The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02
BRILLIANT NUPTIALS.
MISS NATE LEWIS AYERS WEDS
MR.. IEONARD OyERTON PETIT.
The Ceremony Attended by Disnn-
Euishcd Company and the Scene
Was Very Beautiful.


Kate Lewis Ayers. only daughter OF OK
Attorncy-Gcncral Rufus y. Ayers. was
married to MI. Leonard ONerion fe'ut
at the newly-ercctod and heauuiul resi-
dcnce of her parents. at Big stone Gap
The bride. a most beautiful and accomplish
ed vouns lady. much beloved by all who
know her was educated al salem &c
male College y. c., and in the city
of RICHMOND. after which she spent sew
eral months in pleasant tour IN Eng
land and Europe.
ucr name OF Lewis is an old family
ono her grandmother on her father
sige being "a grcst-srand-nicco OF General
Andrew Lewis. one of the most distin-
ruished of our early generals, ana
representation of whom in bronze ap-
uears ON the Washington monument IN
Richmond
THE BRIDES FAMILY.
Her father. General Ayers. is widely
known as one of the most distinguished
lawyers and foremost leaders In this
state. During his term Of Office ana
under pain of imprisonment. he man
fully and successfully stood up for state
rights. Ia the discontinue of Judge Bond,
and for which ne was awarded the spe-
cial thanks OF our State Legislature.
Possessing great ability and energy, and
being a man of the highest honor and
integrity. ne is "a prominent figure in our
midst I'm addition 90 having an extern
sive law practice. he Is president Of sew
Cral important companies. and enjoys the
confidence and esteem of AN by whom he
IS known.
The brides mother belongs 10 one Of
the oldest aud most esteemed familc'
D. .Hf.Ha 40 don H.
Ter Of the late Colonel Henry Morrison.
OF Gate city. who was widely known
and most highly appreciated for his
sterling qualities Of heart and mind.
and her brother. Hon. N. S. Is. Morrison.
cx-Circuit Court judge. and a late and
powerful candidate for one Of the seats
on our Supreme Court Of Appeals. has
extensive practice az Gate city. and is
highly esteemed as a gentleman. ripe
scholar. and eloquent orator.
THE GROOM.
The groom is a son of Hon. W. e.
Petut. OF IIuvanna county. who stands
high in his section of the State as a
lawyer Of integrity and ability and who
was also late prominent candidate for
"a scat on the Supreme Bench Mr.. Pet
tt follows his profession Of civil engineer.
and is great favorte with a large
circle Of friends. because OF his high
character and genial qualities. At the
present time he has on hand the con-
struction Of an important railroad I'm the
island Of Jamaica. West indies.
The wedding festivities We're ushered
in by grand ball. given by General
and Mrs. Ayers. at their charming man
sion. on the evening Of the 9th instant.
in honor Of their daughter and which
was kept up until late hour with great
spirit and enjoyment. The ballroom
" indeed "a E.f
ed with beautiful flowers and foliage.
and otherwise decorated i'm the highest
style Of art The numerous company or
guests assembled included an the beauty
for which Big Stone Gap is so justly
famous. as well AS Others from a. dis
lance.
THE WEDDiNG-DAY.
on the morning Of tho Goth the sun
came ont in an its spendor. dispeling
every cloud. ard adding. by IT'S glory.
20 the high feeling Of an hearts HAPPY
IS the bride that the sun shines on
and 50 20 was verify or this occasion.
In the early forenoon a special train
from Bistol brought a large party Of
relatives and friends and when. at II
o'clock. all We're assembled in the spa
cious drawinE-roou. awaiting the com
ing Of the bride The scene presented was
one Of great beauty.
The mansion had been unsparingly
decorated with flowers and plants
throughout for the happy occasion.
THE draWlng-room. a VERT table c0nserva-
tory of beautiful flowers plants and
foliage with graceful clusters hanging
from Us chandeliers. was indeed a mag
nincent picture heightened in effect by
a beautiful display % toned electric
LIGHTS. At one end Of the room was an
extemporized and very tastefully-erect-
ed altar. having OH each side cluster
Of brilliant lights.
TIE MARRIAGE.
The groom was attended by his brother,
Mr. Paul Petit of New York. as best
man. The maid OF honor was the brides
cousin. Miss Louise T.. Morrison. a very
beautiful and accomplished young lady,
and who. I'm her splendid dress of white
satin, looked most charming.
The ushers were Hon. r.. r. Irvine.
]. B. Payne. Jr.. II. J. and j. b. Ayers,
brothers of the bride. and the latter. i'm
his uniform as a student of the Y. NJ.
J.. j. i. Kane. H. NJ. Bulhu, j. l..
Kelly. and Thomas b. Mason. Follow
ing them came two beautiful little fair
les in the persons of Miss Margaret
Bullitt. infant daughter of Hon. J. i.
Bullitt. Jr.. and Master Julian A. Addi-
son. infant. and only son of Hon. Wal
ter T.. Addison. Both looked very hap
py walking side by side, and seemingly
were mentally singing. I'm their march
towards the altar, paraphrase OF part
of Milman's bridal song
To the sound OF music sweet.
Moving slowly our youthful feet;
We now take thee on the road.
To the virgins blest abode;
with the shining torches cleaning,
And the mantlcd colors streaming,
And the canopy above
Swaying as We slowly move.
Then came the bride. leaning on the
arm OF her father and lOking very happy
and very lovely IN a superb costume Of
white satin. over which was thrown rich
Veil. and carrying in her hand a magnit-
cent bouquet
zone shade the more. one ray the less.
Had half impair'd the nameless grace,
which waves In every silken tress,
or softly lightens DER her face
Where the thoughts serencly sweet OK
press
How pure. how dear their dwelling
place.
And on that check, and DER that brow.
So soft so calm. yet eloquent:
The smiles that win. the tints that glow,
But tell OF days in goodness spent,
A mind al peace with all below,
A heart whose love rs innocent"
THE SERVICE.
Amid sweet strains of music, the mar
riago service was performed I'm most