The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-27

Mrs. v. VI. WILSON Webs ME. l.. ".
MISE.
Quiet, But Impressive Ceremony at the
Elegant Residence of the BTidc-A
Touch OF Eomancc-ThoseP Present.

Mrs. y. NJ Wilson. Of Richmond, and
Mr.. Louis Warrington Wise. Of New
York were married az o'clock last
evening. Mrs. Wilson's west Franklin
street house was the scene Of the cerc-
mony: Rev. Dr. Moses y. Hogc and Rev.
j. J. Gravatt the officiating ciorEy. The
engagement was not known to exist until
Saturday evening and its announce
mcnt. owing TO the social prominence
and popularity Of the parties, created
great interest. Mrs. Wilson was Miss
Matte Allen. daughter Of the late
William G. Allen. OF Richmond. She is
"a sister OF Major Otway $. Allen ana
widow Of the iatc\ Nathaniel NJ. Wilson
She Is a charming woman, and has used
abundant means and delightful personal
qualities so well that her house has al
WAYS been one OF the most popular in
the fashionable world. Her attentions
10 each seasons debutantcs have been
Of the most kindly sort. and her popu-
ldritv with the girls and thcir gaiianis
is unb0undcd she has, indeed. spent
all her time I'm doing good and graceful
things. with the happe.t possible result.
Mr.. Wise IS brother OF General Pey-
ton Wise and Hon. George j.. Wise. lie
holds a position of responsibility In con-
ncction with one of the large railroad
companies. with offices in New YORK
city.
QUIET CEREMONY.
II is said bv the lifelong friends OF Mr..
wise tnat his affection for the lady in
the case dates back 10 his boyhood SO
that there Is pleasant toucH OF
about the affair.
Tho selection OF Thanksgivne-Dny rs
tbo time for tho marriage was "a pariicu-
l,-i,. graceful thing. that being the ahhi-
,..r.,,.,, of Mrs. Wilson's parents we'd
ding dav. The ceremony was with lhe
,yoe,tion OF three or four people, W.T.
messed only hy relatives oil the OilDo
and groom. ....... marc
An the details Of tho marriage were
fin quiet and perfect taste. no
lors with their handsome appoin'meH l7'
are familiar % the ia-aioH""i' l'''''''
CONGO They were ran of flowers Tor iNe
wcdding-no special kind hul 81 N'l',.s :.
Tho ceremony was performed ~ inc front
- hctvreon the two windows. Mrs.
wilson entered with Major ot""y >.
,r., tbo TWO being preceded hy the
formers nicces Misses Bets. D. 'i.
orv and May Y. Sheppard. Afa. '7.'i
wore am imported aiIor-made gown oi
silver gray. with Dat to maich. a
praver-Book took the place oil inc ''''-
vontional bridal bouquet.
The effect was one OF elegance "' '.,
ovtreme Misses Groeory and Sheppard
wore street dress of perfect ht ana
handsome material The groom ana his
host man. Mr.. Allen Sheppard, MIS-. WIZ
cons nephew. met the party as 'N'y
,,,,orcd the parlor. The Ger monny was
occording TO the ritual OF the h-iscoi''
Church. ,
AT us conclusion. an elaborate "on-
ding sumner was served hy Mr.. Mo'sia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wise took the '.l' nor 'n-
hound train At the conclusion 'l TOO.
wedding trip. they Will Doe 40 the Holland
House New York Everybody is fi'''
howcvor. TO know that Mrs. Wise ha.
not GIVEN ND her Richmond house. ana
nat her home in Now York VIII not
rrohablv. he q permanent one. Certainly
her friends would be most unwilling 10
give her up.
THOSE PRESENT
Those who witnessed the ceremony wero
400. DfrUrr s. AINI. A.e1