The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-22
4 BEAUrIFUL WEDDING.
Mr. Frank $. woodson, of Danville' Weds
Miss Rice. Of Farmvilie.


FARMVILLE, VA, June Y.-Special.-
Yesterday was made memorable mere py
the marriage Of Miss Nora Boston Rice
prominent young woman of Farmville,
IN MIR. Francis Sylvester Woodson,
elitor Of the Danville Daily Register.
The ceremony was celebrated at the
Baptist church this morning In the pres
ence of a large company, prominent
among whom were the members OF the
brides Sunday school class IN BODY,
who were pleased thus TO manifest their
regard for their beloved teacher
rhe chancel was covered with some
soft white material and was decorated
with natural flowers. IN order 70 give
the effect Of an evening wedding, the
blinds of the building were closed ana
the electric lights turned on.
AT 10 O'Clock the bridal party rendez-
voused in the vestibuie Of the church, and
as the soft notesNof Mendelssohn's We'd
ing March were sounded 10y Miss Ruby
Wright otganist. the party filed into the
church in the following order: From the
right aisle. Hon r. NJ. Burton and Mr..
c. c. Fleming. the attendants. and from
the opposite aisle, Messrs. J. b. Wall ana
p. II. c. Rice the ushers. They marched
TO the altar and took positions on either
side Of the chancel These were followed
by the bridesmaids. Miss Katherine Bur
ton and Miss Lillian Watson whitehead
attired in white silk and looking as pure
and pretty as the fresh flowers they car
red in their hands. They also wore large
white leghorn hats. They came by the
right aisle, while the groomsmen, Messrs'
w. w. Keen and W. s. Copeland. Of Dan
Vile. came by the left aisle The brides
maids and groomsmen met at the altar
"a ,aeeaH within the ohAnCel.
crossed the chancel and then took posi-
lions on either side Wis a Wis
Next came, one from each aisle. little
Miss Ruth Eskew and Master Jeff. Eskew,
of Charleston, w. Va, two handsome
children, and niece and nephew respective
ly Of the bride. The little maid wore an
Empire gown OF white crepe and carried
flowers Master JEFF. was in Fauntleroy
costume and carried on satin cushion
the dainty wedding ring. They also took
positions in the chancel.
The wedding march is still heard, and
now comes the maid of honor, Miss Laura
Virginia Nelson, of Richmond, a very
queen of loveliness and womanly graces.
She wore an Empire gown OF white silk
null over yellow satin. trimmed with
buttercups and yellow satin ribbons. On
her head was large white eghOrn hat
and she carried roses in her hand. She
took position I'm the chancel next 10 the
brides place.
Following the maid OF honor came the
bride-elect on the arm Of her brother. Mr.
w. Armstead Rice and from the opposite
aisle came Mr.. Woodson with his best
man. Nh O. w. Dudley OF Danyile The
brides costume was a Greek gown Of
white corded silk handsomely trimmed
with pearl passementerle She wore. OF
ha Inevitable bridal
carried in her hand a bouquet of La
France roses. The bride and sfoom-elect
then stood before the altar and the
marriage ceremony was impressively per-
formed by Rev Or. George r. Bagby.
pastor Of the church. Everything went
off smoothly. and it was generally conceded
that a prettier wedding had never been
in Farmvile.
After the ceremony the bridal party
left the church In reverse order--the bride
and groom leading then the maid Of
honor and best man. and so on.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodson were driven 10
the residence Of Ion r. NJ Burton. uncle
OF the bride. and after changing bridal
attire for travelling habit. went 10 the
depot and took the midday train for q
trip to Western North Carolina, where
they will spend the honeymoon. A large
number Of people assembled at the depot
TO pay their respects 10 the bride. and
bushel or more OF rice (SineIlarly ap-
propriate In this instance was dashed
against the car as IL bore them away.
Mr.. Woodson is well-known throughout
the State as an able and accomplished
editor. and his bride is a charming, cui-
uvated and lovable Christian woman.
than whom no woman In this community
Is held In higher esteem. May their mar
ned life be as bright as was their wed
ding day.