The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-13
MANY OCTOBER BRIDES.
MISS BLANCHE N. sAVdGE AND Mr..
HENRI T., BROWN.
The Pretty Ceremony Performed In 1t.
Johns Church-Clarke.Bas La wares
Haynes-Othcr Weddings,

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The groom is a son OF Mr.. Alfred
Brown. OF Henrico. and is a prosperous
young farmer OF that county.
Miss Savage is a daughter OF the iate
Adoiphus l.. Savage a hiShly-esteelned
resident OF Church Hill up to the 1ine
Of his death, which occurred about one
year ago. Personally she IS most at
tractive and has been prominent both IN
parochlal and social life.
THE CEREMONY.
The ceremony was performed IN ~.
Johns church. in which decoration was
restricted TO the chanccl. 1t was III
umph Of the decorator good taste ana
skill the pure white of roses being ell
HANGED by a green background Of fern,
palms and smilaX. Admission 10 the
church was by card a white ribbon de-
fning the pews reserved for members OF
the family and In spite Of threatening
skies tho body Of the church was hlled.
The ushers were Messrs. James henne-
dy. Floyd Hunt. Samuel Frischkorn, r.
vim Weisiger, ThOs. Mussen and Fred.
Woodson, these gentlemen approaching
the chancel by the left aisle, followed by
tho bride with her uncle, Mr.. Kendall
Savage who gave her away.
At the chanccl they were met by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. Luther
Choatwood. who entered by the vestry-
room door.
THE BRIDE.
Miss Savage. who IS an exceedingly
pretty girl. wore a travelling costume
Of gray cloth, with hat and gloves 10
match, and carried a superb bouquet OF
Bride roses.
The musical programme was effective,
consisting of the usual marches and other
special selections. At the conclusion OF
the ceremony admid many warm congrat-
ulatiOns. Mr.. and Mrs. Savage took the
train for the North. expecting 10 be an
sent about two weeks. They received as
substantial expressions Of regard n par
ticularly large collection Of wedding gus,
including a beautiful tea set OF siiNer
from the Blues. of which the groom is d
popular member ,,-,-
were rendered am elaborate supper by me
brides mother. at her residence, zli east
Broad street.
PrettyChurch Wedding.
T-nion-station church was the scene OF a
prettv marriage yesterday afternoon at
$50 o'clock, when Miss Leila Goddn
Haynes tho attractive and talented
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs w. y. Haynes
of 2703 east Grace street, was united IN
marriage 10 Mr.. William Johanna La
Varre. Of Washington, D. c.
The church was well-filled with the
friends OF the young couple, very many
coming from washington and other
places. The church was prettily decorat-
ed with plants OF various kinds, and the
scene under the soft lights was one OF
rare beauty.
The bridal party entered the church to
appropriate music on the organ by Dr.
W. IL. o. Niece I'm the following order:
The ushers-Messrs Franklin r. Holland
and W. S. Stamper. OF Washington; w. T..
Sullivan and Thomas Mussen; brides
maids-Miss Sallie Sullivan and MISS MO-
selle Williams Attred I'm pink organize
and carrying punches Of pink carnations.
Then came the bride, IN a most becoming
costume OF white organdie with fatin
trimming. carrying huge bouquet or
Brides roses. She was accompanied by
her maid OF honor. Miss Adelaide Haynes,
Oher sister, who wore organdie over apple
green with apple green satin ribbons. the
two latter being preceded by Master
Evans HAYNES with the wedding ring on
silver waiter.
Tho party proceeded down the middle
aisle. and as tho bride reached the altar
she was met by the groom, who. with his
best man, Mr.. w. Baker Johnson, Of
Georgia, entered from the pastors study
10 the left of the pulpit.
At the foot of the aisle and inside tho
railing stood tho officiating clergyman,
Rev. Dr. George @. Nanderslice, who IN
accordance with the beautiful ritual of the
Methodist church, pronounced the couple
man and wife.
The bridal party left tho church IN re-
verse order of entrance. and drove TO the
residence Of the brides parents. where she
d0nned q handsome tailor-made travelling
suit for dark material. and left for the
Union depot whore the couple boarded
tho 7.lO train for Washington, where I'm
future they will reside.
Mr. la Varre is a Georgian by birth.
but has resided In Washington for several
years. where no is pursuing bis profession
OF draughtsman, and in which he has
shown remarkable talent Tie has many
friends in that city and is gentleman OF
exemplary habits
His bride Is ono OF the most lovable
young ladies OF the East-End. She has
sweet disposition. She is one Of the most
ardent church ana Sunday school work.
ers. and has for tho past few years been
a teacher IN the Sunday school Ter host
OF friends wish her every happiness
Mr. and Mrs. la Varre were the recip-
tents OF a very large number OF tokens Of
good will and wishes from frionds-em-
bracing handsome paintings, cut-glass,
delft ware. silver ware, china, and Valua-
be brass ornaments.
They will be tehdered n reception IN
Washington tonight
CLARKE-BASS.
The first marriage that ever took place
IN Highland Park Methodist church was
solemnized Yesterday morning at IL
o'clock the contracting couple being Mr..
John W, Clarke and Miss Carrie Bass.
who are we'll known ana popular young
residents Of Henrico county.
The interior Of the pretty church was
handsomely decorated for the occasion.
and a large assemblage Of the relatives
and friends OF the happy couple gathered
10 witness the ceremony which was per-
formed by Rev. Mr. Boggs. pastor OF
Highland Park Methodist church.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Clarke
took the noon train over the Richmond.
fredericksburg and Potomac road for a
Northern tour, including several points of
interest. Upon their return they will re-
side in Henrlco county.
The bridal couple were the recipients OF
many handsome and useful presents.
Richardson-Wh tlock
A quiet home wedding was solemnized
al the residence Of the brides brother
Mr.. George P. WhitlOck, AZ No. 30l south
Laurel street az Q O'Clock last night, when
Miss Annie Lee Whitock became the
bride Of Mr.. John d. Richardson.
Only the relatives and intimate friends
Of the contracting couple witnessed the
ceremony. which was performed by Rev
J. y. Hutson. pastor Of Pine-Street Bap-
fist church.
ones recelvad the CONGRATULATIONS of their