The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
Frederfeksbure.

FHFDERICKsBURG Va, June 1.-The many
young ladies of this city who have been at
tending the leading schools IN different parts
OF the state are now returning home for the
vacation. Their presence after 80 long an
absence. viii brighten many Il home. and 10
will gladden. tine hearts OF their friends 10 have
them here again.
MThe monument which marks the spot
where General Stonewall jackson fell when
he was shot at night ID the Wilderness by his
own men who mlstOQk HIM in the darkness
for q spy, is only about ten miles from this
city. and the drive is "a beautiful one IN the
summer season. IL is quite popular now 10
form small parties drive ont u the monu-
meat, enjoy picnic dinner IL the Wilderness
shade. stand about the historic ground, visit
the Charlottesville mansion, only half
mile from the monument, and return 20
Fredericksburg IN the cool OF tho evening.
A number of such trips have been made IN
the past two weeks, and, notwithstanding
same of the parties were caught in showers and
others burned brown as berries by the sun,
all of the participants IN each case returned
ia fine spirits and highly delighted with their
little excursion.
Miss Emma Doggett gave a whist party
few nights ago III honor OF her friend, Mss
Mamie Graham, of Alexandria.
One ofthe lOveiest weddings ever celebrated
ia the historic county of Stafford took place
last Wednesday at Somerset. the old MOncure
homestead near Wide Water. Tho occasion
was the marriage of Mr.. Il. s. Moncure 20
Miss Elizabeth t. Dexter, both OF Stafford
county. The ceremony was performed on
the lawn in front Of the mansion. where amid
the trees and shrubbery beautiful arch
made OF ferns and flowers had been provided,
and it was the beWltchlng hour OF evening,
just before the sun sank 70 rest. The rela-
tives and friends had gathered about the arch
and all eyes were turned on the mont door OF
the mansion waiting the approach OF the
bridal couple They finally appeared and adj
vanced to the arch, taking their stand under
an immense bell made Of daisies suspended
above the altar, whore they We're met by Rev
John MOneure of Philadelphia, who Off
ciated. The following Is a list Of the brides
maids and grOOmsmen Bridesmaids Miss
Dora MOncure. Miss Rosa Bankhead. Miss
Bette Monoure SISTER Of the groom
Miss diversified of Maryland, Miss Emily
Wallace Miss Howard, Miss Nelson Miss
Nirgie Moncure. Miss O'IOOle of Maryland.
Gro0msmen. Mr.. Peter Y. Daniel Of Fred
ericksburg. Dr. Wheat Of Richmond, Messrs.
Moncure Ashby, walter Moncure of Rich
mOnd. Frank ID. Moncure. Il. h. Lee Ford.
Blackburn OF Washington, John MOncure
and Meredith.
An elegant reception was held and sump-
tuOus repast served. after which the bridal
couple lett for Chelsea IN Stafford county
where they will IN future reside. Among the
prominent guests present were: Mr.. ii. Is.
Lane of this city. Mr.. George Y. Moncure
ST.. father Of the groom, Of the Auditors
Office Richmond; Mr. James A. MOncure of
Richmond, Dr. POwhatan Noncure OF Eau
quier, Mr.. Withers Waller and Captain Dan
NJ. Lee.
family OF Mr. +. j. Smith on + street.
Mrs Langham and Misses Lille. Mabel and
Violet Ihngham of California. are the guests
Of Miss Lettie Stansbury at Snow Gen."
Mrs Annie Clash, OF Richmond. nd Miss
May Rice. of Pennsylvania. are the , sSts OF
Mrs John III. Rice on street.
Lieutenant Robert Griffin, III the wal chip
Philadelphia If tho United States navy. ms
returned 20 Annapolis where his ship is "
present stationed, after pleasant visit 10 tn,
family ~ his brother. Councilman John NJ.
Griffin, on b street.
Miss Ella Reuter-. OF Baltimore. is the
guest Of Mrs. Walter b. Tyler on b street
Miss Mamie Wills Is IA Richmond visiting
friends
Miss Narcissus O'Bannon and Misses Mary
and Bessie Hayden left this week by steamer
for Middlesex county, where they will spend
several weeks the guests OF Miss Away
Vaughan.
from visit to New ork city.
Mrs Mary HerndOn, OF Richmond, is visit
ING her relative. blrs 5. Wexford COrbin. at
Farley Vale" King George county.
Mrs. Mary Worth, who has been visiting
the family OF councilman d. ". Willis, has
returned TO her home in Richmond.
CAPTAIN w. NJ. Grafton. of Sewckey
Penn. n former popular citizen of this place
spent several days this week. the guests OF
friends in this city.
Miss Carrie Ficklen and Miss Flora Stokes
ara in Lexington, Va, where they will be the
quests for several weeks Of Miss Elolse
Semlnes. These Young ladies are very popu-
lar in society here aud Will BIO greatly missed
by their friends during theIr absence.
pr. Is. Brooke Temple. of DanvlIle. was in