The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-04-10
ELM0RE.DUNN WEDDING.
The Baptist Church Scene Of Happy
Event Tuesday Morning.

OcoClaUu NecK IN many mOnCnS was
that of Miss Sallie Speed Dunn, the
accomplished and charming daugh-
ter of Mrs. w. A. Dunn, and Mr..
James Grey Elmore, Of Norfolk,
Va, which event was celebrated at
the Baptist church Tuesday NOM
ing at nine o'clock.
The church had been beautifully
decorated for the occasion by ac-
miring friends, the color scheme be-
ing pink and white. The pulpit was
banked with hot-house plants and
ferns, in front of which were the
| initials D. and E. While these dec
| orations were simple, the contrast
was exquisitely beautiful, showing
the remarkable skill of those having
the decorating in charge.
While the great audience was
awaiting the approach of the bridal
party, with Mr.. John Josey at the
organ, Mr.. R. l. Jones sang beauti-
fully Because. Soon the familiar
notes Of Mendelssohn's Wedding
March announced that the hour had
arrived, and the bridal party enter.
ed the church in the following or
der: Miss Myrtle Jones, of Kenans-
vile. and Mr.. Ashby Dunn; Miss
Louise Josey and Mr.. VIM. Jores, of
Raleigh; Miss Olivia Lawrence and
Mr.. Judson Blount, Of Rocky Mount;
Miss Belle Doggett, Of ClarksviIle,
Va, and Mr. Chester H. Prince, of
Norfolk; Miss Estele Williams, Of
Everetts, and Mr.. H. G. Brown, of
Conetoe. Following these came the
danes Of honor, Mrs. w. O. Law
renee, sister of the bride, and Mrs.
J. H Alexander, Jr. Then came
Miss Mary E. Taylor, Of Whitakers,
the maid Of honor. The bride en-
tered with her brother, Mr.. Albion
Dunn, of Greenville, and the groom
with his brother, Mr.. Edward r.
Elmore, Of North Wilkesboro
At the altar they were met by
Rev. R. A. Mcfarland, Of Suffolk,
Va, former pastor Of the bride,
who impressively took from them
their betrothal vows, the ring cere-
mony being used.
The bride was attired in beauti-
full coat suit with hat and gloves to
match and carried brides roses
showered with white and pink sweet
peas. The danes Of honor were
dressed in white serge with lace and
satin trimmings, and wore black
picture hats, carrying white carna-
tions tied with moussaline. The
maid of honor was attired in white
serge with lace and satin trimmings
and carried white carnations. The
brides maids wore white serge with
lace trimmings tucked with pink,
and carried pink carnations tied
with pink moussaline.
Immediately after tie ceremony
the bride and groom. amid a shower
of rice ard good wishes, hurried
away to the Atlantic Coast Line sta
ton where they boarded the train
for bridal tour to Baltimore. Phil |
adelrhia, New York, Niagara Falls
and Toronto. Canada.
Those attending the marriage |
from a distance were: Mrs. S. K. !
Eimo,e, Of Whining ton, mother Of
the groom; Miss Edna Hutchinson
and Mrs. J. G. Kornegay, Of Ports
mouth; Mrs. P. j. Heath, Of Mag
no!ia; Mrs. Julian Warren, Mr.. and !
Mrs. J. P. Ellis and Mrs. J. r. Simp- .
son, of Conetoe; Mrs. P. N. Stain
back, Mrs. A. +. Stainback and Mr.. !
A. C. House, CT Weldon; hfr. and |
Mrs. J. H. Horton, of Tarboro; Mrs |
Thad Jones, Of Kenansville; DR.. and
Mrs. Jno. D. Bggs, of Wiliamston;
Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Dunn, Of
Greenville.
Many useful ana valuable presents
were received by the couple, attest
ing in slight way their great pop
ularity among their friends.
After the rehearsal Monday even
irg the party retired to the elegant |
home of the brides mother, Mrs. |
". a. Dunn. on Depot street, where
she gave splendid reception TO the
bridal party ard the out Of town
guests. The attractive bride was
becomingly attired in white chai me-
use trimmed with crystal; the maid
of honor, Miss Mary Taylor, wore
nlelrose satin with black chiffo,i
over dress; Miss Myrtle Jones was
dressed in yellow crepe meteor with
lace and crystal trimmings; Miss
Louise Josey. pink messaIine with
spangled lace over dress; Miss Olivia
Lawrence, crepe de chine; Miss
Belle Doggett, blue crepe meteor
with pearl trimmings; Mrs. W. Q.
Lawrence blue crepe de chine with
satin trimmings; Mrs. j. H. Alexan-
der. Jr., white lace over blue MESA
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