The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-15
CUPID'S DOUBLE SHOT.
THE SEY LOyE GOD AIMS STRAIGHT
on ST. VxLESTINE'S DAf.
Two DauvlIIo Men CMp'ure Misses MARY
Newell Brown and Maggie Bradiore
Brown-wed.ing at Beth Ababa.


They who were really anxious to VIII
ness a pretty double wedding heedeu "o'
the rain and slect yesterday evening ~
O'Clock. but bravcd the harsh FEBRUARY
winds and assembled in large numbers "'
Park Place NJ. T.. church some time Deio'e
the APPOINTED hour TO see four happy
Young people walk slowly down the aisie
TO the sweet strains Of the Bridal Cnorus
from Lohengren and plight their sacred
VOWS ct the altar Of Hymen.
A doutde-wedding Is quite a rarity III
Richmond. The natural sequence was tnat
before the bridal party arrived the sdHC-
tuary was taxed to It's capacity with
very large assembly OF eager spectators
anxious to witness the Interesting event.
There were two distinct ceremonies, inc
contracting couples being Miss Mary New.
ell Brown and Mr.. }. Turner Hainhn, oi
Danville, and Miss Maggie Bradloru
Brown and Mr.. Powhatan F'itzhugh Con-
way, Of Danvllle. q,
The church was handsomely decorated
with palms and ferns and pink carna-
lions. that made a beautiful effect beneath
the mellow light from pink and green
lamps skilfuily placed at intervals ABOUT
the altar Dainty pink ribbons, stripped
down each of the aisles and held at the
ends by smilaX arranged in the shape OF
horse-shoes. blended tremendously with
the other devices in the way OF decora-
tions. The entire altar was beautiluly
dressed in gems of the floral kingdom,
while the en- semblc produced an artistic
picture as unique as 1t was tasteful.
As the brides entered the sanctuary
a
bit Of melody from Lohengren. Miss Mary
Newell Brown, a pretty brunette with
graceful figure, wore tan travelling suit
trimmed with golden brown, and carried
In her hand Madame TestOut roses ana
lilies OF the valley. Her sister, q hand
some young lady Of the blonde type, was
attired in a lavender-and-tan imported
gown with eminence. She carried large
bouquet similar TO that of her sister.
The two brides came in together and
were preceded by the ushers, who were
Messrs. Albert Il. August, James r. Pol
lard. j. A. Lawson, OF Danyille; NAL
Tory Hamlin. of Danville; l.. Il. Conway,
of Danville. and Il. l.. Belt of Danville
The grooms. Messrs. Hanin and Con-
way. came from the side doors, accom-
panied by their respective best men,
Nlessrs. Willie Williamson. of Danvile,
and Walter Holland of Danville, and met
their brides at the altar. where the two
ceremonies were solemnly performed by
the Rev DR.. Young. pastor OF the church.
After the ceremonies the newly-wedded
ones left the church TO a splendid rcndi-
ton OF Mendelssohns immortal Wedding
March, and were driven TO the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac depot, where
they took the train for northern tour.
They will reside in Danvlle.
The brides are the daughters OF Mr.
J. Thompson Brown, OF this city. and
are young ladies OF striking personality
and charming manners.
Messrs. Hamlin and Conway are promi-
nent young business men OF DanviIe.
where they are quite popular. They have
been bosom friends for years. and IL
is an interesting coincidence that they
should have married sisters.
Be-. b..
A strikingly pretty church wedding was |
solemnized at Beth Ahaba synagogue |
last night at $3.50 o'clock, when Miss |
Rosa Lee Salomonsky became the bride |
OF Mr.. Maurice Salomonsky, of Brooklyn, |
n. Y. The decorations were exceedingly |
handsome, many tasteful conceits i'm the |
way of flowers being sklfully arranged. |
and the ever-attractive ferns and palms |
prevailing to much advantage, while |
vafi-hued lamps shed a mellow glow |
over the pretty picture
There were no brides maids. The |
ushers were Messrs. Daniel Whitlock, |
Barney Myers. Nathan Simon. Jacob Well |
Henry Flegenheimer, and Jacob Flegen-
heimer.
The BRIDE who is the handsome daugh-
ter Of Mr. Emil Salomonsky, wore an
exquisite creation of ivory satin. duchesse
lace, and carried In her hand a huge
bouquet of brides roses and orange bios
SONS. Her diamonds were the gift of |
the groom. She entered the church ac-
by State Senator William
The groom entered from the side door
with his best man. Mr.. Rudolph Couraht.
Of Washington, and met the bride at the
altar, where the ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Dr. Calisch.
Mr. Benjamin Salomonsky. OF Norfolk.
was master of ceremonies. Senator Loven-
stein gave the bride away.
After the marriage a delightful recep- /
ton was held at the residence of the
brides parents, No $40 east Leigh street.
The house was beautifully decorated with
cut flowers and ferns. Pretty lanterns
shed soft light over a happy scene.
where handsomely men and
elegantly women exchanged
greetings over a huge punch bowl in an
~'J"NN"e oP"i tiS Beii'i
and drawng-room, where brilliant lights
shone on the happy assembly. made
brilliant effect
At IL o'clock sumptuous repast. in
Guiding the choicest dainties and wines.
was served in the dining room. which was
decorated with flowers and
palms. There were n large number OF
guests from the city 10 enjoy the lavish
hospitality of the hostess.
Among those present from q distance
were: Mrs. Henry Brandt. Miss Irene
Brandt, Misses Libby, Louise and Becky
Salomonsky, and Messrs. benjamin and
Joseph Salomonsky all OF New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Salomonsky will leave this
morning for a northern trip. after which
hey will take up their residence in
Brooklyn. y. y. where the groom is a
prosperous business man.