Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-08
RFAUTY AND GENIUS.
, g,mcus Richmond Belle Aaffies a
Gifted New York Artist.
,ur GIBSOB-LASGAOREE NUpTlALS.
o,, Al The Most Brilliant Weddings In
Our City'S History.
80 ATTENDANTS AND GUESTS.
o,.u,xuishcd Company In st.
PAUL. church and Crowds ""'s'"e'
,,,u, pccorations-AnE Elegant
Iso.t at the Brides Home.


cihson-Ianghorne wedding. which
.i,c. in historic old ST. Pauls yes
-. az high noon, Will long be remem-
- one Of the most brilliant and re-
..,solent nuptial events ever seen IN a
n,,,rnoud church. The excitement ana
,,,.rest which were everywhere
..3 in the marriage eliminated In
.,,.,1 of colossal proportions that would
-. c,,ed the sacred ediflce many times
over.
r.,iy in the morning people began to
..,c.. from all quarters about the en-
...,.,.s to the church. and seemed never
~. cary Of waiting: and. when. at last.
~. aoors were thrown open. and the pub
,. .,,ro admitted TO the unreserved por-
.,.o NJ the church. the seats were filled
ts hv magic. and the aisles were
"s 's,v hacked by a seething, expectant
80, while those who had been unable
-. .si, entrance still fingered on the
W - until the service was over ana
,rs b,isal party had driven away.
1u.ts tsen interest, this excitement,
D. soem.d at times almost intense,
wa" ~ ,,, ,-ay remarkable or TO be won
80 a. for was this not an union OF
..',,,,, eroce and beauty with marked
-, and genius; the alliance of one OF
y.. f,i,est OF Vrginia's fair daughters
,,',,h one whose reputation has preceded
tl,, ipto the hearts OF his southern COM
,.,t,iots and who is well-known through
,bo rharacter. the power, and the humor
~ his brilliant artistic achievements
"JIappv is tire bride that the sun shines
m The ancients have SAID IL, anu
though experience shows II TO be loose
statement. admitting OF many Saving
@fsrsc such a wealth of auspicious cir
c,imstanccs cluster around the union oi
Mis- Irene Langhorne and Mir. Charles
1,,,a Gibson. that the brightness of the
f,,uro seemed only to be accentuated by
,se effulgence of the rays Of "Old Sol.
4 bright. blue sky. across which masses
~ min. white clouds were borne swiftly
On tbe cool western wind, bent over the
,,ty Yesterday. and all her gray mansions
,nl SPACIOUS streets sparkled beneath IL
IN A food OF summer sunshine.
TIL; CHURCH DECORATIONS.
IL was a quarter before the hour SET
Tor the ceremony 10 take place wheh the
g.
Thirtv seats had been reserved III the
,eildle aisle for members of the two fami-
lies and immediate friends This por-
,i,n Of the church was signlfied by white
satin ribbons and four large clusters OF
Yellow chrysanthemums.
In the chancel the floral decorations
we're proftlse and marvellously erectiVe.
They were arranged by Harvey, ana con-
sisted of huge banks OF palms ana Ierhs
~ the cast and west sides. The white
d,scs of myriads OF handsome, white
ehrysanthemums bespangled the emefaio
hne oC the background, while the air Oh
,re church was rich with their fragrance.
The windows Of the chancei were banked
with white hrysanthemums. While the
altar was sirmounted by a cross of the
same flowers. and the pulpit ana pap
,ie,ry were also tastefully decorated. The
,baucel and the centre aisle We're covered
with "A white drugget, and carpet was
extended 10 the sidewalk under the avn
Ing which had been erected from the
porch q, the roadway. AS soon as the
wedding guests began 10 arrive. Mr.. Jacob
Eeinhardt at the organ played the we'd
dlng-march from Lohengrin.
ARRIVAL OF THE PARTY.
The guests followed each other in quick
T. clock the wedding party were In
their places The scene was an exceed
iur.y brilliant one: the handsome church,
with its wealth Of rich cnlors so taste-
FULLY blended the profusion OF lovely
specimens Of Horticulture. and the great
number ~ guests, representing the
wealth. fashion. beauty. and culture of
this city and State and of New York;
dainty and magnificent confections or
the dressmgkers' art were on every hand,
ard an combined in rendering the scene
ore Of unsurpassed attractiveness, in
teresL and splendor
Details of the Wedding.
Precisely at 1910 o'clock. the organ
r,alel forth the rythmic strains from
The bridal march in Lohengrin. and at the
same time the male choir. consisting OF
men and boys IT, black and white sur
plces appeared in front OF the chancel.
Led by Mr W. L. Grant the director,
ihc choir, 10 files of twos. proceeded TO
march 90 The entrance OF the middle
sis.c 20 meet the bridal party and open
thc service on going down. the choris-
ters parted 40 the steps leading 10 the
chanCei, and went single file through
either of The outer aisles. batting for
Just moment at the main doors from
Tie lobby Then the music changed into
iie delightful and soft wedding anthem.
The Voice That Breathed Ger Eden.
and after the prelude. the procession COM
meuce1 simultaneously with the singing
" The first verse Of the anthem. Slowly
me chOr.sters moved in twos up the
hl-l.e aisle. About five feet behind them
came the uShers. the order being Mr..
Harry Ianghorne and Mr.. Algernon
Cisven. Mr. Juan A. Smith and Mr.. I.
Sykes, Mr.. Tompkns Mcllwaine and
ar Thomas Hastings. Mr.. John Il. An
aefson and Mr. I.ilburn Myers. Mr..
hohert Howard Russell and Mr.. Richard
naIaing Davis. They were dressed In
fi'nce Albert coats. pearl-grey trousers.
wearing white cravsts and gloves, and
"nle crysan,hemums. and.carrying their
SIe Dais upon their left arms.
ihen came the bridesmaids. six In
number Misses Sarah Pemberton. OF
rNi@dclphia. and Bessie Martin. of Rich
tD,Ni forming the first couple: Misses
LNeu Hooson and Alys Connally, OF this
yyy The second: Misses May Jones. Of
1n'hmond. - and Elizabeth Gibson, Of
rllsh!ne' L. L.. the third. These made a
s'Heeirl coterie of young ladies. and their
e'"AS distinctively autumn fabrics.
"'ie eairty and exquisite in design and
lure They were OF pale yellow taffeta
YIN corsage Of yellow chiffon, long Marie
HWoineiie fchus caught up with black
Nnf}sarihemums The bridesmaids also
sVIr large black velvet hats with ostrich
I.a'Aers. black gloves. and black slippers.
sNl carried immense bouquets of pale
'l9" efysanthemums. tied with broad
'aun ribbon OF the same hue.
Ai'er the bridesmaids came the maids
~ A0hof, Misses Mamie and Phillis
,.',shorn,. sisters OF the bride. and two
y, NHginia's most charming little ladies'
thsy we're fe,ch.ngly apparelled In ex-
N-slf French gowns Of white .affeta.
,uloio'lered with white and silver, with
,ous White gloves. and wore large Leg
.,'h Rats trimmed with white ostrich
W. .nl caIIlsa large bouqueis Of white