Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-12
HFGoTIATIyg LOANS.
TWO WEDDINGS IN MANCHESTER.
Mr.. walden aud Miss Sublett; Mr.. West and
Mrs. Milby--Other News Items.

One of the largess audiences that ever
attended wedding in Manchester as
semMed at Meade-Memorlal church at
o'clock last evening TO witness the mar
riape of Miss Lucy Nelson Sublett to Mr.
Bernard Page Walden.
Long before the hour fixed for the cere-
mony the edifce was crowded TO ITS utmost
capacity and standing room could not be
obtained either in the aisles or the yestl-
bule. The view from the exterior was OBJ
structed by persons standing in the WIN
doWs and hundreds were turned away.
PROMPTLY at 6 O'Clock Lohengrln's We'd
ding March pealed forth under the touch
of Mas Allrian Cook, which Informed the
immense assemblage tnat the bridal party
had arrived. w,
The ushers were hessrs Earnest Weisi-
ger best NAM, Robert h. Walden, waiter
Grinpau. Walter Hatcher, Claiborne wat.
kins, Thomas Smith, Iom. Il. OWen' anu
William h. Ball. =,
The bridal party marched slowly up the
RIGHT nisle aud formed horseshoe figure
around the altar and the bride and groom
advanced to the altar. the attendants COM
pleting an angle.
j. ]. Clopton conducted the ceremony
in accordance with the service OF the Epis-
copal church. Judge ingram, Drothercih-
law of the BRIDE gave her away. Alter
the ceremony the party left the church IN
reverse order, going down the loft aisle.
THE ETOUB-PERsoNAL.
Immediately after the marriage the
bride and groom were driven to the depot,
where they took the train for New York.
During their abfence they willvisit num-
| Der of Northern cities.
The bride WAS becomingly dressed IN a
white China silk trimmed in chiffon, with
bonnet, gloves. and slippers to match. In
her hand she carried prayer-oook. Sh9
| is a daughter Of the late James M Sublett
and is young lady of rare personal
| charms. quite pretty, and her winning
manners and lovable disposition have won
| for her the warmest admiration OF WIDE
circle of friends.
Mr.. Vaden Is one of the most popular
and highly esteemed young gentlemen OF
Manchester, and is member OF the hard
ware firm of Walden 4 Co., OF this city. lie
| is a great favorite in social and business
! circles.
Mrs. William w. Mechanx,, of Powhatan,
! and Mrs. b. Martin. of Hallsboro, Ches-
| terfeld. sisters of the bride, were present,
and many friends from Richmond and
! other places A number OF young MdleS
attended in evening dress. ,
The chancel was beautifully decorated
with chrysanthemums and other flowers,
and IN front of the altar hung floral de-
sign in the shape of horseshoe in whlcn
the letters S. V. appeared, and the back Oh
the chancel was a stand OF flowers among
| which sat three handsome candela0ra
which beautifully illuminated the chancei.
MIR. Walden and his fair young wife were
the recipients of many beautiful and cost
ly presents.
wEsT-MILBY.
The West End Methodist church was the
scene Of a very pretty marriage YESTERDAY
morning at O'Clock, when Mr.. o, b. west
| and Mrs. T.. L. Milby were united IN mar
rage. Rev. L. L. Wise officiating.
The ushers were Messrs. w. ID. Coleman
| and J. Il. Greene. Immediately after the
ceremony the bride and groom were
| driven 20 the depot and boarded the tram
| for Prince Edward county:
The bride was dressed IN a steel-gray
| suit. with hat and gloves 10 correspond.
The adjourned meeting of the quarterly
| Conference of the West-End Methodist
| church was held at the residence OF Mr..
A.. II. Thomas, on Hull street, Tuesday
right, and the regular routine business OF
| that body was transacted. Areport which
was submitted showed that the church
had raised more than $500 during the year.
which is very good tor church with sucn
| a small membership. After the business
OF the meeting Mr.. Thomss rendered an
oyster supper to the members, which was
I
heartily enjoyed.
THE ALERTs HAVE MEETING.
AA regular meeting OF the Alert Fire
Comnany was held in their rooms last eVe-
ming A letter was received from Messrs.
A. ID. Shotwei Il Co. enclosing check for
$50 in recognition of their services at the
late FIRE which destroyed q large portion
Of that FIRMS tannery THIS donation was
received with gratitude, which will be
properly communicated to Messrs. Shot
we'll & Co. -. /.
committee to prepare for the annual snp-
ner Of the body. which will take place in
their rooms on December 10th. After much
discussion of minor matters the meeting
adjourned at 9.15.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS,
Major Kirkwood Mathews left yesterday
evening for West Point.
DIR. Lawrence Ingram viii leave to-day
for Lunentprg 10 be absent about week.
Miss Barnice Blake Is visiting her
cousin, Miss Carrie Jones. OF this city,
A L.. Ytrxfs