The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-21
JUDGE CHRISTIAN Welded.
HOE. JOHN e. MASSEY TO MARRY
IN THE FALL.

III. su,e,intendept Of Public Instruction
and "A Late Occupant of the supreme
nepcb Decide In Mature Years To Take
Wives Again.
There is nothing that melts the GOODNESS
Of time 80 much as love. II is the Sunshine
Of youth, renews it, aspirations and taxes
the sting from pain, when Hope grows
tardy of attention. These are some OF the
reasons that cause the public to watch win
so much interest the culling of the buds
and blossoms Of love by those who are It's
deyotecs the world over.
There are two well-known gentlemen OF
the city of Richmond. men who. nationai-
ized by public service to their state, nave
been standing on the banks Of the river Oi
life. watching It's waters roll by until they
have reached mature years and come 20
the wise conclusion that love would llght
the waves no matter how fast they run
These honored sons Of Virginia have al
lowed love TO make their hearts prey;
one, Judge Joseph Christian. was married
Yesterday, and the other, Hon. John J..
Massey, will be weddca in the early autumn
JUDGE CHRISTIAN.
When for the second time in his life Judge
Joseph Christian met his fate at the hands
of love he was called upon by senator Cam
den. of West Virginia. Before the war the
senator and Judge Christian had served TO-
eether in the General Assembly of Virginia.
and had contracted a strong personal
friendship, which still lives. Mr.. Camden
had won the United States Senatorship
from West Virginia. Judge Christian had
occupied many positions of trust and conf
dence and risen to the presidency of the
Court Of Appeals Of Virginia.
senator Camden came TO Richmond on a
visit, bringing his wife and her TREND
Mrs. Anna NJ REYNOLDS, of BOalsburgh
Centre county. PENNSYLVANIA. senator Cam
den introduced her TO Judge Christian, and
their acquaintance ripened, until II resulted
i'm mutual pledges OF reclprOcated love-
and Yesterday these vows ended in the
marriage OF the parties at noon at the resi-
dence of the bride.
The ceremony was quietly performed,
and the couple left at O'Clock i. VI. for the
White sulphur Springs, where they VIII
stay until september, when the Judge Will
bring his bride to this city.
Mrs. Christian is very attractive, ana en-
lows the devoted friendship Of large circle
of acWaintances in BOalsburgh, and will.
no doubt. become equally as popular IN her
new home in this city. Judge Christian i
about sixty years old. and will be rendered
the sinceiest congratulations upon his
happy change in life. and will have sent
after him the best wishes for his happiness
of the entire community.
MIR. MASSEY.
1t is quite apparent now that in the early
fall eX-Lieutenant-GOvernor Massey viii
/ 1 ont NV. a
Virginia. as before but Of his own house
hold. Mr. Massey is now Superintendent
Of Public instruction for the state Of ' IT.
ginia. is a grandfather, and distinguished
divine i'm the Baptist Church. When the
General Baptist Association held It's last
session in Dallas. Texas, Rev. Mr.. Massey
was sent 10 it as one of the delegates from
the state of Virginia. Mr.. Massey is wei
know i'm the political world for his powers
Of oratory and debate. In these particulars
he is powerful man on the hastings, az
many political stump-speakers who have
met him will attest.
But there is yet another field in which he
is potent. lie is one Of the few men who
has preserved the lost art Of conversation
and as quiet talker he can be very charm
ing. In proof whereof, it is stated thai
while in attendance at the association al
Dallas. party was made up for the pur
pose of paying visit 10 the City of Mexico
In that party was Miss Matte McCreary. O
Alabama. who. by accident. met the grace
full talker from Virginia.
The print Of beauty's feet at once fell upOr
the heart Of the minister, aud it was NO
long before he found that to speak to hi
newly found fair acquaintance IN friend
ships tones sounded too cOldly, and Mr.
Massey became proudly conscious of The
fact that he was the happiest Of men. AnC
when he at length arrived at home. fancy
tanned the favorable breezes Of love back L
the fair one in Alabama that had causeC
them to bloom. The engagement was KEEP
secret for some time, but has lately leake,
out. and Mr. Massey is already receiyin.
congratulations. Miss McCreary is said Il
| be "A charming Young lady.