Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
NEWPORT NEWS WEDDING.
Miss Perkins Becomes the Bride OF
hr. Lett.

NEWPORT NEWS, September gs.-
(Speclal)-Miss Mary Mingc Perkins,
daughter Of DR.. and Mrs Carter Perkins.
and Mr.. Ralph Manson Lett. the popular
junior member OF the law firm OF Boykin
a. Lett, OF this city. entered the happy
state OF matrimony this afternoon at the
W aShington-Avenue Methodist church. In
the presence OF a host Of relatives and
friends which fairly tested the capacity
Of the beautifully decorated editice, and
numbered among which We're the beauty
and fashion OF Newport News. The pref
" wedding ceremony OF the Methodist
Church was impresSively performed by
Rev. George w. Wray, pastor OF the
church, assisted by Rev. 4. q. Lett, Of
Canada, a BROTHER of the groom.
On account or tho social prominence ana
deserved popularity OF the contracting
parties. considerable interest had been
manifested in the event since the invita-
lions were sent out ten days ago, and
shortly before the hour set for the cere-
mony scores OF persons not honored tor
the occasion assembled on the sidewalk
in front OF the church 10 catch a glimpse
Of the future partners for life.
A SCENE OF BEAUTY.
The interior Of the church presented
truly scene OF beauty. which was all the
more enhanced by the presence OF such
a distinguished assemblage.
At o clock Rev. Mr.. Wmy and Rev. Nj.
Lett entered the church from the rear
and assumed positions at the chancel
rail- and almost simultaneously the organ
ist struck the first OF the sweet strains
OF the traditional wedding march. The
bridal party entered at the front and
commenced the procession to the altar.
Tho groomSmen-Judge T. J. Barham, OF
the Corporation Court: Police-Justice J.
d. c. Brown, Dr. II. X. Gary, Mr.. G. &.
Kent, and Mr.. Walter b. Crump, and Mr.
Wade I.amb-led the party. and were fol-
lowed by the maid OF honor Miss Blanche
Bopson. OF Norfolk There were no
bridesmaids. The pretty bride, attired In
a handsome travelling gown and resting
on the arm Of her father next advanced
TO the chancel rail, where she was met
by the bridegroom and Mr.. Walter Kinds
marsh, OF Washington, ID. c., who acted
as best man
THE CEREMONY.
The party took its stand In a semi-cr-
Gle about the altar, and Or. Perkins hand
ed his daughter 10 the groom. Rev. Mr..
Wray delivered the usual charge, which
was followed by prayer offered by Rev.
hands. tho groom placed the traditional
ring upon the brides finger, and Rev. MIR.
Wray pronounced the words which, in the
eyes Oh God and law made this popular
couple man and wife.
the ceremony for an extended wedding
tour through the North, and before re-
turning to this city will visit Niagara
Falls, the great lakes. points on the 81.
Lawrence river, Montreal and Lake
Champlain. a large collection OF hand
some presents was received by the happy
couple from relatives and friends from
near and afar.
MIR lett has one OF the largest law
practices In this section OF Virginia, and
has been retained in a large number OF
important cases. He was associated with
Mr.. n. G.. Bickford in the famous contest
collection case, which was Fought before
z. H.. in the CnTn0ra fiOn Court 10
determine the mayoralty of Newport
News. and which was finally decided In
favor of the contestants. who were repre-
scented by these two gentlemen.