Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-14
HARRLAGB IN mon LIFE.
Knptiai Ceremonies or Hen. w. N. Bili,
and Miss Pearl Tyler.

z1d Miss Pearl Tyler.
Yesterday evening at S o'clock the rnas-
risge Of lion. William Hnnford Ellis,
member Of the House Of Delegates from
Montgomery county, and Mrs Pearl Tyler,
youngest daughter Of the late ex-PresIdent
John Tyler. was celebrated at 50. Peters
Cathedral in the presence OF a brilliant and
fashionable songregati0n-the Right Rev.
Bishop j. j. Keane officiating.
The ceremony took place under the soft
glow Of gas-lght. which added effect 10 the
Interest OF the striking picture presented.
The altar was decorated with qlantity OF
small bouquets tastefGlly arranged n bold
ers OF variegated pattern and appearance.
In the sanctuary. on the right aud left in
front two large ferns spread their frhged
and drOoplng branches. and in rear OF
these, nearer the altar, were other rare
plants. just above the sntranse 10 the
sanctuary hung a large horseshoe, from
which score or more Of s1s.jes. at regu-
lar intervals. seLt out streams of golden
light.
Al 5 O'Clock Bishop Keale entered the
sanctuary. preceded by two acolytes. He
took his seat nj the foot OF The altar and
awaited the approach Of the candidates for
marriage. The organ, at whsh Mr.. n. B.
Leonard presided. in soft and sweet tones
breathed the well.knOwn notes OF Men,
delsshon's Wedding March," Tbi, was
the signal for the appearance OF the bride
and groom. They were preceded by the
ushers, who marched In couples down the
centre ai.les Of the church TO point just
in front Of the sanctuary. Here they halted
and stood facing each other. They were
a. follows: Hon. b. Il. Munford. Hen. J.
+. Ryan. Mr.. Clarence Bowen. OF New
York. Colonel Willilm Ballard Preston,
and the following gentlemen from Rich
mond Lewis Rawlings, Waller Scott. J.
". Whitly. IIeth Lorton. j. i. Tucker.
Clayton Deiobre. Bernard Peyton, Clarence
Dear born, and Richard Pegyam.
Then came the bride aud groOs, pre-
cedsd by little Hiss Tyler. niece OF the
bride. who s.rewed flowers along tae aisle
until the sanctuary was reached. The
couple marched up the steps Of the sanctu-
ary and halird in front ~ the Pris Dieu.
Then the ushers fled in 20 the right aud
left, Hon. B. B. nuIiord, the sest man,
,tInding to the right Of the groom, AMI Mr..
Clarence Bowen Standing 10 the lcft OF little
Miss Tyler. who stood on the left OF she
bride and nearest 10 her.
Bishop Keane came forward, and in u
predatory address alluded to the fact that
the occasion was one Of more than ordinary
interest. because IN the large and attentive
audience present he rccogniZeda q tribute
10 The memory Of one who had received the
highest honors his country could confer.
Virginia was referred 10 ~ the Mother OF
Presidents. and the Bishop declared that
the eivic virtues 81 her sons were the gems
in her diadcm. on this account the Church
OF Christ rejOieed 20 add special sOlemnity
TO the occasion.
At the conclusion Of the address the
Bishop performed ;he marriage ceremony
in a pllin and Impressive manner that was
listened to with brcataless interest by Che
audience. He ihen blessed the bride aud
groom. and in their name begged that they
be allowed 10 leave the church uDmo.
lestoJ. and that the thousands OF congrlt-
ulatlOBs be given outside Of the church.
The bride was attired in costly white
satin dress worn by her mother on the
occasion Of her marriage with John Tyler.
The veil worn vas Of rich old lace. and
was also worn at her mothers marriage
She wore diamonds. and her head was en-
eircled with a wreath OF orange-blO SONS.
4 reception was given at the residence Of
the brides mother. after which the bridal
party leit for northern tour.
A large number OF The members % both
houses Of the General Assembly witnessed
the marriage.