Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
WE'D AFTER EASTER.
A Number Of Richmond Couples Bow at
The Altar Of Cupid.
INITIALS IN HENRICO.
Rev. Mr. Jennings Comes Here for
His Bridc-NiSs Montgomery MR.
rics MIR. Points. and Miss Wills
becomes Mrs. Nnrsfon.

| r.. a.
| West, Johnston & Co. and Miss Rebecca
| Johnston were married yesterday after
noon at o'clock at the Grove" the
home OF the groom's mother. In Henrico.
The wedding, though only attended by
| the relatives and intimate friends Of the
family was quite a pretty affair. The
parlor In which the ceremony was per-
formed was beautifully decorated, and
conspicuous among the decorations were
a number of green plants and blooming
flowers The groom entered the room
| accompanied by his best man, Mr.. W.
Harry Colquitt. the bride followed, lean
| ing upon the arm OF her brother, Mr..
| Andrew Johnston. Of Jersey city The
| ceremony was performed by Rev. Il. Nj.
Randolph. of Emanuel Episcopal church.
After receiving the congratulations of
the assembled company Mr. and Mrs.
| Johnston were driven into the city, ana
| took the 7:l0 train for tour Of the north
/ ern cities
The groom Is one Of Rchmond's best
/ known and most popular young mer-
| chants. being "A member OF the hrm OF
| West. Johnston & Co. while his accom-
|
| traits of character. Is a most charming
! lady. and Is greatly admired by large
circle Of friends The affectionate es-
teen in which the couple are held was
attested by a great number OF delicate
and handsome presents.
CAME BACK FOR HIS BRIDE.
Rev. Walter NJ. Jennings, OF Curwins-
vile Pa. and Miss Alice Maude Mills
were married yesterday afternoon at
o'clock at the Grace-Street Baptist
church. The ceremony was performed
! by Rev. W. T. Jolly, assisted by pr.
! Hatcher the pastor, and Rev. l.. Il.
| Thornhill. OF Manchester.
While the ceremony was simple, 1t
was beautiful. and the church was well
/ filled with friends OF the contracting
parties. The party entered the church
! from the right aisle. The ushers were:
| Messrs. Null Crutchfeld. Frank Denodn.
| zee Bradley. V. Clash Wyatt Davis, and
| William ~ Mills, the latter being
brother Of the bride. and best man. Fol
| lowing these came the bride and groom.
| After the ceremony the party left the
| church in reverse order by the left aisle.
| The bride Is the youngest daughter OF
| Mrs. NJ. Il. Mills. and is a very pretty
! and attractive young lady. She was clad
| in brown travelling suit, with hat and
! gloves to correspond. Mr.. Jennings Is
/ popular young minister and is destined
TO be one of the bright lights In the
| Baptist denomination. He was educated
! nj Richmond College, and several years
| ago preached In Chesterfield county, and
| during his course at college was fire.
! quently heard in the pulpits OF this city
| and Manchester. He lived in the latter
| city for number OF years, and was or
| dained to the ministry from the Balm
bridge-Street Baptist church About three
| wears ago ne accepted a call TO the
| Baptist church at Curwinsvlle. and has
succeeded in building up large ana ap-
preciative congregation at that place
| Rev. Mr.. Thornhill assisted Mr.. Jen-
nings in protracted meeting a the lat
| ter's church last summer, and says that
the young minister is held in high esteem
| by the people Of the Pennsylvania
| city. and that his church is one OF the
most promising and influential In the
| place.
Mr.. Jennings and his wife left last
night on the Z O'Clock train for their fu-
| ture home. accompanied by the best
wishes Of a host OF friends.
MISS WILLIS WEBS MIR. MARSTON.
Trinity Methodist church was the scene
Of a beautiful wedding yesterday after
noon at o'clock, when Mr. Arthur VI.
Marston and Miss Fannie \. Willis were
united in marriage. The pulpit Of the
church was beautifully decorated with
flowers and living plants, and colored
candeabra shed a mellow light upon the
pretty surroundings. The sacred edifice
was crowded with friends of the happy
young couple and as the bridal cortege
came up. while the beautiful wedding
march was being played, the scene was
indeed a beautiful one.
The party entered the church In the
following order. The ushers-Messrs.
Willie Marston. Gordon F'itzwlson, John
Sloane, Leonard Marston, Willie Warri-
ner. Fred Minson. T.. +. Duesberry. and
Joseph Gordon; then the bridesmaids
Miss Myrtle Taylor and Miss Mary VIII
lis. the former dressed In pink and the
latter in green organdy. and both carry
ing bouquets Of Madame Testout roses;
and were followed by the bride and
groom. Arriving al the altar the party
assembled i'm "A graceful group, and Rev.
Mr. Hunter. the pastor assisted by Rev.
r. J. Whitley. of Broad-Street Methodist
church, pronounced the words which
made the couple man and wife. The
party then left the church by the oppo-
site aisle.
The bride Is one Of the prettiest young
ladies in the East End. and is exceedingly
popular in social circles. She is daughter
Of Captain T.. y. Willis. OF the Richmond.
fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Company. She wore a beautiful white
silk dress, trimmed with point applique
lace The veil was fastened with a beau
tfu diamond pin, presented TO the bride
by her uncle, Mr.. II. H. Duesberry, of
Mobile Ala. and she carried a bouquet
Of lilies of the valley. After the cere-
mony the party returned TO the brides
home. where the bridal robe was eX
changed for a going-away gown OF brown
silk Light refreshments were served
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Marston were
driven TO the Richmond Fredericksburg
and Potomac depot and took the north
bound train for trip 10 Washington,
New York, and other cities.
Mr.. Marston is connected with the
business-house of G. ID. Kenney IL CO.,
and is very popular, both in business and
social circles.
The presents were numerous and beauti-
full. and attested In no uncertain man
ner the high esteem in which the newly
welded ones are held.
MONTGOMERY.
The Venable-Street Baptist church was
at o'clock yesterday evening the scene
of specially interesting marriage SER
vice in which Mr.. Willie Points, Of
Gladstone. led TO the altar Miss Fannie
Montgomery, OF this city. The church |
gathering Of friends witnessed the SER
vice. as appropriately performed by the |
pastor Rev Dr j.. :. Din.
The ushers were Messrs. NJ. Mansum. |
John Gill Charlie Alley. Lee Furguson, |
Theo. Folkes and Clarence Montgomery. |
The brides sister Miss Blanche Mont |
gomery. was maid of honor. and was |
tastefully dressed in pink bengaline, and |
carried a bouquet of pink roses. Mr..
Bright Points. the groom's brother, act
81 as best man. and brought forward the
groom. The bride came In leaning upon |
the arm of her mother, Mrs. Cole, who
was dressed In lavender silk and black
net. The bride was lovely In gown Of
white satin with pearl trimmings.
After the ceremony a reception was
held al the brides home 4l2 north TWEEN
ty-third street. The rooms were deco
rated and music and refreshments add
ed their charms 10 the occasion. The
happy couple leave this morning for
trip North Mr.. Points Is a trusted en-
ployee of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way, while Miss Montgomery Is one OF
the most popular young ladies OF Church
Hin. She is the leading soprano In the
Venable- Street choir. and has charmed
many Richmond congregations and audi
ences with her sweet singing.
MARRIED IN PETERSBURG.