Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-17
A MINISTER'S BRIDE.
MISS HALL. WEEDS REV. MIR. PRO-
VENICE, OF ALABAMA.
The SEASONS FIRST LARGE TEA.
Mrs. Cnslsie Entertains In Honor of
Mrs. Townscnd-CbiIdren of the
Revolution Elect omcers-City Mis-
sion Appeal-Personai.

Miss Mary Hall, daughter OF Mrs. NJ. L.
Hall. was married last evening at 7:SO
o'clock at the Second Baptist church to
the Rev. II. w. Provence. The church
was tastefully decorated by Harvey with
roses palms, and chrysanthemums, and
the organist, MIR. Reginald Walker, play
ed exquisitely throughout the ceremony.
| The bride WAS dressed in gown Of white |
| hrocaded silk, and carried a large bouquet |
of brides roses. The maid Of honor, Miss |
Bessie Waller, was lovely in a dress Of |
pure white organdie She carried chrys- |
| anthemums. The ushers were Messrs. |
Herbert f. Cox, John Jeter Hurt, Bernard |
S Hall, and j. b. Ferneyhough. The Rev.
f. T. Dudley, Of Norfolk, was the best
man.
Rev. Mr.. Provence though quite young
has already won a fine reputation. both
as a preacher and writer. He was edu-
Gated at Richmond College and the South
ern Baptist Theological Seminary, has
frequently preached here, and has hosts
OF friends in Richmond and other parts
Of Virginia. He Is now pastor of flour
fishing church in Montgomery Ala.
The bride. a most attractive and popu-
lar young lady, is a daughter of Mrs. NJ
T.. Hall and the late John S. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Provence go directly to
their home in Montgomery.
Mrs James Caskie gave the first lsrse
tea of the season at her elegant home
Fifth and Main streets, yesterday from
10 Z Her house, with its beautlful
octagon rooms and sumptuous furnish
ing was a blaze of light. and gorgeous
chrysanthemums were The chief decora-
tons The tea was in honor OF Mrs
Mrs. Joseph b. Townsend, Jr., of
Philadelphia Mrs. Caskie was as
sisted in receiving her guests by
| Mesdames James L. Gray, NJ. ,.
Valentine, and Mrs. Frank Christian.
The reception party stood in the large
drawng-room; tea and chocolate was
-. served in the library by Miss CLAUDIA
4 Palmer and Mrs. L. A. Palmer. The
collation. was in every respect sumptuous
and delicious. The young ladies VINO
waited upon the guests in the dining
room were Misses Annie and Leila Gray
Leila and Bessie Hill, Kate BlanKehshlp'
and Sadie Claiborne.
The large entrance hall was banked
with palms and white chrysanthemums.
Some of those who called were
r Mesdames II. A. Claiborne, Caskie Caoel,
Albert Bruce, j. S. Wexford, Percy Mon
II tague, Meredith Montague, Pleasahtoh
- Conquest, Charles Selden, u. a Lyon
NJ D. Hoge. Jr, w. Il. Oppenhimer, w.
/. Rovan. Thomas Boiling, Henry Tay-
Tor. J. r. V. Daniel, James Lyons, Alston
Cabel, B. T. Crump, T.. 7. Crump, Edwin
Cox Gordon Wallace, ). {. Graham OF
Tazewen. c. L. e. Burgywn, Hugh NJ
TAYLOR. Preston Cooke, Robert Muniord
w. c. Bentley, James Keith, II. H. Ca0eu
:, Van Doren, James Werth, Frank lsaacs
lanes Harris, II. a. Williams, w. l.
Robins. Nora Leary, Alfred Gray, Austf
Brockenbrough; Misses Sally Anderson
Georgia Blankenship, Lizzie Archer
Pourcher Of Charleston, Anna Boykn
and many others.
Yesterday was donaton-day at the
Protestant Episcopal Home. Owing u
the rain the pound party was not as dis
: tinct a success as it has been OF late
IN years. but the home is still open 10 con
IL tributions. There are twenty-five ole
ladies' in this home, which depends en-
X tirely upon this annual pound party
for existence, so any contribution viii
n be thankfully received. The usual lunch
y which was given by the board to IN
ola ladies of the home, was a beautiful
h affair. and much enjoyed by the partcl
A pants. The table was decorated witt
y chrvsapthemums and carnations by Mr.
Z Hammond. to whom many thanks ar
Il extended. Yesterday being the oirthda,
of Mrs Peterkin, who is the president .
n the board her birthday cake was cut
h and greatly enjoyed by the old ladies'
h the home.
To-day is donaton-day for the Shelter
inc Arms Hospital, and the public is re
Z ouested not 10 forget this eXcelen
charity. Contributions of every kind wi
be gratefully received at the hospital, o
Clay street.
B A meeting Of the Patrick Henry Chap
4 ter of the Children OF the American Rev
4 olution met yesterday at i:oO at III
4 rooms Of the Virginia Historical Society
The following officers were elected: Mis-
~ Birmingham Lyons, recording secretary
- Miss Jane Fisher, corresponding secrt
tary: Miss Helen S. VIM, registrar
. Master b. l.. Willis, Jr.. treasurer; Mas
ter r. w. Daniel, historian.
\ The following were present. Master
Bernard Peyton. Jr., Ramsey Peytol
q Robert Daniel David and Hugh Lyncl
< and Writ Lyons, and Misses Helen VIM
q Louise Harrison, Mamie and Bessie Sc
H den Rena and Hawse GlaZebrook, jan
y s. Fisher, Mary Aylett, and Heningha
Lyons.
LIZ The officers are all elected in the CT
Mission districts, arranged, ana Vlsito
- appointed to each district. All that
il needed now is material TO work with, al
II the ladies of the mission feel sure tn
II will soon be forthcoming. There Is teri
\ BILE restitution among the poor OF q
u city. and constant appeals come Tor TO-
II and clothing The old people and sl
" | people are great sufferers now. we a
H ! mat all housekeepers in the city will SCI
Il TO the ladies for distribution all the Q
II clothing and shoes they can spare. Is
II clothes are much needed The treasu
IL * empty and the ladies are unable
II purchase these comforts until sol
money is furnished. Contributions OF |
smallest amount will help the cause, a
old clothes will be invaluable. Donatio
HISS can be sent Mrs. A. Y. Stokes, 10 ca
Franklin: Mrs. A. Il. Wait, 2at ei
So Grace: Mrs. w. ID. Harlow, 4lS west Mi
Pr shall: Mrs. Raleigh Colston, 1S nor
ihs' sixth. and Mrs. Charles Boiling
at Floyd avenue.
VIII
OF On Wednesday, the sd of Novemb
.nev there will be a series of tableaux CIV
( In al the Academy of Music for the bent
OF the Old Dominion Hospital. Some
the the most prominent society women
nro. richmond are getting this up, and
ious most popular society girls Will take p
tess in the tableaux. one of the most orlgil
and beautiful of the tableaux will be
met ranged by the Art Cluo.