The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-28

tyler Smith. Robert wilkinson. William
hiddick, Walter Willard. Hillary Jones.
Henry Wake, Richard Byrd, Thomas Ran
dolph, Stuart Johns Leighton HUBBARD, James
II. Wake. Edward Higgins. William Wilcox.
Is. ". Leigh. Washington Reed. Frank T..
Wilcox. Wayne Childrey kersey Johns.
Henry Thompson. Edward Wilcox, J. n.
Jordan. Fred Fletcher. X. Calvert Taylor,
Clay Pickett. Sweuson. Charlie Cooke. Will
liam wilkinson. Charles remnant, John
Blackwell Neil de Witt. Samuel Panniil
Richard Cornelius Taylor. Sumner Butt
Arthur Smith and Percy Jones.
A very handsome wedding took place at ST.
/ Iuke's Protestant Episcopal church on We'd
nesiay afternoon at o'clock. The contract
inc parties were Miss Ellen Martin and Mr.
/ II. Cornelius Bull. both If this city. The
church was crowded long before the appoint-
ed hour. and Miss Lizzie Moore render
ed some appropriate music with great skill.
/ The chancel and altar were dressed with cut
flowers and growing plants. Huge palms
formed an arch IN the centre and the whole
was a bower OF green and white At5oclock
the wedding march 10y Wagner from Iohen-
grin Numbered forth and the bridal party en-
tered the church and slowly advanced to the
chancei The ushers, Messrs Waters Mar
tin. Samuel LLOYD. Henry II. Little and Wal
ter N. Taylor. all IN full dress entered first,
followed By the maid OF honor. Miss Blanche
Smith who wore white silk and embroidered
chiffon. carrying white carnations and walk
ing Immediately In front Of the bride. The
BRIDE then entered leaning on the arm
of her father. Dir. Andrew 5. Martin.
and gowned ID white faille trimmed with
real lace and pearl passementerie and carry
inc a bouquet of bride roses She was met at
the chancel by the groom who with his best
man. Mr.. Griffin Bull. wore evening dress.
The ceremony was very impressively read by
the Rev. Mr. Hall. after which the party
drove 70 the brides homo. where handsome
reception was held Mr. and Mrs. Bull took
the Bay Line steamer that afternoon for
Baltimore and Washington and from the
latter place they will proceed TO Savannah,
New Orleans, Jacksonville and other proInl-
nent cities in the South.
Miss Mary Lou Taylor left for Richmond
Wednesday to attend the Ginter ball.
Messrs G.. b. Henneberry and Walter Mar
tin lett Monday for Richmond TO attend the
Tuesday german.
Miss Mary Page, of Richmond, who has been
visiting Miss Taylor on Ereemason street, lett
for her home Wednesday.
Mrs. William A. Tho n gave ten at her
home. No lG5 FreemasOn, Thursday after
noon.
Tho last naval hop was given IN the sail loft
on Thursday afternoon. These delightful
dances are given by Miss Weaver, but will be
discontinued during Lent.
Miss Hughs, of New Borne n c.. IL visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Edward Strudwick, q
Boush street.
Tie third meeting Of the Shakespeare Club
took place at the Montefore Hall on Thurs
day evening, and was very much enjoyed by
the audience on account Of It's lovely music
and the wit and humor OF the hbretto.
number of strangers were present, ard
such an attendance had not graced the CLUB
for wears The ladies' VINO received were:
Mrs. ID. s. Burwen Mrs. L. ". Henderson.
Mrs Caldwell Hardy. Mrs. George Mcln-
tosh and Mrs. w c. Dickson. The gentle
men who arranged the entertainment were
Mr.. X. +. Baldwin and Mr.. r. +. wilcox.
who certainly had cause TO be very proud OF
its success. The performance was Romeo
and Juliet" an operetta IN one act. the
words being written by Mrs. III. H.. >.
Hardy. Of this city for the Shakespeare Club.
ana set to the popular music Of the DAY. The
words were very bright and humorous. and
the topical songs hit at many OF the fashion,
able f0ibles which characterize this city and
were keenly enjoyed by the audience. Lady
Capulot. anxious for the future prosperity Of
her eleven portionless daughters, desires 70
we'd Juliet TO the wealthy Count Pans,
who engages TO provide husbands Tor
the remaining ten. Juliet loves Romeo
Montague charming but penniless. Julets
nurse Is an accOmphce OF the lovers
and arranges fight for them into
North Carolina and a runaway marriage.
Lady Capulet discovers the plot. separates
the wretched lovers and engages an apothe-
cary 10 permanently remove the fascinating
and INDECENT Romeo from her path. Mean
time Paris has procured a husband for his
future sister-in-law, and claims the
weeping Juliet. who refuses 10 believe
young Romeo dead, and TO convince her bis
lifeless body is brought on the stage The
nurse produces a bottle Of AAAA whisky,
which at once revives him. and Lady Capu-
let. foreseeing a brilliant career Tor Romeo. AS
freak consents 10 the union, although Ia
menung the loss of Paris and the ten hus-
bands Paris nobly suggests himself as a
sutton for her hand, and the nurse and the
apothecary pair on ana the ten daughters
are radiant over their prospects.
The stage manager was Mr.. Thomas W. Hen
derson. and the musical director Professor
j. j. Miller. under whose skilliul training the
orchestra and singers did credit to his won
derful executive ability. Miss Pattie ). lay
Tor as Lady Capulet. costumed III red silk and
brocade. was conspicuous for her gracely
bearing and brlliancy of beauty.
more POLITICALLY sweet Juliet could
hardly have been found than the one selected,
Miss Lizzie Taylor. robed IN purest white,
and whose rare, sweet voice held the audi
ence spell bound.
Roemo was impersonated by Mr.. Key
Compton, his clear tenor notes blending well
with those of his Juliet.
Mr. Frank W. Taylor as Paris charmed the
audience with his ccnTty grace and rendl-
ton of his witty songs. full OF music anu we'll
timed lest. And the nurse those alone
who have seen Mr. Thomas Henderson play
can fully appreciate his luimltablo art. His
keen sense of humOr was 30 catching thar
his appearance on the stage was sufficient 10
call forth round of applause Dir. I. W. Battle.
Jr as the apOthecary. played his role. though
a minor one rs he always does. excellently.
Lady Capuet's daughters. ten. were Won
drous fair. some OF the prettiest girls IN Nor
folk having been selected They were Mrs.
l.. Nj. Merritt Mrs j. j. Miller. Misses
Bessie S. Taylor Sellie ". Wake. Blaude ).
TAYLOR, Minnie Baker Sophia Pickett Emily
Baker. Annie Chamberlain. Annie Smith
and Annie Wake.
The actors were encorod time and again.
so the operetta occupied about an hour and
a half after which an elegant collation. was
served in the banquet ball The club adj
iourned about . o'clock 10 meet again after
Easter
The usual Friday german took place at the
Masonic Temple and was, as 1t always IS,
social success
Mrs Hunter Woods has issued cards to a
reception on Tuesday at her homo on York
street.
Miss Salio Wake has returned to Norfolk
after visit of some weeks TO Washington, ID.
G.
Danville.
DANVIIE Va, Feb. 27.-The week closing
to-day has not been a very lively one IN the
social circle, but no one has been allowed 10
die from ennui; that is TO say there has
hoo e IL. Al.