Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-03
GRIFFIN-MEACHAM.
ANOTHER BRILLIANT MARRIAGE IN
THE cocKAoE CITY.
A Delightful Society Event-The Bridal
Trip 20 Extend Several hon'hs-
Handsome Presents--othsr News

,o,-r.,,ondcnee Of the Richmond Dispaich-l
.prrrsspuna. Va. April 2.-Petersburg
has seldom witnessed more pleasing and
deI;cbtful eociety event than that consum-
,,a,c "a M a O'clock this afternoon 81 the VAST
tpafnn-s,raet Mcthodist Episcopal church, ne
oocaa,on being the marriage Of Mr.. Thad. w.
Gr,nIn aud Miss Annie Lee heacham- Inc
church decorations were yery beautiful 'as'eiui'
and archaeological plants, forms, palms mes
srnilax, and other fragrant ezotbcs IN profus'on
ba;ng arranged By friendly hands with that ski
and taEte that rendered the ehect most cnat m
inRiy appropriate % such a loyous y,<An, ~.
The weather was rainy and d,ssgrss rs,s1 Nv Du'
largo concourse Of friends ana ao1uninIasne11s !.
az the happy couple, whose congenial union Is
acknowiedged by all who know tnem.
THE cEKExoyY.
Tha simpilcity OF the ceremony was lie special
and distinctive beauty. There were no priaes-
maids and no eroomsmen. Tho bride, attlred IN
trsye,Iine Eaii Of French gray cloth, trimmed
with cut steel, and looking extremely handsome
and tretty. the style OF her dress greatly De-
coming her fair and delicate complexlon' en-,
tered the church upon the arm OF the groom ana
stenTed with graceful tread down the aisle %
mo music Of the Lohongrin March as
beautifully sung by the choir Iney ,, EeIe
preceded ia their entrance by Misses
beautiful little daughters OF Mr.. w. w. ToWnes,
representing fiower-girls and attired ID Wnlee
China silk, each carrying nandsomo pVuia ees
of white brides roses. They looked IN siace
and form and beauty the type Of the lovely tra-
dttionaI fairies 70 pleasing 70 the mind OF tne
readera of romance. These httles misses are
vet tender in years. but their appreciation Oh tne
formalities OF tho occaston Woulh nave uVhe
credit 10 yo5ng Indies OF far moro manure ago.
THE ATTENDANTS.
Mr.. william Z. Grimm, brother on tho er ,s
acted a. beet man. and MeasrH. MAIam helo, ~
Richmond, William May, Dr. T. NJ. MANN W. o'
Young, and Il. N. Griffin, also brother OF inc
groom, acted as ushers. . n
The officiating clergyman was hev. Dr' a. ~
Rledsoe the pastor Of the church. MISS Laut
Jones presided at the organ-renderns viii
sweetest expression the LohengriL March as inc
bridal party entered and the wedding march ol
MendeiesohD az they retired. Tho bridal couple,
after receiving the hearty congratulations o.
friends, left on the fast mail Tor o sculhetn uip
Of several months duration.
WEDDING PRESENTS.
The presents we're many In number, some Of
them very handsome, and all OK them useIui.
THE COUPLE.
The bride is the daughter Of Captain James ~
Meacham one Of our most respected and honored
citizens. She Is n young lady OF great culture
and accomplishments, Of the highest ana mos
delicate type Of beauty, as gentle ana nooess az
woman can be, and charming IN all the graeeS "
character ana manner. - - on
The groom Is the son Of Captain John y. 1Ili
fip q prominent real estate agent OF the city. nc
Is a young gentleman Of great popularity
genial. courteous and affable 70 degree ina
wins friends wherever he goes, and gains ior mn
condolences that mover fail. The good wishes o.
his host OF friends here and elsewhere VIII accom-
pany him through life. Among the guests pres
ent we're Mr.. and Mrs. d. ii. Lynch, Of Richmond
the latter u sister OF the groom
CALL ACCEPTED.
Rev. John A. Barker, Of Accomac county, ha'
accepted the call 20 the pastoral charge OF ths
West-End Baptist church in this city, ana WI
enter upon his duties on the first Sunday In May
NOT LIKED.
The plan for the Democratic primary eiectlOr
TO be held on the 10th of April 20 nominate .
candidate for city treasurer is not regarded alto
eether with favor, and IL today the subject o
much Discussion. One Of the main objections x
IL ts that II restricts voters 20 the presldentla
election OF 1858, and another that the Cty Com
mittee appoints the judges and clerks OF eiec
ton.
Sergeant Brooks, Of the Richmond police, 70
day took charge Of two negroes-Nclson Banks
and Chrome alias William Willihms-and car
ri5d them 10 Richmond TO answer the charge
burglary. o, VI,
A letter received here to-day from Captain w
II, Proctor formerly OF this city, now q real es
tate agent in Roanoke, announces the Gale OF
lot of twenty-five feet front In that place 10
$4,000, or 5000 per front foot.