The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
SOCIETY IN VIRGINIA.
.p,11IANr ROUND or BALLS,
DANCES AND EXCEPTIONS.
r.,,,.,. Engagements, Weddings. Teas,
Entertainments OF Every kind-Psr-
,onai Notes and Other News.

ryNCHBURG. VA, Nov. 2.-There was
= brilliant gathering at the home OF Mr..
John l.. Akors on Daniels Ill.,. last
,leht 10 witness the marriage OF his only
daughter Miss Jennie to Mr.. Albert Il.
Dabnev. promising young business
man Of this city. IL was home we'd
dinc." and the pretty parlors were taste
fr.ly decorated, as we'll as the dining
rooms and halls. with ivy, holly and
other winter green's while the mantels
we're gay with yellow and white chrysan-
nemums and the chandeliers wreathed
with vines. Hanging from the centre Of
Che large lace-draped bay window in
She front parlor was an exquisite mar
rage bell OF pure white flowers. beneath
which the young couple stood while the
solemn words were spoken which made
them man and wife. The Rev. Mr.. Betty,
OF Court-strcet Methodist church. was
the officiating minister. and the cere-
mony was very beautifully and impress
sively performed.
a white canvas marked the path for
bridal party who entered In the follow
fng order: First. the mother and relatives
Of the groom and those OF the bride then
the ushcrs. SIX ia number. walking TWO
abreast, as follows: Mr. Robert Snead
and Mr. Darlington Hubbard Mr. W. ID.
Smith and Mr. Robert Camp. Next the
groom. supported by his best man, Mr.
Eugene Akers. brother Of the bride. Then
the maid OF honor. Miss Mamie Huttcr.
charmlncly attircd in a gown Of white
silk. with white null overdress, trim
mines ~ white satin ribbon. and carry
iug "a bouquet OF white and pink roses.
The bride followed. on the arm Of her
.ol frt~ .a,..af1ff.rlN
a robe of rich white faille, made princess,
high neck and long sleeves. and fitting
admirably. Clouds OF tulle cnyeloDed
hog graceful figure. the veil falling over
l.- face and fastened with sprays Of
lily of The valley. and bouquet OF brides
roses in her hand. After the ceremony
l.ud-shahngs and congratulations fol-
lowed. and good deal OF old-fashioned
kissing for the bride is n faVOritc and a
number OF her school friends We're pres
eut. indeed, the whole affair was charac-
ter.zed 10y beautiness and cordially
sometimes lacking on similar occasions.
The supper was another pleasant fea-
tlr. for IL was a substantial one and
thoroughly enjoyed. even the bride and
groom cOndCscendng to partake of the
oyster patfies chicken salad and other
good things of that Ink. not 10 speak of
tt. cream and fruits SO bOuntifully pro-
Vded and dainuly served. Miss Italhe
llttcr was the presiding genius OF this
department., and so excellent was the
order preserved and the discipline main
tanned by her and her efficient aids, as
relay after relay of guests We're efficient
j. served and gave place TO others, that
some friend spOruvcly dubbed her the
commodore" and right worthy was she
OF The title.
Mrs James Lee poured ont coffee and
f.f.. 1n.ff Nd
ally OF the commodore"
The presents were numerous and hand
some embracing many articles both USE
fu and Ornamental, and the entire evening
was rcplcte with enjoyment. The ltal-
fans We're present and added much with
their dehehuul music to the fcstvity,
but Mr.. IS. ID. Adams. by special request
of tine bride. who vas former pupil,
played the Wedding March" as the bridal
party entered.
The youug couple left on the Richmond
and Danviue train for "a Northern tour.
followed by the good wishes of a large
circle of friends
s. terday WAS All Saints Day in the
calendar of the Catholic. Episcopal and
Lutheran churches, and as such was OBJ
served in the city with appropriate ser
vices at 50. Pauls and the Church of the
Holy Cross.
The Rev. Mr.. Fire the drummer evan |
gehst is holding a. series of meetings i'm |
our town. which have been largely at |
tended and productive OF much good
Little Nugget is the attraction at the !
Opera-House tonight. 1t is full Of fun.
President r. j. Nimbal and other Off |
GERS OF the Norfolk and Western, passed !
through the city yesterday.
Dr. Guy Miller who has been on a |
visit 10 his mother in this city. returned |
O.. i'm
morning
Mr. Laurence Morris left on yesterday |
70 visit friends al Lynchs.
Miss Nellie Walker of Walkers Ford, |
IS visiting friends i'm the city.
a large party of young ladies, cha /
pcroned by AIRS. John u. Lewis viii /
leave here on Friday afternoon 10 attend |
q german at Hotel Roanoke on Friday |
night Miss Lewis, Miss McoIehead Miss /
Hobson and Miss Hutter win be- of the /
party. and a gay time is anticipated.
A brief visit from Mir. Barton Grundy,
of Richmond. who is ON business in our
city. is one of the pleasant episodes of the
week.
Hon John w. Daniel and Colonel Law
renee MayTe went TO Buena Vista yestcr-
day where they addressed the people Of
that promising young city last night on
the issues of the campaign
senator il. ID. floOd, or AFpOmattON, IS
IN the CITY.
Najo- j. r. Yates left yesterday to
visit friends ot Wayncsboro.
Mr oscar Tanner left on yesterday 20
accept position ia Chicago.
Ar and Mrs. ~. j.. Clark Of Halifax,
RE stopping at the Ncrvell- Arlington
Captain Page McCarty. of the editorial
stan of the NaalOral Democrat, arrived
10 The city Yesterday afternoon. and is
stopping az The NCrveli-Arli1 gton.
AIR. toi8ton RlaCItOrd is in Charlottes-
lille on business. HE viii try while there
O. arrange for a game OF football in this
'ity on November 18th between the Uni
'ersity Of Virginia and Lehigh University
eams \ game took place on Monday ut
he kivermont grounds between the Belle
'ue and ke5wics teams. but the attend
ince was very small, and the game not a
very animated one. KesWick came off
victorious.
The burial services Of the lamented
'lrs. r.. +. GOggin, daughter OF Colonel
r r.. Withers. and formerly d resident
" our city. took place at the Presby-
erian cemetery day before yesterday.
M the arrival Of the train from Bedford
Ity.
Mrs. Peter j. Otey has returned from
fttsburg. where she has been on a visit
o her daughter. Mrs Norwood Mitchell
Mr.. r. $. Jones. accompanied by his
est man. Mr.. Frank Jennings. has gone
o Greensboro KY. where he will be mar
led 10 Miss Mary Susie Frayser.
Mr.. John NJ. Eubank, of Lynchburg,
mo Miss Viola Eads. of Buchanan, were