Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-26
WE'D In LEXINGTON.
4 KEyTUCKIAy TAKES A VIRGINIA
BRIDE.
A VERY NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENT.
ants-A ACCOMPLISHMENTS Belfs
Ring Merrily i'm sunoIk-Weddings
mt Other Points I'm the state.

LEXINGTON, VA. October 25.-(Spe.
ciai)-Kentucy. famed for beautiful wo-
men, brave men, and fine horses yet
seeks I'm tho mountains and dels Of the
mother state. Virginia, the daughters Of
the grand old Commonwealth to enhance
the homes Of her sons.
What was Virginia's loss was Ken
tucky's gain this evening, when Miss
Agnes Reid Ross, daughter Of Colonel
and Mrs. John DeHart Ross, Of Lexing-
ton, Va, and Mr.. James Nichol Veech
son Of Mr. and Mrs. r. s. Veech, Of near
Louisville, KY, were welded in the Lex
ington Presbyterian church AT $50 o'clock.
The wedding was brilliant in the ex-
IRENE, and the Presbyterian church, used
for the first time since it has been re-
/ modelled, enlarged. and painted, was fill
ed with an audience composed OF rela-
tives and friends, who taxed It's newly
acquired capacity 20 the utmost, for the
young lady welded enjoys the friend
/ ship and popularity Of host IN numbers.
The church was brilliantly lighted by
/ electric-llghts in addition TO a great num-
Der Of shaded lamps. The decorations
were in white and yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS, potted plants, ferns, and palms
all lending a scene Of great beauty.
/ The bride, who is a beautiful brunette,
with large expressive hazel eyes, over
Swallowed by heavy dropping lashes. and
has exquisite face coloring wore a hand
some creation OF white duchess satin en-
traine. trimmed with real duchess ace,
and a tulle veil. and carried carnations.
The Rev. Thornton Whaling, ID. d.,
pastor OF the church, oftciated To the
strains Of the wedding march from Lob
/ engrin. rendered by Mrs. Margaret ID. Ed
munds, on the organ, and sung by the
/ following well-knOwn slngers-Mrs. Reid
/ White. Miss Sallle Preston, Mrs. ". G..
] Brown, OF Columbia. Mo-. DR.. Weid White
MIR. B. Estes Vaughan, and Mr.. II. +.
! Ansechuts-the bridal party was ushered
| in.
From the doors on either side OF the
pulpit issued the bridesmaids-Mls May
/ Ross, sister OF the bride, of Lexington
| Miss Evelyn Nelson, of Lexington, and
| Miss Esther Judkins, Of Salisbury, Nd
all blondes. and gowned IN white organ
/ die. and who carried white chrysanthe-
NUNS: Miss Nettie Preston, of LeXing
/ ton; Miss Pattie Myers, of Lexington
and Miss Katie Buford, Of Richmond, al
brunettes. and gowned In yellow organdie
/ and who carried yellow chrysanthemums
/ These went down the central aisle and
| met the bride at main entrance where
/ she awaited them
The groomsmen-Profess0r william
REYNOLDS Vance, Of Washington and Lee
| University. but a Kentuckian; Mr.. Ed
ward A. ONell, OF Florence, Ala; Mr.. 3
Kennedy Helm, Of Louisville, Ky; MI
William A. Ross, Of Norfolk, va, pro-
! thor Of the bride, Mr.. Frank Moore, OF
] nj A = Rnf0r1 .lr.. OIL
Richmond. Va.-previous TO tho entrance
| of tho bridesmaids, passed up the aisle
/ IN the pulplt and awaited the bride Win
/ her maids. Miss Elizabeth Nj. Ross q
| sister of the bride. preceded the prlde
/ into the church. She wore lovely dress
/ Of yellow organdie and lace, ana car
/ ried yellow chrysanthemums. Inc prlu'
entered the church leaning on the arm
! ~ ber father Colonel j. ID. III. Ross Al
/ tho pulpi, tho groom with his best man
Or. cyrus Strickler, Of Atlanta, Ca me-
| the bride. they having entered from 0"'
of the rear side doors.
To the peals Of the Mendelssonh mar
| the bridal party made their exit - 80 10
| ception was held at the residence Oh Ooio.
/ mel and Mrs. J. ID. II. Ross Following N.
nororonv Among the guests preseh'
-. Mr. and Mrs r. S. Neech or LOUIS
,',no Nv. Colonel and Mrs. a. ). Buioru
/ - richmond: Mr.. and Mrs. Kent, "hu
Mis- Kent. of Louisville, KY Mis5es
R i,s Of richmond Mrs. Clement Many
- ~ v,inston n c.. and Mrs William e.
| Brown. Of Columbia, Mo, ..,,.,,.o,nce
The couple left in a private oonVe ,a,,, i
| 90. p,,opa Vista. where a west-pouhu
train, tp was taken for Kentucky I .,,:,
viii m make their future home near Louls,
, NIL XIV. where Mr.. Veech Is ENGAGE
y, business The bridal presents were
~erv numerous and beautiful