The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-15
A Double EIopement to Elizabeth City
With Interesting incidents.
Mr.. FRANK STEVENS UPON THE SCENE
Nuptials-The Bon.
nett.Adler wedding-Floyd.Ga
Matrimonial, Event Glowing De-
scription OF the Lowenbers.Good.
man Acknowledgements

numerous victims. The most romantic
and unusual journey he took was when
he went to Elizabeth City. 1t was this
way:
MIR. Ernest l.. Bennete, the oldest son
of Capt j. w. Bennett, of Benefits
North Carolina Line. and manager of
the Old Dominion Bottling establish
nent. very popular and pleasing
young business man withal, has been In
love for period not stated with Miss
Helen Burns Capps. u charming and
talented young lady OF eighteen sum-
mers, just graduated with honors from
Norfolk College, and the daughter of
Mr. Virginius NJ. Caps, No rs Chapel
street. Now, this young lady being un-
der age, the couple decided not to risk
asking the consent of the family, and
planned to go to Elizabeth City. that
haven for clipping lovers, and have the
lnuptial knot there tied.
I So 1t came about that Miss Carrie
Hester Garrett, Il particular friend of
Miss Capps, and an extremely clever
and popular young lady, with n large
circle of friends. called at the house of
Miss Helen at S:i5 o'clock yesterday
morning and asked her friend to come
out for 4 walk. Although the hour was
unusually early, no suspicion was ex-
cited, and the young ladies made their
way to the Norfolk and Southern depot,
where they were met by the prospective
groom, Mr.. Bennett. with his friend Mr..
Joe Hennclly.
| The qulrtette took the 10 o'clock train,
reaching their destination at 10:40.
Now, il happened that Miss Garrett
was engaged TO be married herself. and
the lucky man was Mr.. Frank Stevens,
"A well-known young cigarmaker.
Strange 10 say, he was upon the same
train, but in II different coach. He
made his presence known. however, and
was admitted to the carriage, where,
after some persuasion his sweetheart
gracefully consented to become Mrs.
| Stevens at once instead of waiting
month or so until the date originally de-
cided upon.
The quartette procured marriage Ii
censes at the Courthouse, after which
they drove to the residence of Rev. Mr.
Hall. the Methodist minister. who per-
formed the double ceremony TO the sat
iSfaction of all parties concerned.
The party then took dinner at the AL
bemarle, returning to Norfolk on the
245 y. IN. train. All five We're then
driven TO the home of Mr.. Capps, on
Bank street, and enjoyed Il wedding sup
lper.
The double elopement had a most
happy termination, as none of the young
people had to appease irate parents.
because all was forgiven before they
had an opportunity to ask forgiveness.
| Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Will reside nj
the latter's home, on Bank street. anG
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens will be located
Temporarily at the Gladstone.
| SHEPPERD-ELLIS.
TIE uu!etest and at the same time one
| ot the DrettieSt of all the marriages that
occurred in this city yesterday was the
union of Miss Mary Agnes Fenwick FL
lis TO Mr.. Gwynn Turner Shepperd. The
marriage was entirely private, only Il
few Of the brides most intimate friends
from Norfolk and Washington, where
she is quite well known. having Sraced
me society of the National Capital du-
ring several seasons. being present.
The parlnrs of the handsome residence
of Mr. William II. c. Ellis. the father Of
the bride, on Freemason street. had
| been beautifully decorated for the occa-
| sion. The floral effects were urpassinG
~ beautiful and hundreds of palms and
other ported plants made the rooms re-
semblc n tropical bower of verdure and
color.
Standing before a floral altar the
ceremony was performed by Rev. Father
Doherty. of St. Mary's Catholic
Church, assisted by Rev. Father
Wilson. Of the Sacred Heart chapel. AZ
ter the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Shepperd
left on their bridal tour.
The GUESTS present from Washing
ton were Dr.. and Mrs. George p. Elem
ing. Miss Ida Stewart and Mr.. Thomas
| Gallaher.
| The groom's brother from Lynchburg
was lSo present.
The bride is the lovely and accom-
plishcd daughter of Mr. William II. C.
Ellis. and she is known for her many low
able and womanly traits. The groom T.
with the Norfolk and Western railway,
and is IL young man of sterling qualities
and most popular with all who know
him.
SENNETT-ADLER.
One OF the most elaborate weddings OF
| the season took place yesterday after
noon. when MI Jonas Bennett. of the
| jcWciry firm of j. Bennett & Co, was
united in marriage to Miss Sara Adler,
. the accomplished sister of Mr.. Isaac Ad-
Ter. of the Old Dominion Paper Com
pany.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
, DR.. Is. Ebe.son, of Chef Sholem Temple
who performed the solemn Jewish rites
that made the couple one. The prevail
ing c0lors We're pink and green.
| The bride was attired in Il handsome
travelling suit of tan broadcloth with
mink trimmings and hat and gloves TO
match, while the groom wore the con-
, ventional black.
Mrs. Isaac Adler wore pink silk waist
trimmed with mousseline de sole and
black rhadlmcr skirt. Mr.. Adler was in
full dress.
| After the ceremony a reception was
held and collation. consisting of all the
: | del!cacics of the season served 10 the In
vited guests.
Nj. and Mrs. Bennett took the Bav
Line steamer for Northern tour. and
on their return will reside at No 81
Mariner street. The presents were NOT
only numerous but ve:y costly, and in