Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-08
BEAUTY AND GENIUS.


VI
delighted with the courtesy ana nospi
tally shown them during their snort
soiourn here. Mr.. Juan A. smith, Oh
Brooklyn, the usher who had one OF MS
arms broken IN the complimentary chase
OF the Deep-Run Hunt Club ON wed
nosdav afternoon. surprised his friends BY
getting up and preparing to take ms
position In the bridal procession, which
he did with becoming grace and chiVairy.
He displayed remarkable determination
and courage, and was able to take MS oe'
parture last evening with the other 'isi-
tors from the North. II had been ar
ranged that Mr.. James De Kay. OF New
York. should take Mr.. Smiths place az
usher in event he was unable TO be on
hand. 80 a.
A singular fact in connection with TINS
wedding is that series OF accidents
preceded IL. First, Miss Langhorne anu
Mr.. Gibson were hurt In runaway
near the country home OF Mr.. Langhorne'
Mr.. Tompkins McIlwalne. or New 10TH,
ono Of the ushers. had one OF his eyes
hadlv bruised by his horse In New YORK
city on Tuesday afternoon. Then on the
following day. Mr.. Smith had MS arm
broken. On Wednesday night MISS rem
berton, while dancing on the roof garueh
at the Jefferson. quite painfully injured
of hfr dUkitSs anu
10 come into the church yesterday carry
ing a cane.
MRS. CHARLES DANA GIBSON.
Notwithstanding all these vicissitudes
the wedding took place without hitch,
and Mr. Charles Dana Gibson has as his
bride one of the most beautiful and popu-
tar women in America. Miss Irene Lang
horne now Mrs. Gibson) has for several
years been distinguished as great belle
in her own State and her home city, not
simply because she Is a woman Of lovely
lace and form, but because also OF her
splendid mental attainments, her charm
ing manners, her gentle nature, and her
amiability and sweetness toward all OF
her wide circle OF acquaintances. she Is
one Of the few beautiful women whose
popularity extended into all classes OF
society, and her departure from Richmond
10 live leaves vacant in the hearts OF
these people a place which 1t VIII De
very difficult for any one else TO III.
But the fame OF Mr.. Gibson's bride as
a beautiful woman does not simply ex-
tend TO the borders of Virginia. She has
many times been designated by metropol'-
tan papers as the most handsome 40
man in America. She has been PROM
nent in many social functions here and
elsewhere. She led the Patriarch's ball In
New York in 1894 the cotillon at the
Philadelphia Assembly in 1893, and the
Carnival german. at New Orleans. last
year. She also led the Saraband, which
was given for the Daughters Of the Kew
olution in this city. She has taken part
in drama and opera here, having appear
ed as the widow in Highest Bidder"
Violet In "Our Boys" and last year made
a wonderful hit as Germaine in the opera
"Chimes OF Normandy"
Miss Langhorne and Mr.. Gibson met
for the first time at the Horse-Show in
New York. just year ago. and he found
a requltal OF his love at Mirador in June
last.
The prominence which has been given
the bride in public print is repugnant 10
her nature, as is recognized by all who
know her well. Her personal beauty, as
great as IL is, is surpassed by the lowell
ness OF her character; for Of her 1t may
be truly said in the language OF the
poet, Simplex munditiis." With all the
attention and admiration that have been
bestowed upon her, she is as simple and
unaffected as when as a girl these traits
distinguished her. Her wishes in regard
to not appearing IN public print would
be respected, certainly in Virginia were II
not that she is one of Virginia's fair
est daughters. Of whom her people feel
justly proud. and she Is claimed as a
thorough type of their womanhood
MIR. CHARLES DANA GIBSON,
The groom, though yet a young man.
has already made himself famous the
world over as an artist. His conception
OF the heroic American Glrr' is a crea-
ton OF beautiful and majestic woman
hood that has been adopted as a national
type. His cartoons of the various phases
of American social life are true to life
and leave upon him fame as well as
great many enemies. As an illustrator,
Mr. Gibson also figures among the fore
most artists OF this country ana Europe.
Because of the strong character in his
drawings he has been aptly called the
Du Maurier Of America.
Mr. Gibson was born about 30 years
ago. He belonged TO a family with high
social connections In New York city, and
he did n0t want for good education.
His inclinations were, however, artistic,
and he gave up all idea OF the business
career that had been laid out for him.
IL was not long before his genius de-
veloped, and he struggled some time be-
fore his gifts were discovered. He went
TO the comic periodical, Life" with
drawing from which he hoped TO realize
70 cents. when he received 81 for the
drawing, he felt that success was as
sured for him. The acceptance OF his
drawing was soon followed by IN offer
OF a permanent position. Now, the artist
receives a handsome income from MS
work. about $500 per year, and, as he
is a healthy, wholesome. young man,
he VIII soon have an independent fortune.
After spending the years crowded with
success I'm New York. Mr.. Gibson went
abroad last winter, spending the season
in Paris with Richard Harding Davis.
The artist went in quest OF subjects with
which 10 illustrate the writings OF MI.
Davis. and the new successes ne scored
are 10 be found in the leading periodicals
issued during the past spring ana sum
mer. From under the noses OF Parlslan
artists, Mr.. Gibson picked striking sub
iects that had long been given up as
commonplace. The Grisette, the Parisian
Actress. and Mondaine were brought into
a new artistic light. and termed some
NJ Gihson's new girls" On his extended
bridal tour he will, no doubt, acquire
much valuable information and inspira-
ton for the work of his choice.
PERSONNEL OF THE PARTY.
In MIR Gibson's party were number OF
distinguished people. MT. Rlehard Hard-
ing Davis. probably the best short-story
writer In America next TO Rudyard Kip
ling " an usher. He Is a close personal
friend of Mr.. Gibson. and his mother was
from Wheeling, W. Va. Mr.. Davis began
his literary career on a Philadelphia daily,
and suddenly leaped into fame. He has
travelled extensively. and has dined with
wales and other dignitaries He is a
man OF fine face and figure, OF magnetic
presence, and most courteous and charm
ing manners. All his works are Illus
trated By Mr. Gibson.
Another distinguished member OF the
party was Mr.. Stanford White, OF New
York. a member OF the widely-known