Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-17
A DAY OF WEDDINGS.
MANY MARRIAGES IN THE STATE
YESTERDAY.
4 brilliant Event In Dnnviiie-"'sS
Jennings becomes the bride OF Mr.
r,,. Attendants and the
Costumes.
Costumes.

D,Nytr1E. VA. october l6-(Speciai)
- and fashionable audience
gathered at the Church OF 'he HP'"""'
mic evening. the occasion beihs 'he maj
.,oge OF Mr.. william Freeman Dance
me ~ Danviie's prominent young DuS'-
oess-men. and Miss Ellen Lewis jennings
a,rghter Of Robert +. jennings ESD
,,d ono Of the roigning bellies OF the city
Tho handsome auditorium of the church
.ad been deliberately decorated Tor the
occasion. The aisles, chancel ana reau-
ing desk were covered with white anu
the fonts flied with golden ROD ana
autumn leaves, while large banquet lamps
with yellow shades cast soft and beau-
tiful light over the scene.
THE BRIDESMAIDS.
pro,,,,, % the hour-9 o'clock-the br:dal
marty reached the church, ana as '"0
notes of the wedding march peaied ioi''
from the organ little Wills anu
sinia Dance stepped TO the centre % '''O
middle aisle and loosod the "h''e
hons 10 admit ,he bridesmaids WHO '"'''U
I'm couples in the following oruer' an 0."aT ,
,owned in white OrganNleS' WI" -,
lace and satin ribbon triihH'l6S, -
carving bundles of yellow ioSv"'
Annie Ayres, Of Danvile, anu ENa - -
son. of Richmond; Misses rage ~
OF Richmond. and Ethel Ciark' OF li",l
Tax. Misses Mamie Fauntleroy. OF lamp
-, oo,,,,t, and Helen Quarles, OF Ken
,,ond. Misses Lucy Morton, oil SCUM
Ttoston and Lucy Walker, OF pahNiie'
Misses Annie Ould, OF fo"ndldA'
Iiehtfoot Hobson. Of Danvllie' M'ssea
Ecll Vass ard Helen Edmuhds' anu
Misses SaIlie Edmunds ana Ben filei'"'
Of DanVllle.
THE GROOMSMEN.
The groomsmen came down oIposlne
aisles i'm the following ORDER MeasiS'
James Vass and George jennings McaSI''
q y Talbot and Percy Peterson. Messrs'
n, Il. Belt and Campbell Dance, Messrs'
Iobn Meade and Allen Stokes. MessrS'
Y,ugene Nithers and W. ". Williamson
Ncssrs. W. T. Redd ana Irving camp
hen. OF Richmond; Messrs. {. w. WATTS
and J. NJ Edmunds.
As the bridesmaids and groomsmeh
crossed in 'front.' Of the chahcei ana
GROUPED about the altar, up came inc
ushers-Dr. l.. T.. HarVie, Jullan Me"1e'
&. ID. Noel, j. u. williamson. !. II. Sauh-
ders. George 6. Temple, j. g. FRIEND
and ". j. Dance. Then came Miss LINE
TAYLOR Jennings maid Of honor ana SIS
ter OF the bride, unattended. She wore
yellow chiffon over yellow satin, ana
carried a bouquet Of yellow roses.
THE BRIDE.
Next came the bride leaning ON the arm
OF her father. she wore gown OF
duchesse satin with chiffon and pearl
passamentcrie trimmings and pearl ana
diamond ornaments, the folds OF the
bridal veil being caught with diamond
star. She carried a bouquet OF brides
roses
The groom. accompanied by his brother
and best man, Mr.. l.. c. Dance. Of Rich
mond. emerged from the vostry-room and
Joined the bride at the altar. Rev j.
Cleveland Hall. the rector, performed the
ceremony assisted by R-v George W.
Dame and Rev. Dr. Campbell Of Rich
mond. The bridal party were rendered
a reception AT the home II the brides
father the house being decorated in yell
low. green, and white The first color pre-
dominating Mr. and Mrs Dance left on
the vtsiibuled train for Il tour Of the
no.therl cities.
Other Marriages.
At the Christian church this evening,
Mr.. Walter Scott Stallings. of Athens.
Ga. and Miss Emmie Y. Tuck, were
united in marriage. a large number of
friends was present. At the conclusion
Of the ceremony. Mir and Mrs. Stallings
took the train for the South. Mr.. STALL
ings - most estlmable young man, and
at one time was secretary Of the Young
Mems Christian Association In this city.
He now ills the same place at Athens.
The bride is u young lady with many
friends
In Neapoiis last night Mr. william
Oakley and Miss Ne!ia Hughes were
united in marriage. The maid Of honor
was Miss Mamie Hughes. and the best
man MI. John Shaw. of Caswen county,
q. 4. The groom is a prominent young
farmer OF Caswcn
Mr. William T. Ferrel and Miss Ida
Hart were also married in Neapolis last
night. Miss Mamie Gl,iewch was maid Of
honor. and MIR. King Anderson the best
man.
Lynchburg Couple.
Mr.. Robert J.. Franklin and Miss Lola
H. Jennings both Of I.nChburg, came 90
Danvillc this morning on the southern
train ana registered at The Burton Hotel.
Later IN the day they repaired TO the
home Of Dr. r. y. Thames where they
were made one. The bride is a daughter
of Mr.. j. H. Jennings. Of Lynchburg, and
IS we'll and widely known in her native
city. where she Is very popular The
groom is q prosperous clothing merchant
Of the same place. They were accom-
PANEL by Or John vi. Hamlet, who re-
turned home this evening. The bride and
groom will remain Untu tomorrow. Ii
was not an elopement as both parties
were Of age and the license was obtained
Lynchburg.