Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-18
CAPE CHARLES.
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING-PER-
SONAL AND GENERAL.

SONAL AND GENERAL.
Cape Charles, Va. Jan. 17-ccnte-
nary NJ. e. Church, South. in Cape
Charles, was the scene of a beautiful
wedding ceremony this morning at
half-past 10 o'clock the contracting
parties being MIR. Percy Powell Cox, of
Gaston, Md, and Miss Nellie Mar
guerite Evans, of Cape Charles, sister
OF Mr.. a. c. Evans, of Tazewcll ave
nue..
~ large audience at the hour named
was present to witness the nuptial Ger
emony, completely filling the audito-
rum of the church The sacred edince
wealth of Elims. ported plants and
had been deliberately decorated for the
occasion, and was made Respondent in
autumn flowers, the pulpit and chancel
especially presenting Il scene of tropi-
cal loveliness.
formed by the Rev. George T. Barrett,
pastor Of Centenary Church.
Mr.. William l.. Hull. OF Easton, Md,
was best man, and Miss Susie Cox, sis
ter OF the groom, also OF lcaston filed
The role Of maid of honor The ushers
were Messrs. Royal e. Goodman, Up
shur Wilson. Walter Williams ana j.
Wilson, all of Cape Charles.
To the sweet notes OF the wedding
march from Mendessohn, most charm
ingly rendered on the organ by Mrs.
Marion III. Stevenson, organist of the
f.respyterian congregation in this
llHace, the bridal party entered the
church. observing the following order:
Two ushcrs leading, followed by the
bride under the escort OF her maid OF
honor, while the groom and his best
man proceeded UP the opposite aisle.
two ushers leading the way The party
arrived in front of the pulpit and
chancel. the groom and bride advanc-
ms to the front, and being met by the
minister, the holy words were quickly
spoken which forever unites the happy
couple in the bonds of welded bliss.
at the conclusion OF the ceremony
the party retired from tho church.
while the occasional march was play
cd by Mrs. Stevenson on the organ.
The party were driven In carriages
down 10 the beautiful beach fronting
inc silVery waters OF The Chesapeake
bay. and after viewing for n time their
fnatchlcss splcndor, returned 10 the y.
| J.. J.. & y. depot jus; as tho steamer
Old Point was moorcd to her wharf.
and. amid 4 shower of rice and earnest
good wishes from a large throng Of
friends assembled, Mr. and Mrs. Co.
boarded the north-bound train on their
bridal tour. They will be at home TO
their friends ut Easton, Md, after Jan
uary %, 1900.
The bride wore n lovely gray travel
ing dress. with gloves and hat to
match, and carried Brides roses, while
the maid of honor was attircd in n
handsome gown OF brown cloth. and
carried white and pink carnations. The
groom, his best man and the four ush
ers were dressed in morning street at
tire, with white boutonniercs.
The bride is one of our most charm
ing and popular young ladies. and will
be missed by n host of friends ,rha
presents We're many, useful and y,,uo-
bic. ''''''-
BRIEF MENTION.
| capt. Russell a. Parsons is ono Of
the most reliable and regular ovstc,.
Shippers from this section, makiner y
"Trip or two every week with nm 1S-ton
crait to Norfolk. ut which point he
delivers the bivalves TO Cosby &. co
oyster packers. The oysters arc oh,
tanned principally from grounds on
~" iiantation creek. belonging TO w.
ii. Sterling and Mr.. Downes.
\. +. Fitchett, of Eastyillc has o,oa
q petition in bankruptcy through Ar
John GoftiGon. of Cape Charles referee
LiaDiiiies. $3.50; assets, $40.
The boss gobbler down at Sunnvside
escaped McKinleys late Thanksejvinf-
crusade against the species and was
brought TO town this morning nv AR.
| Thad Jones The bird weighs Is pounds
and 10 ounces and will adorn Tho din
ncr table ut the Northampton tomor-
row. lie will be stuffed with Cherry
| stone oysters
| "Topsy Turvcy" was rohearsed last
night at tho home of Miss Rhoda Me-
kinney. good crowd and much pro-
| gross was noted.
AT the residence OF Mr. Frank Dis
maroon. on Tazcwell avenue, the play,
~ Box of Monkeys was recitcd last
night. the several parts being fairly
| we'll sustained
| The many friends OF Mr. Thomas IT.
Dixon, near Townsend, Will be glad 10
hear that he is now on the mend from
his recent severe illness.
Miss Kate Kellam. OF Accomac, is
visiting her many friends in Cape
Charles. where she Is much esteemed.
Miss Nellie Evans held Il most pleas
ant "fssewell' reception at her home
on TaZcwtll avenue last night. al
which large gathering was present.
The occasion fittingly eliminated III a
spread OF the most tempting and dam
| ty refreshments.
| Miss Dora Williams, of Delmar IS
in Cape Charles on a visit to her sis
| ter. Mrs. a. 2. Trader.