Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-20

MISS MARY WOODEN WEEDS Mr..
JAMES HARDWOOD.
Miss Gertrude NJ. Davis becomes Mrs. j.
Morton Graves-A Decidedly
Unique Affair.

Mr.. James Coleman Harwood. assistant
principal OF the Richmond High School,
and Miss Mary Alexander Woodfin were
married at Leigh-Street Baptist church
last evening at O'Clock in the presence
Of an assembly Of friends that filled both
the large auditorium and the galleries.
The wedding was one OF the prettiest
that has occurred 10 Richmond this year
The arrangements were all simple, but In
perfect taste, and were nicely carried out.
The pulpit was hidden from view by an
immense bank of ferns. palms. and other
plants. A half dozen large parlor-lamps,
with pink shades. reflected their soft rays
upon this rich foliage. producing fine
effect
Superintendent Fox. Principal Thomas.
of the High School, and many OF the
teachers and others connected with the
schools We're In the audience
THE HARDWOOD MARCH
The wedding march. which was pro-
nOunced one Of the sweetest ever heard
here, was composed by Professor Watson,
the organist at Leigh-Street. as special
compliment to the bride and groom, both
Of whom have been his pupils in music.
IL Is called the "HarwOod March"
The attendants were the maid Of honor,
best man, and six ushers. These latter,
who led the way down the centre
aisle when the bridal party entered the
church. were Messrs. f.. Henning Smith
and Albert Hill, j. Garland Pollard and
Ellis b. French. Edward Woodfn Cbrother
OF the brde) and Harry A. George.
Miss Alma Louise Harwood. sister OF
the groom was the maid OF honor and
entered alone. She is quite a pretty
young lady. Of stately carriage. and was
gowned I'm mixed silk with green velvet
trimmings. She carried bouquet OF pink
roses
The groom entered with his best man.
Mr.. Joseph NJ. Childrey, and the bride.
who wore n tailor-made travelling suit or
gray-green, was accompanied to the altar
by her father, Mr.. S. Il. Woodiin. She
carried large bouquet Of Brides roses,
and looked unusually pretty.
The ceremony, which was very I'M
pressve and embraced the ring feature,
was performed by Rev. w. J.. Wright.
pastor Of the church. Upon leaving. the
church, Mr.. and Mrs. Harwood were
driven to Byrd-Street Station. where they
took the train for northern tour Of
several weeks
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Mr. Harwood Is a young man Of sterling
qualities. and Is deservedly popular with
n wide circle of friends. He is an alum
nus Of Richmond College has been poet
laureate Of that institution for several
wears. and has achieved an enviable repu-
tation both as a poet and elocutionist
He has filled the position OF assistant
principal of the High School for year
or two and enjoys the esteem OF all con-
nected with the management Of the
schools.
His bride Is an accomplished young
lady. and possesses many qualities Of
head and heart that have endeared her
TO her friends She is the only daughter
OF Mr. $. H. Woodin with w j. Var
brough's Sons, and a granddaughter OF the
late James Alexander, Of Charlottes-
vile.
PRETTY AFTERNOON WEDDING,
Miss Gertrude NJ. Davis and Mr.. J.
Morton Graves were married at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, No. $40 north
Seventh street, yesterday afternoon.
The wedding was decidedly unique and
pretty The parlors and Railways were
tastefully decorated with palms. flowers,
and stand-l lamps. There were no brides
maids. but Msssrs. Fay Duval. Charles
G.. Davis, Charles Withers, and Stanley
Hall were the ushers. The bride. who
was attired in a very becoming travelling
suit. entered the parlors leaning upon the
arm of the groom. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Dr. r. y. Sledd, Of
Centenary church. At +:j5 o'clock Mr.
and Mrs Graves, having received the
congratulations OF the hosts Of friends
who had assembled to witness their mar
rage, took the YorkRiver line for a
bridal tour. They will be absent about
ten days.
The groom is employed as book-keeper
for the Standard Oil Company and Is
quite popular lie resides in Manchester.
The bridal presents were handsome and
numerous.