The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-08

UNUSUAL NUMBER or COUPLES
JOIN HANDS.
The Miles-SkeIton NuptuaIs In Monumen-
tai Church--Mr. Ellis Burnett and Miss
Guerrant at the Second Presbyterian =
nther N eddinvs

Guerrant at the Second Presbyteriah
other Weddings.
A very quiet and exceedingly attractive
marriage ceremony was performed at the
Monumental church yesterday afternoon at
6 o'clock, by Rev. John u. Newton, when
Sir. Walter II. Miles and Miss Annie A.
skclton were united in the holy bonds Of we'd
lock. Promptly at the hour named
the bridal party gathered at the
church, in which had already assembled a
great many Of the friends Of the high con-
tracing parties.
The ushers were Messrs. A. B. Edding,
Richard Meade. James Harris, Emery
GOddin. Meredith Lewis, &. NJ. Terrell, l..
W. McVeigh, and James 5. Williams.
The bride approached the altar leaning
on the arm OF her brother, Mr.. Julian skel-
ton. and accompanied by the groom, at
tended by Mr. Langhorne Putney as best
man. She wore travelling dress OF gray
cashmere, and in her hand carried
beautiful bouquet Of handsome white
roses. AZ the party proceeded up the CEN
ire isle the organ, under the mastery guid-
ance Of Mr.. Philip :. Powers, pcaled forth
bright and appropriate music. ana during
two happy hearts i'm one the strains were
continued in subdued and pleasing tones.
Alter the wOsds II pronounce that they
are man and wife" had been said, and the
benedictiOn had been giyei,, the bride, look
ing very sweet and pretty, this time leaning
on her husbands arm, left the church to the
familiar wedding march OF Mendelssohn,
while friends gathered around to extend
the pair hearty congratulations and we'll
wishes.
Mr.. Miles is member Of the well known
firm of Stephen Putney " Co., and Mrs
( Miles. a daughter Of the late DIR. John IT,
| SHELTON, has long been one of the most popu-
| lar and attractive young ladies OF Rich
mond. They left last ening for Watkin
! Glen. y. y, Boston and Niagara Falls, and
all who know them wish them happy
! bridal trip and safe return LONE.
URNETT-GUERRANT
The second Presby terrain church, which
With its massive pillars, broad aisles, and
spacious wings extending on either side d
the pulpit. is splendidly adapted for mar
riage scene, was made much more beauti
ful than Usual yesterday evening by the adj
ditOn of banks OF cyergreens, rare and nu
merOus pOtted plants, and myriads OF light'
Of the sOtcst hues.
The occasion was tie marriage Of Mis-
Marie AntiOnotte Guerrant 10 Mr.. Ellie
Burnette. which took place at o'clock II
the afternoon.
The bride, attired in mist Of soft white
entered from the front Of the churcl
leaning upon the arm Of her uncle, MaJo
\. r. Courtney, and accompanied by Sly
bridesmaids all in pure white. She wa
met al the altar by the groom, who had en-
tered from the rear with his father.
The house was filed with relatives anC
friends of the two chlef actors in the drama
and the beautiful and impressive ceremony
was performed by the pastor of the church
Rev. Moses ID. lioge, ID. -.
The bridal party went from the churcl
10 FOrd's Hotel, where a banquet was II
waiting, and after the supper the bride an(
groom left on the Chesapeake and Ohi'
railroad for 81. Louis, where they 90 on
their tour Of happiness.
The groom is connected with the FRS
National Bank Of this city, but resides a
Barton Heights, where he will take hi
bride when they return.
HARCUM-sPEAR.
4 very pretty marriage took place yes
tcrday evening at ! O'Clock at the Fui
ton Baptist church. Miss Dora Il. Spea
was welded TO Mr.. James =. llarcum il
tine presence Of a large gathering Of friend
of the bride and groom.
The church was tastefully decorated il
honor Of the happy affair." Miss Spear i
the Organist of the church, and is one o
the most attractive young ladies in tina
portion Of the city. She was handsOmel,
attired i'm a rich travelling dress. Tn
church presented her, as "A token Of thei
high esteem, with splendid silver pitche
and goblet.
The groom is an engineer, and is engages
on James river. The pair thus made happ
left on the Old Dominion line for a Northern
tour Of about ten days.
RIPPON-NOwLAN.
The cathedral at hall past o'clock We.
terday afternoon was the scene Of prctt
marriage. II was the nuptials Of Mis-
Katie \. NOwlan and Mr.. Henry j. RippOr
Father 'riOh performed the ceremony
The bride was attired in a neat-iittng tray
cling suit, and looked very pretty.
Miss Mamie Lahey acted as maid q
honor, and Mr.. James Redmond as hes
man. The ushers were Messrs. Edward +
Murphy, A. j. Bowers. G.. H. Harding, an
Peter f. Murphy. The bride is a pOpula
and highly accomplished young lady, am
the groom has long been an attache Of Mu
phys Hotel
After the ceremony the happy couple lef
on the old Dominion steamer for trip I
New York, Boston, and other points.
FRANCIs-EDWARDs.
At the Clay-Sircet Baptist church yesteI
day afternoon at o'clock, Miss Mimi
Edwards was married to Mr.. Daniel Il
Francis. Rev. Mr.. Samuel Il. Cl0ptOn pei
forming the ceremony. The couple later il
the afternoon left on the Northern train 70
a visit to Baltimore.
The bride is g pretty and popular yOun
lady OF this city, and Mr. Francis has beef
for number Of years connected with TN
Randolph Paper Box Company. lie is nov
foreman of one OF the departments.
wEsT-BRAXTON.
one Of the prettlest marriages that ha
ever occurred i'm the county took place las
night AT Emanuel church, in IIenrcO.
was the wedding Of Miss Susie Gryme
Braxton and Mr.. George Montgomery West
and a number Of Richmond friends adde,
90 the pleasure Of the occasion. Mr.. GOlt
Silliman, Of Henrico, acted as best man.
The bride is "A daughter of Mrs. William
p. BraXton and Il niece Of Mr.. JOSEPH
Bryan. Mr.. West is Of the firm Of West
Johnston n Co. Both are well known anC
popular, and have the congratulations %
many friends.
WELIS-sMlrH.
Miss Hattie l.. smith was married yester
day morning at 1880 O'Clock TO Mr.. Franl
l.. Wells. of Boston. The ceremony oc
Cured in the parl0r Of the brides parents
No. l6 west Main street. Rev. ii. NJ. Jack
son. OF Grace Episcopal church, officiating
The bride, who was handsomely attired
is daughter of Mr.. James {. Smith, of thi,
city. while the groom is city hall onicia
in Boston.
Immediately after the ceremony the young
couple took the train for the North.
Three Absolute Divorces.
| In the Chanccry Court yesterday, Judge
| ". j. Lenke nresiding. decrees were enter