Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Mr.. ALLEN POTTS AND HIS BRIDE.

those present were Colonel W. Gordon
McCabe. Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Came
ron. Mr. r. T. Lse. Jr of Washington;
Colonel and Mrs. a. l.. Rives Mr.. James
j Pace Mr.. Thomas y. Carter and
wife. Mr.. Roosevelt Page, Mr.. Richard
II. Gaines Mr. Frank y. Walker. Rev.
Dr. Hartley Carmichael, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Potts. Mr.. Frank Irvine Potts,
Miss Julia McGruder. uae authoress;
Messrs. McCabe, Peasants, Pace, Mar
lin. Tenant. and others.
NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING.
Mr. Potts's party arrived at Gotham
upon a special Pullman car late Friday
afternoon. and after dinner had been
served upon the coach q most delightful
drive 20 Castle Hin followed. There the
bridal coterie was presented TO the bride
slect. and light refreshments were served.
An hour or so were delightfully."- spent at
ihis romantic spot, among the foot mis-
81 the Aneghanies and In the most PIC
.uresque part Of Virginia.
The gentlemen returned TO Cobnam Tor
lhe night. but after S o'clock breakfast
yesterday took carriages for Castle Hill.
After an informal reception the wedding
party drove 10 Grace Episcopal church.
shere the ceremony was performed. This
Murch was practically built by the
grandmother Of the bride some years
$50. and is one of the hancsomest houses
Il worship in that section Of the State.
THE WEDDING DRESSES.
All the bridesmaids were attired in
rovns of white organdie with accordion
Slated sleeves and waists. and with hats
o match. They carried immense bouquets
81 maiden-hair fern tied with broad
latin ribbon OF olive green hue. The maid
d honor. Miss LaniOn Rives younger
lister of the bride wore an exquisite dress
D. lilac satin. with white organdle over
sress. and carried a bouquet OF malden-
aair fern and white carnations. she also
K0re a very becoming nat, trimmed Win
white ostrich feathers.
The bridal gown was an exquisite croa-
lion Of white satin, en- traine, with plain
skirts. and with accordion-p plated waist
and "a real lace collar, adorned with Two
81 three sprays of orange blossoms. her
sou was OF tuIe. fastened with diamond
ornaments, owned by the grandmother or
me bride. Mrs William c. Rlves. whose
husband came near being The nominee
3f the Democratic party for President OF
thc United States.
In entering me church the bride leaned
upon the arm OF her father and she was
preceded by the eroomsmen and brides
maids The attendants were Misses Helen
cameron. Hattie H. Ross Ann y. Ten
nant. Bessie Pace, Bessie Martin, Flossie
r. Talbot. Mary G. Donnan, OF Rich
nond. Constance Page. Of Gotham; y.
Lucille Fuller, Of Keswick, and Miss
Helen Martin. Of Richmond; while the
er0omsmen were: Messrs. Eemund O. Nc
-abe (ocst mani, Froncls Il. davenport
r. f. Lee. Jr.. Of Washington; Leigh
"a.
Page Frank Irvine Potts, Richard H.
Gaines. p. II. G. Baskerville, and Thomas
THE CEREMONY.
Tho bridal party entered the church in
tv.os. while Mr.. philip S. Powers. Of this
city. rendered the bridal march from
l.ohencrin upon the organ. The ceremony
VAS performed by Rev. Mr. Jones. rector
y Grace church. assisted by Rev. Hartley
Carmichael. OF this city. The service was
most lnnpressiveiy conducted. The groom,
accompanied by his best man. met the
bride az she approached the altar. and the
Attendants formed double columns at
-ight angles TO ne charceL The bride
was given away BY her father. After the
marriage the wedding party took car
siarss for Castle Hill" where recep-
ton was held. Mr.. and Mrs. Potts re-
ccivcd the congratulations OF hundreds OF
friends from all sections OF the country.
a splendid and toothsome luncheon was
served. after which the guests took a
stroll about the spacious lawn OF Castle
Hiu." At 4 O'Clock the party took car
rlages for the station. and most Of the
,adies and gentlemen composing II reach
"a Richmond at 7:45 o'clock last evening.
The wedding WAS one OF the most fash
i0nablc that nave occurred In Virginia in
several years
MANY ELEGANT PRESENTS.
Mr.. AID Mrs Potts received hundreds
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