Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-26
DAY OF WEDDINGS.
AGES THRouGHoUT THE
STATE YESTERDAY.
BEDFORD CITY BRIDE.
us. Ko'e' becomes the Wife of
professor James Elliott """''e'-
-,if,I DccoratiOns-I,vcn of
,o season NJ buchanan

. marriage TINS MOI H'i'h "' - """''
..,~t Episcopal church. at $50
NJ Miss Margaret Burks Kasey
,..l..sor James Elliott Wamsley.
hide is the second daughter Of Mr..
,,-s John S. Kasey and the grand
...- az Judge T.. c. Burks. formerly
.,. s,rrcmo Court OF Virginia. she
.t tro most attractive young ladies'
,n. r'acc-loyely in person and Of great
..,.ss and gontleuess Of disposition,
..s and accomplished. She is very
..,.sr .n society.
Groom is principal Of Belmont Semi
and during his soiourn here has
many warm friends by his Gifts OF
.....-...p and genial bearing
church was very artistically and
.....y decorated. the colors, pink and
.. l.ae the predominant feature Of
.,-.-..rtltion. The centre aisle and
.-r were covered with white. and a
..-.rrI OF The same color displayed
....,..rt. eo the evergroens. ferns, palms.
l.r.r erowing plants and the rich
.....r of pink and white chrysanthe-
...tfqt were grouped within the cham
..r ODD either side Of the rostrum.
,...-...r.ei among these were many pink
,.r.fa candles and handsome piano
....-. With delicate pink shades, whose
.a -... together with those of the
r..trIc lights. shed an exquisite
,,..a over the bright scene. Nearly
. s-t.re body Of the church was re-
,..,.5 lor the invited guests, the limits
..,. fixed by floral gates in the centre
.... and white and pink ribbons in the
,ao side aisIes.
THE PARTY ENTERS.
d, Gle amounted hour the streams OF
.,.-,,-.h from Tannhauser swelled from
... .--.n beneath the skllful touch OF
hiss Mamie sale. when Miss Louise
-.r. clad boo pink organdy. and MISS
r-. UgrNs Payne, Of Lynchburg, in
,4-. ur-andy. advanced TO the gates of
..r. Ind spread them wide apart. and
rs r.hers-Mcssrs. John ;. Burks and
p Burt. Professors A. NJ. Hughlett
~. L. S. Smith-advanced toward the
-.r-.I followed by the attendants, as
.I.ss. Miss Gladys Nlisoy and Mr.. J. |
~ CLAYTON. Miss Stanard Griffin and |
~ q d. Tumphries, Miss Mary Quarles |
,. ur H. c. Burks, Jr. Miss Laura |
r..- and Professor ID. g. Nettles Miss /
--r.f. Wilson and Professor 1. n. Black |
rn Nss Lucle McGhee and Mr.. J. b. !
Htr.ra. The bridesmaids were atured, |
r.rt.tvev in dainty robes Of white and |
INK crrarlie. Those wearing white car |
Ed b.uguets of pink chrysanthemums. |
WITH The delicate sprays of asparagus |
tr-.s- mus. Those in pink bore bouquets !
.tvMte flowers II the same variety. Inn |
rfately following these came the maid |
of honor Miss Bessie Kasey. sister Of |
tHs BRIDE. in an exquisite gown Of white |
D-.arfe over white satin. trimmed with !
ana u0cta MORE ribbon. Accom- |
rryng her was little Buford Burks. |
Ga. rrr d Colonial suit Of white satin. /
rfly embroidered with gold lace and /
nils Of wide lace around his neck and /
.s He carried the ring in tiny /
silver sket hled with flowers.
THE BRIDES ROBE.
Then came the bride alone. pure and |
lovely. lr "a superb robe OF ivory satin /
i-oafs ,u tralne. the high corsage |
adorned with plaitngs Of mOusselline de /
.He. and deep falls of embroidered chill !
On over the sleeves. and pearl passe- I
rm-sre. The bridal veil was caught by |
al elegant star OF pearls and diamonds !
attached by q chain to crescent Of the !
same -ems In her hand she bore a |
cluster cl Nephetos roses.
rie lshers and attendants formed on |
either SIDE Of the aisle. The groomsmen |
wore fiu evening suits. with bOuttonnieres /
re- .us md white flowers. The groom ana /
I. t..t man. PIofes sor G. @. Evans. /
ll n dress suits, entered from |
ue vl-tnent-rOom and took posi- /
l.ls n front Of the chancel
As the bride approached the groom met |
iar and conducted her TO a position be- |
,afh wishb0ne. composed Of ivy and /
81 rkre with twenty-one pink and white |
rA tners. indicating the number Of !
y-lls That the bride has attained.
THE SERVICE.
Tile solemn and beautiful ritual Of the /
oruuay was imprcssively performed by /
H-. 20 W. Jones. assisted by Rev. c. ). /
Naus-v. fathc- Of the groom. minis /
t.- ~ the Methodist Episcopal Confer |
eee. During the service the soft melody |
from the bohemian Girl, Then You'll /
Remember Me- stole out on the AIR.
after ths ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. |
Nam-Iay entertained the invited guests |
. rrJyed their congratulations at the |
1 nc home Of the bride which was /
with light. All Of the rooms We're |
l omev adorned with pink and white |
c and ribbons. Mrs. Kasey, clad i'm |
handsome gown Of black satin with |
Trimmings Of mousseline de sole, re- |
t-.rel Der guests, assisted by her daugh- /
t.r Nr John s. Burks. attired IN black |
...r with white gauze, waist trimmed
With clt steel passementerie and wear
r p-k chryfanthcmums. and Mrs. A.
s. Payne. Of Lyuchburg. In black satin |
Nh I.l ornaments. The dlning-rOOm
r. also ouamcnted in pink and white, |
ai Le table had twcnty-onc pink and
tai. candles in candlebra that belonged
% ile acknowledgement OF
OBJ. bride. The supper embraced every
variety W substantial refreshments, be-
f-s Ic,s. cakes. and confectionery Of the
iHe colOrs
Iia presents were elegant and very
i.u.TlHs.
Among the guests from other points
tI Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hammer. Mr..
1.Is A. S. Payne. Miss Eliza Payne,
LneIture Mrs. a. j. Han. Roanoke;
Ns ITALIA Haywood, Hollins; Rev. and
a. 90 S. Womsley. Orange Mr.. r. G.
RANSOM Roanoke; Mr.. Dan. Payne Mrs.
Ls and Miss Julia Bass Lynchburg.
Nr and Mrs. Wamsley left on the east
Bound train $40 1890 o'clock for Asheville,
90. on "a brief bridal trip.
lhe brides going-away dress WAS Of
tlc covert cloth. with vest Of iridescent