Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-02
THE SEASON or WEDDINGS.
Mr.. james and Miss EIIerson Mar
ried at DIR. Kerr's Church.


one OF the prettiest weddings Of the
season was that Of yesterday evening at
so'clock AT the First Presbyterian church,
when Miss Martha Storrs Enerson be-
came the bride Of Mr.. Claybrook James.
The ceremony, witnessed by a great con-
course OF friends, was performed by Rev.
David Walthal, assisted by Rev. Or.
IT, T. Kerr. Lohengrins wedding march
was played as the bridal party entered
the church. First OF all came Masters
Ernest Warmer. Willie Easily, and James
EIlsrson, and little Miss Mary Tabb
Cwmp Following these small people
were the bridesmaids and ushers. The
young ladies. all attired in white organ
die over taffeta, were Misses Rcbecca
Truehart Ellerson maid of honor. Ro-
barta Williamson SISTER of the BRIDE,
Harriet Field ightfoot. Irene Tinsley,
Clare Tinsley. Brownie Benson. Pauline
Grant Alzada Wright. of Macon. Ga,
and Mary Ellerson Johnston. of Char
lCttesvile The ushers were DR.. Lori
mer James. brother of the groom, best
man: Nessrs. Phil Jones, Spencer Carter
Lewellyn McVeigh, Charles Read,
Charles Watkins. Spencer James, Thomas
Higginbotham, and Sidney Ellerson. Last
of an came the bride dressed in an ele-
maid Of honor. She was met at the altar
ry the groom, accompanied by his best
man.
After the ceremony the bridal party
r.gaired TO the residence Of Mr.. Stanhope
Boiling. No. 20i west Franklin, where
sn informal reception was given TO the
bridal party only.
Upon their return from a trip of sight
seeing Mr.. and Mrs. James will be at
home TO their friends at Asheville, \. c.
MR.. TOMPKINS WEBS.
Mr.. Vernon Clifton Tompkins and Miss
Nellie Hamilton Smith were quietly mar
ried AT the residence Of the brides father,
colonel William 2. Smith, No. III west
Main street The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. DR.. r. \. Goodwin, rec
tor of st. Johns church. After the mar
riare Mr.. and Mrs Tompkins took the
train for Salem. Va. Later they Will
go 10 Norfolk, where Mr.. Tompkins Is
employed
CHURCH-HILL WEDDING.
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Carter. No. 9O7 north Twenty-siXth street,
was the scene Of a very pretty wedding
u7 Tuesday evening. the occasion being
the marriage OF their daughter, Miss Ida
Y. Carter. to Mr. Wilton EnrOughty. The
bride was becomingly attired in dress
oi blue cloth. trimmed in gray fur. ana
carried a bouquet of white chrysanthe-
NUNS. The ceremony was performed 10y
Rev j. T. Tucker. pastor Of the East
End Baptist church. Messrs. G. \. and
j. y. Carter. brothers Of the bride, acted
as ushers. After the ceremony the bride
and groom. with their guests, were ten
dOred reception by the parents OF the
bride The happy couple received many
handsome. as well as useful, presents
which showed their popularity among
their many friends.
TO BE MARRIED.
The marriage of Mrs II. II. Bloomberg,
of Richmond. 10 Mr. Samuel j. Plat, OF
Philadelphia will be celebrated at NO
south Morris street at 8 o'clock TINS
afternoon.
Invitations have been Issued to the
marriage Of Mr.. clyde Watson saunders
and Miss Mary Arlington Wilson. Inc
ceremony will be performed at Leigh-
Street Baptist church on Wednesday eve
ming. December Sth, at $50 o'clock.