The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-16
HOWlSON--JACkSON.
A Very Pretty Wedding Ceremony mt
Ashland.

ASHLAND, VA. Oct. b. Special. Mr..
James +. HowisOn, OF Philadelphia, and
Miss Alice L. jackson. Of Ashland, were
united In marriage tonight at $3.50 o'clock,
in the Duncan Memorial chapel, DIR. John
A. Kerr, of Randolph Macon College,
DE- -lorming the ceremony. The occasion
Wa, one of the prettiest ever ar
ranged in Ashland. The church
was decorated. with beautiful taste.
Extending from the entrance OF the
church to the pulpit. the aisle was covered
white. About twO-thirds down the aisle a
beautiful arch bridged double gate.
UpOn the arch. which was covered with
cedar holding white chrysanthemums, were
large gilt letters, "Jr and "II." The pulpit
and surroundings were craped in white,
and a pyramid Of ferns, among which
candles glittered. rested upon the platform
Of the pulpit. The surroundings were OF
enchanting beauty. the brilliant pro-
gramme was carried out with success.
At the set hour Mrs. Morgan, Of Peters
burg, took her position at the organ, and
the party entered as follows: Sunday school
class of the bride, consisting of eight
little girls bearing flowers; six ushers,
Messrs: Coulling, Nally, Warren, Pat
ton, Judkins, and Riddick two maids
and Mamie IIOwisOn; walters, Mr.. Charles
Woods and Miss Olive Morgan, Mr.. Arthur
Davis and Miss Maggie Jones, Mr.. Willie
dimes Davis and Miss Lizzie Patterson,
Mr.. Lewis Barley and Miss Rosa Grant,
Mr.. Robert Howison and Miss Julia Jack
son, Mr.. ID. ID. Crenshaw and Miss Ade-
Iaide Petit, Mr. Paul Petit aud
Miss Rika Flemming, the bride and
groom. The ladies were dressed in white,
wearing chrysansthemums; the gentlemen
in the conventional evening costume, with
pearl-colored gloves. The bride was band
somely attired in white satin, en- train,
pointed neck. back and front, trimmed with
pink lace, iull-hOwing veil, and orange
blossoms,
Among many handsome costumes were
noticed Mrs. W. A. Shepard, black satin,
lace overdress. wearing white dahlias; the
two brides, Mrs. Il. +. Sharpe and Mrs. r..
NJ. Smith, wore their wedding dresses; Mrs.
President Smith wore white dress en-
train.
The maids of honor opened the doors Of
the decorated arch for the party to enter.
After the services at the church a reception
was given the bride and groom at the home
OF President Smith, from = to II O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. HOwsOn will leave tomorrow
on the 1850 train Tor Ph 'ladelphia, where
they will reside. Mr.. IIowison il we'll
known in Richmond as IA former member Of
the firm OF Wheelwright & Co. Mrs. Howl
son is one Of Ashland's most popular and
beautiful young ladies.
Mrs. o. B. Mosby, of Tennessee, is visit
ing her brother, Professor X. +. Blackwell.
Bishop John G. Cranberry arrived here
on last Monday night. Tie Bishop has just
returned from Brazil, where he has been on
episcopal duty,
Mr.. Brown, "A student at Randolph Macon
College from one of the valley counties, left
10 day for his home, accompanied by DIR.
Herndon. Mr.. Brown arrived here last
week sick. and scarlet fever soon developed.
Professor W. A. Shepherd stated from the
college chapel this morning to quiet any
tendency to panic among the students,
that the case was only in its incipiency,
and that no danger need be feared.