The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-11-04
White.Pierce Wedding.

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Gilbert White, the Rev. DR.. John
Moore Grove officiating, in the pres
ence of wide circle of friends. The
spacious auditorium of the church
presented notably colOrful and brill
liant scene. Palms and graceful long
prong ferns banked the altar and
gorgeous white chrysanthemums lent
their charm and exquisite beauty.
White tapers burning in cathedral
candel4brass shed a soft brilliance
over the artistic and picturesque
scene. Just before the ceremony
Meditation" by Massehet and Der
ceuse" from "Jocelyn" by Goddard,
were rendered on the violin. During
the ceremony Miss Mary Lyle eXquis-
itely and softly rendered Angels
Serenade and as professional for
the party the bridal chorus from Lo-
hengrin was used while as a recess
sional the companion number from
Mendelssohn was employed.
The brides maids and groomsmen
preceded the beautiful bride, to the
altar, Miss Antoinette Dosser with
Mr.. Robert Lyle, Miss Mary nellie
Dosser with Mr.. Richard Walters OF
Charleston, w. Va; Miss Louise Wyl-
mer. of Richmond, Va, with Mr.. j..
B. Giltner, of Dante. Va; Mrs. Sui
Inns Dosser with Mr.. Carter Lee and
Mrs. Oran Ward with Mr.. Oran Ward.
The dainty little flower girls, pref
, tily gowned in light and airy white
frocks. were Misses Elizabeth Dosse1
and Amalie Preston, of Bristol.
The maid of honor, Miss Fannie
Rhea Losser, was lovely in a pictur
esque gown of green satin and chif-
fon with large picture hat and car
rying a shepherdess crook. The bride
came up the central aisle to the al
/ tar on the arm of her uncle. Mr.. X
N. Dosser, as the groom and his
best man, DR.. Tom White of Norton
Va. approached the altar from tn,
side entrance. She was picture
bride, with delicate grace anc
sweetness enhancing her beauty ant
her gown was an elegant creation o.
duchess satin with trimmings O..
pearls and duchess lace. A wreau
of orange blossoms held the tullt
veile in cap effect about the face
She carried loose shower bouquet
of brides roses and valley lilies.
The bridesmaids all wore airy ere
ations of white chiffon, each mod
eled differently to suit the individu
atty of the charming wearer ant
large picture hats of green chiffon
carrying graceful shepherdess crooks
tied with large butterfly bows o.
green tulle from which were show
cred white rose buds. The costumes
of the maids being in beautiful har
mony with the decorations which
formed a lovely background for the
party.
Immediately after the beautiful ant
impressive ceremony an informal re
ceptfon was held at the handsome
home of Mr.. R. N. Dosser in thu
Southwest addition, which was made
beautiful with lights and flowers il
lavish profusion. The scheme of thu
church decorations being adhered t.
with charming effect. Elegant re
freshmentsa were served in salat
course. The guests were the mem
bers of the bridal party, relatives ant
members of the Royal society, o
which Mrs. White was a popular ant
beloved member.
Mrs. White was attired for travel
ing in a chic midnight blue suit will
hat and accessories to match.
A display of the handsome collec
ton OF wedding presents was an evi
dence of the popularity of the brid'
and groom.
Among the out of town guest
were Mrs. A. P. Wylmer and daugh
ter, Miss Louise; Mr.. and Mrs. Vic
tor Payne, of Dante, Va; Mr.. an
Mrs. Frank Dosser and Mr.. and Mrs
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A. T. Dosser, of Knoxville; Mr.. an
Mrs. Marvin Gorham, Mr.. and Mrs
Tom White, of Norton; Mr.. vii
White, of Abingdon; Mr.. and Mrs
Sullins Dosser and Mrs. Anna Dos
ser PIERCE of Morristown; Mr.. an
Mrs. Tom Preston, Mr.. and Mr.
Frank Blair, Mr.. and Mrs. Harr
Dosser, Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Peppe
Mr.. Will Reeves, of Bristol; Mis-
Mae Nellie Dosser, of Syracuse, N. Y
and Miss Antoinette Dosser of Kno'
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. White left on tn
evening train for wedding journe
in the east, after which they will
at home in Dante, Va.
Mrs. White is a beautiful youn
lady, the daughter of Mrs. Anna Do
ser Pierce of Morristown, and a MET
of Mr.. R. N. Dosser of this city. 81
possesses a spontaneous friendline'
and unaffected charm of manne
which have already won for h