Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-12
HEARTS AND HANDS.
MARRIAGES ON YESTERDAY.


B<ny ssd niss Thsnssy M. csrsss and
Miss Smith.
Hon. William McAdoo, member OF
the House Of Representatives from Jer-
sey City, N. j., was married on yester-
dsy at Bon Air, Va, q village on the
Richmond and Danville railroad, seven
miles from Richmond. His bride was
Miss Eva Lee Tardy, daughter Of Mr..
Samuel C. Tardy. formerly Of this city,
and for many years proprietor Of the
Hot Springs, Bath county. Va.
The ceremony was performed BY Rev.
A. r. Holderby, of the Bon Air Pres
byterian church. A special train LETT
the city for the wedding at IL O'Clock
H., and the marriage took place at l:30P.
NJ. 1t had been the hope and expccta-
ton OF Congressman McAdoo TO have
present q number Of his congressional
friends on this occasion. It was unfor-
tunately forgotten that yesterday was
the day for the counting Of the presi-
dental electoral vote, and not only his
friends could not attend, but kilograms
were sent him requesting his presence
in the House on the occasion OF the
count.
The ceremony took place in the dou-
bic parlors Of the Bon Air Hotel, which
were darkened for this occasion and
illuminated. At the folding doors,
which were gracefully festooned in ever
green, were heavy lace curtains joined
with satin ribbon. At given signal,
the minister and members OF the family
having appeared in smaller room. and
the guests filling the large parlor, the
ribbon and curtains were withdrawn,
and the bride, leaning on the arm OF her
brother-in-law, Colonel James A. Au-
gust. entered from the extreme end of
the larger parlor, while the groom, at
tended by the best man, James p. Ken
nedy, Esq.,, State senator from Penn
sylvania, approached from the extreme
end of the other room. The ceremony
was very impressively performed by
Rev. Mr.. Holderby, and was, by re-
quest, according to the Episcopal SER
vice.
There were no bridesmaids or grooms-
men. vet, in addition to the best man,
Miss Salle Tardy, sister Of the bride,
and Miss Sallie August, formed por-
ton of the bridal party. The ushers
were Messrs. C. l.. Adams and Samuel
c. Tardy, Jr., of Lynchburg. Among
the guests present were Mr.. Joseph A.
McAdoo, brother of the groom MIR.
and Mrs. Michael Mustoe, sister and
brother-in-law Of the bride; Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. August and Mr.. and
Mrs. i. l.. Adams, like relatives of the
bride Major w. j. johnson and lady,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Styles, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Stegar, Mrs. ID. l. Will
liams and daughter, Mrs. James Blair,
Miss Julia Morris, Mrs. Marshall Gil
liam. Mr.. J. b. Moore, Mr.. G.. OBJ.
Cowardin, Mr.. Julian Binford, and Mr..
b. 7. Owen.
A sumptuous and charming repast,
furnished by caterers from Richmond,
was given by Mr.. August, proprietor
of the hotel, and Notwithstanding the
extreme cold delightful afternoon was
spent by all present. The bridal party
returned to the city at 6 o'clock in the
afternoon, and Mr.. and Mrs.. McAdoo
left on the northern train for bridal
tour.
The groom. Hon. William McAdoo,
of Jersey City, n. j., is the youngest
member of Congress. He is a states
man of great promise, and gentleman
who possesses rare excellence Of head
/. and heart.
Miss Tardy. the bride, is remarkable
for her personal beauty and rare men
tai attractions. She was most becom-
inely attired in a white Ottoman rep
silk, with court train, point-lace front,
and diamond ornaments. Her veil was
arranged with rare taste, and she wore
flowers with the usual and becoming
wedding wreath of orange blossoms.
The special train which bore the in
vited guests was drawn by new en-
CINE built in New Jersey, and this its
first trip was made in honor of the
young Jersey statesman.
Mr.. McAdoo received many congratu-
latory kilograms from congressman,
United States senator's, and others, ex-
pressing regret at their inability to at
tend. Afhong them was one from Hon.
s. j. Randall and the following:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., February H..
Electoral count. and members cannot
leave. House sends congratulations.
G. ID. WISE.
From his colleague of the Sixth New
Jersey congressional district:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., February H..
| regret to be unable to be present at
your wedding. Accept my hearty con-
gratulations.
WILLIAM II. +. FIELDER.
J. ID. Bedle. Ex-Governor Of New
Jersey, telegraphed: - Accept my con-
gratulations to you and yours
Leon Abbott. Governor Of New Jer-
sey; Senator's Mcpherson and Sewell,
of New Jersey, sent regrets and con-
gratulations.
The Doorkceper of the House, j. G..
Wintersmith, said in his telegram Il
am so sorry it is impossible for me to
come. am compelled to be here to-
night and tomorrow.
Hon. j. $. Barbour sent congratula-
tions and compliments.
BERRY-THOMAs.
Yesterday afternoon the First Baptist
church was thronged with brilliant
and fashionable audience to witness the
marriage ceremony of Miss Minnie p.
Thomas, the beautiful and accomplished
daughter of Mr.. W. C.. Thomas, to Mr..
Charles +. Berry, prominent and popu-
lar young gentleman Of Baltimore. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
DIR. w. ID. Thomas, cousin of the bride.
The following gentlemen acted as ushers :
Messrs. John A. Lawrence, Charles Lin
wood Adams, of Baltimore Archie W.
Patterson, Bruce Palmer, Jourdan y.
Maury. S. Rutherford Rose, James A.
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