The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-05
J0SEY.KITCHlN MARRIAGE.
A Beautiful Church Wedding January
28th.-Publlc Reception.

Neck at the Baptist Church \decor- {
ated with white taper-crowned pill :
lars) occurred probably the prettiest J
and certainly the most handsomely
appointed and most elaborate mar !
riage which has ever taken place '
there.
The occasion was of much inter-
est, not only to Scotland Neck and
vicinity, but to large circle of
friends in North Carolina, Virginia
and the national capital.
The bride was Miss Anna Maria
Kitchin. and the groom, Mr.. R. C.
Josey, Jr.
The choir enterd the Church, which
was packed to it's utmost capacity,
promptly at half past five o'clock,
from then until arrival of the we'd
ding party, sweet bridal music
entertained the assemblage.
1t would be impossible to thus
comment on the beautiful music
rendered on this occasion without
mentioning especially the two songs
80 beautifully and perfectly rendered
by Mr.. Jim Camp, Of Franklin, Va
His voice was strong and sweet, rich
and full, combining all the qualities
of great singer, and such singer
was Mr.. Camp, pronounced by all
who heard his wonderful voice. The
people in Scotland Neck have not
heard such singer before.
At six o'clock the beautiful strains
of Lohengrin announced the appear
ance of the bridal party.
| First the ushers, Messrs. Sam Hoff-
man, H. L. Mcdowell. Edwin Josey,
and Ashby Dunn took positions on
; either side of the Church at the
head of the isle, then the BRIDE,
maids alternately in pink and white
land each carrying an armful of
carnations) came one down the right
isle and one down the left.
Each two maids were followed in
like manner by two groomsmen in
: conventional evening dress.
The maids who grouped themselves
;. appropriately upon the three steps
y approaching the altar, were as fol!
T lows: Misses Gertrude Kitchin, sis
I ter of the bride, Rena Camp, O
p Franklin, Va, jeanette Daniel, OF
i Weldon, Myra Vann, Of Edenton
hower-like, Sue Kitchin. of Raleigh
a Helen Hilliard, Hattie Leggett ane
IS Cornelia Josey, three girlhood com
panions from Scotland Neck.
y The grcomsmen (Messrs. Tedd
le Kitchin, w. H. Kitchin, Lelan'
n Kitchin. Hubert Cooley, Sam Dunn
u Elton: Forehand, Chas England ant
m Mills Kitchin) crossing from eithe
Re isle to the other side formed a guar
s. of honor from the isles to the alta
II steps.
IL Mesdames Archibald and C. [
$. Mcdowell, both exceptionally hand
~ some in lavender crepe meteor wit
ne trimming of pearl and ermine bands
~ lent their dignity and grace to tn
III procession as DANES Of honor.
1g After the danes, as maid of homo
'o came the sister of the bride, Mi!
D. Katherine Battle Kitchin, dainty
ia lovely and graceful and in pink br'
IN caded crepe.
ne Immediately proceeded by the rim
no bearer T. D. Kitchin, Jr. the brio
Oh in an exquisitely designed white sd
ny in gown with full court train ar
with her veil drared over her fa'
VS. ard secured with wreath Of orans
"t blossoms, entered leaning upon Il
'te arm Of her distinguished fathe
oy Hon. Claude Kitc!!in.
10 They were met at the foot Of til
all steps by the groom, Mr.. Robe
ey Carey Josey. Jr., attended by h
ng brother, Mr.. Danford Edmondst
dy Josey. as best man.
Sc. Kew. Il. A. Mcfarland, pastor
Is the Church, performed the ceremol
nd with his accustomed ease.
nd Immediately after the marriage
mt reception was rendered the youl
mt couple at the spacious colonial hon
OK of the brides parents.
in AS the guests entered from
nee porte cochere, they were accord
a hearty welcome by Mr.. and MI
tie ] Arlington Kitchin.
tax Mrs. a. Mcdowell was gracious
to pleased to introduce all guests to t
les receiving line in the parlor comp'
tdi- ed Of the elders of the house, Re
!. and Mrs. Claude Kitchin. Mr.. a
the Mrs R. c. Josey, Jr., Mr.. and M
has R. c. Josey, Sr., Mrs John Mil
ter Ex-Gov and Mrs. w. w. Kitch
icy Mrs. w F. Daniel and the hot
guests Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reilly a
;. Mr.. J. II. Collier, while Mrs. C.