Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-23
A NOTABLE WEDDING
MISS VIRGINIA GREY ATKINS AND
PROFESSOR T.. l.. REID.
\ brilliant Event I'm Boydton-Tbe
Church ArtIstIcaiIy Decorated-Tbe
Handsome and Useful Presents.

BOYDTON. VA. July 22.-(Special.)-
Notable and unique to a degree beyond
any event in this town for many years
was the brilliant wedding celebrated last
evening at the Episcopal church, when
Miss Virginia Grey Atkins became the
bride OF Professor +. J.. Reid, Of South
Carolina
The church had been artistically deco
rated and was filed with relatives ana
friends Of the contracting couple.
Precisely al 1870 o'clock, as Miss Halle
Williams struck the first chords Of Men
delss ohns wedding march. which foated
out upon the evening zephyrs, all eyes
were turned to greet the entrance Of the
bridal party.
The ushers. Professor Harry Faulkner
and Mr. 3. r. Cogbnl. were followed by
Miss Lila Carter and Mr.. ". r. Foreman,
Of Charlotte. n c.: Miss Lavinia Peak,
Of Hampton. and Mr.. Thomas +. Goode.
Jr.. Miss Edith Atkins, and Colonel L. J.
BOYLE. Of Cincinnati; Miss Bette Finch
and Mr. J. r. Wright. Of Cincinnati Miss
Annie Haskins and Mr.. John Williams,
Of smithvile: Miss Page Williams and
Mr.. Sidney Johnson. Miss Bessie Homes
and Mr.. Willie Magee. Of GAINESVILLE;
Miss Annie Williamson and Mr.. Warren
ton Wood. Of GAINESVILLE; Miss Matte
Johnson. of Norfolk, and Mr. Walter
Clack: Miss Lula Boyd and Mr.. G. Has
kins. Of Chase City; Miss Hattie Homes
and Mr.. J. i. Wallace Of Charlotte y.
a Tho affauGoufo aeeQu1blnF about the
pulpit and chancel forming a horseshoe.
The bride. a beautiful blonde. entered,
leaning on the arm Of her brother DR.. N.
L. Atkins. and proceeded gracefully but
slowly toward the ministers. She was
met at the altar by the groom and his
best man, Mr. c. 5. Reid, Of Charlotte.
y c.
The ceremony was impresslvely per-
formed by the Rev Thomas Drew, ID. D.,
Of Chase City. assisted by the Rev. w.
VI. Grier. u. D.. president OF Erskine
College. Due West. S. c.. and Rev. z. NJ.
Boyden, the local rector
The bride was most becOmingly attired
in an exquisite creation Of duchesse satin,
trimmed with duchesse lace and chiffon,
and carried brides roses. Her veil was
pinned with a beautiful brooch Of dia-
monds and pearls. which was gift
from the groom. The maid of honor,
Miss Annie Atkins. wore white crepe de
chine. with pearl trimmings and duchesse
lace, and carried La France roses The
bridesmaids wore dainty gowns Of white
organdie and carried daisies.
The bridal party left the church 10 the
sweet strains of the march from Lohen-
grin, after which an elegant reception
was rendered At the home OF the bride,
on Washington street. A very novel and
unique feature Of the reception was the
wedding register, which was kept by
Miss Kate Tucker Goode.
The presents were numerous and hand
some. consisting Of an exquisite silver
tea service. from Mr.. $. Gray Atkins Of
Richmond; a handsome case Of silver
from the groom's parents, and many
other gifts of silver, cut-glass, and Drlc-
a-brac.
The bride is a daughter Of the late
Colonel William r. Atkins. is very popu-
lar. and possesses many rare gifts and
graces. The groom is a professor Of high
rank in Erskine College. Due West :. g.
Prominent among the guests at the
wedding were Judge Dan. Thew Wright
and Mrs. Wright. Of Cincinnati, Mr. Jo-
seph Ham. Mrs CHARLES VI. Carson. and
Miss Adele Hutchinson. of Charlotte. y.
C.; Miss Embra Morton. Of Henderson.
N. c.. and Misses Alice overly and Mary
Watkins. Of Buffalo Litha Springs.
The happy couple left to-day for an
extended northern tour.
Mrs. George NJ. Brown, Of Melbourn,
Fla. who has been here on a visit TO
relatives. and Miss Rose Humrickhouse.
Of this city. left to-day for Cochockton,
O. where they Will spend some weeks
visiting relatives and friends.