The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-07
MORE JUNE WEDDINGS.
a brilliant Event At THE ma
SONIC TEMPLE LAST EVENISG.
Mrs. Avis Walker Grant Becomes tho Bride
ofDr. Charles v. Carrington-The
TompkinsSaunders Nuptiais.

The Masonic Temple was the scene Of
one OF the prettiest weddings of the season
yesterday evening at $50 o'clock. when
Miss Fannie V. Hessberg. daughter OF Mr..
hagnus Hessberg. became the wife Of
! Mr. Joseph n. Polly, OF Albany, y. T..
quite awhile before the arrival OF the
contracting couple the spacious hail was
alive with the friends and relatives Of
the bride and groom, and the number and
quality OF handsome gowns were far above
what are usually to be seen on such &C.
casions
The apartment was beautifully and
laVlshly decorated In a most tasteiul
manner the whole representing SaTueh
scene with a rich profusion OF spread
Inc palms and ferns as an attractive back
ground, and great variety or flowers
arranged with a uniqueness OF design that
was strikingly noticeable for beauty and
drustlc touch. the ensemble produced a
most pleasing effect that was set of by
a number Of parlor lamps interspersed
mere and there 10 the best advantage.
The decorations altogether were certainly
the work Of a clever conceit and they
were as lavish as they were appropriate,
land
The ushers were Messrs. Maurice Archer.
Harry Hess (0f Philadelphia), Eli Bloom
berg Felix Hessberg (brOther OF the
OestIicher. Mr.. Charles Polly, Of Al
bany, y. Y, a brother Of the groom,
acted as best man.
THE BRIDAL GOWN.
The bride, who IS very pretty bru-
nette with a graceful figure and stately
carriage. was gowned in a handsome
creation Of MORE antique trimmed with
duchesse and point lace and chiffon She
carried in her hand beautiful bouquet
Of brides roses tied with MORE antique
Yfl - hid al .pr4x~ Cd
the aisle TO the altar the scene was at
once picturesque and attractive. The
evening suits Of the ushers and those in
attendance contrasted In perfect harmony
with the pretty gowns/and liberal decora-
tons. formed a picture that would appeal
to the admiration Of every one with an
Z eye 70 the beautiful.
Rabbi Calisch pronounced the solemn
words that made the happy couple one.
and after the ceremony a reception was
held 1T the Temple and a sumptuous re-
past served during the evening
Among those present from distance
were: Mrs. Polly, mother Of the groom;
Mr.. and Mrs Freedman. Master Stanley
Freedman. Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson. AR
S. r. Frank. Miss Jennie Frank. Mr.
Henry Well. all Of Albany. and Mr.. and
Myers. Mr. and Mrs. II; Frank. Miss
Rhoda Frank. Mr.. Charles Lghtstone
Mr. and Mrs. S. II. Fink. Miss Ruth
Fink. Mr.. and Mrs. Max Frank. Mr.. and
Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. Maury Frank Of
New York city. There were also a large
number Of guests from the city in at
At 1920 o'clock last night Mr.. and Mrs
Polly left over tho Chesa peake and Ohio
for Old Point They will extend their
tour TO Niagara Falls and Canada before
taking up heir residence In Albany.
The groom is a prominent business man
of Albany. being a member Of the firm
Of Pohlv. & CO.. wholesale merchants.
His bride IS a young lady Of many
womanly traits Of character and IS ex-
ceeiirTlv popular among q wide circle OF
friends in this CITY and elsewhere
The wedding presents received were
numerous and handsome.
a reception was rendered the attendants
and the visitors at the residence Of the
brides father. No. l2l east Franklin
street. Tuesday night.
cARGINGToN-GnAvr.
DR.. Charles V. Darlington and Mrs.
Avis Walker Grant were married at
o'clock Yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence Of the brides father. Major y. y.
Walker, on the Grove road. The wedding
was a quiet one and only the relatives
and friends Of the contracting couple
witnessed the ceremony. which was per-
formed by tho Rev. \. y .Carringion.
father Of the groom Dr. and Mrs Car
rngtOn left on the Richmond Fredericks-
burg and Potomac 7I5 train for a north
ern trim.
me groom Is a Well-kGCNn ana hlgnlN
esteemed physician Of this city and his
bride is n lady Of great personal mag
netism The couDle will be welcomed
back to Richmond by a host Of friends
here.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
quiet wedding took place yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the residence
Of the brides father in HenricO county,
when Mr.. Richard Tompkins and Miss
Sallie A. Saunders were made man and
wife. the Rev. Jabez Hail performing the
ceremony.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr. C.
w. Saunders. and is a most estimable
and lOvable young lady, possessing many
desirable traits Of character and personal
charms.
The groom is prosperous and popular
young farmer Of King William county.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs TompEins left for their future
nome, in King William county
wAHD-sTROUD.
NORFOLK, VA. June 6.-Special.-Miss
Ida +. stroud. the beautiful and accom-
plished daughter Of Mr. John Stroud. Of
o'clock, a the Queen-Street Methodist |
church. to Mr.. Russell r. Ward. one Of
Norfolks prominent young business men.
MosBY-NIcHoLs.
BEDFORD CITY. VA. June G.-Spe-
cial.--Mr. Charles l.. MOsby, cashier OF |
the First National Bank here. and Miss
COrrine Nichols. daughter Of Mr.. and |
Mrs James l.. Nichols, were married !
at the Episcopal church to-day