The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-02
MORE DECEMBER BRIDES.
MIR. CLdYBROOK JAMES WEDS MISS
MARTHA ELLERSON.
The Pretty Ceremony Perform cd at the
First Presbyterian Church--TIre At
pendants and Those Present.

The wedding Of Miss Martha storrs FL
| lerson and Mr.. tlaybrOOk James tool
place at o'clock yesterday evening al
| the First Presbyterian church.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
| DR.. Il. L. Kerr. assisted By Rev. Mr.
WaithalI. and was witnessed by a large
| assemblage OF friends. Mis-. Ellerson Is a
daughter of Mr.. Andrew Roy Ellcrson,
| OF 'Ingiesde,'' Hanover county. Person
ally she is charming. Her fiancee is now
a resident of Asheyille, n. G.. and IS one
OF the most promising young merchants
OF that city. He is. however. a native OF
Richmond and has many warm friends
here. He is exceedingly popular in both
tho social and business world Of his
adopted home and descrvedly so. for he
Is a Young gentleman OF sterling worth.
The decorative work within the church
was limited to the vicinity of the pulpit,
the steps leading to it. as well as the
space beyond, being covered with white
crash. the green Of palms fern and smi-
lax contrasting beautifully with that pure
ground There were candelabra 10 supply
the light within this space. the whole
supplying an effective frame or setting for
the bridal party.
The musical programme included the
usual marches, together with special Sc
groom. accompanied by his best man.
DR. Lorlmer James. entered by the door
i'm the rear Of the pulpit. groomsmen.
bridesmaids maid OF honor and the bride.
then advancing hy the middle aisle In the
following order:
Mr.. LleweDyn Mcyeigh and Mr.. Philip
Jones.
Miss Irene Tinsley and Miss Alzada
Wright. OF Georgia.
Nessrs. Charles Reid and Thomas Hig-
ginhotham: Misses Harriet Field. Light
foot and Miss Brownie Benson: Mr.. Spen-
Ger James. Of Louisville Ky. and Mr.
Spencer Carter. Misses Clare Tinsley and
Pauline Grant: Mcssrs. Sidney Ellerson
and Charles Watkins; Miss Mary Johnson
OF the University. and Miss Roberta FL
ierson: Miss Rebe E,llerson and Miss
Martha Storrs Ellerson.
The bride looked most charming In her
wedding gown Of white satin. She wore
the conventional veil and carried large
bouquet Of white roses. Her maid OF
honor. Miss Robe Ellerson. wore pink taft
fota. her bouquet being OF pink roses.
The bridemaids all wore white organdie
and carried bouquets OF pink carnations
tied with pink ribbon
The gentlemen Of the party wore the
tie and gloves. and boutounieres OF white
chrysanthemums The ceremony was sue
ceeded by n reception At 20i west Franklin
street limited exclusively TO relatives and
those I'm the bridal party.
Mr. and Mrs. James received their first
congratulations here. leaving on the eve
ming train for New York.
The one thing that mutual friends re-
grct in Connection with the wedding is
that the young couple will make their
home in Ashevile. They are followed
thither by the heartest good wishes.
The church was filed IN its utmost
capacity some time before the hour Tor
the ceremony, the assemblage including
many Of the most prominent people In
the city. In the reserved pews were seen
Mr. and Mrs Andrew Roy Ellerson. par
ents Of the bride: Mrs. John Elerson,
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Massie Mrs. Duval,
Mrs Abbott. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Guy.
Mrs. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Binford,
Mr. and Mrs James EllersOn. Of Wash
ington ID. c.: Mr. and Mrs. Gcrvas Storrs,
Miss Storrs, Mrs Grant and Miss Grant.
of "Grantland.' DR. and Mrs. Warmer,
Miss Matte Haynes. Miss Alice Blair,
Mrs. Jean Crouch. Mr. and Mrs. Julien
Binford. Miss Binford. Mr. Julien Binford.
Jr. Mrs. John Wexford and Miss Mar
shall.
Tomorrow afternoon at +. VI. Mrs.
Malvern Courtney Patterson viii give. az
the residence Of Mrs. Blankenship, silver
tea for the benefit Of the Shetering Arms
Hospital. a special feature will be an as
sortment Of lamp-shades. Of all sizes and
designs. which will be on sale AT merely
nominal sums
Mrs. Patterson with the cooperation OF
her circle. Is planning a most pleasant
programme for guests.
Miss Annie Empie Sheppard has been
confined % her room for q week past by
on exceedingly severe attack OF grip.
Mrs. +. j. Craigie. who has for the past
four weeks been a victim TO the prevalent
evil ia grippe was able 10 go out yesttr-
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