Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
LA' An {: POINT INT

= The home of Captain and Airs. w. II.
Rowe, on Shenandoah avenue. present
ed a scene OF be;iuty at S O'Clock Inst
night When Mr. w. Il. Stone, popu-
lar young resident of Portsmouth, led
70, Hymen's altar their bright and fas-
cnnting daughter, Mrs. Lima Divers
The parlors We're Ella borately decorat
cd with holly, cedar and potted plants
In honor of the auspicious event, and
the scene was made still more inspiring
guests assembled to Witness the cere-
mony
The bride was costumed in, rich
tailor-made dress OF gray cloth, trim
med in white applique. and carried
white carnations. Miss Pearl Phillips.
was attired in white organ6ie, with
white lace trimmings, and carried pink
carnations
The groom and his best man, Mr.. e.
~. Stone, n brother, were in full even
ing dress, With White gloves and neck
ties. The ushers We're Mr.. J. G. Corco-
ran, of Annapolis, Md, and Mr.. Wal
ter Tyler, of Portsmouth.
Promptly at the hour the bride en-
tered the parlors escorted by her maid
of honor, and was met by the groom
under beautiful floral canopy pendant
from the ceiling. where they We're hap
PLY united in the bonds of holy we'd
lock by Rev. George w. Cox, of Bur
rows Memorial Baptist Church, the
wedding march being softly and sweetly
executed by Mr. j. c. Marlborough.
At the conclusion of the nuptfals the
happy couple received many congra tu-
lations from their friends, and after
spending sometime in social intercourse
The entire parry was ushered into the
dining-room, where n sumptuous rcpaSt
was served.
The bride is a very pretty blonde and
is exceedingly popular With q host of
friends and acquaintances, while the
groom is young man of fine character
and highly esteemed in his native city,
The bridal presents were profuse and
handsome.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
A volunteer fire department for the
protection of the village in case Of. fire
has been organized here With twenty
three active members on the roll, each
having enlisted for one years service.
In connection With the above joint
stock company has been formed, COM
posed of married men and property
owners in this section. the capital stock
to be not less than 81 500, at SIS per
share. Over 100 shares have already
been subscribed. AS soon as the en-
tire stock is taken II chemical fire en-
CINE Will be purchased and the COM
pany will 20 into active service, under
corps of compcteWt officers.
IAfPRON
The rapid strides in The village in the
erection Of new buildings in all Sec
tons within the past few weeks is
noticeable The sound Of saw and
hammer can be heard in all directions,
thus showing the sturdy march of i'm
nrorcment Not less than 100 new
dwellings, have been started here with
in the last three months, and many of
them have been completed and are now
occupied. Others will be as soon as
finished. y large real estate owner said
Yesterday, with this continued advance
the population of Lambcrts Point will
be close ON TO 1000 within the next
twelve months.
NOTES
Rev. G. ID. Ciilllerson. of the Presby-
terrain Church. has Seclined the call TO
the Presbyterian Church at AIllboro
Bath county Va. ana Will remain for
the present with his charge here. The
members of the church are gratifcd at
his decision.
The sunday schools are getting ready
for the Christmas entertainments, which
they propose to give on an elaborate
scale.