The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09

altering was n very enjoyable one. The
bride is the sister OF Mr. John II. Capa-
talne. and by attractions of mind and per-
son IS a fit helpmate for the popular
Evangelist. Rev. Joseph r. Harrison has
been instrumental in bringing more men
% a confession Of the Saviour than any
preacher I'm Virginia, and therefore is one
- the hest-known men in the State. The
announcement Of his marriage will be
heard with no little surprise by many
flndreds OF people in Virginia, as the
event was unsupported even here except
ty a few intimate friends.
Mr. Harrison Is much beloved In this
.i,v. where he has held number Of sue
..esful REVEALS. Besides his almost mar
velous work as an evangelist he has
rstabnshed and built up two splendid
shoots at Glade Spring, Va, which are
tie pride Of that place.
He is a gentleman Of most pleasing and
arabic manners. genial and interesting in
conversation and wonderfully impressive
'7 the pulpit.
AS a revivalist he Is remarkably sue
cassful. and where he is known large
and eager crowds come 20 hear him.
lie IS not in the least sensational or
exciting IN his methods. but breaches the
simple truth with such eloquence and
force that conviction follows in marked
degree.
He conducted the most successful re-
vivals ever taking place in Richmond.
and many hundreds OF persons In the
churches Of this city were converted I'M
der his preaching. Two years ago he
conducted q series of meetings at Pine
street Baptist church, at which there
were 450 conversions.
II IS said that more than 10000 people
have professed conversion under his
preaching.
prominent preacher yesterday eX-
messed the hope that Mr.. Harrison, now
having an inducement TO settle in ltlch-
mond would make this city his nome
IN the near future. lie will receive the
warm congratulations and the best wlshes
OF a host Of friends in the state.
WiIISinson-Hiden.
very pretty home marriage YVES that
AZ Miss G. NJ. Grace Hiden, youngest
daughter Of Rev. DR.. J. G. Hiden, OF TINS
citv. to Mr.. Edward Wilkinson, OF BIZ
minsham. Ala. which took place at the
home Of the brides parents, NO. sOS floyd
avenue. yesterday morning at II O'Clock
The ceremony was a very Impressive
one. and was performed by the brides
father. Only the family and immediate
relatives were present.
After the ceremony a dainty luncheon
was served I'm the rear parlor, which was
rrettHy decorated with pink carnations
md smilaX.
"a host Of friends. was the recipient or
number of handsome presents from
nine different States.
The groom is prominent business man
II Birmingham. where he is president or
the Western Grain Company, and OF the
birmingham mills.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson left on the - As
train for New Orleans and other South
.ru points They will probably VISIT
Havana before their return to Birming-
ham, their future home.
Leidy-Richards.
Miss Alma 3. Richards. daughter OF
.x-Policeman and Mrs G. +. Richards,
ana NIr. Walter l.. Leidy, Of the OF firm
" ". S Leidy q SON. were married at the
Third Christian church yesterday after
noon at 6 O'Clock. Rev. r. w. NanhooK
performing the ceremony. The BRIDE was
aftired in a travelling gown OF ola rose
ana wine-colored ladies' cloth.
The best man was Mr.. James Leidy.
ana the ushers were Messrs. Walter >.
Iawrence. Joseph Farrity. j. Stirling
TAYLOR and Charles II. Click.
The edihce was crowded, and many
present misbehaved themselves by laugh
icr and talking.
The newly-plighted pair after the cere-
r,onv left on the northern train TO spend
their honeymoon in Washington
Butcher-Gilliam.
Al her fathers home, about mile
from Richmond, on the Nine-MNe road
Miss Mamie Manning Gillian yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock became the wife OF
Dr. Edward Williamson Butcher. Rev >.
Calvin Stewart, pastor Of the church OF
n. Covenant performed the ceremony
which was witnessed by only the Intimate
friends OF the couple. Many friends wenc
90 the scene Of the nuptials from Rich
ro1d
The bride was attrCd in fashionable
travelling gown. She is the attractive
daughter Of Mr.. r. III. Gillian, and pos
ffsses those graces Of mind and heart
Nat have endeared her 10 many
The groom Is the popular secretary OF
DE Petersburg Savings and Insurance
Company He is we'll and favorably
known IN tho CocKade City.
After the nuptials an informal recep-
hon Was held. after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Butcher left on tour Of Northern cities.
Francis Soinri.
Mss Annie f. Solari and Mr.. Walter
Francis were married at 81. Peters
cathedral yesterday morning AT E5o
o'clock a large congregation attended.
Tho bride Is the daughter of the late An