Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-26
RICH In GOLDEN ROD.
Pretty Yellow Wedding Of Nj. Frank
Powers and Miss Mad6e 0uld.
TT WAS a HOME MAnnIAcE.
Characterized by Many Deantifui
Feasurcs-Mfss May Handy the
Maid of Honorable RcceptionV
Several other Weddings Yesterday.


home of the bride. No. a2 east Frank
Tin street at s O'clock last evening. was
a brilliant social function. opening rs II
does. the matrimonial fall season among
the society folk OF Richmond. 'fhe
pretty. yet unpreter(ious flower Of
autumn took a most conspicuous part in
the decorations. and lent an air OF en-
.hantment to the marriage scene.
Although only the closest relatives and
most intimate friends Of the pair could
oe invited. the parlors were filed. and
presented a glowing picture. The popu-
Iarity OF the bride and groom, both Of
whom are Richmond people. extend far
beyond the confines OF this quaint city,
and there were a number OF friends ia
attendance from q distance.
AT THE GOLDEN-ROD ALTAR.
The altar was covered with an India
shawl Of exquisite beauty. and was de-
corated with a profusion of eolden-rod
An immense background of fern shut out
the glare OF light from the street. In
every nook and corner Of the parlors
and hallway. and on the mantels were
arranged I'm most artistic way huge hanks
Of that autumnal flower, with immense
vases OF American beauties to break the
monotony of the yellow, and give life
and fragrance to the scene.
The professional to the altar was very
pretty carried out. The two brides
maids--Misses Bertha Dorsey, OF Eliza
beth. n. j., and Madge Olmstead, OF Bal
timore-marched to the altar. followed
by the bride and her maid of honor Miss
-. I.fg afa hrfH
maids were fetchingly gowned I'm yellow
organdie over white silk. with Marie
Antolnette fichus of white, and carry
Ing bouquets Of golden-rod tied up with
large bows Of yellow ribbon. Their short
tulle wells were gathered upon their heads
with wrsaths Of golden-rod. Miss Handy
was regally beautiful in white chiffon
over white silk. She carried large
bunch OF lilies of the valley.
THE BRIDES COSTUME.
The bride. sem-pette blonde, of
charming manners and exceedingly pretty
form and features. wore an elegant bridal
robe Of white satin. embellished with rare
Did Duchess lace, with panels Of lace eX-
tending from a bertha at the corsage.
Her veil was fastened with a handsome
star of diamonds and cross of the same.
precious stones adorned her throat. Thu
mother upon the occasion OF her own
wedding, making the association very
sacred. She carried white and gold
prayer-book, and was met at the altar
by the groom and his best man, Mr..
Philip S. Powers his brother. Here the
circle was formed by Miss Pauline
Powers sister Of the groom. In white
organdie, who gathered up the ribbons.
which had been held by Messrs. Graham
Hobson and Richard Gwathmey.
THE CEREMONY PERFORMED.
Mendelssohn's wedding march was SUI
perbly rendered by fun orchestra. en-
sconced behind a hedgeway of palms.
The ceremony was most impressiyely
performed by Rev. DR. Pike Powers,
uncle of the groom. assisted by Kew.
Dr. Moses ID. Hoge During the beauu-
full marriage service. the orchestra dis
coursed the sweet strains of that fami-
liar old song THE Heart That once
Loves Never More Forgets.'
Immediately after the wedding an In
formal reception was held by Mr.. and
Mrs. Powers. tempting collation. was
served in the dining-room where golden
rod decorations were reflected in the cut
glass candelabra.
AIr. and Mrs. Powers left on the eve
ming train over the Richmond. Frede-
ricksburg and Potomac railway for an
extended northern tour. During their
absence they will visit Canada and Nj
agara Falls. Their presents were nu-
nerous and elegant.
The groom is a son of Mr.. X. w.
Powers. and has charge Of the city
trade for the well-known Powers-Tay'
lor Drug Company. lie is
bright and promising young bust
ness-man His bride Is one OF
Rlchmond's prettiest. and most popular
young ladies'. She has travelled great
deal, and has been greatly admired in
New York and Baltimore society. She
Il a daughter of the ,ate Judge Robert
Ould
SOME OF THE GUESTS.
Among the guests at the wedding We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Powers. Mr. and
Mrs. H. l.. Powers Mrs. 5. I. Martin,
Misses Martha and Julia Martin. Mrs.
Allen +. Donnan. Alr. Edgar Powers;
DIR. Robert W. Roisey, of Baltimore;
Mr. Bright Ould. of Tennessee; Mrs \.
NJ Wilson. Mr.. Thomas II. Fox, MIR. and
Mrs. Charles Evelyn Smith, Mr. Francis
A. Davenport, Miss Callie Ryland, Misses
Berta ana SallIe Wexford; Mr.. Charles
w Fountain, OF Baltimore; Mrs. James
A. Welch. Miss Carolyn Martin Miss Elia
Cooke. Miss Ellen Mayo Messrs. Coleman
Workman, Joseph jackson, William Cam
eron. Jr.. Frank Blankenship. 10 Lane
Stern. Blythe Branch, w. III. Grant
Jr. Edward c. Mayo, Dudley Mcdonald
and Hon. George w. Morris. of Char
lottesville.
Pretty Wedding nf Monumental.
The Monumental church was ablaze with
Mowers and palms al O'Clock yesirfuay
evening upon the occasion OF the mar
risge OF Miss Kate G. Fttzwiison 10 Mr..
w. Thornton Taylor. both of this city. an
addition TO the floral decorations the
chancel was lighted with standard lamps.
Mr.. Philip Powers. the oreanist OF the
church, presided at the organ.
The church was crowded almost to the
point OF suffoestion by an ultra fashion
The bride entered the church a few
minutes after O'Clock. leaning on the
arm of her father. She looked extremely
handsome In u costly gown Of white SILK.
trimmed with lace aud satin ana wore
straw hat, trimmed with ostrich-feath
The procession was formed outside the
church. and was headed by tn ushers-
Messrs l.. Is. French, J. y Moore, Jr., H.
j. Valentine, W. 4. Redd, Marshall Gre
CORY, Clarence ID. Coleman. Robert
Mitchell. and Elgin X Graves. The groom
Gordon Fltzwlson.
Miss Helen fItZWilsOn. sister OF tht
bride. was the maid OF honor and ME- Miss
Kittie Eaten were the bridesitaids. Kew
+. $. Stickney pronounced the words tha
made the happy pair man and wife. ahd
Immediately after the ceremony the we'd
ding party drove to- the Union depot. and
the couple left ON the O'Clock train ioi
the North. Later they Will go 10 the At
ianta Exposition. and are expected home
BY october 18th. when hey Will make
their future home at 7lS east Clay street
The wedding reception was held ,4as'
Monday Night al the home OF the bride
where the numerous and beautiful pres
ents were displayed and greatly admired
Mrs Taylcr is the daughter OF Mr. G. T.