Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-14
From, the Baltimore Sun Of the 7th.
A Brilliant Wedding.

Lieut.. Robt. NJ. G. Brown, United States
Navy. and Miss Kate BantZ Davis, daugh-
ter of Hon. Henry G. Davis, OF West Nlr-
ginia. were married yesterday afternoon by
Rev. DR.. ]. T. Leftwich in the parlor OF the
Hotel Rennert. A reception followed,
which was largely attended by Baltimoreans
and friends from distance. The house
was specially decorated for the occasion,
and presented a very bright appearance.
Potted plants were placed artistically IN the
alcoyes and windows and in the different
rooms. An immense mound OF flowers was
on the table in the private dlning-room
where the entertainment was held, ana d
somewhat similar ornament was IN the cen
ire of the parlor, where the ceremony was
performed. the parties standing under
canopy of smilax. The far end of the par
Tor was beautiful with profusion OF choice
roses buds. lilies, ferns and rare blooms.
This ornamentation was by Mr.. Robert D.
Halliday.
The bridal bouquets we're feature OF the
occasion. They were great in beauty ana
Great in size. The bride and each OF the
four bridesmaids carried one, and none OF
them being alike, and none of them would
have zone in a half-bushel measure. The
bride bouquet was of nephetos buds and
maiden's hair fern. The bridesmaids car
ried in the order named, bouquets MADE,
the first of mermot buds, the second
of iacqueminOt buds, the third of Neil buds
and the fourth of bOn-seline buds. Inc
groomsmen wore on the lapels Of their coats
favors TO correspond 20 the bouquet c0lors
of his companion. The best man, Mr.. Ches-
l. of aN- President Ar
thur made his appearance under the cano-
NV With the groom through side door
The bride came in en- the arm Of her father,
who gave her away. She was dressed IN
white silk, en-traine, lace trimmings, Ieath,
ers on dress and hair, handsome diamond
ornaments.
The groomsmen and bridesmaids followed
in the order named: Mr.. Walker Blaine,
son of Hon. James G.. Blaine, of Augusta,
Me. and Miss Ella Warfield, of Washing
ton; Mr.. A. Q. Oliphant, of Trenton, n. j.
and Miss Maud Gouyerneur, granddaugh-
ter of President Monroe, of Washington;
Mr.. Sherlock Swami, of Baltimore, and Miss
Grace Davis. sister of the bride Ensign I.
s. Rogers L. S. n, and Miss Sally Elklns,
daughter of Hon. S. B. Elkins, of New
York. Miss Warfeld wore white China
crepe, lace trimming, pearl ornaments MISS
Maud Gouyerneur, white crepe, Chinese en-
broidered silk front and lace; Miss Elklns
and Miss Davis, white silk and heavy lace.
The ushers were Passed Assistant Surgeon
JIG. BOYD. L. s. n, and Mr.. TruxtOn Beale,
son of Gen. Edward Al. Beale, of California.
Immediately after the reception and enter
tainment the bridal party left for New ork
on bridal trip North aud East Lieut.
Brown is stationed in Norfolk, and they
will probably reside there for the present;
The presents were great in number ana
some of them very costly. In the aggre-
gate they would, it is said, fill an express
wagon. There were a dozen sets OF silver
service. and numerous silver articles besides.
Mr.. w. w. Corcoran sent handsome silver
pitcher; Senator A. p. German, stand OF
bronze; Senator Harrison, an inlaid table;
Secretary Bayard, a very handsome silver
card receiver; Hon. S. b. Elkins, heavy
diamond bracelet; Senator Camden, silver
ware ex.Gov. VIM. Pinkney Whyte, a sill
yer plaque. Col Thos. B. Davis, of Pied
mont, w. Va, wrote, saying he could not
come as he had no dress suit, but he lnclos-
ed a check for $1,000, with his best wishes.
Several other checks for good amounts were
among the presents. The Elkins children,
four little boys, nephews of the bride, known
as the red-hot little Democrats" one OF
whom is named Blaine, gave the bride
very handsome bronze and silver jewel case.
1t is in the shape of a bears head, and life
size.
The groom is a native of Kingwood,
Preston county, West Virginia.