Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-16
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LOCAL.
NOVEMBER WEDDINGS.

Possibly no society event Of a similar
nature has created as general an interest
in theuppar circles Of society of Virginia
and at the national capital, where the
bride is favorite in elite society. as the
marriage of Miss Laura Randolph Tucker,
the youngest unmarried daughter OF
Hon. and Mrs. John Randolph Tucker.
and sister of the Hon. FL. st. George
Tucker, the newly elected Democratic
Congressman from the Tenth district, to
Mr.. Edmund Morgan Pendleton. the only
son OF Col. Edmund Psndieton, the wide
Unknown attorney. The ceremony was
solemnizsd in the presence of limited
number Of friends, on Thursday morning
last. in the parlors of "Blandome, the
home Of the bride. Lexington. Va. The
elegant apartments were tastefully deco
rated with evergreens, potted plants
and cut flowers. DIR. Thomas L. Preston,
Of the Presbyterian Church, performed
the ceremony, the wedding ring being
used. The bride, q most charming and
attractive brunette, attired in white silk
close-ftting entraine, trailing bridal veil
held in position with diamonds and q
wreath Of orange blossoms, pearl orna-
ment and natural flowers, was given away
by her father, whose name she gave up for
that of another equally as distinguished
in our national history. The groom, who
is popular young attorney. was in sim
pie black Prince Albert, white tie. The
Maid of Honor, in becoming suit
to match that Of the bride. was Miss
Mr.. W. S. Hopkins, of Lexington, the
groom's ''best man." The attendants
gentlemen In evening dress and the ladies
in white, with bouquets of natural flow
ers-were Mr.. Hugh McCrum, of Lex
ingLon, with Miss Jennie McPhail, of
Richmond; Holmes Boyd. Jr., of Winches-
ter, with Miss Maggie Johnston, OF New
Orleans; Professor W. G. Brown. of
Washington and Lee University, with
Miss Mary Johnston. of New Orleans; E.
L. Graham, OF Lexington, with Miss &C.
nevieve Paul.of Baltimore; Robert E. Lee.
Jr., of Fairfax, with Miss Belle White, Of
lexington; Reid White. Of Louisville,
with Miss Anna Brooke, of Washington;
Captain Robert D. Yancy, Of Lynchburg,
with Miss Dorrie Briggs, of Nashville;
Colonel S. Il. Letcher. Of Lexington, with
Miss Bertha Howell, of New York.
After the ceremony an elegant break
fast was served. and later an informal re-
ception was held in the parlors. At noon
the bridal party went to Loeb Laird by
private conveyance. taking the Shenan-
doah Valley express for the North.
The presents were unusually handsome,
consisting of gold. silver, diamonds, pearls.
bronzes, marble statuary, cut glass and
bric-a brac. There were no cards.
A very pretty wedding was witnessed
Wednesday afternoon $50 O'Clock at
Centenary Methodist church, Richmond.
Mr.. John T. Stuart the popular and prom
Using young merchant Of Raphine. was
united to Miss Sadie McGilvary the charm
ing and attractive daughter of Rev. W. B.
McGilvary Of that city. Mr.. Jacob Bum
gardner Of Stanton, and Mr.. William
Hutcheson of Rapbine, acted as ushers in
seating the large and brilliant audience.
After the pretty ceremony the bride and
.cgaom accompanied by their friends drove
to tie depot and took the train for an ex
tended bridal tour North. Among those
present were Messrs. j. E. A. Gibbs,
Frank Berry, Blockford Harris, j. G. Bell,
John Richie and Miss Mary S. Stuart,
Mamie Harris and Fisher, Of Rockbridge,
and Messrs. J. II. Wayt and w. H. Fl
Lynn of Stanton.
One of the most brilliant social events
that has occurred on the Eastern shore of
Virginia, was the marriage of Miss Mar
garet Coster, young lady who made many
friends while visiting here, to Mr.. Rldg-
lev DuVaI of Baltimore. The wedding
took place in Christ Episcopal church,
Eastville. Nov 7sh. before a large audi
ence, among whom were many prominent
people from abroad. The bride on this
occasion wore handsome white Otto
man silk, with long veil and flowing
traine.
Notwithsta nding the inclemency of the
weather, the Baptist church here was fill.
ed with friends to witness the marriage
which took place at 9 O'Clock Wednesday
evening, of Mr.. Nicholas l.. Wehn. a
young business man Of Staunton, to Miss
Cleopatra G.. Legion, daughter Of Mr.. M
a. Leyton, Sr. The ceremony was
performed by DR.. Jas. Nelson
pastor. The ushers were Messrs Jas
Powell, Geo. johnson, A. Legion an(
Walter Hoge. AT the close the newly
married couple, accompanied by few rel
atlves and friends repaired to the resldenc'
OF MIR. Henry Wehn, near the city, father
of the groom, where reception was given
followed by an elegant supper.
At the Second Presbyterian church last
Wednesday evening, MIR. Harry NJ. King
was married to Miss Matte R. Williams
daughter Of James E. Williams, Esq, O.
this pIacs. The wedding was quiet and
without attendance. The ceremony wa
performed by DR.. II. II. HAYES, pastor OF
the Church, Immediately after the reg u
lar Wednesday evening services.
Yesterday afternoon at the residence OIL
Mr. FL. H. Myers, Lexington, Va, Mr.
Fletcher. the Commonwealth Attorne,
of Accomack county. was married to Mis-
Jennie Rodes. There were no cards, ant
she wedding was quiet one. Among thos
present and relations Of the bride, wer
Mrs. r. III. Guy. Mrs. judged. W. Stout
Miss Julia Nelson and Mr.. Guy Cochran
of Staunton.
A large number Of friends assembled a