Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-30
OCTOBER WEDDINGS.
BEARD-BLEDSOE.

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Thos. A. Bledsoe of this city, and niece OF
DR.. Newton and Mr.. J. Howard Wayt,
was solemnized at the First Presbyterian
church, Wednesday evening, Oct. %, at $50
o'clock. The church was beautifully deco
rated, arches of cedar stood at the head of
each aisle, the two on the sides being deco
GRATED with fall leaves, and the centre one
with white chrysanthemums, from which
was suspended floral ''true lovers knot, !"
under which the happy pair plighted their
troth. Plotted plants of every variety,
brilliant candelabra, and lighted waxen can
dies adorned the pulpit and altar, while
every where was most tastefully draped
lovely Florida moss. White ribbons were
stretched across each of the aisles, and
just before the entrance OF the bridal party
white linen was spread up the aisles.
The bride wore beautiful white silk
faiile, en- traine, trimmed in handsome
white passementries and chiffon lace. She
carried bunch OF Mareschal Neil roses,
tied with white satin ribbon, and the long
and graceful bridal veil which she wore,
was caught back with orange blossoms. and
at her throat she wore diamond brooch.
The bride entered by the centre aisle, ac-
companied by her sister, Miss Belle Bled-
soc, as Maid of Honor, and preceded by two
ushers, Messrs. Rhodes Nelson and Dun
bar Murray. At the same time the groom
accompanied by his best man, MI. Joseph
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the right aisle and joined the bride at the
altar. He was preceded by four ushers,
Messrs. w. o. Abney of Charleston, W.
Va, Edward L. Bell of Lewisburg, w.
Va, and Baldwin and Hampton Wayt of
Staunton, while the bridesmaids, Miss
Martha D. Riddle and Miss Page Osborne
of Petersburg, Miss Annie Walker and
Miss Margaret Morton Of Staunton, en-
tered by the left aisle.
At the right and left arches the brides
maids and usners separated and marching
in single file crossed over to opposite sides
forming semicircle, which was very pref
ty and effective.
The Maid of Honor and bridesmaids wore
white Florentine silks, en- traine, trimmed
in chiffon lace, and carried punches of
white chrysanthemums tied with handsome
white ribbon. The gentlemen were all
dressed in the regulat ion evening suits
with white kid gloves and boutonnieres.
Rev. Or. D. K. Mcfarland performed a
very solemn and beautiful ceremony, in
Guiding that of the ring, and at it's close
the couple knelt on white camel s-hair cush-
ions to receive the blessing.
Prof. ,Hamer presided at the organ, and
as the bridal party entered the church play
ed the ever popular and beautiful strains Of
Mendelssohn's wedding march.
After the ceremony the bridal party and
few friends repaired to the residence of
the bride mother where an elegant repast
including both meats and sweets was serv-
ed, Misses Bessie Gibson, Matte Wayt,
aud Margaret and Sallie Lane most grace
fully assisting in the serving. The rooms
here also, were beautifully decorated with
yellow and white chrysanthemums, parti-
colored fall leaves and Florida moss.
After most enjoyable evening, MI. and
and Mrs. Beard drove to the G. g. o. De
pot accompanied by the bridal party and
other friends, where they took the 80 train
for Tallahassee, Florida, where they will
visit the groom S mother, and from there
will-g to Fernandina, their future home
AS their train pulled out, old shoes and rice
were thrown after them, accompanied by
many good wishes.
The bride received beautiful and very
numerous presents.
LEECH-HAINEs-
Last Wednesday evening, very pretty
wedding ceremony took place at the
Episcopal church. The occasion being the
marriage of Mr.. J. Wilson Leech, the pop
ular Western Union telegraph operator
here, to Miss Nettie Haines, daughter of
Mrs. EVE S. Haines Of this city. At 4
O'Clock, the hour appointed, the bridal par
ty entered, the ushers, Messrs. Joseph I'll.
Carpenter, G.. Frank CARRIER. r. G. Til
man and J. A. Alexander, preceded the
bride who followed leaning on the arm of
her brother, Mr.. F. S. Haines. The bride
was prettily attired in travelling suit of
fawn-colored broadcloth and carried a
bunch of La France roses. At the chancel
the party were met by the groom attended
by his best man, Mr.. Stuart A. Leitch of
New York. Prof F. r. Webb presided at
the organ. After the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. w. @. Hullihen, MI.
and Mrs. Leech were driven to the G. q O..
depot, where they took the Ads train for
the West. The bride was the recipient of
many handsome presents, several OF them
from friends in New York
sMITH-MYERS.
On Thursday evening last at O'Clock,
at the First Baptist church in Baltimore,
DR.. Benjamin MCsby Smith, son of Rev.
Dr.. B. M. Smith of the Union Theological
Seminary, a former pastor of the First
Presbyterian church Staunton, was mar
ried to Miss Anna Bryant Myers. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. M.
Williams the pastor, assisted by Rev. Geo.
Braxton Taylor. The bride, who was CIV
en- away by her father, MI. J. P. Myers,
wore a crepe de CHEN, trimmed in chiffon
and carried Bridal roses. The six brides
maids wore China silk and carried La
France roses. The groom's best man was
DR.. Rudd Morrison Of Rockbridge Baths.
Among the invited guests were Rev. John
A. Preston and wife of Florence, Ala, Dr..
and Mrs. r. L. Dabney, Mrs. B. M. Smith,
Prof. Addison Hoge and wife, DR.. S. B.
Morrison of Rockbridge Baths. Dr.. and
Mrs. J. W. Rosebro of Petersburg, Rev.
w. M. McPheeters, and others.
REMEMBER, NEXT TUESDAY.
NOVEMBER BIRD, is ELECTION
DAY. VOTE FOR KOINER AND