The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-31
THE EyE0FTHE WEDDING.
MISS wHIrIso's rEoUssz<u Tir
FOR A Psysczss.
plsner Gowns and Other Drsarn-Like Cree
ations--The Bride-Elect Met senator
Nauikner SIX Months Ago-frcsents,

HAMPTON. VA. Dec. eo.-speciai.-'
,rhsre "a a handsome home. turreted
and gabled. perehed upon a grassy knoll
which slopes gently down TO the dimpiing
vaters Of the Keocoughtan river. lately
called Hampton creek. PasserE-by give
more than a superficial glance at this
ideal Hampton home. for there lives Miss
Virginia Whiting. who next Wednesday
will rejoice in the title Of Mrs. Senator
Faulkner.
Already the dainty trousseau awaits the
final packing away into the sachet-iined
boxes. Underwear, filmy and delicate, III
Tor princess OF the realm, lies about In
profusion. Gowns such as never saw the
nght In Hampton before rustic and SHIN
fncr in the spacious rooms. There are
dinner gowns reception gowns. and deli
cately tinted creations for 'full dress. Ihe
wedding costume alone. with Its appur~
tenauceS and laces, cost $iOo0. All these
details have been designed by the falr
young girl, who is about to be Launched
into the whri Of Washington society
Her first Invitation is for the first Cabi-
net dinner 10 be given by president ana
Mrs. Cleveland.
on Illinois avenue. and II Will be no
noveItv TO the young wife TO step into
the responsible position OF mistress OF
no ,nansion. When Miss Whiting was
obout fifteen years OF age, her mother
died. leaving at home, her husband
son, and the young daughter mere
schoolgirl. other children, uausnte'
and son. were married and living III pref
ty homes given them by their iather
a soc nj Leader.
Since the death Of her mother MISS
Wbitine has presided over her fathers
49, io a most charming and accepta-
HE manner. TO her Is due very much OF
the success I'm social affairs at Hampton
roe, 10 be a leader. circumstances nave
aided her ia many ways. She mas uaFeieu
considerably and brought new IDEAS anu
original methods OF life into the Unjust
~ her admiring circle or frlehds' Auucu
10 hose characteristics are hef ioVedple
disposition. her untiring EFFORTS ior sMees
cbaritv's sake, and the utter absence OF
osten,ation and personal vanity. NO one
an Doubt that she possesses a strong
bold ,,pon the hearts OF her friends. To-
dav scores OF her girl friends are hitting |
i'm and out, anxious 10 spehu some ol
tho waning hours with Jennie, as most OF
them call her, and most pathetic OF an |
loving father feels that the prlghtness Oh
his beautiful home is about 10 ieaNe hiii'
Miss WlltlnE Is QuffiAg e''NA ny
ing. Her features are Just lrrebuidl
enough 10 give her piquancy OF express
sion. Her hair Is dark brown, ana "aVy' |
Brown eyes, fresh complexion ana per
feet teeth make up "A charming ensem- |
blc She Is very erect and the poise oil her |
pretty head is grace itself.
Love at First Sight
hat Miss whiting has had her share |
OK romance goes without saying bul ,nIs
seems 10 be the browning sentiment o. her
ife Last summer she. with some young |
friends. visited the home OF a orother OIL
the senator. There the couple met Ii was
a penutne case of love at first sight on |
both sides, as the marriage of the two |
six months afterwards will show Senator
Faulkner has been very quiet since the |
death OF his wife about three years ago. |
and has not sought the society OF ladies. |
lie has 1--WE children, ard has chosen |
wisely for their welfare, TO say nothing |
OF his own He is comparatively young |
man, being but forry-sx years of age |
while Miss Whiting is twenty-five.
Wedding gifts are arriving in large num-
bers at the Whiting residence. The senator |
viii present a complete silver service. IL
Is in low japanese style in hammered
silver Kirk came over with special de-
signs, and the service was made TO order.
Mrs Faulkner, the senator's mother mas
sent nest OF cut-gass dishes. An endless
array of silver, cut-glass and rare bric-
a-brac IS continually arriving.
Twenty-three hundred invitations have
been Issued outside OF Hampton. There
viii be none sent out In the town, as an |
the brides friends are supposed TO be
welcome.
Those Expected From Washington.
ARLINGTON, Dec. GA party OF
about forty persons, including many sena-
tors and members Of the House, and pro-
miaent newspaper men, VIII leave Wash
ington on Monday for Hampton, Va,
where they go 10 attend the wedding OF
Senator Charles f. Faulkner. of West
Virginia. Among other members Of the
party will be Senators Hunton and Cam
den. Senator Dubois will be the grOoms
best man. There win also be a large atten-
dance from Richmond. and Governor Me
Corkle, OF West Virginia. will attend. ac-
companied by most OF the State officers
After the marriage, the senator and his
bride Will leave for a two weeks trip
South. going as tar as st. Augustine, Fla.