Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
WEDDING In FLOYD.
THE MOST BRILLIANT SOCIETY
EVENT FOR YEARS.
Miss olivia Helms simmons he
blackwell Keesee-The Attendants
and Drcssing-Personal Points.
Correspondence Of the Dispatch)

Correspondence of the Dispatch)
FLOYD, VA, October 16.-The Metho-
dist. church here was Wednesday the
scene of one of the prettiest weddings
ever witnessed in this place, when at
high noon Miss Olivia Helms Simmons
became the bride of Mr.. Charles Black
well Keesee.
The church was tastefully decorated
with evergreens, yellow and white chry-
santhemums, cut and potted flowers. At
the front OF the pulpit was erected
pretty arch in the form of wish-bone.
covered with evergreen, on which twenty
five tapers burned. From the ceiling were
suspended three marriage-bells of ever
green. The chandeliers and lamps were
decorated with yellow shades, from which
q soft, mellow light filed the church.
Mrs. Julian presided at the organ. and as
the bridal party entered the church Men
delssohns march was rendered in beauti-
full style, and during the ceremony II
Promise Thee" was played in such soft
and subdued tones that while the music
filled the house, yet II did not render the
words Of the preacher less distinct. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Hugh
Smith. of Martinsyille. Va, in very i'm
pressive manner.
THE ATTENDANTS.
The ushers were: DR.. #. w. Simmons,
of Martinsville. Va; Mr.. w. NJ. Dunkley,
OF Chris.iansburg, Va; Mr.. ]. d. Martin,
Of Leaksville, n. c., and Mr.. b. s. Pide-
go. The bridesmaids and groomsmen first
entered the church. They were: Miss
Alice Rawley. OF Winston. n. c., with
Mr. II. w. Simmons Miss Nellie Ed
wards with Mr.. Pannil Rucker. of Mar
tinsville, Va; Miss Kate Tompkins with
Mr.. George Graves. OF Mount Airy. n. c.;
Miss Susie Edwards with Mr.,V. NJ. Sow
der; Miss Clearance Peterman with Mr..
U b Morgan: Miss Anna Willis with
MI. L. l.. Sparrow, OF MartinsvIlle. Va;
Miss Eta Boyd with DR.. c. w. Temp
kins; Miss Stella Helms. of Helms Va,
with Mr.. r. h. TompkiDs. The groom,
with his best man, Mr. j. p. Johnston
of Redsville, n c., came next. Then
came the maid of honor, Miss Blanche
Thomas, of Dreweryville. Va. followed
by the lovely bride, who came up tina
middle aisle leaning on the arm of her
brother. DR.. j. w. Simmons. who gave
her away at the altar. These were pre-
ceded by Master Waller Howard, Jr..
and little Miss Nancy Lee Simmons, the
former carrying the license on a silver
salyer and the latter bearing the wedding
ring on q white silk cushion.
THE BRIDES ATTIRE.
The bride was elegantly attired in white
brocaded silk en- train. chiffon and pearl
trimmings The veil was pinned with a
diamond sunbUrst, gift from the groom.
The bride carried beautiful bouquet OF
bridal roses The maid OF honor was
gOwned I'm white MORE silk. trimmed In
mOusselline de sole and pearls, and car
ried a bouquet OF white roses. The brides
maids wore white organizes over white
silk with yellow ribbon. and carried
bouquets Of yellow and white chrysanthe-
nuns. The roses and chrysanthemums,
which were very beautiful. were furnish
ed by washington florist.
Immediately after the marriage cere-
mopy the bridal party and few init
mate friends and relatives OF the family
repaired to the hospitable home Of DR..
and Mrs. J. w. Simmons, where they par
took Of breakfast. which consisted or
al the delca cies OF the season.
Among the invited guests who were en-
teltained at the house were: Mr.. and Mrs.
r. NJ Simmons. Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Mar
tll. Mt. anu mfc. W. NJ. Duiihltg,
and Mrs. W. l.. Howard. DR.. and Mrs.
william Pendleton. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Simmons. Mrs. Matte Julian. Mrs. c. +.
Stephens. MIR. J. /. Morgan, and Mr.. w.
II. Morgan.
The presents were numerous and beau
tiiu, and some very valuable.
At 230 p. NJ. the bride and groom. ac-
companied by the ladies and gentlemen
from a distance. left In carriages for
Christiansburg. where they will take the
train for Roanoke. from which place the
BRIDE and groom Will set out on an ex-
tended trip to the principal cities OF the
North and East; after which they VIII
return TO Martinsville. Va. the home or
the groom. and whore he is extensively
engaged In the tobacco trade.
The bride IS 3 daughter OF Mr. and Mrs.
r.. M Simmons. OF Floyd county, and Is
one OF the most lovely and popular young
ladies Of the county, and many were the