The Cecil Whig., 1916-06-24
delphia.
Davis-WitwOrth.

One of the prettiest weddings ever
held in Elkton took place last We'd
nesday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Joshua r. Witworth, when
their daughter, Miss Carrie Sanborn
Witworth. became the bride of Alfred
Victor Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs
Alfred Davis, of this place.
Promptly at $50, the bridal party
entered the parlor, where the cere-
mony was performed under heaull-
full floral bell, by the Rev. John Nc
Elmoye.
The bride, who was given away by
her father. looked beautiful in a gown
of Georgette crepe and pussy willow
tatfeta, cut en- train and trimmed with
pearls and Chantilly lace. Her veil
was caught up with lilies of the valley
and she carried a shower bouquet of
brides roses, lilies of the valley and
orchids.
Mrs. Delaney Scott, the matron
of honor, was becomingly gowned in
white Venise lace trimmed with yell
low taffeta and carried an arm bou-
quet of yellow roses.
The maid of honor, Miss Evelyn
Ayerst, wore a handsome gown of
white net. trimmed with pearls. and
with overblouse of Nile green pussy
willow tatfeta, the tunic also being
trimmed with green and she carried
bouquet of pink roses.
Little Elizabeth Fields, who was
flower girl, looked very dainty in
lace trimmed white frock and carried
basket of roses and sweet peas
which she scattered before the bridal
party.
Ralph Davis, brother of the groom,
was best man.
with sterling silver vanity boxes and
the flower girl with a ring. The
groom's gift to the best man was
pair Of solid gold cuff links.
1t was intended that the ceremony
be performed on the lawn, but owing
to the inclemency of the weather. it
was necessary to hold it in the house
which was profuse!y decorated with
daisies and crimson rambler roses.
During the evening, Jacobs Orches-
ira, consisting of violin, cello and
harp, discoursed sweet music and a
wedding supper was served by a
caterer from Wilmington.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis went to Newark by auto and
there took the train for parts un
known. The brides travelling gown
was Of blue gabardine and sht wore a
hat to match.
The esteem in which the bride and
groom are held was shown hy the
many beautiful gifts presented to
them. One room was filled with these
gifts which consisted of solid mahog-
any furniture, solid silver service.
numerous fiat pieces of solid silver,
cut glass, electric lamp, linens. pic
lures and many other articles.
About 200 were invited and guests
We're present from Elkton, Newark,
wilmington, Easton. Centreville,
Cherry Hill, Railway, New Bruins
wick, Brooklyn and City Point, Va.
The bride is very popular among
the younger set and her many friends
are delighted that her marriage will
not take her from Elkton.
Davis-Gifford.
James NJ. f. Church. Rising Sun.
was the scene of a pretty wedding on
IhurSday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock,
when Miss Ellen Sinoley Clifford
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Clifford, of Rising Sun. was united II.
marriage to Mr.. Frank R. Davis. of
North East, son of the late John and
Elizabeth Davis, of New York CITY.
by the Rev, A. ?. Prettyman, pastor
Of the church, the ring ceremony be-
ing used. The church was beautifully
decorated with potted plants. daisies
and ferns to harmonic with the color
scheme of Nile green and yellow of
the wedding.
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