir, where she has spent
so much OF the past few years.
Mr.. Thomas was graduated this month
from the Union Theological Seminary
in Richmond, Va, and has accepted the
call of the Presbyterian church in Lenoir
where they will make their home for the
present. He was one of the brightest
and most popular men at the Sem
mary and was a general favOrite with
both teachers and classmates.
The numerous handsome gifts OF cut
glass, silver, hand painted china, etc.
attested the high esteem in which the
| bride was held.
The ceremony was witnessed by the
relatives and close friends of the family
| Those present from a distance were the
Misses Wester, OF Elberton, Ga, anG
Mr.. Robert King, CT Atlanta, Ga.