Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
THE MAYOR MARRIED
HON. CHARLES r. COLLIER UNITED TO
MISS MARY ePPES JONES.
A pis,tpgaished wedding In Petersburg
Death Of an Old virginiap-A Rare Ma
sonic Jewci--Gcnera. News.

fCorespondeace Of the Richmond Dispasch.I
PrrrasruRo. Va. June 2L-Hon. Charles
i. Collier, mayor Of this city, and Miss
Mary Eppos Jones, daughter OF the late
Judge Robert II. Jones. we're married this
morning NJ 10 O'Clock at the residence OF
the brides brother on High street. Rev.
j, w. Rosebro. ID. d., pastor Of the Tabb-
Street Presbyterian church, officiated.
The ceremony was very private, the guests
being limited TO the immediate families
and close personal friends. The parlors
were handsomely adorned with flowers
and growing plants, which gave added charm 70
the ioyous event The bride, looking lovely In
ricn, heavy white silk ea train ana yel, with dia.
mond ornaments, the Gift OF the groom, ana
bearing an exquisite bouquet 81 white ioWors,
entered on the arm Of tho groom, who was
dressed IN conventional black. They were pre-
coded by n couple Of beautiful little nower-giris,
Misses Mary KliEa Jones and Mary Evelyn
ParhsTn, and we're followed by As lovely beyy
81 young ladies az ever honored nuptial occa-
sion, all tastoiuily and elegantly alfred whose
grace, beauty, and happy faces made them Mt
Attondants Of a bride.
CONGRATULATIONS.
The ceremony over, the couple were tho re-
oipients OF the heartiest cOngratnipiions. Ihey
left on the 4 O'Clock train for kfhnnOnd, where
they will spend two or three days Thence they
win 90 20 Old Point 10 enjoy the sca breczes Tor
couple 81 weeks and subsequently their trip
will extond 10 Saratoga and other northern
points
Mayor Collier Is one OF the foremost and most
honored members Of the bar Of this city. lie
was gallant ofIicer In the late war, represented
this district In the Confederate States Congress,
and has served several terms as mayor OF inc
city. No one stands higher In the affections ana
respect OF his people
TIE bride Is a young lady as lovely in person
Dc In disposition. She was an ornament 10 50
ciety, and her friends are only numbered by her
large circle OF Acquaintance Inc Desl "shes
Of the whole community go with them.
FINgD 900 AND COSTS
At tho term Of the County Court Of Surry, held
yesterday, Judge Rives preceding, the case oil me
commonwealth -. II. Y. Briggs, Of Norfolk, in
dicied for cutting NJ. NJ. owen NJ Clhremoni IN
April last, was tried. MIR. Briggs was found
ebilty Of assault ana battery ana fined 800 and
costs. His counsel, Mr.. W. r. Tomln, Of Norfolk
asked for an arrest OF judgment, and moved Tor
new trial on the ground that the Verdlct was con
trary % the law and the evidence. This motion
was set for argument at the July term OF the
court
Ancouniy officers elected in May appeared in
court and qualified
DEATH OF VENERABLE MAN.
Captain William Il. Proctor, aged eighty-seven
years, died at his residence, IN Prince George
county, last night, after protractod Illness. lie
WAS one Of the bggest-hearted, kindliest, ana
most charitable mon In the state; wise ana
safe counsellor; n patriot intensely devoted 10
the Interests and welfare Of his mother state a
friend TO his people, always taking great In
terest ia public affairs, and yet never seeking or
desiring public position. Highly educated nm
self be gave all his children the best education
IL was possible % obtain for them. He was no
BILE type OF the Virginia gentleman, and no truer
and more chivalric heart ever beat within the
breast OF man.
ABKAUTIFUL MASONIC JEWEL
A no al
which was $50, was this evening presented by
Widows Sons Lodge, at Emporia, 70 Past-Master
l.. l. Deakins The jewel Is n model OF beauty
and design, and is an honor which the recipient
may well appreciate 20 his dying hour. Across
the face Of the top bar Is engraved the name:
al. L. Deakins.' On the reverse OF the square
and compass appears tho legend " Presented by
Widows' Sons Lodge No. 100, A. h. and A. NJ,
as n token OF love and esteem
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.
Senator John W. Daniel passed through the
city this morning ca route 20 Lynchburg.
James Alfred Jones, Esq, OF Richmond, was IN
town brief while to-day, and lett Tor NorIol X
Captain +. r. Iassiter, city attorney, went over
20 Richmond to-day 10 consult with the trustees
OF the Virginia and Carolina railroad relative 10
the sale Of that road.
Miss Pattie Harrison, Of this city, who has been
seriously sick for several weeks, Is now at 81
Lukes Hospital, in Richmond under medical
treatment.
AT the annual session Of the National Council,
solution was unanimously adopted recognizing
the Virginia C0uTcr as one Of the official organs,
aud u generous subscription was made TO the
same. The Courier is a bright paper, pubiished
IN Petersburg 10y MIR. Walter Brown and devoted
10 the interests Of tho oder. state Nice-COun-
cillor George +. Howard, OF Washington, arrived
here this morning and tonight will officially
visit the several councils in the city. lie has re-
ceived great deal OF attention during the day
from members Of the order.
GENERAL NEWS.
st. Johns-day was appropriately observed by
the Masonic lodges here to-iiight. After the in
stallation Of officers abundant refreshments
were served, and the occasion was heartily en-
joyC9.
Virginia Council, No 3, Jr. o. Z. A. NJ, is hold
Ing festival at WestEnd Park every night this
week, which Is very largely attended. Tenor
row night one of the councils in Richmond Is eX-
pected over 20 visit the festival.
A FIRE occurred about o'clock this morning
which destroyed an unfinished dwelling on Hall
fax street belonging TO Mr. r. Z. Dewell and also
tine residence adjoining Of MIR. Il. L. Matthews.
The latter was only partially insured. The Ire
originated in Dir. Dewells house.