Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-01
MANCHESTER BRIDES.
CUPID's BUSY SEASON on THE
SOUTH SIDE OF THE JAMES.
Miss Willis Becomes Mrs. Motifs
Miss Gregory WEEDS Mr.. BASS, anu
Miss Turpin Mnrrics Mr. Hnrtwcli-
Other MnrrIagcs-Pcrsona &c.

OF the season in Manchester was the mar
rage yesterday evening OF Mr. DAVID " At
son Morris and Miss Virginia Clay W'liis'
The ceremony took place at Meade-Memo-
rial church. and the sacred ed.fce never
presented a prettler appearance. Inc
chancel was beautifully decorated win
palms and llacs. while choice hot-house
flowers filled the building with their s"ee'
perfume. The church was crowded Win
a most fashionable gathering, there beng
in the audience many prominent people
from this city and Richmond. A nunoer
OF ladies' appeared in evening costume
thus lending additional charm to the
lovely surroundings.
The ceremony OF the Episcopal church
was performed by the rector, Rev John
J. Clopton. The ushers were ". 81. John
Coulter, George Harrison Morris. Richs
Wills, and willis C.opton Pulliam. Inc
bride entered the church with her orother'
Mr. Augustus Drewry Wills, ana was
given away by her eldest brother' M.,
William Martin Willis. The groom was
accompanied by his brother. Mr.. John H.
Morris, who acted as best man.
The bride Is a member Of one or the
best-known families in the State. and Is
a young lady OF many personal charniS'
highly accomplished. and very attractive
She is daughter of Captain Ricne W ms
and Mrs. Virginia Drewry Wills. she
was attired in a gown OF white SILK crepe
with pearl medallion ut neck. ana her
veil was fastened with brooch OF pearls,
These ornaments are herloOms IN the
Drewry family.
NJ. Morris is a son OF DR.. william
Morris. and IS engaged in the tobacco
business. lie is very popular IN Doth pusi-
ness and social circles.
The bridal presents were handsome and
numerous. Among them was century.
Old souvenir spoon bearing the Initials or
her ancestress. Elizabeth Ball.
Mr.. and Mrs Norris lett on the
O'Clock train for northern trip.
BAsS-GREGORY.
Mr.. y. a. Bass and Miss Emma F.
Gregory were married last night at the
residence Of the brides mother Mrs. \.
NJ. Gregory, on Perry street, Rev. l.. Il.
Thornhnl officiating. The paflors were
prettily decorated in honor OF the occa,'
sion. The bridesmaids were Misses Lula
ROwlett. Clyde Gregory Eula Bass. and
Nettie Branch. Messrs. Robert Branch.
Sherwood Gregory. Onis Bass. and Ar
cher Cheatham acted as ushers.
After the ceremony a reception was
rendered The bridal party and the invited
guests. The groom is a prosperous young
farmer of Chula. and his bride is an ex-
ceedingly pretty and attractive young
lady OF this city.
HARTWELL~TURPIN NUPTIALS.
Mr.. w. c. Hartwen and Miss Annie
May Turpin were married yesterday morn
frf Of he raefdapqa gf IriIa'u No.
Mrs. NJ. G. Turpin. on Porter street. Rev
J. J. Clopton oiiiciated and the ushers
were Messrs. Thomas and Walter Turpn.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Hart
well lett for Roanoke their future home.
The bride IS an exceedingly pretty young
lady, and is a daughter Of the late DR..
Thomas T. Turpin. The groom Is a son
Of Mr.. John W. Hartwell, Common
wealth's Attorney of Roanoke. and for
merry lived in this city. where he has
many friends.
Mr.. Ernest u. Priddy and Miss Lucy
Davis Blanford were married last night at
the residence Of the officiating minister,
Rev. Mcdaniel Rucker.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mrs. s. y. Viles, OF New York city,
who came here a few weeks ago to attend
the burial of her sister Mrs. NJ. z.
Brown. OF Arden, y. c., which took place
at Hollywood on the 5th instant, and
who has since been staying with her Sis
t.. Mrs. f.. -. Whitehead. on Tenth street,
this city. left for her home Monday morn
ing.
The Daughters of Liberty are holding a
bazaar at Leader Hall, which is being
wel-attende1.
The Junior German Club gave dance
last night at the residence of Mira. Hol-
land, on upper Bainbridge street.
Miss Elise Taylor has returned from
Lynchburg, where she has been visiting
relatives.
There was only one trifing case before
the Mayors Court yesterday morning.
Mr.. Isadore Schwartz. who has been
sick at his residence In Swansboro' for a
long time, is considerably worse.
Mr.. II. II. Anderson, Of Westoyer, Is
visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. Martha Whltworth is quite sick
at her residence, 1904 Hull street
Miss Coalter, Of King william, and
Miss Louise Willis. Of Chesterfield, are
visiting friends in this city.
Miss Nellie Tuggle. Of Blackstone. Is
visiting the Misses Drewry. on Porter
street
Mrs. w. Il. Taylor, OF swansboro'. is
quite sick at her mothers. in Chesterfield
county.
The Water Commissioners and the
Committee on Sewers met last night TO
consider the bids for the construction OF
sewers In this city. Some Of the papers
were examined and the committee ac-
journed over to next Tuesday, when the
matter Will be further considered.
The Finance Committee met last night
and considered some matters relative 20
bonds and approved a number OF bills.
The AlmshOuse Committee met yester-
day afternoon and transacted routine bu-
siness.
A party Of about thirty county auditors