The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING.
Marriage of Joseph Mathew Booze to
Miss Christian Constance Caldwell.


LYNOHBURG. VA, Dec. 26-Special.-
The residence OF Mr. W. r. Perrow near
Rustburg. Campbell county. was the scene
at $50 O'Clock Tuesday evening of an IN
teresting marriage, the parties to the
union being Mr.. Perrow's sister-in-iaw'
Miss Constance Christian Caldwell. OF this
city. and MIR. Joseph Mathew Booze,
prominent young business man OF Lake
Charles, La. The ceremony was performei
in the presence Of "a large assemblage or
relatives and friends by Rev. II. II. Flem-
ing. d. d. The party Of Lynchburg rela-
tives and friends. who attended the we'd
ding. consisted Of about fifty persons.
They went down 10 Mr. Perrow's home on
a special car and returned on special
early this morning.
The par,ors In which the ceremony took
place had been beautifully and tastefully
decorated for the occasion with evorgreens
and brilliantly Illuminated with candles
lamps. etc 1t was tableau wedding ana
the picture which was revealed when the
large fcldng doors were thrown aside
was exceedingly pretty and attractive. \
chancel and altar had been constructed or
cyergreens and flowers, and the ught that
fell softly upon them impaired rlch
glow Of color that rendered th, scene per-
feet I'm every detail. While elaborate, the
decorations were tasteful and elegant.
Above the bridal party rose an arch OF
evercrcens beneath which was suspended
a marriage bell. Just behind the. arch
stood the minister, DR.. Fleming. and on
his right and left We've two little flower
girls. Mary Archer Glass. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs Garter Glass and Claiborne
Harris Ptrrow. daughter Of Mr.. W. r.
Perrow. They were prettily attired IN
white organdle and carried baskets or
holly. Just i'm front Of the arch stood the
bridal party. the bride and groom occupy
ing the central position directly In front
OF the minister. The maid Of honor MISS
Julia Payne Of this city, stood next 70 the
bride, and the best man, Mr.. J. G. Dlll or
Buchanan was on the groom right. just
TO the right and a little to the rear was
Mr. Carter Glass brother-in-law Of the
bride. and on the left was the bride
brother. Mr. William G. Caldwell
The bride wore an exquisite gown OF
white tafreta. trimmed in pearl passemen-
terie The flowing veil OF tulle was caught
with a spray OF orange blossoms ana she
carried in her hand beautiful cluster Of
Brides roses. The maid of honor wore a
lovely gown of white organdie over tafleta
and carried American Beauty roses.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, and
after the bride and groom had received the
hearty congratulations and best wishes OF
those present. bountiful supper was serv.
ed and a delightful evening was spent
At about midnight Mr.. and Mrs. Booze
accompanied by the Lynchburg party
boarded the special on the Lynchburg and
Durham railroad. and on reaching Lynch
burg they took a limited train for the
north. They will be at home in Lake
Charles. La. after the middle Of January.
For several years past Miss Constance
Caldwell has been teacher in the public
schools Of Lynchburg. and the great sue
cess that attended her professional career
won for her high position in the estima-
ton OF the school authorities. In church
and social relations Miss Caldwell was
known for her lovab'e character and sweet
disposition. by which she endeared to her
every one with whom she came into con-
tact. Mr. Booze f. a popular and prosper
Gus merchant Of Lake Charles. and
member Of the widely known firm Of
Hutchinson q Booze. of that city. lie Is
a native OF Botetourt county. Va. and
among the guests at the wedding were HIS
father and mother WHO now reside near
Buchanan.