The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-03-31

| "A ialkc 1nu IlSIsOilaDW ahuHnct NA-
gathered last night at the First Baptist
church TO witness the marriage OF one OF
Richmond's most popular bellies, Miss
Gabrielle Thomas, youngest daughter 81
Mr.. james Thomas, Jr. The groom u Mr..
Richmond Pearson, OF Ashevilie, N. G.,
aon Of the late Judge Pearson, OF the Court
O; Appeals OF that State. lie IL = talented
and accomplished gentleman, aud was al
one time attached to the Belgian legation,
an appointment which be received at an
Unusually early age FOR such distinctions.
i And thus We lose from OUR society one
who In all her young lie has never raised
! tho breath of censure, whose pure path has
been guarded by love from her infancy,
and whose beauty and amiability have won
her friends wherever she turned.
Mrs. Pearson " the last OF
FAIR GRoup
OF sisters Who have been conspicuous as
bellies In Richmond society, and who have
ono BY one left rs gaycr pathS 20 grace The
quiet walks OF matrimonial life.
The church decorations on th.s occasion
were unusually handsome. The pulpit
was entirely hidden under mass Of
flowers reaching 10 the organ-gallery. In
mn arch over the pric-dieg were suspended
five exquisite floral bells, composed OF the
finest white flowers, lilies. aZaioas. came
lias, &C., two Of them lined with red ear
nations, producing an admirable effect Of
color.
4 gate snrmouniod by lovers knot OF
flowers divided the aisle, the upper por-
ton OF which was designed ior the bridal
party, and the lower devoted 10 those
guests whose
FuLL TOILET
showed that they would also att, nd the
home reception which was TO follow.
Perfect order and good taste character
lied all the arrangements made for the ae-
commodation OF 80 large an assembly.
At g O'Clock the church was already full,
and the tedium OK waiting for the ap-
pointed hour was relieved by strains o!
music from the organ-gallCry, where al
orchestra was stationed. under the charge
OF Mr.. Jacob Rcinhardt, assisted by Mr.
Thilow on the organ. The programme
was rs follows: Overture from "Thc En-
chantresss"; Pot-pOurri from Faust"
Gomod's Meditation; "FloNer Song
by Lange. The bridal party soon began to
assemble, and The church became gay with
elegant toilets. The costumes OF
THE WEDDING PARTY
were specially worthy OF notice. Mrs
James Thomas, escorted by her son-in-law
MIR. Allison, was attired in black velvet anC
duchesse lace, with diamonds.
Mrs Pearson with Dr. j. l.. M. Curry
was in black velvet.
Mrs. Curry wore IN exquisite dress o.
pear-colored niOire antique, with point
lace.
Mrs. J. X. Connally, bHo moire, will
blush roses and tan-colorcd gloves.
Mrs. Thomas Rutherford, white moir,
trimmed with ostrich feathers, white
natural flowers on the cor,age and sleeves
Mrs. J. Rylaud wore white MORE, ant
the two sisters, Mrs. Tupper and Mis-
Wortham, were elegantly dressed in blu
silk
Miss Dora Allison, in pink silk and lace
Mrs. DR.. Coleman wore black velvet
r rose-colored satin, and diamonds.
, THE BRIDAL PROCESSION
was announced by the familiar strains o
the Coronation March, from lie Pro
phctc." and was preceded by three littl
maldcns bearing flowers, who might a.
,, most persuade us that the iairies 20 Ion.
banished from the earth by science AM
common sense had returned Tor bric
. visit. Miss Callic Ryiand and Miss Mar,
Connally were dressed in blue with flower
tied with blue ribbons, and little Mis-
Alice Connaly was dressed in pink wit
similar trimming. II was the Office OF thi
favored little girl 10 hold the bouquet O
the bride during the ceremony.
Next followed the two bridesmaids-M Mis-
/, Sue williams aud Miss Ella Thomas-i
pink silk, with large bouquets OF naturl
flowers.
AS the bridal couple
ADVANCED TO Tue ALTAR
II was universally admitted tha. 30 loyelic
{ bride had ever been seen in this city, whicl
. has always boasted OF ~ beautiful wo
men. o..
Her dress was Of white UoiOUrs, will
point lace. and an exquisite veil Of poin
lace rested on her hair, and WAS gathered
i'm folds at the back ~ her head, rcNcalln,
. the crave. sweet face u the Wearer.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
a.. Dr. j. Lansing Burrows, former pastor O
the church, who, after few appIopriat
remarks on the wisdom and happiness o
: married life, invoked upon than the bless
ing Of that God who hears and records tn
vows made up0n earth, and committee
them to His keeping in all she JOYS ant
sorrows that awaited them--a beautiful ant
solemn service, which Impressed and hush
ed the vast crowd that listened 70 L.
THE WEDDING MARCH
: from "Lohcngrinn announced IT, con
e plction. aud one wondered at the simplicit
G and condolences OF 10 important al ottra'
: ton.
J The audience slowly dispcrsed-~a hrg
: portion adiouning 10 the hosptabie maj
sion on Grace street, where splendi
banquet and all the pleasant acccssorie
4. 81 what we call can Oid-iasbione
wedding" awaited them-by which W
mean that the guests were not inyite
= 10 20 home at any specified Time
!. nor did the bridal couple take their dc
: p1rturc on the first train of cars after III
wedding ceremony. The house wa- beau
; tifully decorated with flowers in ever.
: room, and fun orchestra cntycncd Ia
hours, which chased each other with ny
ing feet.
MR. AID MRS. PEARSON
y, leave this morning for New York, and VII
sail on the 9TH Of April for Europ.
r,,o prouosed General Registration