The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-19
TIVY LINKS OF LOVE WELDED AT THE FORGE OF HYMEN.
nr MERRY ANyILs RING MADE BHYrHnIC ACCOMPANIMENT
The vrsrrRDAy TO THE BEATING OF HAPPY HEARTS
We're Weddings Every Section Of This City, and the Da
Che little Chubby Cupid Flying at Random throughout
n, state.Tbe Names of Those Who To-Day so Happy


aorcbter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Block
and q young lady OF unusual charms Oh
mind and person. was married yesterday
afternoon at $50 o'clock 70 Mr.. Max
Frank. OF New York. well-known mem
her Of Gotham's social world, and one
~ the firm Of b. Frank & Sons. The |
ceremony took place at the Masonic Tenn
ple. in the rooms in the front OF the
building, and just north OF the spacious
banouet hall. The rooms were thrown
into one, and beautifully decorated with
portieres and piano lamps, giving q par
Tor effect that was exceedingly pictur-
esque and pleasing. In THE first two
rooms seats were arranged for the as
semblage, ard IN the last apartment
platform, embelished with palms, was
used as an altar, and the draperies were
so arranged as 20 make pretty back
ground for the wedding tableau, Enough
OF the dining-room was shut off by screens
to allow those who attended 10 pass, and
in the other portion OF the hall covers
were laid for fully a hundred guests.
Professor Stein and an admirable string
orchestra furnished the music for the oc-
casion.
In the assemblage were many very hand
some tOlleLteS, ana the bltiit was a bN~N
tiful one as Rev. Dr. Edward n. Callsch
rabbi Of Beth Ahaba synagogue, per-
formed the ceremony. The bride, who
entered with her father, was preceded by
the ushers. as follows. Messrs. Emanuel
Gunyt. Phil Schloss, Monro Levy, Philip
! Frank. of New York (brother OF the
groom. Fred Block (brother Of the BRIDE
and Morris II. Asher Mr. Sig Wetzier,
( Of New York, acted as best man and, with
! the groom, awaited the bride at the
altar
The bride was attired in a heavy gown
Of white satin, with a soft veil falling
from clustered Jewels in her hair. She
carried lilies-of- the-valley. and bouton-
nieres Of the same flower were worn by
the attendants.
After the ceremony q reception and
collation. followed. The latter was splen-
didly served by Moesta, and the menu,
/ printed on white satin. embraced many
delcacies Among those present were
/ Mrs. b. Frank. of New York, mother Of
] the groom, and her daughter Miss Minnie
/ Frank; Mr.. S. =. Frank and Miss Jennie
/ Frank Albany
The newly plighted couple left on the
] 10 o'clock Chesapeake and Ohio train for
! the Worlds Fair, and will return TO their
/ permanent home i'm New York by way
Of Detroit, Niagara Falls and Buffalo.
COttrell-DOwen.
Mr.. Benjamin Howard Cottrel and Miss
Leila T. Dowel were united In marriage
at Park-Place Methodist church last night
at $50 o'clock In the presence Of a large
assembly of friends.
The ceremony was performed by the
pastor, Rev. DR.. Young, and Mr. Roy b.
Pace, a cousin Of the groom, presided at
the organ. The ushers were as follows
I Z ~ &c
Page, Knox Crutchheld, e. r. Chester
man. James Dowell and Archer Williams
The bride. who is a pretty brunette. was
becOmlngly alfred in a travelling suit Of
dark cloth and velvet.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs Cot
trell left on the 10 o'clock train OF the
! Chesapeake and Ohio railway for Chicago.
The groom who is a well-knOwn mem
Der Of the Richmond Howitzers is the
junior partner I'm the firm Of Benjamin
| Cottrell & Son. His bride is a daughter
of the late James r. DOwell, a widely
| known Mason who was at one time super
| intendent Of the Western Union Telegraph
| Company.
on Tuesday night the ushers and a few
intimate friends were rendered delight
ful reception at the brides residence on
Floyd avenue.
StOne-Lacy.
John b. Stone and NJ Gertie Lacy were
married at Clay-Sreet Methodist church
yesterday evening at 615 o'clock, I'm the
presence Of a gathering Of friends that
filled that edihce TO overlooking. The
chancel was tastefully dressed with
palms. and the ceremonies, though brief
and extremely simple were none the
less impressive.
Rev. r. 4. Wilson OBLIGATED, and the
ushers were w. r. Doyle, Of Peters
burg; w. H. Merchant Of Newport
News; =. r. Bell and Edgar Dalton,
Of Richmond.
The bridal couple left Immediately az
ter the ceremony for the Worlds Fair
via Washington city.
The bride wore a neat travelling cos
tune Of dark-green cashmere, hat to
match and tan gloves. She also carried
She is the daughter of Mr.. William Lacy
formerly of Richmond and now a resi-
dent Of Newport News. The groom is the
assistant postmaster Of that growing
young city.
WukiRson-Smith.
A quiet home wedding took place at
| No. 500 east Leigh street last evening
attended only by the intimate friends and
relatives of the happy couple. Miss Nellie
Smith, a young lady Of rare accomplish
ments, and daughter of Mrs. Edwin A.
| Smith, was the bride; Mr.. J. Harvey
Wilkinson, a valued attache Of the house
Of Alsop. Mosby x Company, the groom,
and Rev. DR.. Jabez Hall. OF the Seventh
Street Christian church, tied the nup-
tial knot, using the impressive ceremony
OF the Episcopal Church The ushers
were MessrS. Nealie Grieg. best man.,
George Roberts, A. S. Martin. and j.
ID. Farrar
I After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. VII
ldnson left on the 10 r. NJ train for
a wedding tour to the Worlds Fair.
Epps-McDow %.
A very Impressive ceremony took place
az o O'Clock last evening at the residence
~ Mr. and Mrs. w. j. Mcdowell at
no. 16 east Clay street. when their
daughter Miss Annie Morton Mcdowell,
and Mr.. John Cliveers Epps were united
I'm marriage. A large number Of friends
: of the bridal couple filed the spacious
double parlors, which had been tastetully
decorated with hot-house plants and
choice cut-howers.
Rev. william i. Hatcher and Rev.
John Pollard. Jr o"tiated during the
ceremony The bride was at'ired in a
l f.-o,.-, cloth Gr4cc with hat and cloves