The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-13
A BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Marriage Of Miss Anna Richmond TO
Rev. Julius w. Atwood.

81. Johns Episcopal Church on North
Main street never held a more brilliant
congregation than that which gathered
within its walls at noon today 10 witness
the marriage OF Miss Anna Richmond,
daughter OF Mr.. Frederick II. Richmond
OF this city, to Rev. Julius w. Atwood,
rector OF Trinity church, Columbus, o.,
formerly rector of 1T. James Church,
Providence. An hour previous to that
fixed for the ceremony the doors OF the
church were opened and before the noon
hour struck nearly ever pew was hlled by
the representatives OF the wealth and
fashion OF the city.
The chancel was deliberately adorned
with ferns and palms, while the COM
munion table was hidden beneath . bank
OF chrysanthemums.
While the ushers were seating tho large
congregation, the organist, Mr.. William
Eccles. Of the firm OF Mann a. Eccles,
rendered very effectively selections from
Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet" Henselt's
"Liebelied," 1.-THE Song of the Evening
Star" from Iannhauser, and "Elsa's
Dream from Lohengrip.
The bridegroom, accompanied by the
groomsmen, Rev ii. g. Nash OF Cambridge
and Mr.. Robert II. Gardner OF Boston,
took his stand at the chancel rail q few
minutes after IL O'Clock, and awaited the
coming of the bride. A few moments
later the bridal party proceeded down
the nave aisle, the bride leaning on the
arm of her father and preceded by the
ushers, maid OF honor and bridesmaids.
The maid of honor was Miss NJ able
Sharpe and the bridesmaids Miss Lister OF
New York, Miss Chaplin OF New York,
Miss Parsons and Miss Nichols OF Provi-
dence.
The ushers were Messrs. John Nicho-
las Brown OF Providence, Berkeley Taylor
OF Philadelphia, Amory Gardner, Viii
ltaN. Ilrrraaoa n ffnafnn Ham GhnrlnQ
It. Richmond. Rev. Joseph Hutchinson and
ID. l.. ID. Granger of Providence.
The ceremony was performed by the
rector OF st. johns Church, Rev. &. A. l..
Richards, who was assisted by Endicott
Peabody. head master of Gorton School
and Rt. Rev. William Lawrence, bishop
OF Massachusetts,. As the bridal party
proceeded TO the chancel the choir sang
Hymn $3.50, Perfect Love-" by Barnby.
The ceremony followed and at its con-
~clusion "How Welcome Was the Call"
by DIR. Nessiter, was rendered by the
choir. The bride and bridegroom, fol-
owed by the bridesmaids. groomsmen
and ushers walked slowly up the middle
aisle and to the parish house, from which
they proceeded to the home OF the brides
parents, as Angel street where a wedding
breakfast was served. Only members OF
the families OF the bride and groom were
present. at the breakfast.
The brides costume was OF white satin,
with trimming OF point lace, while that
of the maid of honor was OF pink and
white silk. The bridesmaids were at
tired in pink silk and wore hats OF green
velvet with pink pompons.
cLAFLIN-cHILD.
At 5 O'Clock. last evening the home Of
Mr.. and hrs. Benjamin III. Child, at 1S2
Friendship street, was filled with their
relatives and friends, as well as those OF
Abner Everett Clatiin, who were present
TO witness the marriage ceremony OF
Miss Minnie Avery Child and Mr.. Clsfin.
Rev. Thomas ID. Anderson of the Central
Baptist Church oficiated.
Every room in the house was Hastily
arranged for the occasion, with potted
plants and flowers, and one OF the
larger rooms-was reserved for presents
for the happy couple. The number Of
tokens were more than one hundred,
coming from almost every part Of the
United States, but the most beautiful
was the gold lined solid silver tea set
coming from police headquarters at the
city hall.
At 8 O'Clock a wedding supper was
served. after which there was a reception
until Q o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs. Clafiin left
the city on the midnight train and viii
spend a few weeks in the West, and upon
their return will reside at l04 West Cliff
ford street. They will be at home on
NtuHtsuhNs III FtDTudTy.
The bride wore a handsome brocaded
white silk dress with point lace and
pearl trimming, diamond rnament and
a beautiful ven and orange blossoms.
Miss Grace Ruth burlington of Whitman
tic, Conn, the brid esmaid, wore a hand
some blue silk gown with crepe trim
mings. The best man was Richard T.
Waterhouse Of G%reenville, X. /. Music
was furnished by the Beethoven Trio,
consisting of Minnie l.. Waddin gtoB, vi
din; Miss Jessie ID. Dronin, cello; and
Mr.. Il. II. Leavitt. piano.
Tne bride is the only child OF Chief
and Mrs. Child, and her many friends
wish her aud her partner through life
much Joy and happiness.
X MINCH.
Mr.. Charles w. Pike and Miss Ethel M.
Minch were married in the presence of a
few family friends at 151 South street,
Tuesday morning, at 10 O'Clock. Rev. w.
5. McIntire of ST. Paul's NJ. T.. Church
officiated. The bridal couple left this city
at IL a. m. for a pleasant trip. They will
make their home In this city.