The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-24
BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING,
Miss Emma Darlington Rely the BridI
oil Mr.. William Holt EdnundS.
DAUGHTER OF JUDGE JOHN ". RlELl
The Groom a son Of Es-Congressman Pau
{. Edmunds, og Halifax-Ihc Happy
Event Condo .oted wth Disnified
simpiicit THE Attendants,

Mr.. William Holt Edmunds Of Hous
ton. Halifax county Va. and Mil
Emma carriaston Ricly a daughter OF
Judge John W Rely. OF tho Supreme
Court Of Appeals OF this State. were
married an o'clock last evening at the
residence Of the brides father. No. 70,
east Grace street.
The marriage was a quiet home affsir
only the immediate relatives and friends
OF The two families being present.
The interesting event was conducted
with that dignity. and yet modest sim.
phoity t.at ono always associates with
such occ nsions when the contracting par.
Ties b'Aong TO the old established and
nrst .hmilies OF Virginia.
If.o ceremony. which was performed by
h'N. Or. Iandon r.. Mason OF Grace
Episcopal church, of This city, was most
seautitul aud impressive.
IL was t1DieauN wedding The bri-
dal party formed m one OF The rear
paflors and when all WAS in readiness
tho folding doors were thrown open and
BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS.
The decorations were pink. white. and
green the artistic skill OF Laird result
The bdlustfade OF tho hallway
was entwined with cedar. while graceful
bunches OF smiiaN Obscured the chandc.
Hers. the globes OF which being covered
with delicate pink gauze lent a SOFT
and effective light 10 the pretty scene.
Around the rooms were numerous palms
that served 20 soften the general effect.
When the folding doors were opened
the tabieau presented a lovely sight.
From tho rear OF the room running
around in "a scm.-clrClo We're rows ~
graceful palms ln the centre OF these
stood the bride and groom facing the
minister. on either side were The maid OF
honor and the best man. while I'm tho
background. completing the tablcaux
were the bridesmaids
THE BRIDE AND PARTY.
Tho bride was handsomely gowned in
whito mOire. high cOrsase. and veil. and
carried lilies OF the valley Her maid OF
honor Miss Bessie Marshall OF Char.
lotte county. Va. wore a beautiful white
organdle over pink satin. trimmed With
pink ribbons and carried pink roses The
groom was attended by his besh man.
Mr. Charles Cosby Rowlcit. OF Lynch
burg. Va. The brides maids were alter
naeiy gowned In white and pink organ
dies and carried pink roses
They Were Misses Calvin Bragg Maria
Dunlop Mary Coles Darlington. Carrie
Lancaster. Lizzie Boyd. Lofue Caring.
ton. Of Charlotte county. Va. and Fan.
ME Barksdalc. OF Houston. Va
After the ceremony Mr.. anG AIRS. Ed.
mund5 received the congratulations and
good wishes OF those present. aftei
which they took their departure for q
Northern tour They Will make theii
home I'm Houston. Halifax county Va.
where IN tho future they will reside.
MIR. AND MRS. EDMUNDS
The bride Is a lovely Virginia girl. pos.
sessng many charms of mind and heart
Mr. Edmunds ia a son OF the Hon Paul
G. Edmunds, who. for two terms ably
represented the Sixth Virginia District Ia
Congress He is young man OF tbs
highest character and very popular
among large number Of friends.
At present he Is successfully engaged
I'm busines sat his home. Many handsome
presents attestsd tho best wishes of IN,
friends OF the young couple.
Among those from a distance who wit,
messed the ceremony were the Hon Pau
c. Edmunds. Mr. W. =. Barksdale. and
J. r. Edmunds. a brother OF the groom
all OF Halifax county. DR. Thongs II
CroddOck of Lynchhurg. and Mr.. Gram
Vile Medley. OF South Boston.
Smths0n fHioNfI
There was "a pretty home wedding yes.
terday morning at No. l22 west Broat
street. the residence or Mr.. and Mrs. Sam.
pei Caldwell. when their daughter. Mlsl
Anna Caldwell was united a
marriage 10 Mr.. John smlihson. OF Knox
Vile. Tenn, the Rev. Dr. J. y. Fair per,
forming the ceremony.
The marriage took place at i.,0 O'Clock
and al ~ tho young couple left fos Knox.
vile. where they will reside.
The bride is "a Young Indy Of beauty
and many fne qualities. Tho groom i-
rising young man ,f Knoxville. whore b,
Is connected with the Southern railway.