Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01
A COyGREssMAN's son WEEDS.
Mr.. John 4. Lamb and Miss Blair
Are United by DIR. Hoge.

One of the prettiest morning marriages
Of the season was that solemnized at II
| o'clock yesterday morning at the Second
PRESBYTERIAN church, of this city, when
| Mr.. John A. Lamb, the well-known young
attorney, and Miss Mamie l.. Blair, be-
came man and wife. Few church we'd
dings are so we'll arranged in every de-
tail and present such a pleasing spectacle
as did the union of these popular young
people The sacred edifice was filled to
the doors with friends who had been
drawn thither by the merry sounds of
wedding bells. The church itself was
richly decorated. The pulpit had been
transformed into a pyramid of palms and
other graceful foliage plants that clus-
tered about the steps and hung down
over the reading desk and communion
table. Rev. DR.. Moses ID. Hoge per-
formed the ceremony, in the presence
of the great throng Of friends. lmme-
diately after the ceremony the bridal
party were driven to the Union Depot,
where. at noon. Mr. and Mrs. Lamb left
for New York, and other northern cities.
Miss Belle Taylor. a very popular and
exceedingly attractive young lady. was
the maid of honor to the bride. while Mr..
j. Harwood Graves cousin OF the
groom, acted as Mr.. Lambs best man
The ushers were Messrs. Gordon Chris
tan, McGruder Walden, William Meade,
Ernest Blair. DR.. William Henson, and
Thomas n. Williamson.
The bride was attired in a handsome
travelling suit, and, indeed. moved
queen. She is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. Blair of this city, and
possesses many graces of mind and per-
son. To these natural graces are added
many accomplishments which have made
her exceedingly popular.
Mr.. Lamb is a young lawyer Of this city,
of much promise His short career
as an attorney has had its marks, which
indicate for him a bright future In the
calling he has chosen. He is the second
son of Congressman John Lamb, Of the
Third District.
Friends of these young people extend
to them the wishes of the best things
life holds, and while these fond wishes
attend his fair bride. heartiest cOngratu- |
lations on the prize that is his go out TO
him.
Upon their return to the city Mr. and
Mrs Lamb will reside at the Langley.
BATTAILE-BRAYLEY NUPTlALS.
In the Fulton Baptist church yesterday |
afternoon at o'clock Mr. Morris Bat |
ldlIc leu TO the marriage dildT MIS-. "a W. 1
Brayley. The church was tastefully deco
rated with ferns and other pOtted plants,
and lighted with shaded lamps Rev. j.
X. Harrison, pastor of the church, per-
formed the ceremony. and Mr.. W. Regi-
maid Walker presided at the organ, rem
dering appropriate music previous to the
arrival of the bridal party, 1.-THE Bridal
Chorus as they entered the church, ana
as a occasional Mendelssohn's wedding
march.
The ushers were Messrs. Victor Moon,
Wayerly Nuckols. William Sutherland,
Ernest Turner, Isaac Wood Charles
and the maid Of honor MISS
Rosa Britton.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr
and Mrs. Battaile left on a tour of
weeks duration TO Baltimore and other
northern cities. The many presents re-
ceiyed by the bride were costly ana
beautiful On their return To the city
they will make their home in Fulton.
WARREN-EVANS.
Mr. j. Willie Warren and Miss Rosa
Evans were married at 2:i5 o'clock yes
terday afternoon at the residence Of rhe
brides brother, Mr.. Gus Evans. SIS north
rwenty-sixth street. Rev. DR.. George
:. Vanderslce performed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren left by the Cnesa-
)eake and Ohio train for Portsmouth,
where they will spend a short while with
friends.