The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-18
MISS HELENA T. LEROY
BECOMES THF BRTDE or MR.. c. X.
CdPERTON.
A Bcautifui Ceremony AT the Residence of
Mr.. John ~. Montague--Mr' fr'ce
aud Miss Cannon


clifford Randolph Caperton we're married
at s O'Clock yesterday afternoon, a. the
residence Of the formers grandparents.
Mr. and Mrs John D. Montague Frank
lin street east. The ceremony being
perform,d ly Rev. Wm. Meade Clarke.
rector of ST. James Episcopal church.
Nh. social prominence OF both bride and
groom has made the wedding leading
interest in the fashionable world since
On announcement Of their engagement
appeared in Che social columns OF the
Times.
Miss LEROY is the only daughter Of
NJ. Jenny Arthur LEROY and one OF the
most charming girls Of the younger SET
Ou both The patornal and maternal sides
.he may claim distinguished ancestry.
Her father was son ot The Very heN-
trcnd JeGry LEROY. dean ~ Jeremy
Taylors ola cathedral Dromorc. County
Down. ireland. and "a grandson OF the
Lord chief Justice of Al Ireland. His
mother was Helena Trench. daughter of
ihc Lady Helena Trench. Tor whom Miss
Jcfroy is named and Rev. Frederick
Trench of Athy
on tho maternal side Miss LEROY is
iho granddaughter cot Mr. John n. Mon
,aeuc. whose nlmc stands throughout
ihe state for whatever is most noDiy
characteristic % the Virginia gentleman.
Her grandmother was Miss Fox, daugh-
ieT Of pr. Meredith FOE. OF the Green
Springs. Louisa county Va
She inhcrts from both sides sparkling
wit the chic and dash which appeal cs-
pcclally to Che masculine mind and The
ceutlcr graccs which serve 90 cndeIr as
well as 90 please. She is "a beautiful
dancer. "a fine musician. asnd since her
uIHHTf NRfnrrrl.lr D.
incnt in an the leading social functions
Air. Capcrton is SON of Mr.. William
CASTOR caperton and Mrs. Rosa Stiles
Capertcu, "a grandson of tho late Mr..
Allen capcrton. of West Virginia. and
~ The late Rev Joseph stiles. one OF the
most noted diyincs Of the Presbyterian
Church. He b. Yalc man and pos
sessed Of the force which iustiGcs the
brightest prophecies regarding his fu-
tuIe For three years past he has made
his home with his uncle Major Robert
stiles. and has become thoroughly iden-
titled wilh che fashionable nfe of the
city
Tie possesses in am unusual degree tho
gft Of winning and holding friends. The
wedding was not 90 take place until
aprinR. but owing 90 the fact that Mr.
'apertons business called him South,
90 was liked for ycstcrdev.
AT THE HOUSE.
The decorative work throughout was I'm
faultless taste. blending Of the green
OF delicate ferns. smillx and palms. with
the pure white of roses and chrysantho-
NUNS. Am illproyicod altar covered with
white" stood between the Franklin-street
windows. silver candolabra bearing white
candles standing upon 49, 70 its right
and left were white pillars each uphold
Ing great cluster Of fcathery white
chrysanthemums. tho green of tail palms
serving 10 make the pure beauty more ap-
parent lu its rear were lace drapcries
and large horse shoe OF white chrvsan-
thomums The mantcls were literally
banked with fern in which. at intervals
white chry sauthemums nestled. The
piano stood 100 the northwest corner of
thc room. Professor Hahr. as "a special
favor 10 his former pupil and favOritc
departing from his usual rule, and rem
derinr the musical programme. This con-
sisted OF The march from LohenCrin as
III" bridal party entered. ChOpin's inn
promptu in q fat ae 70 proceeded and
Mendelssohns magnificent march az its
conclusion. Tho preliminary notes OF the
hrs. announced 20 the cXpcctaut COM
uHnv the arrival Of the time set for the
ceremony. the entrance Of the pretty chill
dren with the white ribbons confirming
30. The graceful small people We're four
cousins Of the bride and groom-Nisses
Evelyn stiles Marion and Emily Mont
ague and Master Meredith Mont
aauo. An wore pure white. and were
charming cmhodments Of daintincss.
They took their places with naive self
possession, that was much admired The
officiating clergyman. followed by the
groom ana his best man. Mr. William
Towncs. entered from the HAN followed
10y the bridesmaids and er0Omsmon I'm
alternate couples. The former were
Misses Kate Meredith. Lily Urquhardt
lnez Montague. and Mamie Jenifor Trip
lett Montague. who wore white Organdie
and lace over mink taffeta, and carried
bouquets of white chrysanthemums tied
with pink ribbons.
THE gentlemen &C the party. with the
exception of the groom. wore boutonnieres
a. wgte chrysanthemums That OF the
latter WAS 70 single bride rose Miss Della
Tompkins. the maid of honor. entered
alone. followed by the bride " IN her
grandfather Mr. John ~. Montague.
Miss Tompkiue Wore a. beautiful and most
becoming gown ol .oec-colorod t9Gcta and
pink chiffon. ana carried q large bouquet
of white chvsanthemums Miss LEROY
looked lovely iu gown 90 pearl white
satin with c0ui-tiaiu. low bodice OF
embroidered chiffon, with a garland of
orange blossoms around her snowy neck
ana IANNNNln ININIE over Iltf snort Sleeves.
Her tullo veil was caught with o. diamond
crescent. She also wore ancestral jewels
diamond bracelets and pins-and carried
n mammoth bouquet OF bride roses and
lilies OF The valley.
Mr. John IT. Montague gave his grand
daughter away
THE RECEPTION.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr.
and Mrs Cape~ton We're rendered a re-
coption which was limited exclusively TO
the bridal party Tho house had bright
special touches Of white and green
throughout green suspended from The
chandeliers, green and white candles sup
plying the light Tho brides cake was
cmt ellished with green. and everything
was In festive keeping with the happy
occasion The wine served was from q
supply originally purchased 10 celebrate
the christening of the groom. Mir and
Mrs Capert0n received the first concratu-
lations Of their friends under delightful
conditions which AN unite i'm hoping may
he bright augufics for their future They
took the : O'CLOCK train Tor the North. eX-
pocting 70 bc absent about two weeks.
H.n route home they viii visit Mr. and
Mrs Basil Gordon ion Baltimore. Mrs.
Caporton's travelling dress was a hand
some navy blue tailor suit with cerise
lining. She wore "a becoming blue velvet