Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-11
AT HOME ANDCHURCH
sEvERAL MARRIAGES SoLEMxIzED
IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY.
Mr.. NORRIS AND MISS BLANKENSRlp.
Mr.. Maciin and Miss Crawford and
MIR. Block and Misc Lisbcrger--Thc
Tuesday Germsn-Coionial Danes
in scssion-Drsef Social Items.

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ct the residence OF the brides mother
MRS. Kate NJ. Blankenship. III south Thirc
street, Rev. Meade Clarke officiating. The
ceremony was performed in the large
drawing room, which was still gay with
Christmas decorations.
The bride came IN with her sister, Miss
Kate Biankenship who acted as maid OF
honor, and was dressed IN pure white and
carried pink roses. Miss Lucy Christian
and Miss Isabel Carter, Of Fauquier, were
the bridesmaids. They also were dressed
In white organdie and carried Ia France
roses. The bride, who Is most attac-
tive young lady and daughter OF the late
Robert T.. Blankenship. was dressed III
an exquisite gown OF white saun ana
carried magnificent bouquet OF white
roses. Sir. George McCreery acted as
best man. and Messrs Irving Campbell
and Robert Blankenship were the ushers'
Mr.. John Blankenship, brother OF the
bride. gave her away
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris will make their
future home In Washington.
The wedding was an exceedingly quiet
one. ana only the intimate friends OF the
bride were present
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beth crawford. daughter of Alr. W. 7.
Crawford. Of Henrico. were married yes
terday afternoon az ESQ O'Clock at Holy
Trinity church. Rev. Martin Johnston, OF
Powhatan. officiating.
The ceremony was performed IN the
chapel in the presence Of select party
of relatives and friends, and was exceed
ingly simple Mr.. Herbert Phillips pre-
sided at tho organ and rendered the we'd
ding marches. The bride was attended by
her sister. Miss Maggie Crawford. who
acted as bridesmaid, and Mr.. c. I. Boykin
was best man.
The bride. an exceedingly handsome
young lady was attired in a travelling
suit Of blue covert CLOTH and carried
brides roses. She entered the sanctuary
leaning on the arm Of the groom. the
couple being preceded down the aisle by
the attendants. After the ceremony the
bridal party repaired % the residence Of
Mrs T. NJ Jones. No. 20i9 Floyd avenue,
where a supper was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Maclin left afterwards for a northern
tour
The groom is An exceedingly popular
young man. He IS a native Of Memphis.
Tenn, but for some years has made his
home IN Richmond. lie recently sold out
his business at the corner of Ninth and
Main streets. and IS now in the employ
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Fuel Com
pany I'm the capacity Of travelling sales
man. His bride recently graduated In art
from the Woman's College.
Mr.. Michael Bloch and Miss Rowena
Lsberger were married yesterday morn
ing at the residence of the brides mother.
No. 40 north Seventh street Rev. Or. r.
N Calisch officiating. On account OF the
illness Of the brides mother, the wedding
was exceedingly simple, and there were
mo attendants.
The bride is an attractive and cult-
waited lady who enjoys a large circle Of
friends i'm this city. Mr. Bloch
Is merchant of Pocahontas. and is a
businessman who stands high I'm com
mcrcial circles i'm the southwestern part
OF the state.
After the marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Bloch |
left for an extended northern trip. return
ing from which they will reside in Poca-
aontas.
A general meeting Of the Colonial |
Danes Of America in the State of Viz |
glnia was held at Mrs. r.. A. Bancaster's |
yesterday afternoon at 4:3O O'clock Mrs. |
Herbert A. Claiborne, the president, was |
I'm the chair Satisfactory reports were |
read by the secretary, corresponding sec |
rotary, and treasurer Afterwards a de-
lightful paper written by Mrs Matthew |
Bland Harrison, was read by Mrs. Clai- |
borne. The ladies were then invited into |
the dining-room by their gracious hostess. |
and delicious refreshments were served
by the Misses Lancaster and Misses Anne |
and Bessie Dunlop.
The guests of the evening were Mrs.
Halyburton and Mrs. Maria Darlington.
The ladies present were Mesdames
Mathew and Adair Peasants. Trent,
Drake. Woodward. LEROY, Morris, Fer
rell, Isaac and Gideon Davenport, VIII
liam and Moncure Perkins, Gillian, Doc
ley, Dashiel Camm, Mcclure, Mosby, |
Royal, Moore, Ellerson. Hope Robins.
Rucker. Peter Mayo Carter. Smith. w. !
u. Thomas; Misses Whittle Perkins, Bow |
kin and Lyons.
The evening In every detail was de- |
lightful, and too much cannot be said in |
praise Of Mrs. Lancaster's cordial hos
pitality.
The Tuesday german went off last night |
with its usual brilliancy. Mr.. spotswood |
Wexford has made his debut this winter
as a german leader, but from the WELL
managed and intricate figures he led last
evening IT is evident that he now ranks
among the best german leaders Of the
city. A large crowd was present and the
evening was a most delightful one
Bishop Jaeger held an informal recep-
ton TO the congregation OF st. Paul's
church In the east parlor of the jefferson
Hotel yesterday afternoon from to G.
Many called, and the affair was exceed
ingly pleasant.
Mr.. Randolph Williams took a party
to old Point Saturday for two-days
visit. They were chaperoned by Mr.. and
Mrs. Langborne Williams.
Miss Virginia Lassiter, of Petersburg
who has been visiting Mrs John Kerr |
Branch, has returned 20 her home
DIR. and Mrs. Pendleton, OF Louisa coun- |
ty will be at Mrs. Duyaps the greater |
part of the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Langbourne Williams left |
for New York on Monday
Misses Mamie Read, Of Roanoke. and
katharine Fountaine, of Hanover. are
the guests of Miss Elizabeth Brander.
Miss thinner, OF Petersburg, is the guest
OF the Misses Moseley.
The Misses Rainey, OF New Orleans. and
DIR. ana Mrs. Pendleton. Of Louisa county
are at Mrs. Duvals, and General ana
Mrs. Bradley 4. johnson are expected nm