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DALLAS-SMITH.


beautiful weddings and one of in
terest to many friends throughout
the state was that of Miss Margaret
Collie Dallas and Benjamin Henry
Smith of Donalds, which took place
in Greenvale church on Wednesday,
October the 10th at 4 80 o'clock. The
ancient and historic church was pref
tily decorated under the artistic
touch of Mesdames Harvey Drake,
Lilly Gordon, Paul Haddon, w. j.
Mckee, and Misses May Blackwell,
Cara Haddon, Elizabeth and Florence
N::cklcs. These ladies represented the
Woman's Auxiliary of the church.
The background was of autumn
leaves while the altar was banked
with numerous ferns and potted
plants. The evergreen arch support
ed by large white columns entwined
with English ivy was fitting place
for the young couple to plight their
troth. The many pretty candles shed
a soft glow over the scene.
The strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march played by Mrs. Paul Haddon
announced the entrance of the bridal
party. The first to enter were the
ushers, Messrs. Paul Haddon and
Charles Smith. These were followed
by Rev. J. M. Dallas, pastor Of the
church and father of the bride, with
his son, Rev. Archibald Elgin Dallas,
3. D., pastor Of the First Presbyte-
rian church, Rockingham, N. C. The
groom with his best man, Mr.. E. G.
Donald, entered next and approached
the altar. The bride came next ac-
ccmpanied by her only sister, Mrs. j.
Y. Garland of Marshville, N. c., and
took her place under the arch where
she was met by the groom. The cere-
mony which united the young couple
was performed by the brides father
who was assisted by his son, the i'm
pressive service Of the Presbyterian
church being used.
The g;rlish bride looked pretty in
a rich but plain going-away gown of
navy blue French serge with facings
of flame canton crepe. With this she
wore becoming hat of navy blue
silk velvet with pheasant wings, glcr-
es and other accessories to harmon
ize, and wore satin slippers. She car
ried shower bouquet of brides roses
and lace ferns. Her only ornament
was a string of pearls.
Mrs. J. Y. Garland was becoming
ly gowned in navy blue Canton crepe
with touches Of Harding blue geor-
gette. She wore a large black picture
hat, with kid gloves and satin slip
perS, and carried bouquet of pink
carnations and roses with maiden
hair fern.
although no cards had been sent,
hundreds of friends witnessed the
ceremony, many being present from
.:::is;de cities. The church was filled
F! 70 it,; utmost capacity, many not be-
iag able 10 gain an entrance. The
bridal party left the church to the
Trains Of Mendelsshon's wedding
march and repaired to the manse
where all informal reception was
hcld, and where Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
received the hearty congratulations
and good wishes of their near rela-
tives and few friends. During the
reception Mrs. J. Uldrick played sew
cral selections on the piano.
The home was decorated with
ferns, pot plants and cut flowers. A
salad course, cake and coffee were
; -crved. The two lovely cakes were
gifts of Mesdames J. NJ. Haddon and
Nobert Smith. Those assisting in the
d ming room were Mesdames Harvey
brake, L. C. Thomas and Miss Sudie
I;lford Of Hodges. Misses May Black
we'll and Caro- Haddon presided in
he library which was used as the
yift-room. The presents were numer-
Gus and costly and consisted Of cut
glass, china, silver, ivory, mahogany
and linens, besides several substan-
tial checks. The congregation of
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