Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-28

gan. his maternal uncle, Professor Alex
ander Agassiz. being the president. ms
property is one of the richest mines On
the Continent, and acknowledged tne
richest copper mine in the world.
The bride Is a charming little lady, VINO
is not yet out of her teens, but VINO 10
both pretty Of face and lovely OF chardc-
ter and disposition. She Is sister ol
Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, the Richmonu
beIle who two years ago became The wire
of the well-known artist. The Lang
hornes have always been noted tor the
beauty of their women and the clever
ress and hospitality Of their men.
Mis-. James weds Mr.. Black.
Miss sallie Lea James and Mr.. Harry
Austin BLACK were married last night at
o'clock i'm St. Johns Episcopal church.
Owing TO recent bereavement in the faihi-
lv of the bride. the wedding was very
ouiet one only relatives and intimate
friends receiving invitations. What the
wedding lacked, however, In gayety anu
display It made up In impressiveness anu
simple elegance.
Miss James. in a handsome gown OF
white taffeta and pearl trimmings CAME
nm the aisle on the arm OF her prother'
Mr.. w. A. James, and was met at the
altar by the groom, the best man, MI
M Donaldson, and Rev. r. A. Good
win The ushers were Messrs. w. n:
Sberven. r. A. Talley, l.. A. Neale, ana
A. L. Lumsden.
After the ceremony the newly-wedueo
counIe were surrounded by crowd OF
well-wishers. who showered congiatula-
tions and compliments upon them. Inc
commitments on both sides were well de-
served. The bride Is a lovely young
brunette of gracious and winning man
ners. Mr.. Black is one OF the most en-
cient businessmen of Richmond, actins
as general manager and treasurer Vi .ns
Stuart Draft and Milling company, anu
as senior member OF the hfm VI IL ~
Black & Brothers.
Other Marriages Here Yesterday.
Mr.. George X. Bowles. of Goocnianu
county. and Miss Willie A. Coates OF inns
city. were married at the resioence vi
the brides brother. Mr.. Stapleton Coates
81, north Tenth street, yesterday morning
ar e.90 o'clock. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Cutler in the presence
of small company of relatives and inu-
mate friends. After receiving the con-
ora atulations of their friends MIR. BoWles
and his bride left for their nome IN
Goochland. Mr.. Bowles is a successtui
farmer of Goochland. and his bride is a
most estimable lady, with a wide circle
of friends.
Mr. Hermann Groot and Mrs. Rosa A.
Cousins both of this city, were united In
holy wedlock yesterday morning at an
early hour at the residence OF Rev: ). a.
Morehead, pastor of the First Enghsn
Evangelical church. The bride was at-
tired In a travelling SUIT Oh gray, an
carried a handsome bouquet OF violets
Mr. Groot is a popular young merchant
NJ the West End, engaged for many
wears In the grocery business. Mr.. ana
NJ C.root left on the $50 train over
The chesapeake and Ohio for Norfolk
uhence they will visit New York and
other points North. They were the re-
cinients of many handsome and costiy
NJ walter Phillips and Miss Irene G
prrfoot were married last night at s3l
O'clock at the residence of the bride. NO
,,o west Cary street. Rev. Thomas Nj
pot,s nastor of Park-Place Methodist
ahurcb performed the ceremony. The
,,r,do 10 a popular young lady Of the West
Ia and the groom a valued employee
~ " w. Rountree & Brother.
very pretty wedding took place al
~ residence OF Mr. Charles Perrin. or
pncbanan street, last night. when Mr.
Iohn T,emay led to the altar Miss Matte
Perrin. a pretty young lady Of the East
End Mr.. Lemay is popular attacht
Of cameron & Cameron. After the mar
riaee a delightful supper was served.
Mr. Robert L. Simpson. who was for
some wears the Richmond freight agent OF
tha Southern railway, was married yes
tsrdav afternoon In Birmingham, Ala,
70 Miss Lila Falconer Smith. of that city
The ceremony was performed In South
Highland Presbyterian church. Mr.. Simp-
SON made many warm friends during the
time he resided here.