Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-01
BRIDE OF Mr.. MARSH.
MISS META KERNER WEEDS THIS
POPULAR YOUNG MAN. -.
CEREMONY At KERNEUSYILLE, A. C..
The Couple Come To- Richmond En-
Routc Nortb-Mnrriage Here af Hr.
-aichncIs and Miss HiIism8ns-so-
ciety Notes and Personals. Isl

cicty Notes and Personals.
Mr. Burrcn Hyde Marsh, formerly OF
this city. but now OF North Carolina
and Miss Meta Matthews Kerner OF her-
nersville. y. c., were married yesterday
morning at the Moravian church. ~ her-
norsville. They came to Richmond on the
evening train and are at the Jeiier-
son for several days before going North
The wedding was quite brilliant ono.
A special to the Dispatch from kerners-
Vile says:
"The church was darkened. but yet
most brilliantly illuminated by the large
chandelier Of trimmed and burning
lamps, giving the artisticaly arranged
decorations, consisting OF three great
arches of bronzed cedar, palms, and
roses, banked with ferns most plea
sing and lovely Appearance.
Immediately preceding The entrance Of
the bridal party Miss Jessie Kerner sang
sweetly 'Oh, Promise Me- The ushers-
Messrs. Charles c. Kerner. brother Of the
bride: Rawley c. Galloway. Marion G..
Feinn and George s. NorAeet-preceded
the groom and his best man. Mr.. Robert
). Galloway. Of Winston up the right
aisle. The bride entered the left aisle
with her maid of honor. Miss India
Montrose Kerner, her cousin.
AT the altar they formed a circle the
bride and groom facing the ofiiciatins
clergyman. During the ceremony the
organist. Miss Lila Harmon, played
softly and sweetly, Then You'll Remem-
Der Ne
a large company Of friends that com
pietely filled the church bespoke the
esteem in which the young couple are
held i'm Kernersville.
The bride is pretty ana attractive.
and Kernersville has been proud TO claim
her as one of its most charming bellies.
She is a graduate OF Salem Female Col
lege class Of 1898. talented and accom-
plished. She wore a travelling gown Of
miNed-brOwn cloth. with hat and gloves
10 match, and carried a bouquet of brides
roses.
THE maid Of honor wore a lovely dress
Of mixed brocaded silk crepon and ear
ried a bouquet Of La France roses.
Mr.. Marsh is well known here and I'm
travelling salesman for the Standard oil
Company, Of Richmond, whose headQuar-
tiers are at Wins on-Salem.
"At the conclusion Of the ceremony the
bridal party. accompanied by a number
Of friends repaired TO the parlors of the
kerner House, the home Of the bride, and
after a round of congratulations and
viewing the many costly presents sent the
couple by friends here amt elsewhere,
Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh We're driven to the
Southern Depot, and left on the east
bound train for their wedding journey.
They go direct TO Richmond. where they
will be guests at the Jefferson. thence 10
Washington City, New York city, and 10
Norwich. Conn. where they will be given
reception by a relative Of the groom.
They will be at home after November 18TH
at Winston"
ono Of the prettiest weddings of the
season occurred at Park-Placc Methodist
church yesterday at $50 r. NJ. when
Miss Annie Bernice, the charming and
popular daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
a. Hillsman, became the bride Of Ar.
Urlwin organ Michaels, Rev. Or. Potts
performing the ceremony. The bride en-
tered with her father, and was met at
the chancel rail by the groom. accompa-
MED by his best man, Mr.. Robert r.
AIichaels. The brides costume was e
handsome tailor-made suit OF Oxford
gray. with hat and gloves to match. She
carried a large bunch of brides roses.
Her sole attendant was her cousin. Mss
Mary Edna BlantOn. who was attired IN
q lovely gown Of white liberty silk over
white taffeta, and carried a bouquet OF
maiden-hair ferns. Master Bernard
Bledsoe Blanton was ring bearer Mr..
". Reginald Walker presided at the or
gan. ana played 90! Promise Me- during
tho ceremony.
Tn, church was handsomely decorated
VIII palms and ferns. Numerous can
dies adorned the altar, and their subdued
ueht lent a>ltional charm 10 the occa-
sion. The ushers were Messrs. c. Eugene
Blanton. Robert b. Forrest, William +.
Crawford b. Morgan Shepherd, Arthur
$. Crawford l. ID. Briggs, Jr., a. Gennet
Burluss and Dr. Baskerville Bridgeiorth'
Mr.. and Mrs. Mchaels left on the 1;4J
train for an extended northern tour
CARRYING with them the congratulations
and well wishes Of their numerous
friends.
The popularity Of the young couple Is
,ttostod bv the scores Of handsome and
useful presents they received, among the
number being a rosewood cabinet OF
solid silver and a solid silver pitcher
Gifts respectively Of Mr.. Michaelss asso-
GATES I'm business and the officers OF the
Virginia state Insurance Company OF
which he is a special agent
ON Monday night, at the JEFFERSON MT
vicbaels was rendered a dinner by his
rebers The affair was very enjoyable.
Much to the regret Of their friends MT.
.nd Mrs Nichaels will make their future
homo in Clarksburg, W. Va.
An urgent appeal has been issued ny
enc Richmond Chapter, Daughters OF the
Confederacy. for further accommooatoh9
gor the delegates who are TO attend lno
forthcoming meeting in this city. lhrIe
are still. it appears. large number Oh
delegates from the Grand DIVISION OF
Vircinia who have not yet been placeu
FOR entertainment during the con
vention. Any person who rs wiling 70 cN-
tend such hospitality is urged TO com
,onnicate 81 once with Mrs. T.. {. MINOR
Tietb street near Franklin, or Mrs r.
p Valentine. al east Franklin street
Coptain John Cussons, Of Forest bouse'
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