The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-15
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.
JuDGE wv. Y. CLOPTON. HAhEs MISS
MINNIE TADEN HIS WIFE.
A Host Of Friends witness the Ceremony.
The Happy Couple Lcft for North
ern Tour other News.
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Judge William ]. clopton. Of the ches-
terfeld County Court. and liiss Minnie
Naden, of Manchester, were niarred IN
the Central Methodist church OF that
city, at $50 O'Clock yesterday AFTERNOON
by the Rev. ". ". Lear.
The edifcc presented dazzling sight
Decorations Of maiden-hair ferns. palms.
and potfed plants We're In proius.on,
while the soft glow OF various cOlored
shaded lamps cast a mellow light over
the beautiful scene A great number OF
friends and relatives OF the two parties
witneficd the ceremony. The wedding
march was rendered by Mrs. Charles
Schaadt The best man WAS MIR jefferson
Wallace while Miss Elise Taylor was
the maid Of honor. The ushers were
Messrs Webster Hatcher. Duncan Pull
liam. J. Ran. Tucker, Jr-, and Or. ". x.
Weisiger, Of Richmond. and Messrs W.
r. Coz and T.. Il. wells. OF Manchester.
rne bride was beautifully gOwned In
white brocaded silk dress, trimmed In
pearl passamenterie and lace She wore
a white hat OF silk and chenille. trimmed
with ostrich tips and a bandeau Of rhine
stonos. The diamond earrings worn were
large bouquet OF brides roses.
Miss Elise Taylor. the maid Of honor.
was dressed IN white Organdie, trimmed
in white ribbon, and carried beautiful
bouquet OF American Beauties.
The bridal presents are no doubt the
largest collection that has ever been be-
slowed upon a couple IN Manchester
They are beautiful. costly. and useful
and embrace a large amount Of silver
nf he ffaaa Il g DESIGNS
cnts have also been received from friends
from all parts Of the State. which attest
the high esteem in which they are held
Judge Clopton and his bride left d.
rectly after tho ceremony for an extended
northern tour.
The bride is the accomplished daughter
OF Mrs Laura A. Walden, and Is one Of
the most popular young ladies I'm the So
cial circles OF Manchester. For a mum
Der OF years she was an efficient teacher
in he public ,cnools. and ~ her lovely
disposition she has won tile esteem OF a
host OF friends.
Judge Clopton IS one OF the ablest
jurists in the State, and is the Judge of
Chesterfield County Court and is the
city attorney. He r. one OF the best
known professional men I'm the state and
IS a gentleman who is popular with at
Of whom he has come Ia contact.
A reunion Of the former pastors Of Cen
trail Methodist church was held at the
church last night. The building was
crowded. and some fifteen or twenty min
listers were present. Addresses were
made by Revs. Peterson. W. II. Chris
tian. Yanderslice. Walden, Amiss, Ed
wards, Proctor, and others. After the ex-
ercises were over an elegant supper was
served. The evening was q very pleasant
one and the music was most excellent.
The Paragon Combination. a popular
minstrel organ ization Of this city, will
leave shortly fer Midlothian. Crewe, Chas
| City. srd Newport News where they viii
| give entertainments The company has
engaged the services Of several comedians
| from Norfolk. who will accompany them
| on their trip. The combination numbers
about eighteen In all, and laye appeared
/ before Manchester audiences several
times, giving good entertainments. all Of
which were for charitable purposes Re-
| turning home the company will give an
entertainment az Gibbs ODerl-HOuse. in
! this city.
Cards are out for the marriage ~ Miss
| Josie b. Clay. sister Of Mr. Charles Clay,
! OF Chesterfield county. and Mr. George
! NJ Harris. Of Powhatan The ceremony
| will take place Wednesday, November
| 23lh. at Bethlehem church. In Chesterfield.
The prospective bride is a charming
young lady Of Chesterfield ana the
groom-to-be is one OF Powhatsn's best
! known residents.
DR.. o. f. Flippo delivered his delightful
lecture, KEYS to Unlock Hearts, at
Leader Hall last night to a good congre-
| cation. The proceeds are for the benefit
OF Bainbrdge-street Baptist church.
An oyster supper was glen last night
at Flfth-Street Methodist church, in
honor Of all the ministers who have had
sharge Of that church i'm the past. A de-
lightful programme was rendered and sew
! eral addresses made.
Elder Staples will preach at Swansboro
public school-house. Subject, Why tho
Death OF Christ"
A buggy. belonging 10 Mr.. J. W. Far
mer, Of Chesterfield. colided with one Of
the city carts yesterday morning near the
conner Of Tenth and HUI streets, badly
iniurlng Mr.. Farmers vehicle
Mr. Harvey Archer left yesterday morn
ing for Amelia county, whore he viii
spend several weeks visiting relatives.
The funeral Of Mrs. G.. a. r. Meredith
took place at noon .yesteriay from Maury
| Cemetery.
state Senator f. NJ. Parrish Of Cooch-
land county. who. at the recent election.
was a candidate for his seat for another
term. but was defeated on the face OF the
| returns by ". NJ. Flanagan. an anti
| Democrat. It is claimed. viii contest the
seat Of the latter at the beginning Of the
session I'm December. IL IS also reported
mat Mr.. w. r. Davis viii contest Mr..
Carer Harrison for a seat IN the House.
There will be no session OF he Circuit
| Court Of Chesterfield to-day. owing 10
the fact that Judge Hancock Is busily
engaged elsewhere. TIE term will COM
mence Monday.
Mr.. Harvey Archer, OF Seventh street
IS on a visit TO relatives In Amelia county.
Mr.. Charley Friend has returned from a
trim 20 the Atlanta Exposition.
Miss Alaude Hudsils. Of Church Hill,
is visiting Miss Mabel Sutherland. on POr-
| ter street.
Miss Ida Lawson. OF brakes Branch.
IS visiting her sister Mrs. Charles j.
owen. on the corner Of Eleventh and
| Decatur streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles j. Owen have re-
turned from Atlanta.
ITRST TiLL RACE MEETING.
| Ia NIL