Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-15
NELLIGAR-RHEA.

a brilliant and fashionable afternoon
nuptial event transpired at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Marshall Rhea, No. 127
Mariner street, at 4 D. III. yesterday,
the principals being Miss Hattie Vir-
ginia, daughter of the hosts, and Mr..
Fred d. Nelligar, of this city. The par
lors were deliberately decorated with
palms. smilax and tropical flowers.
commemorative of the auspicious oc-
casion.
The bride was adorned in rich grey
taffeta silk. trimmed in mouslln de sole,
with blue and white point applique,
and diamond ornaments. and carried
bride roses Miss Sadie Rawlins, of
Montreal, Canada. filled the role of
maid of honor. She was attlred in
white muslin. trimmed in Honiton
lace. and carried pink carnations tied
with white ribbon.
Little Miss Alma Taylor was the
flower girl. She wore white organde,
trimmed with satin ribbon. The ring
bearer WAS Master Ollie Rhea, u broth
er of the bride.
Tho groom and his best man. Mr..
Penn Davis. were in full evening cos
tune.
The bridal party entered the parlors
to the sweet strains OF the wedding
march from Lohengrin, eXquisitely per-
formed by Prof. Eugene Marks, organ
list of Precursor Street Baptist Church,
the bride bringing up the rear on tho
arm of her father, by whom she was
given away. Tho ceremony was per-
formed beneath magnificent arch
formed Of palm and smilaN by Rev. NJ
b. Wharton. d. D.. pastor OF Brantley
baptist Church, Baltimore. In the pre-
sence Of q large company Of invited
guests.
At the conclusion OF the marriage the
happy couple received the congratuia-
lions OF their friends. after which the
bride changed her costume to q go
away gown of cadet blue cloth and, ac-
companicd by the groom. left on the
Washington steamer for tour OF
Washington. Baltimore, Philadelphia
and Atlantic City, N. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelligar will be at home
to their friends at No. ZIG Bank street
after June 24th.
The bridal presents were numerous
and of intrinsic value.
An elegantreception was rendered the
bridal party at the home of the brides
parents Tuesday night. The supper
table was handsomely decorated with
lighted candles and groaned beneath n
weight OF the choicest delicacies of the
season. prepared by the superb caterer.
Mrs. Pincus.
STEPHEN STEPHEN.
At the First Presbyterian Church at
z o'clock this morning Mr.. Alexander b.
land. and Miss Carrie Dee Stephen.
daughter of Captain James Stephen, of
this city. will be united in the bonds of
matrimony. The nuptials will be cele-
brated by the pastor, Rev. Edward
Mack.
The bride will wear a grey travelling
suit. trimmed in heliotrope, with hat
and gloves to match.
The groom and his best man, Mr..
Robert Neville. of Portsmouth, and the
three ushers. Messrs. George p. Crow,
Charles Wood and Banks Walker, will
be attired In conventional black.
On the arrival of the bridal party Mt
the church 1t will proceed up the center
aisle. the best man and ushers two
abreast In front, tho bride following on
tho arm of the groom. On reaching
tho front Of the chancel they will be
met by the officiating minister and the
twain Will be made one.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephen will leave for the Atlantic Ho-
tel. Virginia Beach, for weeks So
5ourn. On their return to the city they
Will reside at No. 344 Boush street
A reception was rendered the bridal
party ut the home of the brides par
ents. No. 1893 Boush street, Tuesday
evening.
LAND-PATRICK.
Mr.. Vim. II. Land. Of Norfolk, and
Miss Fannie Patrick. Of Chocownity
n. c.. were married at the latter point
yesterday and passed through Norfolk
last evening. They took Bay Line
steamer for Northern tour. Mr. Land
is prominent business man OF this
city. being n member of the we'll known
rental firm of Townsend, Joynes &
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