The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-29
BRiLLiAsI SOCI1L AVESl.
Tho Marriage OF ur Charles A. Osborne
and iii.s Morton.

KEYSNILLE, VA. Dec. 2S-SP cial.-
Never ia the annals OF marriages IN
KeysvillC has Ascension chuich Aciu 81
larger or more brilliant aSsehlOlaSe thaA
that gathered there last night 10 witness
the marriage of Mr.. Charles y osborne,
the Mayor OF the town and one OF Keys
vile prominent business men, ana MISS
Caroline McEwen Morton, daughter OF
Major ana Mrs. ). W. Morton, "h'ch
took place al $50 o'clock.
Inc decorations mad been arranged
with exquisite taste by IN" many Iddy
fricnds of the bride and groom, aHI
never did fair artists build Work o.
'OVe more beautifully. me chancel
and a!sl,s were covered with white hncn
ana beautifully decorated with ptoiH-
sion Of cVerSreens al. flowers. pu the
altar were IA number o.. very handsome
candelaDra which shed lustre over the
scene
Promptly on time the bridal party en-
tered the church TO the heaujlful SIhi,'
o. The wedding march. SIX lovely
bridesmaids emerged from the Eesti3'
room and advanced down the aisle -
meet the bride, then raced about ana
proceeded TO the altar in the following
order: Misses Mabel and Evelyn Osborne,
sisters of the groom; Fannie owen, Susie
NprVCH MaudC Lawrence and Kate
Woods. dressed alternately in pink ana
white organdie Those wearing white
carried La France roses ana those III
pink bride roses.
The bride came in leaning on the arm
OF her father. preceded bv her sister,
Mss Lucic Morton. rs maid OF honor,
wearing "A lovely dress Of pale pax
ofgandie and carrying bride roses. INA
bride wore heavily corded silk dress
made plain skirt. with LONG court tram,
hiEh bodice, over which was diapeu
yoke of chiffon. with high crushed
collar Of chiffon. Front OF CorSage cover
"a with pearls. She wore diamond and
pearl ornaments. The veil Of white tullc
reached the hem OF her gown, ana was
most eXqu3telY draped ana held IN
place by magnificent sunburst of d!d'
monds and pearls. the gift Of the groom.
She held bouquet Of exquisite bride
roses. The beautiful marriage service
of the Episcopal Church was read by
';eY. j. T. Lawrence, the rector, anu
Rev. \. h. Sharp, OF the Methodist
church
Alter the ceremony very handsome
reception was Sven the bridal party
.arcnts. The large and spacious house
vas eXquisitely decorated with pro
fns on Of American Beauties and ferns.
tuc dOorways festoOned with draperles ami
eyergTeens. The gold and silver Candida
bra with wax taperS, added brllancy
t. the gay scene. The supper was bcau-
tifully served and perfect in every ap-
10 ntment. The table was filled with
every delicacy of the season,
The bride. who has figured so extensive
~ in Charlotte society as one Of its most
attractive ana beautiful women, was
the recipient of many handsome and
costly presents. Included among them
was beautiful house and two lots in
the town OF Keysv.ne. a gift from the
father and mother OF the bride The
band dIscoursed sweet music, and dancing
was INDUCED In until a late hour. Much
interest was Centered around the cut
ting of the bride cake. Cadet ThompI
son Morton cut the ring ana Floyd Greg
ory the button. The darning needle
was cut. but not claimed
The bride and groom left on the go
A. NJ vesubuled train for an EXTENDED
tour 10 St. Augustine AID Jacksonville.
Fla, and other points south.