The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-25
WE'D ON THANKSGIVING
MR.. AHBOLD AND MISS MCAW WE'RE
Married YEsTERDAY.
Thanksgiving In Observation-Disclosures Oc-
currence-sermons, Lectures and
Concerts Ahead OF Us.

At o'clock yesterday afternoon, at
Mount Pisgah church. In Chesterfield,
Mr. George Davies Ambold and Miss
Anne Elizabeth McCaw were united In
matrimony
The lovely little church was Handsomely
decorated with chrysanthemums and
other cut flowers and potted plants. Rev.
II. L. Johnson officiat ed, assisted by Rev.
Robert II. Winfree.
Miss Lily Trahern. Of Hopedale, acted
as maid Of honor, and little Margaret
Jewett, cousin OF the bride, was the
flower maid. Mr. James L. Cook, OF the
Union Theological Seminary. was the
best man. The ushers were: Messrs.
Charles +. Hudnall, George Mayo, Ben
jamin c. Peasants and Willie Bowles.
all Of Richmond.
The bride wore very stylish travel
ing 6own Of chocolate empress clcth, with
hat, etc, 10 match, and carried a beau
tiful bouquet.
Miss Trahern was also most tastefully
dressed, and carried a bouquet of ex-
quisite flowers. The best man and ush-
ers were all in full evening dress.
The church was crowded with friends
IL the anu BTOOUl. AIlOIb lHOSc
present from Richmond were: Mrs.
Joseph r. Gill, Mr.. and Mrs. William Z.
Trahern, Miss Mamie Trahern and Miss
Ambold sister Of the groom.
The latter is son of the late Professor
e. A. Ambold, the well-known musician,
and a grandson Of the late John w.
Davies. The bride is a niece Of Messrs.
George H. and John w. Jewett. two OF
the most prominent and popular resi-
dents OF Chesterfield county Both bride
and groom are held in the highest esteem
by a large circle of friends ali of whom
wish them long life and prosperity. They
were the recipients OF many elegant and
costly presents.
Mr.. and Mrs Ambold came on to Rich
mond after the ceremony. and left for
Baltimore and Washington. All who at
tended the marriage from both town and
country were entertained in the true Old
Virginia style by Mr.. George II. Jewett.
Open house was kept all day and at
o'clock a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner
was served the like OF which has never
been surpassed. even in the heart of Mid
lothian, so famous for its splendid
spreads, and the event in all of It's bear
ings, was one OF the happiest that ever
took place In all the region round about
Coalheld.
Thanksgiving day in Manchester was
observed by everybody. Most places OF
business were closed. and the courts,
bank, city offices, public and private
schools all followed suit
The rate of speed of the electric cars
over the Free bridge has been reduced.
so that now II takes four minutes TO
cross. This Is a very wise precaution.
The track of Clopton street. in Swans
boro, on which the electric cars run, was
repaired yesterday.
All the public schools in Chesterfield
and Manchester were closed yesterday
day..
The degree OF Rebecca was conferred
upon the wives and daughters Of GER
tain Master Masons at the Masons Hall,
Fifth street, last night. Worshipful j.
II. Capers was present and conferred
the degree. There was supper after
wards.
Mr.. John Lester of Chesterfield. killed
a fine deer on Wednesday, near Falling
creek.
The ladies Of Meade-Memorial church
gave a delightful Thanksgi Wing dinner
and supper on yesterday.
Rev. Joseph Walker lectured last night |
Mt the Bainbridgestreet church on the |
"reminiscences OF His Life. He Is ninety
\ ears old. but would scarcely be thought
TO be more than sixty. After the lecture
there was a Thanksgiving supper gwen
by the ladies OF the church.
A concert will be given In Leader Hall |
Monday night next for the benefit OF the |
church. Good local talent. |
aided by some from Richmond, should |
draw large crowd.
The Rev. Mr. Thornhill begins on Sun
law night next a series OF sermons on the
Il life of Christ" Five sermons Will make
no the course, and one will be delivered
avery Sunday evening following, till the
course is done.
The funeral OF Mr.. Alexander Il. Brod-
lax. who died Wednesday night, viii
occur on Friday morning from MS
mothers residence, Porter street, at IL
o'clock. The remains Will be taken TO
petersburg for interment.
Many people took their guns down ana
heir dogs along and went hunting yes
erday.
Chesterfield County Circuit Court was
rying llauor cases on Wednesday, APP
,ealed from the lower court. There was
10 session on yesterday Thanksgiving
law and the court will very likely ad-
ourn on Saturday for the term.
Mark Gregory, a colored man, lateiy
wing on Hancock and Twenty-second
treets. died Wednesday night, suddenly.
me coroner de- ded that his death re-
ulted from a natural cause.