The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-10-08
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
TIE Jackson-Wishart Wedding.

The following account of the mar
rage Of Miss Ruth Virginia Jackson
and H1r. A " G. Wishart, which
marriage has been mentioned in The
Robesonlan, is taken from The Vo-
lusia County Record, published at
DeLand, Fla, Of Sept. %:
characterized by impressive sim
pllclty the marriage of Miss Ruth
Virginia jackson of Lake Helen, and
Mr.. Arthur Won Claim Wishart, of
Lumberton, North Carolina, was SOL
en1nized yesterday afternoon at half
, after three, in the First Baptist church
of this city.
The church was simply but most
artistically, decorated for the occas-
, ion with potted plants and cut flow
ers, and was filled with friends and
relatives of the young couple.
;, The ushers were Misses Edna Hef-
- ner, Gladys Hon, Mamie Haynes and |
I Mildred Smith, sorority sisters of the
: bride, and preceding the ceremony
Miss Louise Watts sang "At Dawn
!, ing" after which, with Mr.. Arthur
5 Moor at the organ, the bridal party
!, Lohengrin's wedding march.
=, :, The bride, who entered with her
u father, Mr.. w. E.. Jackson, was at
:, tended only by her sister, Mrs. Dan
g lei j. Blocker, as matron-of honor,
) and Miss Mildred Watts as maid of
:, honor. They were met at the altar
- by the bridegroom, with his best
~ man, Mr.. ssJesse NJ. MacCallum of
!, Lumberton, N. c., and the impressive
-. ceremony was read by DIR. D. j.
= Blocker, the brides brother-in-law,
| assisted by DR.. C. L. Collins, pastor
!, Of the church.
~ Mrs. Wishart, who is lovely
IL re blonde, was charming in her travel
v ing suit of military blue velour, with
J. a smart hat of gray velvet and satin
n a. and gray accessories. Her shower
~ ~ bouquet was of brides roses. Mrs.
a. Blocker wore her own wedding gown
u of white net and organdie over white
49,, taffeta with which she wore picture
y. hat Of white and carried Killarney
q roses.
a. Miss Watts was attractive in white
nu M taffeta, with hat Of white Georgette
Isl crepe. She also carried Killarney
. roses.
II, AS Miss jackson, the bride attend
ne ed the university for the past two
e e years, and during that time has been
W one of the most popular members OF
IS the student body, interested especial
Is, dent Of the local organization last
,ey made for her scores of warm friends
Ia who sincerely regret her departure
py from DeLand. Mrs. Wishart is g
r., member of the local chapter of the
ast Pi Beta Phi sorority, and in al
phases of college life she has been al
. active worker.
Immediately after the ceremony
sincere congratulations and bes
len wishes were extended and the happ!
II a. co.. T hoy
will make their future home, Mr.
Wishart being most successful as sen
ior partner Of a wholesale grocer.
: concern. Later they expect to pas
some time in Asheville and Waynes
: villesa -
- Shower for Miss Irene Mcleod.
We Reported for The Robesonian.
II One of the most delightful socia
ur- events of this season was the miscel
50,- laneous shower given last Saturda
ate afternoon by Miss Elizabeth Dexter
or in honor of Miss Irene Mcleod, who's
ton, engagement to Mr.. Frank L. Mas
was announced a few days ago.
In spite of heavy "shower" c
rain, quite number braved the weatE
n er to witness shower which wa
I. very much more pleasant.
The guests were welcomed by Mis-
Dexter ana MIS-. y. v. brOWH al!
presented to the future bride. Mis-
= Lillian Proctor, in her usual charm
ing manner, gave a reading by, Ell
- Wheeler Wilcox which was greatly Ell
joyed. Miss Georgia Whitfield p]a.
ed several beautiful selections on tt
piano. Then little. Miss Shirley M
Phaul, dressed as cook, presente
the guests cards and pencils from a
- tractive household utensils, to VIII
their favorite recipe for the Bird
to-be. Several were read. One of tt
most interesting was Chow to Coz
=. Husbands.
," Master Charles Brown announc
that the postman had arrived Wi
several packages which upon inve
- tigation were found to be for Mi
Mcleod. Amid much merriment $
opened them, displaying beautit
!. and appropriate gifts from h
friends.
. The hostess, assisted by Miss An
Neil Fuller, Shirley McPhaul a
- Charles Brown, served delicious
g freshments in the color scheme, pl
- and white.
| Upon leaving the guests WIZ
their names in the brides book
remember in the future a very hs
py occasion.
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