The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-11
Mr.. 7HoS. MARYIN VEDDRD.
The Bride is Mss Lucy ChambliSs Day, ol
Smithhsld.
n VAS 4 BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT.
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:. ,-,li,snt wedding that ever took
saace IN snithield was that OF thls even
d yvben in the presence OF large
.,,-,be, ~ the most distinguished people
A. virginia, Miss Lucy Chambiiss Day
- united In marriage TO Hon. Thomas
Martin. United states senator-elect
,rou Virginia. The church was decora-
red very eiaborately with palms, ferns,
md other potted plants. The altar was
. mass Of maiden hair ferns and bride
roses while here and there among the
green were white candles in silver cande-
Iabra. Satin ribbons across the aisles
defined the place reserved for guests in
few minutes after o'clock. the fa-
niliar strains Of MendelsSohns Wedding
March was the signal OF the arrival OF
the bridal party, who entered in the
following order:
Hon. George w. Morris, OF Charlottes-
vile. and Hon. Henry ID. Flood, OF App0-
MIR John Rutherford, Of Richmond.
and Mr.. Joseph Button, of Appomattox
MIR. Frank r.. Wilcox, Of Norfolk and
Mr.. oscar Berry OF Richmond.
Miss Martha Bagby. of Richmond, act
ed as maid of honor, and walked alone.
followed by the bride, leaning ON the arm
OF her father.
THE BRIDE.
The bride was met at the altar by the
groom. who, with his best man. Mr.. Leslie
n. Martin. OF Richmond, entered from
the vestry room. The ceremony, which
Was strikingly impressive. was PERFORM
ed by the Rev Frank G. Scott rector OF
the church.
The bride wore a beautiful gown Of
white satin, en- traine. high neck and long
sleeves with waist draperies OF chiffon
aand Duchess lace. The flmy ven OF
tule. which hung only to the waist in
'front.'. was fastened 10 the hair by sprays
or lly OF the valley and diamond pins.
Inc bridal bouquet was Of bride roses,
1r1nged with lilies OF the valley, and tied
WIN wide satin ribbons, falling to the
mem or her gown.
THE LADIES COSTUMES
The maid Of honor wore n tasteful
gown OF white mousseline desoie over
apple green silk. the waist finished
with belt and chOux OF green velvet
ribbon. Her bouquet. which was huge
anair Of lily Of the valley, was tied
with green satin ribbons.
Mrs. c. +. Day wore heavy black silk,
with ganiture of chiffon and dull
Mrs. A. NJ. f. Day was handsomely
atired in black brocade. the waist Of
which was trimmed in old point lace
Miss Grace Day, the brides only sister,
wore a gown Of white orgaEdie. with
sash and trimmings Of green satin rib
bon.
Miss Octa Reed of smthfeld, wore a
lovely costume Of white organdie. with
white satin trimmings.
Mrs. Richard r.. Boykin wore n lovely
gown Of white moire antique ana old
lace.
Mrs. r S Thomas black MORE. trim
med IN cut Jet 'rec1 satin and chiffon
Tine groom gave to the maid of honor
as souvenir OF the occasion, a new
moon OF pearls and to the ushers each
a scarf pin Of green enamel and pearls.
THK RECEPTION.
After the ceremony an informal recep-
tion was held al the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fcnton
church. the decorations were I'm green
and white, with the exception OF the
dming-room where American beauties
held full sway, decking every available
spot.
A little oak desk in the hall decorated
with flowers and candles, silver pen and |
inkstand. over the white marriage record. |
in which the names gf the bride and |
bridegroom. officiating minister and each |
guest, along with all sorts of good wishes |
were Inscribed
Both Mr. Martin and his bride are too |
well known TO the public 10 need much of |
an introduction.
IHR GROOM.
Mr. Martin who is a striking looking |
man of medium height. though "a senior |
in the prime Of life, and fully equipped |
both mentally and physically, for the |
duties that await him at the nations |
capital
He was elected United States senator
by the Virginia Legislature i'm 1898. and |
though never having held public office |
before his long experience i'm Democratic |
campaigns as an organizer Of forces, his |
reputation as a shrewd and able lawyer |
render him TT TO hll any Office 10 which |
he may be called.
TIE BRIDE.
The Senator's bride. a slngularly attrac- |
tive girl Of twenty. tail and slender, with
proud, pale face, dreamy, dark
eyes. and sunny hair, Is well known in
Virginia, having visited most of the
cities I'm the State, where she is greatly
admired, as well for her brilliant mind
as her striking beauty. Mrs Martin Is |
an ardent and devoted Virginian deeply |
1 terested i'm all that concerns the wei |
fare of her native State, and there
fore, a most suitable help-meet TO Vir-
ginias repr esentative at Washington.