Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-07
MANLY-BUFORD.
Brilliant Marriage on FrankIis Street Last
Might.

At halfpast s o'clock last night Mr..
Clement Manly, Of North Carolina, and
Miss Emily Townes Bufcrd, daughter
of Colonel A. S. Buford, president Of
the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company, were united in marriage at
the home of the BRIDES parents, north
east corner Of Franklin and Adams
streets.
The marriage was very impressively
performed by Rev. DR.. Minnigerode, of
st. Paul's Episcopal church, in the pre-
sence of about two hundred relatives
and intimate friends of the family. An
orchestra of eight pieces (under the di-
rection of Mr.. John Reinhardt). con-
cealed in a room just in rear Of the
main hall. played the Wedding-March as
the bridal party entered the front par
lor. and discoursed in subdued tones
the song, "In the Fragrant Summer
Time" while the ceremony was being
performed.
The bridesmaids and groomsmen were
as follows Miss Sadly Manly. sister of
the groom, and Mr.. Walker Hill; Miss
Elise Strother and Mr.. Owen Guion, of
Newberne, n. c.; Miss Della Claiborne
and Mr.. William Manly, brother of the
groom; Miss Belle White, of Lexing-
ton, Va, and Mr.. j. blackburn, of New
berne, n. c.; Miss Matty Boiling 9nd
Mr.. Thomas Strange, of Wilmington.
n. c.; Miss Lulie Hampton, of South
Carolina, and Edmund Strudwich. of
Norfolk Miss Hattie Ross and Mr..
Charlie Bryan, of Newberne, n. G. I;
Miss Agnes White, of Lexington. Va.
and Mr.. Blair Boiling; Miss Sue Buford
and Mr.. Matt. Manly, brother of the
groom.
The bride, Miss Emily Buford, is the
daughter of Colonel A. s. Buford. by
her beautiful traits of character, which
are singularly in keeping with her
bright intellect and vivacious manners.
she has surrounded herself with host
of friends and admirers, many Of whom
were present last evening 90 wish her
unceasing joys through her married
life. She was beautifully attired in a
rich Ottoman silk, princess train, with
embossed velvet and Duchess lace.
Of the bridesmaids (all of whom wore
white), Miss Boiling had on cashmere
and diamond ornaments; Miss Belle
White, crepeoline and embroidery (;
Miss Agnes White, crepeolinc and lace; ;
Miss Strother, Canton crepe; Miss Man
ly, plain and brocade silk; Miss Hamp-
ton, silk and lace; Miss Ross, white
silk; Miss Buford, satin and silk It's
sue; Miss Claiborne, cashmere and os-
trich feathers.
The groom, Mr.. Clement Manly. the
son of the late Judge NJ. f. Manly, is
rising young lawyer of Newberne, n.
c. Graduating at Georgetown College
in 1876, he began the study of law soon
thereafter with his father, in Newberne.
He has made rapid strides in his chosen
profession, and now, as the junior part
ner in the firm of Simmons & Manly,
stands as one Of the most prominent
young lawyers Of North Carolina.
Within five years after his admission to
the bar he has won the confidence of
his people, attained lucrative prac-
tice, and by his many superior qualities
of head and heart drawn TO him host
of admiring friends. He was aceompa-
MED by a number of friends and rela-
tiyes on this occasion; among whom,
in addition to those who acted as at
tendants, were Captain Swift Galloway,
solicitor of Wayne county. from Colds
boro, n. c.; +. NJ. Simmons, his law
partner; Basil Manly, Of the Atlantic
and North Carolina railroad, and bro
ther Of the groom and William X.
Deyries, of Baltimore.
Following the marriage was most
brilliant reception. From . o'clock to
half-past 10 the guests to the reception
poured in in great numbers. There
were at least one thousand persons
present. The grand old house was
beautifully adapted to the entertain
ment Of large assemblage, and it was
made resplendent with the great num-
Der Of beautiful women in handsome
toilets.
Rev. Moses ID. Hoge and DR.. j. L.
NJ. Curry were present, but took no
part in the marriage ceremony. Among
the guests were Miss Maria Manly. Sis
ter of the groom; Mr.. and Mrs. Gov
ernor Jarvis, of North Carolina Mr..
and Mrs. Colonel A. B. Andrews, of
North Carolina; Major John N. Sta
pies, of North Carolina; Mrs. Judge
Greene, Of Danville, Va; and Colonel
John Ross, of Lexington.
The supper-table was elegantly and
tastefulIy arranged, and amply supplied
for the great demands Of the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manly left the city at 2
o'clock this morning ria the Danville
route for a southern tour. They will
visit New Orleans and return to their
home in Newberne within the month.