Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-05
LAmBERT's POINT.

Mrs. Laura L. Marshall and Mr.. C. L,
McPherson were united In the bonds
OF holy wedlock a. the residence of the
PRIDE. on Lawrence avenue, at o'clock
iast night. The parlor decorations
were very handsome, and the soft mol
low light refiecred from numerous ban
quet lamps slhsd lustre over the
scene. There was a large garthering
OF guests. friends Of the contracting
parties, to witness the ceremony.
Inc nuptlal knot was tied by Rev.
geo. w. Cox, of Burrows Memorial
BAPTIST Church, assisted by Rev. c. D.
Gpkerson, of the Presbyterian Church.
Inc wedding march was performed by
Mrs. Edna Holland Baker. At the
conclusion Of the ceremony the happy
couple received many congratulations.
which was followed by an elegant re-
ception that lasted for several hours.
Ihere were large number Of beau
tltul and useful bridal presents.
Inc groom is q prominent business
man mere and is a member of the firm
OF Baker & Mcpherson, hay, grain and
coal dealers. The bride is one of Lam
nerts Points most highly esteemed
LADIES. Mr. and Mrs Mcpherson will
reside on Lawrence avenue.
LADIES AID SOCIETY.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Meth
ouiss Ohufch held Special meeting
at .ne parsonage, on Bowden's Ferry
road, yesterday afternoon and onenaI
the mite box, containing the money
contributed toward the purchase of a
ocll for the church. The contributions
amounted to 49, There are a number
OF ladies yet to report, which will likely
increase the amount to 500. The new
Dell will cost S165. After the Aid So
clety has made its final report. any
remaining deficiency will be made up
by the congregation. 1t is expected
that the bell will be placed on the
tower of the church early in May.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
The w. C. Il. U. will have It's regular
weekly meeting at the residence of Mrs.
James ferguson, on Lambert's Point
road. at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon. 1t
is important that every member be
present, as final arrangements will be
made for holding the parlor social next
week.
The large engines intended for run
ming the machinery of the power-h house
OF the Atlantic Terminal Electric Com
pany were hauled on the grounds yes
terday. They will be put in position at
once.
The truckers in this section say that
the recent rains and cold weather has
injured the white bean crop very
much.
Rev. ]. j. Hall. D. D., will deliver
a lecture on foreign missions at Bur
rows Memorial Baptist Church at 8
o'clock tonight.
This section was visited about 1880
o'clock last night with n severe hail
storm. accompanied by heavy wind
that lasted for over an hour.
At o'clock tomorrow night a Sec
ond meeting in the interest OF the I'm
proved Order of Red Men will be held
at Odd Fellows Hall, on Lawrence av-
enue. Several prominent members from
Norfolk will be present and address
the meeting. Initial steps will be taken
toward instituting a tribe here. 1t is
stated that about forty names have al
ready been secured for a charter
Rev. John w. Carroll will begin q
protracted meeting at the Methodist
Church Sunday night with the view of
a revival OF religion.
Rev. c. D. Gilkerson will leave here
in few days for New Bern. N. c.,
on special business.