Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-05-09


On the evening Of May 4th, at 81 O'Clock, the
Episcopal Church of our city, was most densely
| crowded with the friends and acquaintance OF
the family of the Hon. A. H. 81. Stuart to wit
ness the marriage of his youngest daughter,
Miss Maggie B. Stuart to Mr.. Alex. F. Robert
| son, member of the Staunton Bar.
At the appointed hour the rich tones of the
organ announced the approach Of the we'd
ding party. and two of the ushers, leading the
way. stretched their rolls Of white ribbon the
length Of the aisle ON either side. The brides
maids and groolnsmen followed. consisting Of
Miss Julia NJ. Atkinson and Mr.. John w.
Stout, OF Staunton; Miss Lizzie Edmonds. Of
Richmond, and Mr.. W. A. Patrick, OF staun-
ton: Miss Virginia Stuart aud Mr.. ]. A. Cooke.
OF staunton; Miss Annie Hendren. Of Staun-
ton, and Mr.. r. T. w. Duke. of Charlottesville;
Miss Rose Harrison and Mr.. A. c. Gordon. OF
staunton; Miss Kate Whitcomb. of Richmond.
and Mr.. John Stuart, OF Staunton Miss Oracle
Henry. OF Richmond. and Mr.. A. E. Miller. of
staunton Miss Alice Reid and Mr.. A. q.
Stuart, OF slaunton. Nessrs. JOS Shirley. Ed.
Taylor, Stuart Baldwin and Robert Waldron
officiated as ushers.
!; Then came the bride leaning on the arm Of
her future husband, attired in an exquisite
dress Of white MORE and satin. The long court,
train, cut square, was bordered with Duchesse
lace. which also appeared tastefully disposed
on the corsage. The flmy illusion veil was
fastened with pond lilies. A satin fan, hand
painted, with beautiful bouquet, completed
| the costume.
| The fair bridesmaids were appropriately
dressed in white muslin using lilies of the Val.
| ley for adornment.
| The bridal party entered by the left main
| aisle of the church, ahd'withdrsw by the right.
| thus affording all present satisfactory view
| of the lovely pageant. In this connection the
| characteristic thoughtfulness Of the bride may
be mentioned In reservtng seats for the mem
| bers OF her Sunday School Glass. and in arrang-
ing for place to bs made for the family servants.
The brilliant bursts of the ever-popular We'd
ding March. the beautiful floral decorations,
and the general air of eager interest. crowned
by the impI essivo marriage ceremony, conspir-
| ed to render the occasion most exceptional.
THEREcEPTIoN
at the house of Mr.. Staart which Immediately
followed the wedding, was given with most ele-
CANT and lavish hospitality. The large old
| mansion was flooded with light, and filled with
| multitude of happy guests. Where all were
dressed 80 faultlessiy, description of individual
toilettes cannot be given. but special allusion
to the unusual number of charming bridal Co.'S
tunes may be allowed. Quantities of rare
flowers. chiefly the gifts Of friends, filed every
available nook, and enhanced the beauty Of
| the sumptuous supper table.
Amongst the numberless bridal presents were
two silver tea sets. one from Mrs. Mcclure, Q
sister of the bride, and one from Mrs. Robert
| son. the mother OF the groom. From the brides
| maids and their attendants were the following
articles:
A very handsome table cover. Alice Atkinson;
India China after-dinner coffee set, Miss Stuart;
Henry; Set Of isn plates, with platter, Miss
| Edmonds; Spoon holder. Miss Hendren; Steel
engraving. Miss Harrison Opera cloak. Miss
| Whitcomb; Trefoil table. trimmed In antique
| lace. Mis- keid handsome brass fire set, Mr..
Stout; Beautiful silver pitcher. MIR. Cooke !;
Gold.mounted whip. Mr.. Miller; Silver bound
Ice. Bowl, Mr.. Patrick; pair of elegant
| sconces. Mr.. Gordon; Silver ware Mr. Stuart !;
Decorated china tea set, Mr.. Archie stuart.
From Mrs. Gibson sister OF The bride. sci OF
| after-dinner coffee spoons; the same from Mr..
and Mrs. Ransom. and still a third set from Mrs,
Jeb. Stuart; beautiful silver tete-a-tete set
| from DIR, AIR inson of Petersburg: Mrs John
| Baldwin, silver ice cream bowl; Miss NJ j.
Baldwin, a literally furnished library table;
Miss Kate Baldwin, charming little table,
trimmed in Macrame lace Mrs. Nalle, dozen
table spoons; Mr.. Parish, a gold neck lace and
| locket; Miss Parish, diamond ring Mrs.
Lyons. the bridal fan; Mr., Jackson Guy, a sill
card receiver; Mrs Preston, gold breast pin
Mr.. Kirk Patrick, a macrame trimm ed shop
\ ping bag; Mrs. Morrison, hands. ,mely en-
broidered toilet Sc. Mrs Hugh Taylor. = hand
painted toilet cushion; DR.. Benson, hand
somely bOu.. d prayer books; Mrs. W. B. Har-
| rison, q steel engraving; Mrs DR.. Slaughter, q
very elegant lamp; Mr., and Mrs Somervile. a
card receiver and flower stand combined; In
addition there were decanters and glasses; q
silver weiter; . crotehetsd hood from Temmie
Michie; handsome set of castors from the four
ushers, and large Family Bible from the two
3. g. c asses of the BRIDE
From Bishop Latane, pair Of vasea; from
Mrs. Fauntleroy,a ring holder. and several
other gifts whose names escape the writer's
memory.
The soft evening air and the bright moon
light tempted many TO use the spacious piazza
as a promenade, aud the joyous feeling that
summer vas close by seemed rife in every
heart. But all pleasures haye end, aud
quite too soon the delightful evening closed
On Friday morning bevy of young friends
escorted Mr.. and Mira. Robertson as far as
Charlottesville on their wedding trip and the
1 best wishes of the many left behind journey
North ward with them.
GLADKE has just received a HANDSOME
ASSORTMENT of Carpets at 25 cents yard.
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