The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-28
WINTER WEDDINGS
IN OLD VIRGINIA
Miss Lena Rivers Smith Bride OF
Bernard Taylor DetlOr.
A BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING.
Special Car Takes a Large Party
from Lynchburg 10 the Wedding of
Dir. Joseph NJ. Booze TO Miss
Christian G.. Caldwell.
A BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING.

GORDONSVILLE, VA, Dec. 27-Spec-
ial.-One Of the prettiest homo weddings
witnessed in Gordonsville for a long time
was the one at the dwelling Of Mrs. NJ.
NJ. Smith this evening at half-past eight
o'clock The contracting parties were
Miss Lena Rivers Smith and Mr.. Ber-
nard Taylor Dettor, the Rev. w. +. Balm
officiating.
As the sounds Of Mendelsshons we'd
ding march vibrated through the build
ing tn the sweet touch Of Miss Elya
McAlexander. the wedding party came
down the long hallway. Miss Jennie
Dettor and Mr.. Frank Ogg entered the
large parlor. followed by Miss Mamie
Downin and Mr.. s. r. McComihay East
bank W. va; Miss Lille NJ. Smith of
Hinton. and Mr.. Max s. Frensley, Of
Earleysville Miss Addie L. Fite. Of Phil
adelphia, and Mr.. j. w. Mcmillan, Of
Stanardsvile
Mr. Melvin Dettor as best man, came
I'm with the groom, then the bride en-
tered with her uncle Mr. j. A. Noble. as
nearest OF kin, who gave the bride away.
Miss Mamie Pemberton McMullan. maid
Of honor, followed the bride alone, and
stood opposite the best man.
A PRETTY SCENE.
This holiday wedding scene at Christ
mas tide was surprisingly picturesque
and beautiful with this young couple
standing in front of the aged minister
who sOlemnly pronounced them man and
wife under a sparkling horseshoe and
an evergreen chain emblematic OF the
sweet old story OF love which had its
divine origin at the dawn Of creation. and
omanated from the giyer Of all good and
perfect gifts.
This happy scene was enhanced by the
low sweet singing Of Miss Elva McAleX-
ander OF "Oh, Promise Me, as she pre-
sided at The piano
The bridesmaids wore white organizes
with satin trimmings and carried carna-
tions in their hands.
THE BRIDES GOWN.
The brides dress was perfect dream
Of loneliness. of white organdie over
white silk with satin trimmings and sill
yer spangled net made en- traine. She
wore a long white veil Of tulle. which
was becomingy draped TO the borders of
her handsome gown and carried large
bouquet of brides roses.
The next prettiest suit among the
brides troussoau. which was made IN
Philadelphia and designed after French
patterns. was the next days gown of
handsome peau de sole silk deliberately
trimmed with jet net and fish scale jets.
The bride IS a young lady Of sterling
character and lovable disposition
Mr. Bernard Dcttor Is n valuable em-
nloye OF the Western Union Telegraph
Company. and both are quite popular
where they are known. and have the good
wishes OF an who know them.
WEDDING BANQUET.
AT the marriage banquet. which was a
splendid collation. Of everything eatabe
10 satisfy the appetite OF an epicure. the
most attractive feature OF the tables was
the large ten-pound brides cake. as white
as driven snow with handsome designs,
ON an elevated evergreen pedestal in the
middle Of the table. This cake was orna-
mented with an arch OF white flowers.
and al the marriage altar standing on
iSa9. were miniature bride and groom
under a silver carriage bell, which rang
merrily when touched.
The table was prettily decorated with
flowers
4 hundred invitations were issued and
Judging from the number present, all
who could took this opportunity 10 ac-
cept this occasion 10 extend their con-
gratulations and best wishes 10 these
newly happy married people.
A RECEPTION.
A reception will BE- given Thursday
night TO the bridal couple and their most
intimate friends at the home Of the
eroom's father. Mr.. VIM. f. Dettor, near
Gordonsville.
This has been one Of the greatest so.
ciai functions Of the season.
The bridal presents were numerous,
handsome and costly