Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
WEDDEDIN THE FORT
Mr.. M. w. OlER UNITED TO MISS BES-
Sic KIMBERLY, OF OLD POINT.
Pretty Decorations. Giittering Uniforms,
and Gorgeous Toiiets-Naval and
Military Social Notes.

and Gorgeous Toiiots--Naval and
Military Social Notes.
correspondence Of the Richmond pispatcn.I
OLD PorNT CoMpoRr. VA.,i
November Is. 1890.
There is pretty little church nestled
in a grove OF live oaks and surrounded
by the frowning walls of Fortress Mon
roo which has been the scene of many
pretty weddings, but none more charm
ing than tho one celebrated there last,
when Miss Bessie Kimberly, youngest
daughter Of Mr.. William II. Kimberly, OF
Old Point. and Mr.. NJ. Wasley Oler, OF
Baltimore, were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony. 1t had been profusely de-
corated with flowers and evergreens for
the occasion, and when the audience as
sembled the glittering uniforms of the
officers and the handsome toilets of the
ladies lent it an additional charm. Mr..
Howard Cassard, Of Baltimore, n per
sonal friend of the groom, presided at
the organ and rendered q number OF
choice selections, while the ushers,
Messrs. Harry and Samuel Kimberly,
were seating the audience.
THE BRIDE.
II was five minutes past II when the
bride entered the church leaning on the
arm of her father. She wore lovely
gown OF pure white benzaline, VITA V
corsage, trimmed with Douseiine de sole,
over which q veil Of tulle was artistically
arranged, and she carried in her hand
large bouquet Of lillies-ofthe-yalley. On
reaching the altar she was met by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. George W.
Kirwan, q well-known society-man Of
Baltimore.
THE CEREMONY.
The party then took their places I'M
der q handsome floral bell, where the
ceremony was performed by Rev. Os-
good T.. Herrick, post chaplain. The
veil was not thrown back after the cere-
mony, as is the usual custom, and the
bride, who is a tall, graceful brunette,
was dream Of loyeliness under its
misty folds as she passed down the aisle
on the arm OF her husband to the en-
chanting strains Of Lohengrin.
Mr.. Oler is to be Congratulated on the
possession OF so charminga bride, whose
! lovely character ans made her the centre
of large circle OF friends. Gifted with
voice Of rare quality and culture, she
will be valuable acquisition to both the
musical and social circles Of Baltimore,
where shs already has many friends.
RECEPTION.
An informal reception. limited to the
immediate family and Few old friends,
WIS held at tho house after the ceremony,
which WAS followed by wedding break
fast. There was a brilliant display OF
presents. which at once attested the popu-
iarity Of tho bride and the exquisite
taste of her friends, the groom's present
being handsome pearl pendant studded
with diamonds.
Mr. and Mrs. Oler, under heavy fire
of rice and old slippers, took the steam
CT for New York by the Cape Charles
route and will extend their trip as faE
East as Bangor. They will reach Balti-
moro about the middle of December,
where they will be at home to theil
friends at No. 1912 north Charles street.
Mr.. Oler is one of the largest stock
holders in the Baltimore Morning
Herald. A large delegation of his
friends came down 10 witness the cere
mony. Among the invited guests pres
ent from distance were Mrs. Gill, SUI
perintendent of the Male Orphan Asy'
ium of Richmond, an old friend OF the
bride; Mr.. William Allen and two
daughters, of Norfolk MICS Emma
Hunt. of New York Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Hazelhurst, of Chicago; Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Clifford, of Fort War
rem. Mass. Governor and Mrs. Wood
fin, and Major and Mrs. Thompson, o.
the Soldiers Home.
on THE WING.
The training ships jamestown and
Portsmouth arrived in the Roads Wed
nesday morning from Newport, just IL
time for q number of the officers to at
tend thewedhng. Like tho birds, they
arc ea route TO a warmer climate for the
winter. They 60 to Norfolk next week
where they will fit out for a three
months cruise in the West Indies.
Rev. Osgood Il. Herrick, who for the
past fifteen years filed the position Of
post chaplain, but was retired in April
last, arrived here with his wife on Mon
day from Watertown, n. Y, where they
have been spending the summer. Mrs
Herrick, who is an invalid. has I'M
proved very much since leaving here.
They go TO Washington next week, anc
will probably remain there all winter.
MERITED LEAVE.
Captain Robley ID. Evans, United
States navy, is homo on q visit to his
family, who occupy coy cottage on
the beach Just east of the lighthouse
After twenty-five or thirty years faithful
service Captain Evans is enjoying
years leave OF absence, and has been out
West in the interest of a company o.
which ex-Secretary Whitney Is presi
dent. where they are establishing mum
Der Of manufacturing industries.
Mrs. Miller, wife of Colonel M. p
Miller has gone to Washington on visi
to her mother, Mrs. General Harkins.
Lieutenant Charles Il. Phillips
Fourth artillery, who was married here
in August TO Miss Katie Tiernon, re
turned with his bride from their wed
ding trip on Monday and are the guest
of Captain and Mrs. Tiernon. Lieu
tenant Phillips is q graduate CT the las
class, and is now under orders for For
Barrancas, Fla, where they are du'
December 1st.
Lieutenant John ID. Barrette, ThirC
: artillery, and Lieutenant O. H. Wheeler