Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-11
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DIR. Robert Glasgow United to Miss Mamie


Morrison--A Brilliant Reception.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
RoCKBRmGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA,
November 8, 1890
The nuptials of Miss Mamie Morrison
and DR.. Robert Glasgow were celebrated
in the Presbyterian church at Rock
bridge Baths. Tuesday, November 4,
1890.
The neat little church, which had been
ornamentcd with flowers was filled with
a company OF friends who had gathered
there IA witnesses of the interesting
ceremony. At 6 O'Clock in the evening
the bridal party entered the church to
the inspiring strains of Mendelssohn's
wedding march, played by the skllful
organist OF the church, Miss Ida Horn.
The four ushers went first. They were
Mr.. William G.. Morrison, of Rock
bridge Baths; Mr. McPheeters Glasgow,
of Lexington; Mr.. John o. Aglionby, Of
West Virginia, and Mr.. William NJ.
Brown, Of Goshen. Next came the
graceful bridesmaids and RroOmsmen,
Miss Katie Slaughter, Of LynchbuTg,
and Mr. Hugh McCrown, of Lexington
Miss Annie Walker. of Stanton, and
Dr. w. l.. Bacon, Of Lexington Miss
Ruth Smith, OF Hampden-SidEey, and
Mr.. d. w. Sbanks, Jr.. of Glasgow
Miss Bette Glasgow, Of Lexington, and
Dr. II. Il. Morrison. Of Goshen; Miss
Fannie McNutt, Of ROckbrdge, and MIR.
William Paxton, of Buena Vista Miss
Bette Morrison, OF Rockbridge Baths.
and Mr.. Joseph Glasgow, OF Lexington.
TIE BRIDE.
Then the bride, preceded by her maid
Of honor, Miss Hal. Morrison, Of Rock
bridge Baths, the brides sister, walked
up the aisle to the front of the pulpit,
where she was met by the groom, who
was accompanied by bis best man and
brother, MIR. William Glasgow, of Roa-
noke. The bride was becomingly ar
rayed in white silk gown, with dia-
mond ornaments, and carried in her
hand some exquisite bride buds, while
the groom wore the conventional black.
THE CEREMONY.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed in an impressive and happy man
ner by Rev. ". VI. McElwce. the pastor
of the church, who was assisted in the
service by Rev. Charles Ghiselin, of
Shepherdstown, W. Va, brother-in-law
10 the bride. At the conclusion Of the
marriage service the bridal party and
large number of invited guests repaired
to the home Of the brides parents, at
Rockbridge Baths, where brilliant and
delightful reception was held. The par
lors were tastefully decorated, the one
in white, the other in red chrysanthe-
NUNS, with ferns appropriately sugges-
tive Of the mountains among which
nestles the home of the bride.
a LOVELY PICTURE.
The bride and groom while receiving
the congratulations and good wishes of
host Of admirng friends stood between
the initials IN" and co. in white
chrysanthemums, and under bleeding
heart pierced by white dart of Cupid,
formed Of the same flowers The as
semblcd guests then followed the bride,
who led the way TO the spacious dining
hall, where an elegant lunch, consisting
Of meats and sweets, was served in
courses. This room Was decorated with
yellow chrysanthemums. In the centre
stood large table, groaning beneath It's
burden of fruits and flowers. while oil
around at smaller tables the guests were
seated and enjoyed the bountiful COLA
ton.
WILL SIZE BE NEXT?
A unique feature of the occasion was
the presentation by the bride to each Of
the bridesmaids and groomsmen Of a
tiny love-box elcased in a white silk
bag, made from the brides dress. bear
ing the brides initials and the date of
the wedding, and containing a piece Of
the brides cake on which to dream Of
future bliss and 10y singular and
fortunate coincidence the ring was found
by the maid of honor, the brides sister,
the present charming Miss Morrison.
The bride was well remembered by her
many friends, and the presents were of
great number, variety, beauty, and cost
illness.
A HAPPY COUPLE.
The bride Is a daughter of Dr. S. y.
Morrison, a physician of Virginia of dis
tinguished and deserved reputation, and
she is the fourth to wed of the six gifted
and accomplished daughters who have
assisted their genial father and lovely
mother IN dispensing the hospitality of
their attractive home. The groom is a
prominent and popular young physician
of Lexington, a son of the Hon. William
Glasgow, leading lawyer Of that city.
The happy couple left amid showers
of rice for a trip to New York and
through the North. They will make
Lexington, Va, their future home.
G.
HURRAt1 FOR LAWSONI
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