Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-17
THREE RICHMOND BRIDES.
Mr.. Kellogg MarrIes Miss Potts-wedding
OF Mr. Atkinson and Miss Waddnl.

OF mr. Atkinson and Miss Waddill.
Mr.. G. A. d. Kellogg and Miss Bessie
Phair Potts were married at the Second
Presbyterian church at 6 o'clock yesterday
evening. Rev. DR.. M. ID. Hoge officiating
The chancel OF the church was very prettily
decorated with evergreens, upon which an efu-
sion Of soft light poured In most harmonizing
effect. The auditorium Of the house OF worship
was flled 20 ovorfowlng.
The celestial strains Of tho Swedish Wedding
March" We're waited out upon the calm atInOs-
phere as the bridal party proceeded up the
aisles Of the church. At the altar they were met
by tho officiating clergyman, and In a short but
touching and beautiful ceremony the love-knot
was tied by Dr. Hoge.
The bride Was clothed IN beautiful white
China silk, trimmed with pearl passementerie
and lilies Of the valley Her veil was fastened
In most attractive fashion with flowers OF tho
same kind, In the midst Of which Wfs a love-knot
studded with pearls. In her hand sne also car
riod huge bouquet Of lilies OF the valley.
THE ATTENDANTS.
Miss Annie Lea Potts, her sister, was maid Of
honor and was exceedingly pretty In a costume
Of whitc China SILK, trimmed with cut steel pas
scneuterie. She carried n large bunch OF La
France roses, which we're especially appropriate
90 her style of beauty.
The ushers were Messrs ID. Kemper Kellogg,
OF Newport News, brother Of tho groom and
best man: Frank Danner, l.. &. Paine, Frank
Potts, and W. r. Stores. All these wore bOitoH-
ntCtSs OF white rOse-Dads.
| Immediate families Of the participating persons,
and among them were Mr.. Thomas Potts and
family, Miss Carrie Mcclure, Of Augusta county,
and number of others.
hr. and Mrs. Ko l0gg left on the 7:05 train for
the North. After an extended bridal trip they
viii return TO Richmond, which will be their
future homo. Mr.. Kellogg is young man who
has already attained pfOminence In social and
commercial circles Of this city and Is held in high
esteem by all who know him lie Is the special
agent OF the Equitable Life-lnsursnce Society for
Richmond.
Tho bride is a young lady we'll known IN the
higher circles OF Richmond society, and is the
daughter Of the late Frank Potts, Esq. Her
mother still resides on Floyd avenue.
Atkinson-WaddnI.
Tho wedding Of Mr.. Samuel Z. Atkinson, OF
Iron Gate, Va, and Miss Isabelle @. Waddill, Of
this city, at the residence OF the brides mother,
terdHy morning, WAS a very pretty affair. Tho
morning air hHd given n fresh appearance 70 tho
tasty decorations, and the large parlOrs present
cd most beauutul picture. The bride looked eX-
quisitely handsome In heavy travelling costume
of gray with bonnet aud gloves to match. The
marriage service was impressively observed by
Rev. j. T. Cannon, after which the young couple
left for Iron Gate Inn, where a reception was
rendered them last evening.
A number of friends and relatives Of the
| parties participant witnessed the ceremony,
though the affair was quiet and unpretentiOus.
| Among those present we're Miss Jeanette Atkin-
son, sister Of the groom; Mrs. A. D. Atkinson
and daughter, MfH Daisy, aunt and cousin Of
| the groom; Mr.. William Atkinson, Of FRrmville,
! brother Of the groom; Judge Waddiu and wife,
and a number Of other relatives OF tho bride.
The ushers Were: Messrs. Thompson Waddlll,
| brother OF the bride (bost man: Charles S.
| Powell, Isaac Davenport, Gordon Christian, and
Floyd HuXter.
The presents we're many and Of handsomest
] texture
ar. Atkinson is a son Of Mr.. Robert Atkinson,
OF Buckingham county. and he was for several
years q member Of the firm Of Grigg Hall ~
Co., OF this city, lie is well and popularity known
here.
His bride r. he daughter Of Mrs. VI. f. c. Wad-
dill, and is a yOung lady Of refined tastes and
rare accomplishments.
They viii reside at Iron-Gate Inn, Of which the
groom is proprietor.
JohusOn-Pate.
At the homo Of the brides mother, No. 311S
east Broad street, Mr. CRdmus b. johnson and
Miss Mary W. Patio were rIarried yesterday az
teruO0n. The ceremony was performed in the
presence Of an assembly Of friends Of both par
ties by Rev. Dr. Jabez Han, pastor Of the
Seventh-Street Christian church. Mr.. johnson
aud his bride left on the north-bound train last