The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-11-11
TWO LOVING PAIRS
" On the Same Day United "--Brfiliant
Weddings at Sc. James and SO. Johns
Churches.

Weddings at St. James and SO. Johns
Churches
The social world Is at this season more or
less exercised with each succeeding year by
tue resultant effects OF Cupid's shafts, and
Dame Rumor never fails to furnish an
abundant and generally an exaggerated
supply OF gossip az TO who are 10 be the
principal actors in the all.absorbeDt connu-
bal events. The numerous reports from the
ancient maiden this year do not, however,
appear to have been too highly colored, II
we are to judge from the recent fuifilmeut
Of her predictions.
The two principal prominences OF our
seven-hilled city-Shockoe and Church
iills--were all astir and on the tiptoe Of
expectation last evening at the solemniza-
tion OF the holy bond for a lovely and pop
ular belle from each OF these localities.
AT ST. JAMES CHURCH
the marriage OF Miss Salie Darlington La
throp. daughter OF our esteemed citizen,
Dir. 5. z. Lathrop, with Mr.. Thomas ii.
Bransiord, general freight agent Of the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com.
pany, was brilliant affair. Long before
the appointed time for the ceremony the
friends OF the happy pair, nothing daunted
By the rain, began TO ill the church.
And just here we would observe that the
iufatuation with the dear Great ures for wit
Messing weddings s something emarkable
No weather Is too inclement to 20 10 church
at such times; nor is there any obstacle.
however seemingly insurmountabe, that
cannot be overcome to get q good view OF
the bridal cortege. On the first opening OF
the doors they pour in, in squads OF five or
six females, each squad being marshalled by
cbyalrIc man who tries TO look happy in
spite OF himself, aud his command flies into
rs many pews as 1t contains individuals,
each one appropriating a corner seat next
TO the centre aisle. And it may be also re-
marked that the generals OF the fair sex
are on no other occasions observed TO be
half as affable and deferenta as with ma
jestic wave % the hand they give you pre-
cedence, ana bid you take the inside seat.
We have often sought for a solution OF this
infatuatiOn, and can only find 1t in the uni
yersal desire OF the sex to see the dressing
and to Gull some new topics OF fashion,
which is the life OF the average woman.
THE UsHERs
were Messrs. William Gilbam, L. q. Leigh,
Jr., Reginald Gllbam, Tazewel Carr1DgtOn,
Carter Branch, and Captain NJ. l.. Spots
wood. While these gentlemen seated the
audience Mr.. Robert Cowan played some
lively music on the grand organ. During
the long interval Of patient waiting (the
bridal party, as is usually the case, being
anything but punctuaD the audience had
ample time to see and be seen. The con-
yersation became general; in fact, more so
than was in Keeping with the sacredneSs Of
the place. However, every body seemed
dcsirous OF being gay in the effort to dSpe
the surrounding gloom which was so poorly
in keeping with sOemnization Of the nup-
tials OF one OF Richmond's fayOritc daugh-
ters.
At leagth the bridal party arrived. 1t
was
4 BRILLIANT C0RTEGE,
and was ushered in by the six ushers, fol-
lowed by the brides sister. Miss Cora La
throp, with young Mr. Stokes. Then came
twelve bridesmaids and grOOmsmeH, the
ladies all being attired in white organdies.
They were Miss Bette Bransiord and
Charles 2. Lathrop; Miss Anna Anderson
and Blair Pegram. Of Pefersburg Miss
Emma Gilbam and S. b. Witt; Miss Nellie
Anderson and Allen Stokes; Miss Lizzie
Meyers and Eugene Darlington, o, Balti-
more; Miss Mary Lyons and Meade Has
kins; Miss Champ Peyton and Edward
Hicks; Miss IneZ Withers and DR.. Cum
ningham Deaue, united States navy; Miss
SallIe Purcell aud Chestnut Hale; Miss Kate
Leigh and Sydney Weisiger; Miss Mamie
Pace and Lilleburn Meyers; Miss Maggie
Freeland and DR.. Brausiord United States
navy.
THE BRIDE,
most becomngly attired in a white satin,
with extensive court train, looked As charm
ine as possible, her veil being arranged
with exceeding grace. The groom seemed
conscious OF his lovely prize, and the cere-
mony was impressively performed by the
postor, Rev. Joshua Peterkin.
There were number OF ladies in eve
ming dress, among whom we noticed Mrs.
Charles Stokes, who looked regal in a hand
some white silk, with Spanish lace over
dress: Mrs. McAdamS, white satin; Miss
Lou Barksdale was very becOmingly attired
IN pure white; Mrs. Eugene Carrington, OF
Baltimore, black velvet and point lace I;
Mrs. William G.. Stokes, white silk and dIa-
monds: Miss Leila Dimmock, black silk and
diamonds.
The reception at the residence was not 4
general one, only the bridal party and im-
mediate members OF the family being in
yited.
The bride was the recipient Of many
handsome presents and good wishes for a
long and happy life.
AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
Old St. Johns church, Church Hill. was
the scene last night OF the marriage Of one
OF Richmond's most beautiful young ladies,
Miss Ophelia Yarbrough, ID Mr.. George
Gilmer Minor, both OF this city. Miss Var
brough is the daughter OF Mr. William j.
Yarbrougb, our wel-known and highly
esteemed citizen. The interesting cere.
mony was performed by the rector OF the
church, Rev. A. w. WeddelI; after which
there was reception at Mr. Yarbrough' :
residence.
The bride was In full attire. She carried
a rich bouquet OF choice flowers, and wore
an ecru satin dress trimmed with point
lace. She wore also a long and exquisite
wedding-veil, her hair being dressed with
beautiful flowers. There were no attend
ants, and the bride was not given away.
Some very handsome dresses were worn by
the friends and relatives OF the happy pair,
but there was no great display OF iewelry.
The presents were many and handsome.
Professor Relnh9rdt presided at the or
gan with his usual grace and ease.
Mr.. Minor is a well-known and popular
Young gentleman Of this city.
The ushers, who well and CALAMITY per-
formed their duty, wers Me.srs. stephen ).
Taylor, Heath Lorton, w. c. Bentley, 5. L.
Martin, Robert Powers, OF this city, and
Mr.. Stephen Christian, OF Baltimore.
Despite the heavy rain which set in about
6 O'Clock, the church was well filed. and
among those present were some of the hand
somest ladies OF which this city can boast.
The happy couple will take an extended