Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-06
THE WEDDING AT MARSHALL.

Especial Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
MARSHALL, September 5.-The marriage
of w. Saunders, esq, professor of Elocution,
of Loudoun county, and Miss Golda c. Nor
ris, eldest daughter of Mr.. II. De Butts
Norris, of barrymore took place on We'd
nesday the Ord inst. at Trinity church,
Marshall. The service was performed by
Rev. James Grammer The bride looked
superb, and was attired in rich white
corded silk, en- train, With tabier Of white
lace tulle veil, fastened with diamond star.
She was attended by three bridesmaids:
Miss Marie Norris, sister Of the bride; Miss
Frances Febiger, daughter of Rear Admiral
Febiger, of the Navy, and Miss Lula Foster.
They wore dresses of white silk, handsomely
trimmed with Oriental lace, square corsasc
with elbow sleeves. The groomsmen We're
Mr.. Saunders, best man and brother OF the
groom; DR.. Fulton, of Leesburg, and Mr..
Chamblss, of Warronton. The wedding
march was played by Miss Rozelle; the
church was beautifully decorated; the cham
eel railing forming banks Of exquisite flow
and grsSen WIS sfs G E5eavaereE
with rare flowers, and in front Of the chan
eel was beautiful arch of similar flowers,
roses, fuSchiaS, etc; from it was suspended a
lovely floral umbrella of Marschel Neil and
other roses, reminding the bride that she
was prepared for rainy day" Above
was a lovely monogram in crimson and
white flowers, S. n. The church was
crowded. q large number Of relatives and
friends being present. Among them we
noticed Mr.. and Mrs. II. De i. Norris,
father and mother of the BRIDE Mr.. and
Mrs. Calhoun, of New Orleans; Mr.. and
Mrs. Saunders, the parents of the groom;
Mr.. Spinney, Of New York; Mrs. Frank A.
Wyeth and sons, of Philadelphia; Professor
and Mrs. Fulton; Messrs. Henry and Aleck
Norris; Misses Febiger, of Washington city;
Mrs. Robert Beverly, r.; Misses Rozelle;
Rev. Mr.. Grammer and lady; Mrs. Meredith;
Rev. Mr.. Johns, of Middleburp; Major aud
Miss Marian Foster; Miss Belle Thompson;
Mr.. Frank Carter and Misses Carter, OF
Loudoun; Capt. Drayton Meade and Miss
Courtney Meade; Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Elem
ing; Capt. Edward Carter; Misses Rebecca
and Sadie Carter; Mrs. Robert Peyton and
Misses Peytop; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Washington; Mr.. and Mrs. Segar Dr. Spell
den and lady Mrs. DR.. Frost; Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Horner; Mrs. Lawler; Mrs. Lack
]. H. Foster: Mrs. Rsiney, and Miss Annie
Foster.
After the ceremony the bridal party and
guests drove to Barrymore, the residence
of the brides parents, where superb "tcie
champetre" and reception was held, and
a bounteous repast prepared by confection.
er of Washington city was dispensed
with the praGuse hospitality for which Vir-
ginians are celebrated. The newly married
pair stood under floral arch of exquisite
beauty and again saw the umbrella that
must have eicquently told the bride that
her companion intended to shelter her
from life's storms. After the congratulations
we're over the bride and groom led the way
to the refreshment pavilion erected for the
occasion and overlooking a beautiful and
picturesque landscape. The tables were
filled with every delicacy and the floral
display was again exceptionally lovely.
The genial hospitality of the charming host
and hostess will long be remembered. At
3 o'clock p. m. the guests took their leave,
having been most delightfully."- entertained.
1t may be added that the bridal presents
were both costly and beautiful, conspicuous
among which was family Bible bound in
presented by the grooms parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders left Marshall in
the afternoon train for a tour up the Hud.
son and TO Niagara.