Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-17
MARRIAGE ALTAR.
MISS MARY WALKER BARNEY
AND MIR. PHILIP u. SHIELDS.
The Decorations Appropriate TO
the Easter Season-Thc brides
Cos,nmc-rhe Reccption-srvera
other Weddings.
other Weddings.

The marriage OF Miss Mary Walker
Barney, daughter OF the late Dr. Charles
G. Barney. and Mr.. Philip Barraud
Shields was solemnlzed at the Church Of
the Holy Trinity last evening at half past
8 o'clock. The remony was performed
by Rev. J. J. Gravatt, rector of the
church. The decorations were specially
appropriate TO the Easter season, and
were palms and ascension lilies in great
profusion, every adornment being In white
and green.
The bridesmaids and ushers entered the
church by twos alternately. They were
Misses Elise Williams. Mary Mason An
derson, Bessie Darlington, Bland Clarke
Evie Walker, Margaret Stringfellow. and
Messrs John b. Minor Henry Catlett'
William Walker. Overton Howard, John
s. Williams. and T.. Il. Thomson.
The bride was led 10 the chancel by
her brother. Mr.. j. ST wart Barney, OF
New York and was met by the groom,
with his best man, Colonel Tazewell III
lett. She was becomingly ROBBED IN gown
Of white crepe finished In chiffon, win
tuile vsil Grdc fully caught TO the head
by sprays Of lily Of the valley and car
ried an exquisite bouquet OF the same
flower. The bridesmaids costumes were
white organdie. high eOrsage. trimmed
with Valenciennes lace and white satin
ribbons, and their bouquets were Mar
guerites and maidenhair ferns. The
ushers wore pear-gray gloves, with bou-
| tonnieres Of Marguerites.
A very small reception OF the nearest
relatives and bridal party took place
after the ceremony at the resid nee OF
Rev Calvin Stewart brother-in-law OF
the bride. The bridal couple left on the
northern train for tour Of fortnight.
THE RIDGELEY-BAZZI NUPTIALs
AT the residence of the brides pa
rents. No. 7O2 north Fifth street. last
| evening at S o'clock Miss Carrie j. Baz-
zill daughter Of Mr.. George c. Bazzili.
was married TO Mr.. James \. Ridgeley'
|. of Maryland, Rev Father Frioli per-
| forming the ceremony. Mr. Charles
| Ridgeley. brother OF the groom, acted as
| best man. and Messrs. Charles Meyer
| and Joseph Mcdonald were the ushers.
The couple. preceded by the attendants,
marched into the parlors 10 the strains or
! I,ohengrin's march. played by Miss Alics
| Loehr. The bride was attired In satin
| luxor. and carried "A bouquet Of pink-
| and lilies of the valley. After the we'd
! ding a reception was held, "hen inc
| many handsome presents given 10 the
| couple were displayed.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ridgeley will make an
| extended tour Of the North. returning
| to their future home, in Unity Mo-
PARKINSON-BEAL
| Mr. Herbert G. Parkinson. salesman
| for Messrs Long q Riddick, and Miss
| Bessie Beale. the young ana attractive
| daughter of Mr.. John r. Beale, were
| married at Lelgh-Street Baptist church
| Yesterday afternoon in the presence OF a
| large gathering of relatives and friends.
| The bride. who entered leaning Upon the
| arm of her father. looked very prett,
! i'm n travelling suit of fawn CLOTH with
| eolden-brown velvet trimmings, and car
| ried a magnificent bouquet Of Marechai
| Neil ross.
| Miss Sally Wheary, of Petersburg, {,
| cousin Of the bride. acted as maid OF
| honor. and was very becOmingly attired
| in white organdy, with satin trimmings.
| She carried an exquisite bouquet OF La
| France roses.
| Mr. Parkinson, the groom. was accom-
| panied 10y his best man. Mr. Arthns
| Rauer. and the ushers were Mcssrs. Ed
ward VI. Mallory, Charles d. keynolus'
| r. Clifton Roane, Judson u. Taiaterro'
| Joseph +. Allen. Roy Goodman, Percy
| Smith, and II. Irwin Valentine
| Tho couple were the recipients OF
| large number Of handsome and costly
| presents. They left on the 7lO O'Clock
| train for a northern tour. and VIII be
| gone about two weeks.
| OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
| Mr.. s. T. Hoffman, OF Newport News
| and Miss NJ f.. Herman. Of this city
| were married al st. Patrick's church
| Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock, Rev.
| Rather ponahoe officiating. MI Barney
| Hoffman. a brother Of the groom, was
| hest man. aud Miss Mamie Herman, the
| brides sister maid Of honor. The ushers
| were Messrs. Joe Wittcamp James lax
| ter. Joseph Herman, and Mr.. Rogers.
| The three last named are from newport
| News. After receiving the congfatuia-
| lions OF their friends Mr.. ana MIS-
| Hoffman left on bridal tour.
HAGAN-o'BRIEN.
4 very pretty home marriage took place
! last evening at the residence or MT.
| Richard O'Brien. No. lO5 south Pine
| street. when his daughter Miss kille
| O'Brien was welded TO Mr.. Charles T..
! Hagan. a young and promising business
| man Of Church Hill. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Pike Powers, and the
| wedding march was rendered on the or
| Gan by Mr.. II. Douglas Armstrong.
| Messrs. Junius c. Floyd, 5. Mahon. and
| Clifford H. Rudd acted as ushers After
the ceremony supper was served to the
attendants and invited guests.
OTHER NUPTIAL EVENTS.
NIr. Arthur NJ. Marston and Miss Fan,
| ME 4. Willis will be married at Trinity
| Methodist church this afternoon at 6
| O'Clock.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington Monday TO the following Rich
| mond couples; Charles Il. Bennett and
| Annie {. Barnes: John Harris and Annie
| Andrews and Charles 4. owen and LII