Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
a Pretty Church Wedding In
Suffolk.

SUFFOLK, VA, October 25.-(Specloi)-
The Baptist church was tonight the
scene OF q marriage which was noted Tor
it's beauty and simplicity. There was no
attempt at ostentatious display, but the
occasion was marked by its quiet ele-
gance The edfce, which has just been
remodelled and renovated. was decorated
with beautiful palms and illuminated by
electric lights The high contracting par
ties were Mr.. Frank A. Bennett, OF Nor
folk and Miss Myrtle Belle Booker, or
Suffolk. Nine O'Clock was the hour APP
pointed for the ceremony, but before that
time the auditorium and gallery were
filed by friends OF the popular young
couple. not only from SUFFOLK, but Nor
folk. Portsmouth, and other places were
represented in the brilliant throng' whlch
presented a most animated scene.
Miss Frances l.. Quimby presided at the
organ. and played various selections whlle
the company vas assembling. Upon the
arrival of the bridal party at the church
she began the bridal march from Lohen-
grin. TO the strains OF which the entree
was made in the following order: Through
the north aisle. Ushers John c. Holiday,
of Suffolk, and George A. Phillips, OF
Montgomery Penn; through the south
aisle. Ushers Hamlet Pettus, OF Norfolk.
and Frank A. Holiday, Of Suffolk; next
the maid Of honor. Miss Elizabeth Scott
Booker the brides only sister charm
ing. petite brunette, who wore pink or
candle and carried La France roses; then
the bride attlred I'm a handsome Whlte
taffeta, en- traine, with veil, and carrying
brides roses. She was escorted by her
father. Hon. j. Il. Booker who gave her
away. The groom, accompanied by ms
best man. Mr.. A. III. Hargraye, entered
through the western door ana met the
bride-elect in front Of the pulph plat
form, where the pastor or the church'
Rev. j. T. Love, performed the ceremony
I'm accordance with the Episcopal ritual
and as the man OF God proceeded with the
beautiful service and the young couple
plighted their troth either to other MISS
ouimby PLAYED I'm subdued tones Schu-
bert's beautiful "Serenade." The solemn
ceremony being concluded, the joyous
notes of Mendelssohns wedding march
pealed forth, the bridal party left the
church. and, re-entering their carriages,
were driven 10 the home Of the brides
parents. on Saratoga street. Mr.. and Mrs.
Burnett donned travelling costumes, pro-
ceeded 10 the Norfolk and Western depot,
and took the 1924 train en- route for PC
ture Rocks. Penn, the home OF the
groom's parents, where handsome re-
ception will be rendered the bride ana
groom upon their arrival. They Will sub
senuently visit several prominent cities
and then return 10 Norfolk, where they
will reside.
The bride is the elder daughter OF Hon.
+ b. Booker her father being editor and
proprietor OF the Suffolk Herald and
member OF the House from NansemOnd
| county. She IS an attractive, talented
and popular young lady, and was the re-
| cinient OF numerous testimonials OF love
and esteem from friends I'm Richmond
| Norfolk. Portsmouth, Suffolk, ana else
J WHARF. Mr.. Bennett, the groom, Is son
OF Mr.. T. w. Bennett, OF Picture ROCKS
| Penn. who has three times been Mayor
| ~ his town. Young Mr. Bennett came &c
! Suffolk about five years ago, ana soon
became very popular. being young gem
tleman OF excellent morality, hne pres
| ence and possessed OF business ability OF
| a high order. About a year ago he re-
moved 10 Norfolk where he engaged II
The hay. grain. and feed business as sue
cessor 10 Mr.. Il. r. BockOver. one OF Nor
folk's most prominent old-time merchants
! Mr.. BENEFITS enterprise ana ability nav
| enabled him 10 achieve success In MS
new home. and he is one OF the Leading
| nc, in his line OF business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett VIII De az ho"e
IN Norfolk, after November 1th.