The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-28
Hiss Sallle Palka Welliord Weds Mr..
Robert Patrick Hamilton.
RR. JOHN 5. WILLIAMS AND MISS lSAACS
Quiet but Pretty Wedding in Ashland
Mr.. w. y. Leake Makes Miss Mary
Beverly Armistead His Bride.
other Wedding Ceremonies.

The ceremony was IN accordance with
the ritual OF the Episcopal Church, Rev.
John X. Mason. rector OF st. James.
officiating.
The interior OF the handsome house
lends itself happily TO floral decoration
snd Its possibilities In this direction were
taxed with fine result in every avail
able spot Of the hallway growing palms
and chrysanthemums were placed. Inc
green OF the palms I'm the front parior,
In which the ceremony was perioimeo'
was relieved by tho white Of both growing
roses and chrysanthemums. Between the
windows opening on Franklin street
stood the improyiscd altar covered with
white silk cloths At each side tan palms
were massed, and on the altar stood sill
Yer candelabra The combined effect was
exquisitely pure and striking. The con-
trast with the green in the back parlor
was made by pink chrysanthomums
both cut and growing, and by lamp and
gas shades OF like color.
American Beauty roses OF superb
growth struck the Keynote for the col
orine ia the diuiug-room. Tho music
piano) was rendered I'm the manner
which has won him so enviabio rcpu-
tation, by Professor Hahr.
TIE CEREMONY.
Precisely az o'clock. the significant
"Lohengfin march announced the arri-
val of that hour and Rev. Mr.. Mason
Mr.. Hamilton. and his best man, Mr.
Fred. Smart, ot Flushing, \. y, entered
the han door
Tho ushcrs and bridesmaids then on
tered The door leading from the han into
the rear parlor and approached the al
tar in Ie front ina the following order.
hr Spotswood Wexford and Mr Bland
OF Petersburg: Mr. W. 8 P Mayo ard
Mr Charles Iail Davis; Miss Sue We'll
ford and Mts Virginia Lassitcr, of Pc
terFburg. Mr.. ST. George Anderson and
hr Basil Jones. of charlottesville Miss
Marie Garnctt and Miss Leila Gray. Mr.
Jonathan Bryan and Mr. Richard Gaines
Miss Marian Harris and Miss Ella Cooke
Miss Berta Wexford, the lovely sister
Of the bride. then entered. and walked
up the imprOvised aisle alone, the very
pattern OF al that is charming iu girl
hocd. She were white tulle ever satin
the gown being. I'm common with those
Of the entire bridal party. equally not
able for simplicity and elegance. Her
flowers were 7cstout roses.
She was followed by the bride. who en-
tered with her father. Major l.. y. Well
ford Miss Wexford is SO delightfully."-
known in RiohmonUs fashionable cir
cies that personal comment SIS almost a
euporfuity. Her gra'oful figure. sweet
face brilliant complexion. and sunny
hair, make up combination that has
been pronounccd exceptionally sweet since
the day of her debut. An these We're
enhanced by the gown she WORE of white
satin. The lace veil was that worn 10y
her mother on her own bridal day. She
carried bouquet of brides roses and
lilies OF the valley.
The bridesmaids wore whifa taffeta
skirts. chiffon waists, and carried pink
chrysanthemums
A. Major Wexford and daughter reach
81 thc altar. the "Lohcncrin' gave way
90 scbumanns subtle aud beautiful
-Traumcroi." which made AN eloquent
undertone 90 the stately and impressive
language OF the ritual. THE bride was
given away by her father.
slppER-PREsENTs.
After tho ceremony. those prcsen. one
hundred and fifty on thereabOuis. includ-
inr large famiy connection were ten-
dcred Major Weuford's hospitality in
fine supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton. after coneratu-
IaNons had been extended them con
amore. ler ON thc late train for the
North Upon their RETURN, they VIII
reside in Tcforsturg. az the residence
Of Sir. Hamnton'0 parents
30 is impossible go say how much Mrs.
Hamilton viii Poe missed in the society
in which. as saiIc Wexford. she has
been so great O. faNorite.
The bridal presents were exceptionally
handsome as well as numerous. several
complete silver sets. china. cut-glass-
everything that taste. generous. means,
and anccuonatc good wishes could sue-
gest. were 90 Dee found in the lisi repre-
senting friends an over the country
THOSE PRESENT.
Among those present were Mrs. Leila
Hamilton. mother of the groom, MI.
Alexander Hamilton his uncle and guar
dian. Mrs. Charles Lassitcr, his sister,
Mrs. Alexander Hamilton Miss Watkins,
Mr.. and Mrs $. W Nenaole. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles W. Lassitcr Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs J.. ;.
Soanury. MIR and Mrs. Thad ". Gfii-
lin. pr. H. q. Leigh, Jr.. Miss Seabniy,
Air r.. Hamilton Scabury. of Petersburg.
Mrs. Stuart Brcsec. Mr.. oscar Bresee,
of Baltimore. Professor Heath Dabncy
of the University. Mr.. James B. Ham
nton. Mr.. and Mrs. George William
ZONES. of Petersburg. Mr.. r. G.. Burke,
~ Philadelphia. Mrs r.. " Harper,
Miss saliie Street. Mr.. G. Z. Wexford.
Dr. and Mrs. A. l.. Wexford. Or. and
Mrs. John Wexford. Judge and Mrs. b.
r.. Wexford, Mr.. and Mrs. ". Il. Mere
ann. Mr. and Mrs. John X. Branch,
SIR. and Mrs. George NJ. West. Misses
Anderson. Mr. Harrison Blair, Nj. and
Mrs. j. T. Ellyson, Miss Elyson. Miss
Connally. Mr. Charles Talbot Mr.. Rich
ara Allen. Mr. and Mrs. w. NJ. Talia-
ferro. General and Mrs. Logan. Mrs.
John rutherford. Mr.. John Ruther-
foord Miss Hobson. Mr.. and Mrs. era
ham Hobson. Mrs Edward MAYO. Mr.
Edward Mayo. Mr.. Langbournc VIII
iiams Mr.. l.. II. G. Cabel. Misses Logan.
Gray. Mr. Palmer. Misses Camm Cam
efon. Boykin Mrs. r. W. Nolaud, MIR.
Jordan Ieakc. Mr. X. Bland Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs Bryce Stewart Hume, Mr..
j. c. Anderson. Dr. r.. g. Black, Bdlti-
more. Mrs. William Patrick, Mr.. and
Nrs William NJ. Bridges Miss Bridges
rr st. George Bridges Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Bryan. Mr.. and Mrs. Barton
Wise. Mr. and Mrs. {. l.. Smith. Mr..
Victor Williams Mr.. Strange. Judge and
Mr. Keith. Major Lewis Ginter. Miss
MAY Jones Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powers.
Miss Nellie Boykin. Miss Augusta Daniel,
Mr.. Cranvule Valentine. AIR. James n.
Valentine Miss Roy Ellerson, and Mr..
John Walker.
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