The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
BUCKINGHAM WEDDING.
MIR. ". A. CHkSTERMdN MAKES MISS
CARRIER LIE SUBJ MS BRIDE.
Beautiful Ceremony In New Canton bsp-
list Church-hr. Joseph l.. "iii""is
WEEDS Miss Mary r.. Jenkins.

A beautiful wedding was that or MI
Writ Aubrey Chosterman, of Richmond
10 Miss Carrie lie Sueur. Of Buckingham
al , o'clock yesterday. In New canton
BAPTIST church. in buckingham county.
The Rev. r. 3. Boatwright, the pastor
OF the church. performed the ceremony
Of marriage IN a most impressive s'yie'
while the church was profusely decorated
with holly, cedar. and evergreens as es-
peciany suited to the season Of Christi
mas. and with flowers. potted plants.
ferns and palms besides.
THE BRIDE.
The bridc-elect entered the church with
her maid of honor. Miss Virginia lie SUI
eur. and was met at the marriage altar
by the bridegroom. with his best man.
Mr.. W. II. 1saacs. OF Richmond. she
was very beautifully attired In white
satin gown. en- train and chiffon.
Her veil was held up with punches OF
orange blossoms and she wore diamond
ornaments. carrying large bouquet OF
brides roses.
The dress Of her maid OF honor was Of
white organdie, and she carried bouquet
OF La France roses.
a GeURntIul ItdluIt VI Nilt UilAhi RANT
ccssion was Miss Aubrey Cheeterman.
who. as a flower girl. preceded the bride.
and was very charming and sweet 10
look upon.
The ushers. who fulfilled the demands
upon them with great ability were
Mcssrs. Richard r.. Case. OF Charlottes-
Vile: l.. b.. c. f., and Frank lie Sueur.
Of buckingham.
Miss Ida f. Floyd. Of Manchester. Va.
was the organist. and played the bridal
chorus fro mthe opera Of Lohengrin dur
ing the progress Of the wedding.
MANY GUESTS.
There were many guests from a dis
lance present, and among them were
Miss Anna Howard, Of Richmond; Miss
Lucy Mabel, of Decatur. Ga, Miss Electa
Boatwrght, Of Richmond; Mrs. j. NJ.
Jowett. Of Manchester. Va: Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hall. Of Highland Park. Mr..
w. .. Burton Mr.. William Hartman. Mr..
John II. Williams. Mr.. Evans Williams.
Mr.. John Bowers. all OF Richmond; Mr.
c. w. Jewest. of Manchester. and Mr..
William lie Sueur. Of Newport News.
Numerous and valuable presents from
relatives and friends of the couple show
cd the favor in which they are held.
After the marriage there was a recep-
ton held at the homo OF the bride ana
Mr.. and Mrs. Chesterman will take an ex-
tended tour north before they come to
Richmond for their future residence.
where Mr.. Chesterman IS well known as
a very successful contractor and builder
Wiliams-Jcnkius.
4 large congregation of the friends Of
MIR. Joseph l.. Williams and Miss Mary
e. jenkins. both OF whom are very well
known and much esteemed on Church
Hill. assembled at the Union-Station
Methodist church. on north Twenty Fourth
street last night At 9 o'clock. 10 see
them married. The impressive ceremony,
-<ter the form of the Methodist Church
was performed by the Rev. George c.
Nanderslicc. the pastor Of the church, and
very shortly afterwaTd the happy couple
Were receiving the hearty congratulations
of friends and neighbors.
Running ivy. holly. and other ever
greens decorated the chancel Of the
church. and there were groups OF palms
and ferns and potted plants in abundance
besides
The bride was bocomingy attired in
gown of gray cloth. trimmed with velvet,
gray hat and gloves and carried pink
roses, while the groom wore tho rogula
ton evening dress. and both looked very
well and happy. Miss Fannie Taylor was
at the organ. and played the bridal
chorus" from Lohengrin as the bridal
party entered. 30. Promise Ne" as Ire
pastor read the service. and Mendels-
Gohn's wedding March" as they left the
church.
After the wedding was over Mr.. and
Mrs Williams repaired TO the residence
Of the groom's mother. Mrs. Sarah VIII
liams, 1902 Nenable street. whore will be
their future home. and held a reception.
which was largely attended.
Mr.. Williams is the capable manager for
the J. Wright Tobacco Company OF Rich
mOnd.
The ushers. who fulfilled their duties
with diligence and dignity. were the
Messrs. Robert Jenkins (also the best man
for the bridegroom. and Frank X. Hol-
land, c. W. Griffin, and George VIII
liams.