The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-10
lLIANT n. MARRIAGE
aRktaId, Of Norfolk, Leads Miss
Jones 10 The HymeneaI Altar.
Notable EVENT IN SUEEOLK'S HISTORY
GhHFch Filled to 0yerGowius-Thc
Costumes, Dccorn.
Hons, NJ instantaneous Company
SsssS from Sorfolk-Itiucrnry OF tile
asS 9sudiHg Tour Through Europe.

J..4HN q. F.
ssutling Tour Through Europe.
sSnffolk, Va, June s.-tSpecian-Ami
s5sssheE dazzling radiance Shed by 300 arti-
;ssshllciai lights, surrounded by floral designs
structures Of magnificent creation,
ssssassnG DIN the presence OF brilliant as
sSsttsseflbiage. DR.. Livius Landlord, Of Nor
1s3elk.$ andsMiss Lucie May Jones, Of Suf-
sssSIotS. were married to-day. The hour
ssSsvaS q: 80 p. M. and the First Baptist
&sGhurch the place. The ceremony was
sgpsrformed by Rev. j. T. Love, who was
snssisted by DR.. 0r. B. Wharton, OF Nor
s gsl was one of the greatest social events
(which Suffolk's social history has known
SSSln point Of display. 1t was white and
ssfsreen marriage, all the decorations be-
Ss5nEsin those colors. More than an hour
lsssnefore the ceremony the auditorium be-
n SnSfaIl to fill, for the knowing felt that
ssSSsats would be at q premium. They
81 Ssssssyeres The doorkeeper had rigid in
ssStEnctlons about refusing admission to
ball who fail to bring cards. Even then
1.-THE seating capacity was insufficient,
y and many were compelled to witness the
;asprocedure In q standing position
THE BRIDAL PROCESSION
s9ss$a;sIhe bridal party marched promptly
10 the strains of Lchengrin's wedding
sSprocessional. The escort Of physicians
q came first. Then the ushers marched in
aslngfe files down The north and south
Haisles Miss Lille Jones, sister OF the
ssbride. the maid OF honor moved grace
& fully down the south aisle alone. She
sSWas followed by the bride, who leaned
Ion the arm of her father, MIR. Henry
ssIones DR.. Landlord with his pest man,
3ia1r.sLGma GWathmey, emerging from the
gSnorth vestrys door and met the blitle in
tts,front or the marriage arch behind which
sistood the clergymen. The ceremony was
sIperformed In accordance with the tites
,,ssS.f& the Episcopal church A ring was
s3 ORDER OF EXIT
When the magic words which made
i miss Jones q bride had been said, the
ss0rganist, Mr.. w. H. Jones CT Norfolk,
delayed Afendelssohns as the procession
moved doorward. The Doctor and Mrs
SLankford& marched through the north
ssassle. They were followed by the maid
e2f honor. who was with the best man.
gssHlsMen8 came the ushers-Drs. Il. B. Fer
scebee. Of Norfolk; r.. S. Spillman, or
sliSpaTFenton, and r. w. Burgess, OF Nor
folk. and Messrs. II. l.. woodward. Of
ss5u1Tolk; w. e. Landlord, of Norfolk,
and q. 81. Cofer, Of Smithneld.
97lIEIlD1S ESCORT OF PHYSICIANS.
5s The escort Of physicians came up on
assASspecial train leaving Norfolk at 3:15.
with them We're about $50 other Nor
sfolkt people-intimate friends OF the
ssprincpals. Among the physicians cs-
} a .Sw Drs. R. i. Payne, II. NJ. Nash,
+ q Field, j. f. Woodward, John
#Speight, C. J. D. Mcdonald. c. T.. New
ssblll r. Z. Grimes and Alfred Palmer,
s0fS5 Norfolk; J. T.. Bryant and r. II.
Cobb. Of Franklin: r. z. Phillips, Of
& SUFFOLK. and j. Barham, Of Newsonis.
s..@8 THE BRIDE.
The bride never looked half so charm
sing before. She was vision oc love-
Illness. She was attired In white Ouch
I ess satin. trimmed with Duchess lace.
asrhe bridal veil was caught with hand
some diamond pin, which was a gift
ifrom her sister. The brides face were
ssa. look Of ineffable sweetness, almost
sangelic in expression. Her appearance
GOT content was only equaled by that Of
ssthe groom, who was radiantly happy
@and smiling. Both said their parts with
AN ease and possession that was assur-
ding.
The maid Of honor was gowned in
white organdy over taffeta silk, with
spearl trimmings. She wore a white
hat. trimmed in plumes.
looked pretty and very graceful.
sEsssThe brides father seemed ten veal s
8Younger than usual. The whole cere-
sInonys passed off with an ease that evil
sdenced careful rehearsal. White cloth
asWas laid for. the bridal party to walk
spnS between the carriages and church.
sss}s CHURCH DECORATIONS.
sSS The floral decorations exceeded in
ssbeanty and design any similar display
SeYer seen In Suffolk. Florist w B. Law
ssTence almost surpassed himself. There
&sWere H5 fowers-beautiful flowers--and
,sayargreens everywhere-along the aisles,
.chancel, altar, walls, windows and cell
sing, besides the temple OF love, the
sS1cyers' knot and other lovely floral crea-
sstions. The soft artificial light shed by
BOG candles beautified the scene three
Sf0ld, and produced an effect that was
ggentrancing In It's sp!endor.
Along the aisles were a series Of
Eforches, ranging in height from seven to
sfourt cen feet, trimmed with smilax, and
by eight candles each. On
5s1heEtop Of each torch was pot Of small
sspaims, containing from twelve to TWEEN
SSaya carnations.
sisb From the central chandelier, and ex-
s@fending to the four corners and two
#eides were six floral ropes 400 yards in
ss5ength, trimmed with smilax and sus-