Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-25
FROM THE OLD BURG.
MARRIAGE OF MIR. JOHN @. WHITE
AND MISS BARNEY.
SOCIAL EVENT OF The SEASON.
The Church Decorations, the At
tendonts, and the Visitors--A We'd
ding I'm the COunty-snOw-The
spotsyIyania MethodistS Pleased.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, November
2i.-(SpeciaL)-T society event of the
season was the marriage this evening at
7:sO o'clock OF Mr. John Gait White, Of
Ieesburg Va, and Miss Mary Beale
Barney. daughter of Captain J. n. Barney.
OF this city. The ceremony was per-
formed in the Presbyterian church by
Rev. r. K. Harrison. uncle OF the bride,
and the organ was presided over by Miss
Mary ID. Beale cousin Of the bride. The
attendants were Miss Helen w. Barney,
sister of the bride, maid of honor, in
white organdie and satin ribbons; Mr.. f..
b. White, brother of the groom. best man.
Messrs. Charles Bradley Caldwell Young.
Frank S. Smith. w. II. Hurkamp. Gregg
Latimer, and Albert Boswell Of Leesburg.
ushers The bridal party entered the
church, which was deliberately and hand
somely decorated with chrysanthemums,
ferns, palms, and lighted candles. in the
following order: The ushers. maid Of
honor bride on the arm of her father.
and the groom with his best man. At
the pulpit they were joined by the minis
ter. and the impressive ceremony per-
gathering of friends and relatives.
Among the visitors were the following:
Colonel and Mrs. f.. V. White, Of Lees
burg, parents Of the groom; Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin White, of Baltimore; Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Pastor, of Washington: Mr..
Oden Rodgers and MIR. William Rodgers.
Of Leesburg: Mr.. James +. Riley. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Price. and Miss Mamie ID.
Barney, sister of the bride, of Washing
ton. and Miss Helen W. Barney. sister Of
the BRIDE of Williamsburg.
At the conclusion of the ceremony n
reception was held at the brides home
after which the newly couple
left for an extended northern tour. The
presents received were numerous and
handsome, and the young couple carry
with them the best wishes Of many
friends.
The bride, who was handsomely attired
in white organde over white silk. is the
daughter of our well-known and pro.ni-
nent citizen. Captain J. n. Barney, who
was captain in the United States navy
and a commodore in the Confederate
States navy The groom is a prominent
young businessman of Leesburg. and pro-
prietor of the Leesburg Inn. The future
home of the couple will be i'm I.eesburg.
At the home of Mrs. Mary Morrison.
IN the county yesterday, pretty home
wedding was solemniZed, the contracting
parties being her daughter Miss Idle
A. Morrison, and Mr.. b. T. Hall. Rev.
DR.. T.. =. Ramsey. Of the college here,
officiated. Miss L.avinia Morrison. sister
of the bride. was maid OF honor and Mr..
Adlowe Morrison best man. Little Miss
Ella Charters, the brides niece, acted as
flower girl. After the ceremony a re-
ception was held, and at night the couple
came here and left for Richmond and
other southern points. Those present
from distance were Mr.. and Mrs. A. VI.
Morrison, of Edgemoor, Pa, and Mr. Ed
ward York. Of Washington.
Services in the various churches to-day,
Notwithstanding the inclement weather.
were largely attended. The day was the
coolest Of the season, and also brought
forth the first snow. II began falling
about A. NJ, and continued at intervals
until nearly =. NJ. II disappeared,
however, about as fast as it fell
The reappOintment of Rev c. III. VIII
liams, of the Spotsylvania Circuit, by
the Virginia Conference will meet with
unanimous approval by Spotsylyana
Methodists and the public generally. He
is an earnest and faithful worker, and
is greatly beloved by his people
The resignation last night OF Council
man Tyler as a member Of the Council
has already brought forth several can
didates. 1t is safe TO predict. though.
that the selected one will be unquestion-
ably in favor Of the proposed electric
light plant.