Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
BRILLIANT WEDDING.
pr. vargani~s uarrisen, ~ nich-
nsas, ana Miss Asbis .. Gsraen-A
Devy Of Beastis.l Giris-rAs
yv.ier MecAanies' Celebration.

Junior Mechantcs Cesebrsston'
PETERSBURG. VA. May i&--tSpeciaD
~. paurs Episcopal church this after
noon was the scene Of . brilliant e.
semblage, drawn thither BY tho marriage
of Miss Abbie Esteile Gordon. one OF Pc
tersburg's most attractive and popular
young ladies. to DR.. Virginius W. mar
rIson, of Richmond.
Promptly at $50 p. H.. the appointed
hour, the bridal party arrived ana en-
tered the church. The six bridesmaids
ROBBED In white organdie. satin sleeves
with trimmings OF white-satin ribbon,
and each carrying beautiful bouquet OF
pale roses. gracefully moved down the
aisle 10 the chancel. two abreast, the
organ mean while. pealins forth the
strains OF Mendelssohn's march. the
maids, with the ushers, formed . SEMI
circle before the chancel. Miss Grace -.
Allen of Albany, n. Y. the maid OF
bonor. next followed. attIred similarly 10
the bridesmaids, but carrying Iestoat
roses.
Afterwards came The bride. leaning on
the arm of her brother. MI w. L. noI
don, looking very lovely In her azure 1i
white silk and chiffon. Lilies OF the vai-
lev were tastefully arranged 10 drape
the veil. trim the corsage, and fringe
the handsome bouquet of brides roses
,vh,ch she carried. At the altar sne met
the groom, who was attended Dy ms pest
;nan-Dr. Stuart Mcguire, OF hichmono.
rev. DIR. C.. r. Hams rector OF the
church. assisted by Rev Thomas spencer.
impressiyely spoke the words wnich maoe
the happy twain one. .Ao
the bridal party left the churcn IN tne
folIowinp order, to the strains OF the wen
Ssaa march from Lohengrin. beautifully
nisved on the organ by Miss Mary Simp-
son. The bride arc groom: Miss Grace ~.
A,,e, with DR.. Stuart Mcclure; MISS
Laura ". Jones, with DIR. 5. w. budu,
ns,s~ E,orence Peple, of Richmond, with
M stuart Allen, OF Knoxville, Tenn
Miss Bessie Waite, with Mr.. II. w. De
Haven: Miss Mary Zimmer. win Mr. Eu
ward III. Peple, Of Richmond; MISS ous's
warwick with Mr. II. p. Stratton; anu
Miss Martha Ann Bragg. win MT 'o"'
p. Charleton, OF Richmond 49, .,,
7, wo,,ld be hard to find In this city
- graceful and beautiful ladies' beVy
of bridesmaids more graceful ana cnaum
tnv and beautiful than those VINO "ai'eu
on Miss Gordon. ,..,. Mise
Master George Sheppard and little MISS
Mary Plummer Mcllwaine-pure anu
beautiful In their youth ana innocene
held the aisle ribbons In graceiui ,a,a
I'M. hr,de "a the daughter Of the late
mr. r w Gordon. The groom was a TOT
Nor resident of Petersburg. but now h'es
An richmond. The happy couple ieit on
the evening train for an EXTENDED hor'"-
The djsplay of handsome presents-mahy
ot them very valuable-attested the nish
ssteem in which the bridal couple arc
held. .,oad,ng was
pretty feature OF me weoohs We
the fact that the bride carried r,aas-
nrayer-b book, as did each OF the o'''s
maids and maid Of honor. -,
The bridal party were rendered re-
treatments after the wedding at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert 1, Meaue,
with whom the bride has made ner hoihe
for the past five years.
THE JUNIORS GREAT DAY.
ro-morrow the nth instant. will be
,~aat dav in the annals of the Junior
Srder ~ Mechanics Of this city. the oc-
% sion being the raising OF the Cniteu
states flags over the public schoois III
petersburg and Ettrick. Inc pores loi
these flags have already peen Pu. ~ o. pc
sition and at o'clock A. Nj. the mass
nil, he unfurled to the breeze by the
committee of the order without speciai
Ceremonies. Later in the day, however
there will be ceremonies OF speeia, ~
tarest An which, II the weather IL rair' IL
e. exnected that fully 100 Juniors IRON,
this and other cities will participate anu
be in the parade. ~,
Richmond, Manchester. stanton NOT
folk. Portsmouth. Berkiev. ana o'nsi
po,nts win contribute very largely 10 the
celebration of the day. The visitors VIII
he served to a MONDAY lunch, for which
liberal preparations have been made.
Mr. ". II. Camp, Collector OF CITY
Taxes. will raise the flag over the puphc
high school; Mr.. r. W, Kruse that over
the Anderson School, ETC., etc,
The grand parade will form on boi,
lingbrook street at o'clock r. NJ, aii
Of the members Of the dinerent couhciS
wearing badges and carrying an Ameri-
CON f,ar The State council will head
the line of march. followed by the local
councils of Richmond, Manchester, NOR:
folk. Portsmouth, Staunton, BerRiey, anu
scattering representatives
Al the Academy Of Music in the after
noon there will be special services, IN
Guiding music, an address OF welcome
nv Mayor Collier: a response by NatiohaI-
Viee-Councillor Tyler, OF Richmona' tne
presentation OF flags by Mr.. Ivey; the &C
rentance on the part of Petersburg by
Hon. w. p McRae, and on the part OF
Ettrick. ~ Captain W. H. Wheary; prayer
nv REV. DIR. II. w. Battle, and an Grafton
by Rev. DR.. w. G. Starr.
BAPTIST CHURCH DEDICATION.
The Woodlawn Baptist church. near
Swift Creek village. in Chesterfield coun-
ty. will be dedicated next Sunday AFTER
noon at 8 o'clock to the worship OF God.
Rev. DR.. A. T.. Dickinson. editor OF the
Reiisious Herald, OF Richmond viii
preach the dedicatory sermon. Dr. Dlckih-
son Is fine speaker and one OF tne
most popular ministers In the State. his
name Is sufficient to draw large atteno-
ance. This church was built several years
ago' through the efforts OF the late Revs.
William M. Robinson and A. woodward.
II was their desire to see this edifce dedi-
Gated. but they have both gone to their
reward In Heaven.
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Chamber Of Commerce has appoint
ed It's standing committees for the en-
suing year, and is also considering the
question of building new ana COM
modious hall in which to hold Its meet
ings. The Chamber heard read letter
from the committee OF the memphis
sound-money convention, requesting the
Chamber to send delegates to that con-
vention. BY reason. however. Of the diner
ence of opinion In the Chamber on the
question OF the finances Of the country
the secretary was instructed to reply that
the Chamber was not prepared to send
delegates.
TO OBSERVE AsCENSIoN-DAY.
Appomattox Commandery. No. 8,
knights Templar, will observe Ascension
Day by services appropriate to the &C.
,asion. The religious services will take
place at Grace Episcopal church. and the
sermon will be delivered by the rector
Rev. John Ridout. After the services at
the church there will be q banquet at