The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-17
GREENWOOD MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY H. 1912
RAY-JOHNSON NUPTIALS.

The interior of the First Bap-
tiSt Church, on west Washington
avenue never lookedsweeter when
it was more than comfortably fill
ed with witnesses to the impress
sive solemnization of the rites of
holy matrimony between Hon.
George Latham Ray and Miss Hal
lie Wes johnson, both of this city.
The spacious rostrum of this
pretty edlfice presented a peffect-
ly lovely environment for the hap
py elimination of this amor de af-
faire. To its right, the long balus-
trade encircllng the handsome
pipe organ was artistically draped
with beautiful killarney roses in
termingled with pretty evergreen,
To its rear stood an exquisite en-
bankment OF massive palms tower
ing above the many stately ferns
and other pot plants. Here, too,
roses were effectively strewn to
add their exuberant fragrance.
Frequent twigs of the ever fascina-
ting smilax added its share of lov-
illness to the decorations.
AT the organ presided that tai
ented musician, Mrs. John Pettey,
who faultlessly presided in her
rendition of an Intermezzo, Select
| ed, and Twilight, and of that favor
ite Mendelssohn's Wedding March.
Before the bridal party entered
Mrs. A, M. Holly sweetly rendered |
two beautiful vocal selections,
why | Love You So" and "Ec-
stasy."
First entered from the east and
south doors the ushers, who were
Messrs. T R Henderson and w 7
Fountain, r T Jones and E NJ
Purcell, and r L Miller and H L
Ray.
Then came the pretty brides
maids smartly goWned in sweet
messalline and satins, wearing at
tractiye half wells, and carrying
exquisite boquets of pink roses.
Miss Annie McNeill entered
with Jas R Leavell, of st Louis.
Miss Martha Wilburn, of Lex
ington, entered with DR. Percy w
Toombs, of Memphis.
Miss Johnnie Dee Spragins, of
Aberdeen, entered with Warner
Wells.
Miss Roberda DuBard, of Gre
NADIA, entered with Howard Stew
art.
Miss Fannie Ethel Wales, of \
Canton, entered with Will A Hen
ry Jr, of Yazoo City.
Next came the lovely matrons
of honor, Mesdames w M Whit
tington and j A Diggs, carrying
beautiful boquets of large white
roses.
Miss 10 Mary Griffith, of Vicks-
burg, the pretty maid of honor,
next entered, carrying a gorgeous
boquet of easter lilies.
Then followed the cute flower
girls, Misses Mary Locke Crowell
and Eloise johnson, who grace
fullv cast roses along the brides
path.
The fair bride entered on the
arm of her father, DR. w I John
son, who gave her away at the al
tar, as they were met by the
groom and his best man, Sam H
Montgomery. The bride was
gowned in superb crea-
ton of white satin and real lace,
carrying an immense boquet of
brides roses and lilies of the val
ley.
DR. C V Edwards, of the First
Baptist Church, said the sweet
ceremony that united these two
fond hearts, assisted by DR. Joseph
Rennie, of the First Presbyterian
Church.
As an eloquent and substantial
attestation of the popularity of
this couple, both of whom are too
well known for any mention, they
were the recipients of as hand
some and costly a set of wedding
presents as ever seen in this city, n
conspicuous among which were
the chest Of silver from the bank
of which the groom is cashier, the
exquisite silver bowl from the city
council of which the groom is the
Mayor, the home being erected
on Washington avenue from the
parents of the bride, and numer-
Gus others. The groom's gift to
the bride was a handsome touring
car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray left on the
eight o'clock train for Chicago and
other Northern points of interest,
carrying with them them congrat-
uiations and best wishes. Upon
their return they will be at home
to their friends at the residence
of DR. and Mrs j w Dulaney, until
they can occupy their home on
Washington avenue.
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