Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-25
BRIDE OF AN EDITOR.
MISS ROsALlE pLEAsANTS WEEDS MR.
WILLIAM WHARTON ARCHER.
Tho Marriage Takes Place ct st. Paui's
and Is n Brilliant Affair-The At
tendants, Dresses, &C.

hIcucf ana MISS hOstile HalIlsou Iiths-
ants, which took place at st. peul's
church last night at o'clock, was ono Of
the fashionable events of the vernal sea-
son. The handsome odifce was filed with
friends of the bride and groom, and the
assembly included many OF tho prominent
persons in Richmond. As the groom is an
honored member of the press of this city
the attendance on tho part of the news
paper men was tho largest that has ever
gathered on a similar occasion within tho
history OF journalism IN this city. Among
those present representing this fraternity
were Messrs. +. Cuthbert, w. ID. Chester
man, q. Watson James, William Ryan.
James L. Wood. George {. Wilde. James
A. Gentry. II. T.. Frayser. C. OBJ. Cowar din,
Joseph Bryan. :. B. Woodfn, i. II. Noel,
George B. Truman. G. L. Richardson, II.
j. Owen, Willie Owens. and George W.
Minter.
PRETTY SCENE.
The decorations in tho church. though
modest and simple. were exceedingly pref
ty. Red roses predominated among the
blossoms in fact, the affair was q rose
wedding-and the flowers Were arranged
with degree Of taste and skill that pro-
duced an excellent effect. The chancel
was decorated in green, while the commu-
nion-table was banked in red roses, from
which many pretty white blossoms pro-
truded.
As the bridal crtege entered the church
TO the glorious strains of the wedding
march which Professor Reinhardt sent
forth by his magic touch, the scene present
ed WAS beautiful one. First came four
pretty little flower girls. and then the
eight ushers, who preceded the maid OF
honor and bridesmaids The bride, who
was accompanied by her father, Mr. D..
Adair Peasants, entered last. She was
met in the chancel By the groom and his
best man. Mr.. William Ryan.
The hower-girls were little Misses Garlic
Minor. Mary Aylett, Adair Minor. and
Mary Palmer. They were all attired IN
dainty dresses of white and carried red
roses.
UsHTEs AND BBIDEsMAIDs.
The ushers were Messrs. S. S. p. Patte-
son, b. Il. Munford. Cary Sheppard. Jock
Peasants. John Pickreil, J. Ran. Tucker,
w Chase Morton, and c. ". Coleman, OF
Williamsburg.
Miss Mary Morris Jones acted as the
maid of honor. She was attired in a
beautiful gown of white satin and organ
die. with Nalenciennes lace, and carried
red roses.
The bridesmaids. Misses Norma and
Hope Stewart. were robed in gowns u
white crepe and chiffon and carried
flowers similar to those OF Miss Jones.
The bride, who looked exceedingly
pretty, was dressed in al empire gown Of
white faille and wore diamond ornaments.
She carried white roses.
AN ANCIENT MODE or MARRIAGE.
The ceremony. which was performed by
the rector. Rev. Hartley Carmichael, was
most striking aud impressive one, lt
consisted OF the old English betrothal.
which IS a survival of au ancient form OF
marriage, followed by the rlng ceremony
of the present dav
The minister. after the bridal party had
reached the chancel. took his position IN
the centre OF the recess, while the c0rte5
formed in scmi.circle. When the cere-
mony had reached that point where the
preacher said." With this ring | tnee wed. y
he went inside the communion ran and
the party followed him. Prayer was then
offered, after which the cOrtege left the
church.
RECEPTION AND TOUR.
After the marriage reception was ten
dered the newly welded pair at the resi-
dence of the brides parents No. 50S east
Franklin street. Only the attendants. re-
latives, and intimate friends of the couple
were present, but the gathering was most
happy one. The parlOrs were exquislteiy
decorated with flowers and evergreens.
The mantels were banked IN ox-ovo1 dnl-
sizes, while red roses were tasteiulIy ar
ranged III various parts Of the rooms. Re-
fre-hments were served and the evening
was pleasantly spent, while the BRIDE and
groom were warmly congratulated.
Mr. aud Mrs. Archer left on the 1890
train of the Chesapeake and ONO railway
for New York, from which city thew will go
to Connecticut. whore they will visit
friends of the bride.
The groom. who IS n Journalist of eXcep-
tlOnal ability and talent, Is the vice pres'-
dent of the S'dfe and one of its editors.
He is the president of the Virginia After
noon Press ASSOCIATION and member OF
the Advisory Board Of the Afternoon Press
Bureau. MIR. Archer Is an excellent writer
and though quite young has achieved a
marked success with his pen, which he
handles with ease and grace.
Ills bride, who has always been uni
versal favOrte in society, is young lady
of unusual attractiveness, who combines
her many personal graces with the charms
Of bright intellect
Tyler -Caravati.
Nr. J. Dorsey Tyler and Miss Marie Ca
raVau were united III marriage at the resi-
dencc of the brides parents. No. 1924 east
Broad street, last night at 9O'clOck. Owing
10 ~ ltifiit dll'tAlOb III Niit ihiliAN va 'AiN
groom the wedding was very quiet one,
and only intimate friends and relatives
witnessed the ceremony. Rev. Father
Charles f.. Donahue, of Newport News,
q cousin of Mr. Tyler, officiated.
Alter The marriage the newly-wedded
couplo lef. on the 1890 train of the Chesa-
peake and OHIO railway for Hanover
county, where they will visit relatives.
! he groom, who is q son of the late Cap
tain James NJ. Tyler, Is deservedly-popu-
lar young engineer OF the Richmond and
Danville railroad. lie has a large circle
of trends not only among the railroad
men. but among people Of all classes. HIS
bride is the attractive daughter Of Mr.. Jo-
seph Carayati.
Cox-Taylor.
very happy home Wedding took place
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock, when
MISS Lola 1avlor. of this city, became the
bride OF MIR. ". L. Cox. of Lynchburg, at
the residence of her parents, No. 1902 west
Broad street.
The house was prettilv decorated with
flowers, and quite q large gathering OF
friends witnessed the ceremony, which
was performed by Rev. DR.. Hlden. Dr.
,Ioseph TAYLOR. q brother of the bride,
acted as best man and Miss Norma Cox. "A
SISTER of the groom, was maid OF honor.
Little Misses Blanche Lee and Edith lom-
linson acted as flower girls.
Among those present at the wedding
were Mr.. Samuel Cox. Misses Fannie Seay,
Lille Thomas, and Massie and Norma Cox,
of Lynchburg.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Cox
left ON the 7:05 tram of the Richmond.
Frcdercks burg and Potomac railroad for u
northern trip. Upon their return they
will reside In Lvnchburg.
The groom is % trusted and popular
dhdche of the Southern Express Company.
whose route lies between Lynchburg and
Chattanooga. Tenn. His BRIDE Is the
daughter of Mr. Joseph II. Taylor.