Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
MISS MENZEL WEBS.
PRETTY MARRIAGE AT ST. JOHNS
GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
4 GREAT CROWD WITNESSED II
r.,osr.r. Of Congratuiatieu from
Many Distinguished Men-A Host Oh
u,.,. Pye,ests-visitors from
ofber Cities-Church Decorations

One OF the prettiest weddings ever ceie-
brated I'm Richmond was that OF MISS
Emma H. Mcneil, second daughter OF
Rev Dr. Paul L. Mcneil, and Mr.. c. Fred.
Grimmell, son Of Mr.. II. Grimmell, whlch
occurred at the German Evangeiicai
church yesterday afternoon.
1t was an event in which the German
colony evinced the greatest possible IN
terest. though IT aroused the sympathy oil
the community at large. The popularity
Of the bride and groom was strongly at
tested by the immense crowd when gain
cred TO witness the nuptials, by a great
array OF beautiful presents, and Dy aiiio''
nunberlsss kilograms and letters oil con-
graduation from all parts Of this country
and the Fatherland including messages
from high dignitaries. OF Church ana state
in Germany and Switzerland.
THE DECORATIONS WERE BEACTl-
Full
The church was eXquisiteiy decorated
with palms and pink-shaded lamps III
was filed to its utmost capacity tne
crowd overlooking and remaining IN the
neighborhood Of the church 10 eaten
passing glimpse OF the wedding party
The ceremony was performed by Dr.
Menzel the father of the bride, Mr.. John
B4seler presiding at the organ, ana play
ing an admirable selection or Wedding
music. Rev. DR.. Tudor, OF centenary
church. was In the sanctuary.
The bride entered the church on the
arm of her brother, Mr.. Paul L. MenZei'
She looked charming and graceful III
dainty toilet of white SILK, win pearl
passamenterie. Her ornaments were dla-
monds and pearls, the gift OF the bride
groom. and she carried large bouque- Oh
brides roses -.
Miss Marie S. Mcneil, sister Of the bride
WAS the maid Of honor. She wore a dress
NJ white organdie. with lace and satin
trimmings. and carried bouquet Oh Id
France roses.
THE WEDDING PROCESSION.
The wedding procession was headed py
the following members of the Young La
dics, Cluh attached to the church, OF
which the bride has been a conspicuous
member for. some years: Misses Rosa
Schumacher. Marie Briel, Pauline Bromm'
Lille Mattern, Augie Kelley, Lena LANCE
Cora Hassel Minnie Behle, and Marie
schaaf These young ladies all wore
dainty white dresses They were follow
ed bv the ushers, who were: Messrs.
Charles e. Dietrich, Arthur Matterh'.
Charles Harra, William Boschen, Henry
Haase and Edward Schmidt Mr.. Henry
T.. Grimmel, brother Of the groom, acted
as best man.
Conspicuous among the guests from
other cities were Misses Amanda, Emma
and Louise Huber, OF Baltimore, Ma
Dora Pister. of Cincinnati, o., and MISS
Marie Shaefer, of Syracuse, y. y, all OF
whom are the daughters of clergymeh
who have long been the intimate frlends
OF Dr. Mcneil.
After the wedding the happy couple held
a reception at the residence. OF the brlde
father. and the members of both famiI.es
together with the members Of the Ladies
club. the ushers, and the oui-Ot-toWn
visitors. enjoyed a very recherche Weu-
ding breakfast. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Grimmell left on the 1:lo
O'Clock train TO spend the honeymoon In
Washington. Buffalo, Niagara rams
Dansvine, y. Y; Albany the Tucson
river. New York city and Baltimore. Ihey
win return TO the city and be at home to
their friends after September Ath. Inc
brides travelling dress was 4 tail0r-made
garment of brown cloth, with nat ana
gloves TO match.
TELEGRAMS FROM DISTINGUISHED
MEN.
Among the kilograms Of congratulatlon
was one from Baron Won Munchausen,
and another from his Excellency, Lieu
tenant-General Won Haeseler. the Prus-
sian Minister Of the Cults and others
from high officials of Church and state IN
Germany and Switzerland.
The presents numbered over 2c0, ana IN
cluded silver. cut-glass, bric-a-brac, and
several valuable pictures.