Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-19

half an hour after the Anderson-W Williams
nuptiais had been celebrated at st.
PAuis. old st. Johns was the scene of
very picturesque event OF social i'm
port, when Miss Hyiah Curtis became
the bride Of Mr.. John X. Charlton. The
church had been tastefully decorated for
the occasion, and the ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. X. a. Goodwin. rector
OF the church. assisted by Rev. j. Y.
Dobbins. OF East Orange. n. j., cousin
OF the bride. and Rev. Dr George Cooper,
In the presence OF a large number OF
friends and relatives of both parties.
THE BRIDAL PARTY.
The bridesmaids were Miss Mary VIII
iams. OF MartinsVille. Va. Miss Laura
Dobbins, OF Hampton; Miss Irene Bos-
sieux, Miss Mary Taylor. Miss Belle Dob
bins, and Miss Bessie Hancock. Miss
Marie Curtis was maid of honor. The
bridesmaids wore blue organdie over SILK
ana carried bouquets OF white chrysanthe-
NUNS. The maid OF honor wore muslin
desna over blue satin, and she carried q
bouquet OF May Handy violets.
The groomsmen were Messrs. Herbert
Curtis. brother Of the bride; George J.
Freddy, L. L. Reed. James II. Estls,
William II. Sherwin. and Shepherd Webb.
The bride entered the church on the
arm Of her father. She wore a very
handsome dress of white satin. trimmed
with point lace. and carried lilies OF the
valley. Her ornaments were diamonds.
She was met at the altar by the BRIDE
groom with his best man, Mr.. Inomas
Whittet.
THE WEDDING SUPPER.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the residence OF the brides
parents, on north Twenty-ninth street
There were about 80 invited guests.
Among those present were Rev j. Y.
Dobbins. Of East Orange Mr. Richard
Curtis. OF Norfolk; Miss Mary Williams
Of Martinsyille; Mr.. and Mrs. p. L. Con-
quest. MIR. and Mrs ID. G. Richardson,
Rev and Mrs. George Cooper. Mrs NJ. a.
Herbert, Miss T. II. Starke. Mr.. and Mrs
II. II. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Curtis
Mr.. and Mrs. G. i. Brown. Mr.. and Mrs
stephen Putney Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
H. Sergio, Mr.. and Mrs. T. j.. Starke. Mr..
and Mrs John Montgomery, Mrs. Host,
Mrs Julia Small. Mr. and Mrs. +. A.
Saunders. Mr. II. L. Brown. Miss Bessie
Brown Colonel William Il. Cutshaw. Mr.
l.. II. Crenshaw. Mr.. and Mrs. L. g.
Camp. Miss Mamie McGrtder, Miss Fan
ME ,McKenet. Mr.. c. w. Taylor Captain
and Mrs. Thomas c. Cunningham, and
Mr. and Mrs. +. W. Cunningham, Miss
Lille Wells, Mr. ID. ID. Whitehead, Mr.
l.. T. Ecker. Mr.. Fred. Peasants Mr..
and MIS- A. Won Rosenegk, Messrs.
George Street, c. c. Walker, r. II. NJ.
Harrison and many others.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr. VII
liam H. Curtis and the groom is we'll
known businessman, having been with
the Richmond Paper Company for long
time.
The happy pair left for the North, ana
upon their return will take up their resi-
dence at Ford's Hotel.
Miss Bessie Martin WEEDS MIR. II. \.
Pcyton.
one Of the most beautiful and impress
sive marriages ever witnessed in old
Leigh-Street Baptist church was solemn
lied last evening at O'Clock, when Miss
Bessie Martin was united in holy we'd
lock to BIr. Edwin A. Peyton. The
church had been exquisitely decorated
with evcrgreens and potted plants. and
gloatng over all sprayed the soft light OF
shaded lamps.
As the bridal party came down the aisle
the sweet strains Of the wedding marcA
from Lohengrin filed and trembled among
the sacred walls. and, united with the
impressive and beauteous scene, could not
fan to thrill the hosts of friends and ad-
inirers that overlooked the building.
Or. w. L. Wright, pastor Of the church
and for five years the beloved and hon
ored pastor Of the bride, met them at the
altar. and there. IN sight of God and man.
Joined their plighted lives til death.
The bride was most becomingly attired
ir q light green travelling suit, trimmed
with dark green velvet and changeable
peach-blossom silk and carried a bouquet
Of La France roses.
The groom IS a prosperous merchant or
10 To- 4s N
he is popular.
Miss Camilla Dickinson, of Richmond,
and Miss Elizabeth Cabell Parrish. OF
Albema lie county. were the maids o.
honor. Miss Dickinson was attired In
sutinc Of white satin and white organdie'
and carried a bouquet of maidenhair fern.
Miss Parrishs tasteful costume was white
oreandie over green satin, and she, 100
carried maidenhair fern.
The ushers were: Mr.. William 7. Mar
tin. brother of the bride Qady's best mani;
Mr.. William j. Keller, of Charlottesville
(groom's best man. and Messrs. T. NJ.
Tignor. Worthley Diclde, w. J. Tignor,
J. Garland Pollard, r. c. Garden, anc
w. +. Taliaferro.
When the ceremony was over the bridal
party. amid showers of congratulations
and heartlest good wishes. entered car
riages in waiting and were driven to the
mon EtDOls MItlE MI anu wi 4 - $50
took the train: for an extended trip
through the North.
These attestations show in a feeble way
the love and admiration in the hearts OF
those people among whom Miss Martin
has passed her life. and given of its
sweetness and beauty for their joy.
Their presents were numerous and ele-
CANT.
Gibbs-Perlzins Nuptials.
Last evening Miss Emma Perkins was
married 10 Mr.. J. c. Gibbs at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. William IL. Mitchell, NO.
1911 Twenty-secOnd street. Paramount. IL
was a home wedding but withal very
pretty one.
The parlors had been tastefully deco
rated. and overlooked with friends, who
came 10 wish them all happiness unal-
layed in the new life that lies out before.
Rev. Mr.. Beadles performed the cere-
mony.