Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
MISS WHITTLE WEBS.
THE BISHOPS DAUGHTER MARRIEs
MIR. JONES, OF FREDERICK.
COLONEL SPENCE TAKES A BRIDE.
The Popular Soldier and Citizen
Leads Mrs. Stevenson to the Altar
wedding of Miss Kirsh and Mr..
Weinburg.
Weinburg.

Miss Emily Cary whittle, daughter of
Right Rev. r. NJ. whittle. bishop Of
Virginia, and Mr.. Alexander T. Jones, OF
Frederick county, were married at the
Episcopal residence, on Leigh street, yes
terday morning.
The ceremony occurred at 9 o'clock In
the morning, and nothing could well have
exceeded its simplicity. Only a very few
OF the intimate friends Of the bride were
present, and the marriage service was
performed by Bishop Whittle himself.
The venerable prelate was deeply moved
as he read the solemn words, for his at
tachment to his daughter-who was the
only member of his family who lived with
him-was well known.
The bride was simply but becomingly
attired, and after the wedding breakfast,
which followed the marriage ceremony,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left for a short tour,
before going to their home, near Win
chester.
Col. Spence WEEDS Mrs. Stevenson.
Colonel +. Leslie Spence and Mrs. Ada
b. Stevenson were married at $3.50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at Grove-Avenue
Baptist church in the presence Of a large
congregation of their friends. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. DR.. J. C.
Hiden. and the ushers were Messrs. +.
Leslie Spence, Jr.. Frank r. Starke, Lind
say w. Allen. and William N. Jones. The
first-named was best man.
The couple entered the church to the
strains of Mendelssohn's march, played
on the organ by Mr.. Manly b. Ramos,
and during the ceremony Call Me Thine
Own" and Hail. Bright Abode" were
played. 20, Promise Me-" was the Sc
lection rendered as the bridal party left
the altar.
The bride was attired in a tailor-made
travelling suit of brown, with hat and
gloves to match.
Immediately after the ceremony the cou-
pie left over the York-River Line for Bal
timore. They will visit Washington, Phil
adelphia, New York, and other places of
interest before returning to their future
residence in this city. They will return
in about ten days end will reside at the
Valentine House.
Colonel Spence is a man of exceeding
popularity. He has been in business here
for number of years, and has long been
identified with the State militia, being now
a member of the brigade staff. His bride
and is one OF the most popular ladies In
the West-End. She is greatly beloved for
her kindness, generosity, and tender,
lovable disposition.
The couple were the recipients Of many
handsome presents, and one of them was
a check from the United States Fidelity
and Guarantee Company, of Baltimore, Of
which the groom is general agent.
Mr.. Weinberg and Miss Kirsch.
Mr.. Levi Weinberg and Miss Rachel
Krsh were married at the residence of
Mr.. Myer Kirsh, No. west Clay street
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, I'm the
presence of a large company Of relatives
and friends.
The home, beautiful in itself, was rem
dered more so by the florists, and roses,
ferns, and exotics were banked on all
sides of the halls, while over them was
shed a lustre from innumerable lamps
with old gold shades. The rooms were
brilliantly illuminated with caudelabra,
and the altar was formed from a semi
circle of palms and ferns. Music was sup
piled by an orchestra.
Rev. DR.. f. N. Calisch performed the
ceremony according to the ritual Of the
Jewish church. The bride had no attend
ants. She looked lovely in a travelling
costume of fawn-colored cloth, and in
stead of the conventional bouquet, carried
a white Bible.
After the solemn words had been pro-
nounced a wedding supper was served.
Sixty guests, all members of the family.
were seated at the festal board. and of
them twenty were grandchildren of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Kirsh. The latter, who
is rs years old, was a conspicuous figure
i,,t ,ortU ba ho OF
and had all her own about her.
Mr. Weinberg is well known in this city,
and enjoys the esteem of large number
of friends. His bride is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Kirsh. She is charming
personally, and enjoys exceptional popu-
larity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weinberg left on the late
train for Washington and New York,
followed by the warmest good wishes.
Upon their return TO Richmond they will
be at home at 100 east Clay street.