Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-28
PETERSBURG
Marriage Of Miss Collier and Mr..
Wilson.


Petersburg, Va. Jan. 27.-Nature In
a benignnnt mood smiled Eraclously
upon the nuptials of one OF her favored
daughters. Miss Sarah Hill Collier, to
Mr.. Samuel Gillian Wilson, Thursday
afternoon at half-past five o'clock at
the First Baptist Church in this city.
Rev. DR.. Battle officiating. A profu-
sion OF palms with the soft glow o;
yellow shaded lights formed the hand
some and effective decorations for one
of the prettiest weddings which Pc
teisburg society has seen In many
years. The popularity of this most
charming couple was well shown by the
magnificent array or presents which
represented the heartfelt good wishes
of scores Of friends. which Miss Collier
has won by her gracious manners and
kept by the nobility OF character and
graceful tact which characterize this
most cultured woman.
At the hour appointed the bridal
party entered to the inspiring strain OF
Mendessohn's wedding march. beauti-
fully rendered by Mr.. Herbert Taliey
who, during the ceremony. played soft
~ THE Angels Serenndc" First the
ushcrs, Aiessrs. Fisher Collier. Clt,
borne Wilson. Cameron Dunlop. James
Ruflln, Marion Pebbles Leroy Love. Lo-
scph Cotton. OF Tarboro ~ c.. and Dr..
Meade Mann. OF Richmond. Then the
bridesmaids attlred IN yellow orSandle
over yellow taffcta with black velvet
picture hats, carrying white carnations
tied with yellow ribbons. entered in
the following order: Miss Martha Rus
sell Collier coming un one aisle and
Miss Roberta Boiling Gin up the other.
.st.F f,ac ~,
roSite the doors by which they entered
followed in like manner by Miss Mary
Evelyn Parham. and Miss l.. Lciper
Nenhblc, Miss Sallie Wilson and Miss
Sallte frby. of Ashland. Va: Miss Sue
Wilson and Miss Annie Bannister Gin.
Miss Katherine Percivall and Miss
Mary Friend. Miss Mary Paul Roper
and Miss Marie McGH. The maid OF
honor. Miss NJ. Alice Collier. whose
brilliant brunette beauty was; height
cned by the dainty yellow costume.
was followed by the bride. who Was
very handsome in n brown tailor made
suit and picture hat, carrying American
beauties. She came in on the arm of
her father and was met ut the altar
by the groom ana his best man. Mr.
Whitworth Wilson. The ribbons di-
viding tho reserved seats were held by
Miss Es,olc Collier, ana Master Ben
Jones for ono aisle. and for The other
by Miss Sarah Hall and Master Wal
lace Collier. all OF whom performed
their duties very gracefully.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Wilson lief: on the 6:oG
train on bridal tour North. followed
by the best wishes for long life filed
with every blessing which the sterling
qualities characteristic of both parties
richly merit.
OTHER WEDDINGS.
A very duct marriage took place last
night nj o'clock ut Tie residence ~
the bride mother the contracting par
ties being Miss lotto II Ncrcil ana
Nj. Henry L. Ramsey Rev. George
w Wrav ofiiciatcd. Only the irnmcr-
ate relatives of tho contracting par
ties were present
Invitations have been received hv
friends hero - The marriage. in NV
York city. on Tho evening Of February
Sth. of Miss Alice Lyon Jones. Gnush-
ter Of CAPTAIN stephen w Jones. TO Mr..
William Hodges Mann. Jr. Tho bride
and groom ;o-br ho,h formerly resided
in Pctcisbnrtc. where they have a hos,
Of attached friends
Mr.. .iohn ". HpwlIius and Mrs. ia
ward R"W'cs, poth OF this city, were
married in Richmond Yesterday even
ing.
ADDRESS TO VETERANS.
Colonel j. ! Williams. of Winchester,
strand commander of Confederate Vet
Grams of Virginia, delivered "A lecture
Thursday night before \. J.. lin Camp
OF Confederate Veterans at their halI.
The lecturer was appropriately intro
QuceQ by COminaudCr 1nhn II uN,,rncr