Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-19
A MANCHESTER BRIDE
Hiss Helena n0rTissslie RarrieS Mr..
Pau Dl.males, Of Columbus, Ga.
QUITE A BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
A Fashionable Company Attends the
Ceremony, Which L. Followed by "a
Receptioa-othcr News Items from
the south Side.

Eeason In Manchester occuried HtSteA"''
evening al Meade Memorial enurch, when
Miss Helena Ida Morrissette became fhe
bride OF MIR. r. Paul Dismukes, Jr', oil
Columbus. Ca.
The church was beautifully and most
tastefully decorated The c@ancei was al
most filed with palms. while the ai'ar'
with the six candies. surrounded com
pletely by pink Xahas, was In periee'
harmony with the remaining decoia'io"S'
Pink.shaded lamps stood Oh either side o.
the altar. which, with the incandeseent-
lights. completed the idea Of the pink
and-white wedding. For more than an
hour before the appointed time the
church was packed. ana a large crowd
stood on the outside OF the door. with
eager eyes.
Promptly at O'Clock, Mr. Il. I. Paul.
started Mendelssohn's famous wedding
march, and the bridesmaids entered the
church from the vestry lney were
attired In white organdie, with PINK
fchus. and each carried a lovely bouquet
OF pink carnations. They proceeded down
the left aisle. uIftl nsariy feachinS IN
door. when. forming in double rank tnes
met the BRIDAL party proper, when pass'u
between them
ENTRANCE OF THE BRIDE.
The bride appeared leaning on the arm
OF her uncle Mr.. James T.. bradley. anu
wore a white-satin dress, with pearl anu
chiffon trimmings. carrying IN her hand
beautiful shower Bouquet OF the hiS "a
the valley The maid OF honor, M4sS
Myrtle Spindle entered from the ilsn'
side and met the party at the a''Ii'
Miss Spindle was attlred In an eAqulsi'e
mink satin, and carried loNeiy ou "S"
of white carnations in her hama. Al th7
altar the bride was met by the s'ooi"'
accompanied by his best man. MI ooOi
DIsmukes. OF ST. Augustine, fia> "ho
q a cousin of the groom. Inc us"eis g.
tered by the right aisle, immediately ioi
loving the maid of honor. ana met ~
bridesmaids at the chanceL l"e -,
men wore In their left lapeis spiiss "a i'S
of the valley, which were p'"h0u 40
souvenir pearl scarf-pin, presenter ~
the groom. -. - the
Rev BENJAMIN Dennis, rector OF ehe
church. periormed the ceremony IN
most impressive manner DuFaHs 'ne
RESPONSES made by the couple the mos,
nrofoupd silence was n0ticeaple, anu
every word spoken by both pride ana
groom could be distinctly heard all over
the church. ... .,.o
bridal party left the church by Opposite
aisles from those by which they entered
The bridesmaids were Misses Eva Nj.
Carter. Alena owens. Anna Chaikie!,
Marion johnson. Mabel Whine, ana
Neva Evans. The ushers were MT
Ernest Dismukes, OF Columbus, Ga
brother to the groom; Mr. James moore,
Mr.. j. Burnley Anderson, MI. NiiiiaIh
Hugh Owens. Mr.. While Craig' ana MI
Gilbert Harnsberger.
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
A reception was held at the residence
OF the brides mother, No. 1912 Porter
street. from $50 to o'clock, during
which time the happy couple received
their friends. Among those present De-
sides the bridal party were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Dismukes. of Columbus Ga;
Mrs. Mcdowell. of Baltimore; Mr.. and
MS. ". b. Bradley; Mrs. X. NJ
Johnson, OF Prospect, Va; Mrs. +. j.
White, Mr. and Mrs. Winnie Mrs
Craig. Mr.. James Rogers MISS Lizzie
Rogers Mr.. j. W. Nokeley, Mr. ID. l..
Morris. Miss Kathryn Johnston, Miss
Pearl Evans. Mr. PAUL. Miss Fannie
Morris. Miss Jennie Williams, Mr..
and Mrs Carter Attk.sson. Mrs. owens.
Mrs. Driseoil. MIR. and Mrs. John
Rice, Mr. James Robinson, and Miss
Denise Morris.
An elegant supper was served, ana the
decorations were exquisite.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dismukes left on the
midnight train for the South, and Will
extend their tour to the coast OF Flo
rida-
The bride is the daughter OF Mrs
Sarah A. Morrisse;te. and the niece OF
Messrs. j. 4. w. b., A. j., and III. ;.
Bradley, and IS well known as one OF
Manchcster's most charming young ladies
The groom is wealthy young man OF
Columbus. Ca, and is engaged in the
cotton business
NOT READY TO REPORT.
A special meeting OF the Manchester
Council was held last night in the
Council chamber to receive the report OF
the Light Committee. which was to have
reported its action in regard TO the fran
chlse asked for by the New York syndi-
cate.
The body was in session only a few
minutes, as the Light Committee was
not prepared TO report. The matter viii
be taken up at meeting 10 be called
Friday night
The Manchester Grays had their rcgu-
lar drill last night, which was executed
with marked proficiency. While the dri.l
was In progress the First Virginia RCgi-
ment drum and ffe corps, who were IN
sited guests. arrived and were cordially
WclCOfncu ny Ndptdll AtthisoOhi Nhhc
the company stood at present arms.
The company was then dismissed, and a
tempting supper was served.
The occasion proved most enjoyable
one. and the members Of he Grays
seemed especially delighted to have the
boys from Richmond with them.
IL Is expected TO have the Swift-Creek
Cotton Mills. In Chesterfield coun-y, a
short distance from Petersburg, in ope-
ration very shortly. An addition is now
being made 10 the factory wnicn wal.
give much more additional room for
machinery, etc.
Mr. X. Il. owen, chief OF the Manches-
ter Fire Department while at work yes
terday morning In she car-shops OF the
Southern railway. met with painful &C
cident. having the middle 1nger OF his
left hand cut of. DR.. Brock attended Mr.
owen and dressed the wound
Tonight at the Fifth-Street Methodist
church, there will be a love feast. All
members are requested 70 attend. end ali
Christians. especially the young converts
A good time Is expected.
LIBERTY COUNCILS ANNIVERSARY.
Liberty Council. No. lS. Junior order
United (onerican Mechanics, htld a most
Interesting meeting last night at Morris
settB Hall and celebrated their eighth
anniversary. over a hundred members
were present. and enthusiastic speeches
were made by prominent members OF
the council, after which the Mechanics
sat down TO a most sumptuous banquet.
highest enjoyment. and will long be re
membered by the organization.
The Hastings Court was 10 session only
Two hours yesterday. The case of the
Endorsement Guarantee Company and
their agent. MIR. Il. t. Darrow, was