Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-21
CHAFFE-- --M'ILWAINE.
A HAPPY MARRIAGE IN THE CocxADE
CITY,
Costumes and Prsssnts-Ths Coupon Cru
Observation-Disclosures White
Republican Club.
lcorrespondsnce Of the KLchmona plspa,ch.l
PErERsBuRG. Va. February 20. 1889.


PErERsBuRG, Va, February 30. 1889.
Miss Martha Dunn Mclwalne, one OF Pc
tersburg's most lovely and charming daugh-
tefs-a great favorite In society herc--wss
married ut 5 O'Clock this afternoon at the
home OF her mother, Mrs. l.. A. MeIlwaine,
10 Mr.. ID. Il. Fl. Chatle. q distinguished
young lawyer OF New Orleans, La. Amid
palms aud flowers and surrounded by Teia-
tlvos and intimate friends the bride was
borne 10 the altar on the arm OF her brother,
Mr.. A. G. Mclllwane, Jr., where In waiting
were the venerable Rev. DR.. The0dric
Pryor, her grandfather, the groom. and his
best man, Mr. james Il. Chsfe, Of New Or
leans, and the maid Of honor, Miss Lucy
Pryor McIlwaine. The bride looked re.
splendent in white taiie Franchise drspery,
embroidered gauze and orange blossoms. and
superb diamond ornaments - the gut OF
the groom. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Dr. Pryor.
The brides sister, Miss Lucy Pryor Nell
waine, who acted az maid OF honor, wore
charming gown OF white point d'esprit, gar
injured with hyacinths; pearl ornaments.
Among the guests were the following Ia
dies: Mrs. Hansell, OF New Orleans, sister
OF the groom, In handsome black toilet;
Mrs. William y. McIiwaine. In black net
dress, diamond ornaments; Mrs. Robert u.
McIluaine, in cream br0caded silk, diamond
ornaments; Mrs. j. Wesley Friend, black
silk and jet; Mrs Or. John Hubert Clai-
borne. Mrs. Herbert Page, Mrs. Joseph
Carr. Mrs. A. Campbell Pryor>slrs. Bernard
Mann. Mrs. Z. y. Davis, Mrs. F. L. Walker,
Mrs. Dr. II. q. Leigh, Mrs. X A. Martin,
Mrs. William T. Plunmer. the Misses Plum.
mer. Misses Mann, Misses Nichols, the Misses
stearne, Tanner, Goodwyn, Mitchell, Cal
lender, Harrison, Patterson, Dorman, Rid
die, Dunn. Osborne, and the Misses Pegram
and Scott, OF Richmond-all IN handsome
dress and adding charm to the scene.
The gentlemen present we're; hessrs.
Joseph b. Cbaffe and john c. Cbaiie. OF
New Orleans; Or. Robert d. Mcllwsine.
Messrs. " lillian B. Mcllwaine, A. Campbell
Pryor, Rev. =. II. Winn, Rev. Or. c. J.
Gibson, Mossrs. William l.. thinner, VIII
liam 4. Plummer. Joseph CaIr joseph d.
Cooper. Richard b. Davis, DR.. Ii. &. Leigh,
Or. J. Herbert Claiborne, Mr. Arthur b.
Wood, Mr. II. i. Riddle. Mr. George j..
Sely, Mr. W. h. Scott. Mr. +. T.. Davis, Mr..
Paul Petut. Mr. Arthur Ii. Davis, MIR. VIII
liam Stearne. Mr.. Richie Smith, Mr.. III. h..
Plummer, and Mr. II. T. Alley.
After receiving the hearty congratulations
81 their friends and ENJOYING the sweets and
dliuiies spread for them in hospltable style
the hrd,l psrty left for New Orleans, their
future home.
The presents were numerous aud very
handsome, consisting OF solid silver, royal
Worcester ornaments, paintings, aud many
other articles, both useful aud artistic.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
The addresses of Governor Lee and Mayor
Ellyson last night, urging the people TO pav
tuoir taxes m money instead Of coupons, have
had very favorable effect in this commu'
nifty. Nearly every man one meets expresses
mis- Willingness 10 adopt the suggestions oi
the distinguished speakers and 10 unite win
The citizens OF other cities IN refusing 10 use
coupons and to try to bring about settle
ment Of the state debt. The committee tc
sol cit pledges to this effect has not yet been
appointed, nut will be selected tonight.
General Mahone's address before the white
| Republican club organized here last night /,
represented by those who heard 1t to have
been conservative. The club as organized u
exclusively whlte-nO negroes admitted;
matter which has caused some comment
The recent heavy and general rains
throughout SOuthside Virginia have caused
considerable freshets in all the streams. The
Appomaitox river is overflowing It's banks
but no damage is apprehended.
ROBIN ADAIR.