The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-22
MISS HENNING
AND Mr.. PALMER.
A Beautiful Wedding Ceremony at
Grace Episcopal Church
AMID BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS,
The Pretty Ceremony Performed BY
Rev. Landon Il. Mason-The Groom
a son Of Colonel William III.
Palmer.
AMID BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS,

Miss Alice Duane Hennins and Mr..
Edwin Amiss Palmer were married at
noon yesterday i'm Grace Episcopal
church. Rev. Landon Il. Mason It's rec
tor officiating.
Much interest has been felt ia the ar
fair, for the reason that both bride and
groom enjoyed exceptional popularity in
fashionable circles.
Miss Henning is a daughter OF Mr..
Robert Hennlng, her mother having been
Miss Virginia Harrison She is de-
uchtfil girl. loved by all who know her.
Mr. Palmer is a son OF Colonel william
II. Palmer. He is secretary OF the
Mutual Assurance Company, ana j.
equally esteemed socially and IN the BUS
mess world As a. spectacle the wed
ding was beautiful one, aud as GER
emony, most impressive. Long b'lofe
tho hour set the reserved pcWs ana inc
body of the church were filled, and me
very attentive ushers. Mossrs. Gran-
Vile and Palmer Gray John Cufrie.
Saunders HObson, Perine Barney and
Edward Christian were kept busy seat
ing the people The assemblag8 OF
friends included many Of the leading
business men Of Or. c'ty and a majority
of the fashionable set.
A broad white satin ribbon defined me
reserved pews.
THE DECORATIONS.
In tho chanccl the floral decorator dd
for this wedding one OF the most eifec-
tive pieces OF work ever noted on a
similar occasion IN this city. Upon tho
Holy Table. which was covered with
white and gold. tall silver candelabra
upheld white candles, the branching lights
seeming 10 rise from a bed Of fern. To
the right and l8ft, extending straight out
10 tho steps leading from the chancel
were palms and ferns. and against the
chancei rail more ferns were go arranged
a. 20 form a network Of living green.
The eject could not have been more
beautiful or Ca purer taste. Promptly
al u O'Clock. the organist sent forth the
first notes OF wedding march from Lo-
hengrin, and tho bridal party entered
the church. the ushers In couples, pre-
cadng the bride and her maid Of honor
her twin sister. Mrs. John Munson-
The groom and his best man. Mr..
william H. Palmer. entered from
the vestry room, the former meet
ng the bride at the chancei steps and
arDroaching the officiating clergyman
with her. Inc gentlemen wore dark
gray pants black frock coats and gray
ldd gloves Their bOutOnnieres we're
lilies OF the valley.
Mrs John MunsOu. whose striking re-
semblance TO her sister was generally re-
marked upon. wore gray silk with old rose
trimmings. her bouquet being pink roses.
Inc brides costume was OF grey satin,
with waist Of white satin finished In vio-
le, and az her throat was a rosette OF
violet velvet. she carried a mammoth
bouquet Of lilies-of-the-valley. and was a
charming figure as she stood 10 hear
the significant words pronounced.
Mr. Robert Henning gave his daughter
away The triumphant and splendid
music OF Mendelssohn's announced the
conclusion OF the ceremony.
AFTER THE CEREMONY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer at once proceed
INK TO the residence OF the latters par
ents and shortly after taking the north
bound train tor the wedding tour Rare
~ have a bridal couple been followed by
warmer or more general good wishes
than follow these two.
The collection Of wedding gifts repre-
sents friends all over the country and
includes from the parents Of the groom.
superb tea service OF solid silver. 1t Is
said by those who have seen the coilec-
ton, that II is one OF the most valuable
that ever fell 10 the share OF any Rich
Inond bride and Richmond brides are
pro~ereiaIiy fertunste-
NJ. and Mrs. Palmer will be at homo