The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
4 BRILLTINT MIRRIfGE.
Baptist Church at scottsSille the scene
of "A EnnnlifnI lrr.nnn.

SCOTTSVlLLE. VA. December o.
Slcclal.-Ou Wednesday, the 18th OF no
venber. the Baptist church in SCOTS
Vile was the scene of the most bcauu-
ill marriage that has taken place here
Tor many years. the contracting parties
We're MI IS Annie Staples Powers aad
Mr. 4. Gilbert Bell.
The church seemed Yeritahle fairy
bower. all Terms and white chrysantue-
NUNS. and over ana through them snOue
the soft N-ht OF wax candles and shaded
banquet lamps.
Promptly al 1 o'clock the bridal party
entered the church 20 the inspiring
strains of LOheugriu's wedding march.
ably performed 10y the brides brother,
Mr. Philip Powers.
First. from the left aisle, came Miss
May Davis with Miss Annie farrar,
from the right, Miss Bessie Staples with
Hiss Mary Bull Again, from tuc lrit.
Miss Marietta Powers with Miss Lou
Davis Next from the risht, Alr. Ben.
bride, looking sweoter and iairer than
ever. advanced up the left aisle. with
her sister. Miss Lucy Harrison Powers,
Ass maid of honor, and followed hy the
ushers. Mcssrs. john Davis and Walter
During the ceremony which was per-
formed by the Rev. j. K. Daniel JOB ms
usual Impressive manner, the party stood
on tle Cnauccl. and the bride and groom
under an exquisite arch OF ferns and
flowers. Nothing could have hfceu love-
lier than the bridesmaids IN their sheer
dresses OF white Orgaudie. They carried
large lunches of ferns tied with white
satin ribbon. The maid OF honor, en-
oOWcd by nature with singular beauty.
looked more beautiful in ner gown OF
white accordion plated organdic. She
carried white carnations with asuard-
gus. The brides gown Was Of white
taucta silk, and over all fell the soft
folds of the bridal veil. She carried
white roses. with smilaN.
Mcudeissohn's triumphant march being
the signal Tor departure, the bridal
party LETT the church by the right aisle.
and were driven directly to tho Powers
house. where an elegant and delicious
luncheon was served 10 the relatives and
especially invited guests.
Immediately after luncheon Mr. and
Mrs. Bell. accompanied by Miss Mary
Bell, the groom sister as FAR as Char
lottesville. left amid shower OF rice
Tor Washington, en route 10 their future
home in Cumberland, Nd.
Among the guests from distance
Were Miss Mary Bell OF HdrrisouDurg.
Miss Mary Bull, OF Richmond. Mr.
Philip Powers, Of Richmond. and Mrs.
W. \. Power. with her charming little
daughters. Misses Lindsay and Mary
Powers, looking their sweetest and best.
IN pink silk and white organdie. respec-
lively.
friends ia Richmond and Is one OF
the most widely known. popular. ana
beloved young ladies' In our community.
She is the niece Of Rev. Pike Powers.
Mr.. Robert Powers, and the late MIR
Thomas staples. all Of Richmond. and
the sister OF Messrs. W. \. and Philip
Powers. also OF Richmond. She is also
cousin TO Senator Thomas :. Martin.
Her father. Mr.. ID. l.. Powers, or this
place was the widely-kuOWu and hon
ored SUPERINTENDENT Of public schools
for Albemarle county for many years.
The happy couple take with them the
best wishes OF a host OF friends Tor their
future happiness.