Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-30
4 PINK AND WHITE WEDDING.
Miss BIamire and MIR. StccTe-Th'
Contracting Parties.

Contracting Parties.
BEDFORD CITY, October J-(Special)
4 more beautiful day of cloudess skies
never smiled upon nuptials than graced
those Of Miss Cora Bruce Blamire and
Mr.. Frederick Eugene Steere. Of Peters
burg. which took place this evening at
St. Johns church at o'clock.
The church was tastefully and elabo-
rately decorated with eyergreens. potted-
plants. ana pink chrysanthemums. The
latter were most conspicuous, as it was
pink-and-white wedding, the chancel ros-
trum and centre aisle being covered with
white cloth Previous to the ceremony
and before the arrival Of the bridal party
there was music on the organ, rendered
by Miss Resale Smith. Then, just be-
fore the appointed hour. Mrs. 5. II. Burt
sang with beautiful effect 20. Promise
Me-" The organ rolled into the air in
spring strains OF the wedding march
as the ushers in dress suits with bouton-
nieres Of lilies Of the valley, advanced
down the aisle in the following order:
Messrs. c. A. Moore. Eugene Ackers of
Lynchburg, J. NJ. Clayton, Henry J. Thur
man, G. A. Shlpman, and j. s. Oliver.
the steps OF the rostrum.
Misses Helen Talbot. Of Lynchburg. and
Lula Mcclure. OF Norfolk. clad in charm
ing robes Of pink organdie. carrying
bouquets of pink carnations, came next,
followed by little Florrie Clayton, maid
of honor, and sister of the bride, in
pink India silk, and bearing the brides
bouquet of brides roses and lilies OF
the valley. The pages-Thurman Clark
and Harry Buford-in Fauntleroy suits
of white with broad pink sashes. carried
white satin cushions, and deposited them
before the chancel for the bride and
groom TO kneel upon.
THE BRIDE ENTERS.
The bride. clad IN an exquisite creation
Of white satin Duchess. trimmed with real
Duchess lace. and wearing the filmy
bridal veil. Of Illusion, caught by delicate
sprays of lilies Of the valley. and carry
ing a prayer-book Of white and gold,
slowly followed. escorted by her brother,
Mr. James Blamire. The groom. with his
best man, Mr.. Herbert Norman. of
Lynchburg, entered from the yestment-
room. both wearing full-dress suits and
sprays Of lilies.
The bride remained upon the arm OF her
brother during the betrothal ceremony.
At the words, who giveth this woman
away7" the groom descended the steps
Of the rostrum and received her from her
brother, and the couple presented them
selves before the minister, who stood
within the chancel.
During the solemn and beautiful words
OF the service the strains of Sweetest
story Ever Told softly foated out on
the flower-perfumed air.
THE PREsENTS.
Rarely has a bride Of Bedford ever re-
celved more beautiful. elegant. or varied
collection Of presents than was displayed
at her home.
The bride Is a daughter OF Mrs. George
Whitfield Clayton and will be greatly
missed, both In social circles. where her
sweet unselhshBess and brightness have
given charm. and among the poor, I'm
whose behalf she was ever active. The
groom is a druggist OF Petersburg. who
was engaged for a short time here In that
business and won many friends.
Among the great throng who assembled
at the church 10 witness the ceremony
were Mr.. L. C. Talbot and Miss Florence
Talbot. OF Lynchburg; Mr.. Il. a Talbot,
Of Forest; Mr.. and Mrs. Emmet Talbot.