Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-26
GKAvEs-GRANDY,
Account Of che Nupt1als Of a Popula
Young CuUple In Norfolk.

account OF che Nuprlals of a Popula
Young C"uple In Norfolk.
Mr.. J. W. H. Graves, chief clerk Of
the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad in this
city. and Miss Martha p. Grandy Of
Norfolk. were married in the city ac1 oss
the Roads Tuesday afternoon. Mr..
Graves IS very popular in this city, hav.
inEs been employed here prior to going
to Norfolk about a year ago as the
chief clerk eff the same road there. He
succeeded Mr.. George Z. Davis as chief
clerk in this city about two weeks ago.
Yesterdays Norfolk VirEinian-Pilot
gives the following account of the mar
riage. which was quite a social event:
The marriage of Mr.. James Hinton
Graves and Miss NJ srtha p. Cranky
yesterday afternoon was one of the
most beautiful nuptial events shat has
ever transpred in Centenary NJ. Il.
church.
The interior Of the ediice was elab-
orately decorated, the pulpit and chan
Gel being almost hii from view By the
magnificent display OF palms and ferns,
and large bank of golden rod in the
rear. While the soft light reflected from
numerous wax candles, presented a
vertable scene of beauty. The large
and fashionable audience added eclat
to the occasion.
At the hour of > p NJ the wedding
party arrived at the church and pro-
ceeded up the western aisle in the fol-
lowing order: The ushers, two abreast
Followed by the maid of honor. the
bride in rear leaning on the arm of her
lather. by WhCin she was given away
The groom and his best man approae h
Cd BY way OF the eastern aisle, While
the organ. under the skillful nanir ula-
ton of Professor j. Pollard Rives. gave
forth in sweetest strains the wedding
march Of Lohengrin.
When the bride reached the groom in
front of the chancel. the impressive
ceremony which made them man and
Wife was performed by Rev. E. H. Raw.
lings, formerly OF Norfolk but now Of
Gay Street church. Richmond assist
ed by Rev. W. H. Edwards Of Centen-
airy church.
The bride was attircd in an e.esan,
cloth travelling suit, With hat and
gloves to match, and carried Bride
roses.
Miss Allie Fearing. Of washington a
cousin Of the bride, VAS maid Of honor.
She wore very becoming costume.
he best man was Mr.. c. NJ Graves
Jr brother Of the groom. and the ush
ers were Messrs. Vernon smith, Frank
HANCOCK. A. Garrett, OF Newport News,
and Mr. Eugene l.. Graves. The gr5 ON
and his best man and ushers were each
in full dress.
AZ the conclusion Of the rup;ials III.
pride and groom left on an extended
bridal tour North.
There Were a large number or beau
tltul and costly bridal presents.
The bride is the charming ami ac>
conlplishcd daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. +. Grandy, OF Grace street this city
and the groom the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
CHARLES NJ. Graves, and a popula,
young transportation man. late OF the
Chesapeake & Ohio railway in Norfolk.
but now chief clerk OF the COMPANY NJ
Newport News
y reception was rendered at the home
OF the bride, No. 9S Grace street on
Monday evening, at which the following
guests were present: Mr.. and Mrs. ca
mailer and Miss May Camalier, Miss
.Aille rearing, Washington. d. C.: Rev.
and Mrs. f. VI. Rawlings. Miss Rosalie
Petts, Richmond Va: DR. and MIS-. r.
n. Walker, MI and Mrs. w. G. Fear
ing, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Grandv. Miss
Mary scout. Miss Cornelia Brickhuusc
Nessfs. Allie Garnett, Newport News
Va; Charles Graves, Jr. Frank Han
cock, Vernon Smith and Eugene Graves
Norfolk. Va
An elegant collation. was served in
the olnlng room. tastefuliy decorated
ior the occasion With PAINS and carra-
tons BY Nj. c. r. Camal;er thc nre-
vaiiing color being pink.