The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
CHORAL WEDDING
IN PETERSBURG.
Mr.. Irwin King and Miss Mittie S.
Peasants Wed in Grace Church.
PRETTY SCENE AT BUENA VISTA.
Violet Wedding OF Rev. Corydon W..
Trawick aud Miss Winif'rcd Pax
LONESOME Pretty Marriages
Celebrated at Other Points.
PRETTY SCENE AT BUENA VISTA.

PETERSBURG, April 27.-Grace Epis-
copal church was filled with a fashionable
and brilliant assembage this afternoon
at ) o'clock, TO witness the marriage OF
Miss Mite S. Peasants, second daughter
of Mayor John NJ Peasants, and Mr..
Irwin King, OF Baltimore. The wedding
service was one OF the most beautiful, as
well as one Of the most impressive
that has taken place here in recent years.
Among the guests present were many
relatives and friends Of the couple from
Philadelphia Baltimore. Richmond,
and other points, as well as those promi-
nent in social, professional and business
life here.
A FLORAL BOWER.
The decorations 8bout the chancel and
altar evidenced great care and taste.
Palms. ferns flowers and candelabra were
so arranged as to present a scene OF
artistic beauty, aud charming effect. Rev.
John Ridout, rector of the church. per-
formed the ceremony which united the
couple. The services were mainly choral
and extremely beautiful, the bridal and
betrothal hymns being sung in perfect
harmony by full vested choir Of forty
or more trained voices.
THE ATTENDANTS.
The gentlemen acting as ushers were:
Messrs. Williams r. Davis, Charles II.
PEBBLES, and Churchill 6. Peasants, of
Petersburg: Lioweiyn Stabler and Ed
ward A. Walker, of Baltimore: Percival
Chambliss Peasants, Taylor Harris and
George Dillwyn Peasants, Of Richmond,
all wearing wedding favors.
There were six beautiful bridesmaids
Miss Edith Stabler. of Baltimore: Miss
u
Mary thinner Mary Moyler. Mary Beas-
ley and Annabel Green. of Pctersburg-all
becomingly attired in white organdie
over pink trimmings, pink carnations. leg
horn hats.
The brides maid of honor was Miss
Emily Virginia Townes, Of Petersburg, a
lovely and charming blonde, gowned in
PINK organdie, carrying bouquet Of
pink roses.
Mr.. Edward S. King. Of Philadelphia. a
brother of the groom. served as best man.
Four sweet niue tots-Masters Lee
TONNES and Griffin Sandys Townes of
Petersburg. acting as ribbon children: and
Misses Catherine Primer OF Suffolk. and
Dorothy Brooke Peasants Of Petersburg.
as iiower girls added grace 20 the scene.
The little misses were each attired in
beautifully fitting and becoming dresses
u NiiAtt VI HdilNit WIFI pix lIlUllulltss
THE PROCESSION.
The order of entrace and march to the
altar was as follows: The ribbon children,
the vested choristers singing the bridal
hymn, the officiating clergyman in full
vestments. the ushers and bridesmaids
alternating in couples, the flower girls.
the maid of honor. the bride escorted by
her father. who gave her away. The
march through the aisle was in perfect
order, and the singing by the choir as it
heralded the approach of the bridal party
was feature Of decided interest.
on reaching the chancel the choristers
divided equally to the right and left. leav-
ing the aisle free for the ushers and
bridesmaids to pass within. where they
formed in semi-circle 10 await the bride
and groom. The groom and his best man
were escorted from the vcstry room into
the chancel by the officiating minister.
THE CEREMONY
The bride gowned in white crepe de
chene over white taneta. tulle veil and
lilies Of the valley, stood with her father
in front OF the chancel during the be-
trOthal services. Following this service
the choir sang betrothal hymn and the
bride entered the chanccl and stood with
her betrOthed before the altar. Here the
marriage ceremony took place. during
which the soft strains Of the organ were
heard I'm the beautiful Ave Maria from
Cavalera Rusticana. The bridal party
retired from the church 20 Mendelss0hn's
wedding march. and the choir ended the
services with occasional hymn.
The bride is a young lady Of great per-
sonal charms and enjoys the love and
close friendship Of a large circle Of ac-
guaintances not only in her native city.
but in Richmond. Baltimore and other
places where she has often visited. The
groom is a son Of the late Henry S King
OF Baltimore. is a gentleman Of high char.
acter and standing and holds an i'm
portant and responsible position on The
Baltimore and Ohio railroad
The bride was the recipient of many
rich and beautiful presents. embracing
solid silver. cut glass. table sets etc.
Tonight the bridal party and visiting
guests were entertained at the Mayors
residence
Mr.. and Mrs. King left for the North
on their bridal tour