The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-23
A BRILLIANT WEDDING.
BOYDTON EPISCOPAL CHURCH
HANDSOMELY DECORITED.
Prof. Il. T.. Read, of south Carolina. Makes
Miss Virginia Grey Atkins h's
Bride-A Beautiful Scene.

BOYpTON VA. July 22.-Specal.-
A handsome ceremony took place yes'el-
day evening at the Episcopal church
when Professor r.. l.. Read of Due west,
South Carolina, led to the marriage di-
ter the pretty young Miss virginia Grey
Atkins. the daughter Of the late colonel
W. r. Atkins, Of this town.
The edilce was well nlled with the
friends Of the contracting parties. Inc
decorations consisted OF potted plants
and rare flowers. The pulpit was remoV-
ed and In the center of the recess stand
was erected upon which there were OF
ted plants, and in the center OF them
large white vase stood beautifully wreath
ed in choice flowers and evergreens. re-
presenting huge bouquet. which served
as the back ground to the wedding scene
To the left of the chancel two large
oleanders were placed behind which the
organ was placed. which was presided
over by Miss Halle Williams, who played
tho wedding march.
THE BRIDE.
The bride entered the church leaning
upon the arm of her brother Dr. II. j..
Atkins. and proceeded to the chancel.
where she was met by the groom.
The bride wore white Duchcsse satin,
trimmed with white Duchesse lace and
chiffon. and carried brides roses. Her
vail was pinned with a handsome brooch
Of diamonds and pearls, the gift of the
groom.
The maid Of honor wore white crepe de
chine. trimmed with pearl trimmings
Duchesse lace and chiffon, and carried
La France roses.
The brides maids wore white organdie
and carried daisies and ferns.
THE MINISTER'S
Rev. Thomas Drew of the Presbyterian
church performed the ceremony. assisted
by Rev. W. NJ. Greer. OF Due West $. c.,
and Rev p. NJ. Bosher Of this place.
Tho ushers were b. c. Cogbill and Prof.
W. H. Faulkner
Calvin Read. the brother Of the groom
was best man and Miss Annie Atkins,
sister Of the bride, maid Of honor.
The attendants were Miss Lila Carter
and Mr.. Foeman, Miss Peak and r. +.
Goode. Jr.. Miss Edith Atkins and T. j.
Boyle. Miss Annie Haskins and J. W VIII
liams, Miss Bette Finch, and Roger
Wright. Miss Matte Johnson and w. L.
Clock. Miss Anna Williamson and Worry
Word. Miss Lula Boyd and c. Haskns
Jr Miss Hattie Homes and DR.. Wallace
Miss Page Williams and Sydney Johnson
Miss Bessie Homes and Willie Niece. The
attendents We're I'm full evening dress
THE COMPANY.
Those from a distance who attended
were Rev. Or. William NJ. Greer, OF South
Carolina: Miss Lavenia Peak, Of Hsmp-
ton. Va. Miss Addeli Hutchinson, or Char
lotte. y c.; Miss Embra Morton, Of Hen
derson. y. c.; Miss Alice overly, Of Bur
falo Lithia Springs. Va; Miss Mary Wat
Rims Buffalo Lithia Springs. Va; Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. Gregory. Skipwith. Va;
Mr. and Mrs G. NJ. Carson. Of Charlotte.
y. c.: Mr. Calvin Reid. Of Charlotte. y.
c.: DR. J. y. Wallace, Of Charlotte y. c.;
Mr.. w. r. Foreman of Charlotte. y. C..
Joseph II. Ham. Of Charlotte y. C.:
Saml G. Atkins Of Richmond. Va; Hon
Thomas y. Williams of GAINESVILLE. Va;
Worry Word. Of Clarksville. Va; Nh
William Niece. Of Clarksville. Va: Miss
Sally Green. Halifax. Va. Miss Landon
Harrison Danville, Va.
HANDSOME RECEPTION.
A handsome reception was held at the
lovely home Of the brides mother on
Washington street at which there were
a large attendance of friends. The bridal
presents were very handsome. one Of
them. from Mr.. s. G.. Atkins. OF Rich
mond the uncle OF the bride, was a
solia silver tea service.
Mr. and Mrs Read left to-day via At
lantic and Danville railway for New
York and other northern cities. where
they will spend the honey moon on their
return they will reside AT Sardis. y. c.
The groom filed a chair I'm the female
college at Due West. S. G.