The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-04
A BRILLIANT WEDDING
Mr.. Jackson W. BrinkIey and Miss Fam
ME C. helms the PARTIES.
SUFFOLK VETS WILL GO TO RICHMOND
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Norfoik-PersonaI and Otherwise.

The residence of Mr. S. j.
Nelms. No. 3 North street, was
the scene at S:45 o'clock tonight
of pretty home marriage. The parties
parties to the contract were his daugh-
ter, Miss Fannie c. Nelms. and Mr..
Jackson w. BrinEiey, al prosperous
young merchant on East Washington
street. DR.. w. w. Staley, pastor OF the
Christian Church. was the officiating
minister, and the following were at
tendants: Miss Nettie helms, maid of
honor; Mr.. Preston l.. Rawles, best man :;
Miss Diana Franklin. with Mr.. Daniel
Brothers: Miss Cora Davis, with Mr. A.
T. Norfieet; Miss Moliie helms. with Mr..
r. n. Rididck; Miss Emma Gillian. with
Mr.. r. l.. Bains; Miss Mamie Gay, with
Mr.. Charles A. Baker.
The bride was prettily gowned I'M
white cashmere, with satin and chiffon
trimmings, and carried white BRIDE
roses tied with white satin ribbon. The
bridesmaids were attired in white
evening dresses, and bore bouquets of
pink roses tied with black velvet rib
bons. The groom and groomsmen wore
the conventional black.
The parlors Were decorated with
palms, and marriage bell. under which
the ceremony was performed, was sus-
pended from the ceiling. Mrs. G. l..
Carr, OF Norfolk, presided at the organ,
playing Lohengrin's March during the
entrance. and Promise Me" while the
vows were being pledged. Delicacies
were served after the ceremony. There
were many bridal presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brinkley left on the
and other choice cities. They will be
at home to friends after June 10 ut No.
% East Washington street.
$. NJ. A. REUNION-The Suffolk
Military Academy, Prof. Joseph King
principal. tonight, at the City Hall
Theatre, had reunion of eX-cadets and
former students of that Institution.
Several States and a number of pro-
LESSONS were represented IN the as
sembly. The short addresses, recount
ing experiences and anecdotes. were very
entertaining. Mayor r. l.. Brewer, Jr,
OF Suffolk, presided. Following Is the
programme:
P!ayer ;::............. Rev. D. b. Austin
Roll Call .......k .............. Principal
Dedcatory Ode ....J. Hemming Nelm
Dedicatory Ode-i-
J. Henning Neln1s. Esq, Lexington. Ky
Address
Rev. John A. Barker, Petersburg, Va
Rev. John It. Kitchen, Windsor, Va
John r. Dolas. Esq, Ivor, Va.
rev. "a. "A. frudeTl, Durham, n. &.
Address
William Stands, Jr.. CORTLAND, Va.
Address
ST. Leon Soul. Esq, Windsor. Va.
Address
DR.. Livius Lanksford, Norfolk, Va.
Address
Francis H. Causey, Hampton. Va.
Reading Letters from Absent ex-Cadets
lmpromptn Remarks by ex-Cadets.
Hymn-"iod Be With Us Til We
Medt Again"
Benedicton ............ Rev. ]. +. Love
The programme was interspe-sed with
music.
VETS GOING TO RICHMOND
There was last night an enthusiastic
turnout or old veterans at q meeting of
the Tom Smith Camp. They discussed
with pleasure their anticipated "trip to
Richmond to be present at the ceremo-
MES attendant on the cornerstone law
Ing OF tine JEFF. Davis monument. They
expect to carry thinty-fve or forty men.
VINO VIII wear their new uniforms The
camp WIFI start on the morning of July
lst and win return on the night of the
ID.
NANSBNfOND SEMINARY COM
MENCIOAilENT.-The closing exercises
OF the younger pupils of Nansemond
Seminary last night in the auditorium OF
the City Hall Theatre were OF a pleasant
nature and attested THE efficiency OF
their training. The hall was crowded
to Its capacity and many were unable TO
obtain seats. The following received
medals: Master Lee Pretlow Holland,