The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-26
Handsome weddlng-rhe Fair Opens.

Ivnchburg. Va. oct. 25.-Special.-The
Courts street Methodist church was filled
TO oycrfowng tonight with MANY peo-
pie, who were present to witness the cele-
BRETON of the nuptials Of two OF Lynch
bprgs most popular young society peo-
pie, Mr.. II. II. Harris and Miss Annie
Adams.
Long before the appointed hour arrived
the sacred edifce, where so many beauti-
full marriages have taken place, was
thronged with the many friends of the
contracting parties, and when the bridal
party entered the church everybody was
breathless with eager expectation.
Promptly at $50 four little girls-Misses
Sallie Carroll, Susie Adams, Lizzie Adams
and Mary Adams-attired In white an1
Nile green, entered the side aises OF the
church. each carrying white carnations
Then came the ushers-Messrs. II. f..
Jones. r. C. Scott, W. NJ. Woodson
Robert Hancock, T. d. Christian, r. II.
adams. Thomas Woodson. and b. Il.
Thornhill. They were followed by the
bridal attendants, the young ladies
dressed In white and Nile green silk with
coiocs alternating. They were: Mr. G.
S. Adams with Miss Ruth Jennings in
green. Mr. r. S. Jones with Miss Eta
Adams in white, Mr.. Charles Owen with
Miss Hennie Cheatwood in green, Mr..
Frank Jennings with Miss Lula Scott In
white. DR.. Wilson with Miss Juliette
Adams in green, Mr.. r. +. Adams with
Miss Janet Harris of Richmond, sister of
the groom, in white, Mr.. Luther Brown
of Norfolk with Miss Maud Thornhill in
green, Mr. Duval Adams with Miss Ger
trude Lee of Atlanta in white. Miss Fan
ME Thornhll, the maid of honor, in green,
preceded the bride, who entered on the
arm of her father. She was met at the
chancel by the groom and DR.. w. A.
Harris Of Richmond, the gIooms best
man and brother of the groom. The
party then arranged themselves around
the chanCel and the interesting ceremony
was performed by the pastor, Rev. L. b.
Betty. assisted by DIR. Harris president
of Richmond College. and father OF the
groom. The ceremony over, the bridal
party in reverse order left the church.
An elegant reception at the home Of the
bride followed the ceremony, after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris took the North
bound Richmond and Danville train for
a Northern tour. They will return to
Richmond, where they will visit the
family of the groom.
The groom is the son OF DR.. Harris. Of
Richmond College, and is a popular and
rising young business man Of this city
The bride is the handsome daughter of
Captain r. II. T Adams, president of
the First National Bank of this city. AS
evidence OF their popularity the couple
were the recipients OF many handsome
and costly presents.
The fair opened to-day with cloudy
skies. but with very good attendance for
the first day. There were no formal cere-
monies. and the day was devoted chiefly
to the work of preparation receiving and
arranging exhibits, &c. The live stock
show largely exceeded the society's ac-
commodation, numbers OF horses being
unable to obtain stable room. Pawnee
Bill arrived early this morning and gave
an exhibition to-day.
The committee appointed TO meet Sena-
tor Hill left to-day for Washington and
will accompany him to this city. He will
meet with a very cordial reception on
his arrival here.
Friends warehouse has been fixed up
as an auditorium for the speaking Thurs
day night. A committee Of ladies were
busy to-day decorating the stand in a
tasteful and appropriate style. They also
decorated the railing about the public
fountain, where the outdoor speaking
will take place. The city is more pro-
fusely decorated than ever before. The
mammoth banner was swung across Main
street this Afternoon. There was an i'm
mense crowd attending the ceremonies OF
placing IL in position.