Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-20
CUPID'S FIELD-DAY.
SEVERAL WEDDINGS IN AND AROUND
RICHMOND YESTERDAY.
Ceremonies in Churches and ut Home-A
Very Pretty Wedding Mt
Glen Allen.


Young physician Of this city. and Miss
Mary Frances Pettitt. daughter of Mr.
John n Pettitt. were united In marriage
at Grace Episcopal church ut o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. l.. Il. Mason. rector OF
that church. in the presence of q large
concourso Of friends Of the young couple.
The affair was simple ami unOstentatious.
but very pretty and impressive. The
ushers, who were attired IN black cutawaY
coats. light pants. white vests, and wore
bouiopnieres OF Ullrich-Brunner roses, were
Messrs. Arthur l.. Peasants (best mani.
DIR. David McCsw, Mr.. +. y. Mesnley. Mr..
Hugh G. Mercer. DR.. Lewis c. BOsher, Mr..
George Ecker Mr.. Austin Brockenbrough,
and Mr.. Meredith J.. Wills Of Lynchburg.
The bride was very tastefully attlred IN
a handsome trayellng-suit of bluish-gray
cloth. with brown velvet trimmings. and
bat and gloves TO correspond, and carried
a large bouquet of Marechal Neil roses.
There were no bridesmaids immediately
after the wedding Mr.. and Mrs. Mercer
left for Norfolk aud from that point they
will extend their bridal tour 10 New York.
They will return TO Richmond to reside.
Tho groom - one ot RichmOnd's most
prosperous young medical men. lie Is
son Of Mr.. |. J. Mercer, who has for many
years been prominently identified with
the lumber interests of Virginia. The
bride IL very sweet and popular Young
LADY, who has acquired by her personal
beauty and gentle manners host of adj
mirers. Her parents, who now reside at
Newport News. attended tho nupuals.
BArRD--PATTTRsoS.
Mr.. James Stewart Patterson and Miss
Nora Baird were united IN marriage at the
residence Of the brides father, No. l0l
east Cary street. Yesterday afternoon at
o'clock. The ceremony was performed ~
Rev. Father Russell. Of Baltimore. a cousin
Of the groom. After the marriage Mr.. and
Mrs. Patterson left on northern trip.
The groom IS well-knOwn stenographer
of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
while his BRIDE Is daughter OF Mr }. -;
Baird. of the Old Dominion Iron and
Nail Works.
DUKE-TTTMUs MARRIAGE.
II has been a long time since the laurel
Street Methodist church held as large an
audience as that which assembled there al
o'clock last night TO witness the marriage
of Miss Mamie Itmus, daughter Of Mrs. j.
i. Titmus. Of Sl2 China street, and MIR.
William !. Duke. young lrou-wOrker at
tins Vulcan Iron Works. The wedding was
on the rainbow order. the bridesmaids
being dressed in three cOlOrs. Rev. ". l..
Judklns, pastor of the church. per-
formed the ceremony in Impressive
style. The bridesmaids preceded the
ushers in columns of two. as follows :;
Misses Geneva Iitmus and Ella Field, III
lavender crepe and carrying brides roses;
Misses Nirgia and Lewis. IN cream crepe
and carrying the same kind Of flowers; ;
Misses Luhe Thacker end Cora Haas
in Nile green crepe and carrying
the same kind OF flowers. The BRIDE
wore a very becoming dress OF pearl and
violet silk rep. and hat and shoes to
correspond. She also carried q bouquet
Of bridal roses. All the ushers were IN
full dress and wore bOiaonh.frcs OF the
same appropriate buds. They were Messrs.
&. T.. IItmus (best mani. j. W. Field, j.
r.. Hawkins. George Mavo. j. J.. Vest, and
Clarence LEWIS. Mr.. John Bolton pre-
sided at the organ and played the march
from " Tannhauser.'
After the ceremony the bridal party re-
paired to the home OF the brides aunt,
Mrs. 4. J. Dance, where reception was
held.
II GERMAN CIRCITs.
A crowd of friends assembled yesterday
afternoon at the residence of the brides
stepiather. Mr. kahl. No. 32l north Fifth
street. to witness the marriage OF Miss
2
The parlOrs were tastefully decorated with
ferns and flowers. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Paul l.. Menzei,
Of st. Johns German Lutheran church,
and WAS followed by an elegant
reception. The ushers were Messrs.
Theodore Moeker and August Hcltz-
APPEL. The BRIDE is greatly beloved
III large circle. and the groom ~
a popular Young businessman OF
IL > INA as
and very handsome. The couple Tort on
the Z. VI. tram for a northern tour. their
departure from the house beng under
shower OF rice.
MANCHESTER WEDDING BELLS.
Mr.. Edward l.. Davis and Miss Lulie
Wilkinson were married Yesterday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock at Clopt0n-Street Bap-
tist church, Manchester, Rev. l.. II. III rn-
hull officiating. Mrs. A. G. Harding pre-
sided at the organ. A large crowd of
friends assembled to witness the cere-
mOny.
Welded AT GLEN ALLEN.
The attractive residence Of James p.
Winston. ESQ, of Glen Allen. Va. IN its
setting OF green fields and blooming or
chards. never looked more thoroughly the
picture of rural loveline5s than on yester-
dav. the occasion Of an April wedding.
Mr.. William Penick BOatwrlght. one Of
the leading citizens of Danvllle. came 10
cain his bride, Miss Rena Walker, the
niece of Mrs. Winston, and Of Rev. &. ii.
Ryland. b. d., who performed tho cere-
mony. The groom was attended by Mr..
John Boatwrlght. as best man, while Miss
Walker was presented 6y her brother, MIR.
Norvell X. Walker. of Baltimore. Hylnen's
altar is rarely graced by bride IN whose
character culture and sweetness are more
deity blended.
The ceremony was followed by de-
hghtful breakfast. With their delicate
tlnts profusiOn Of apple blossoms and
la France roses added a charm 10 the
abundant and tasteful yiands which were
served with skill and hearty hospitality.
To a few friends from the immediate
vicinity were added guests from Rich
mond, DanvIlle, aud Baltimore. Among
the latter were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas y.
Walker Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Ryland, Mrs.
Edward I. AGREE, Miss Marion Ryland,
Messrs Russell Williams Overton Boat
wright. Russell AGREE. and Others.
The bridal party will make an extended
tour through the northern cities.
SUICIDE OF A YOUNG "PLUNGER."