The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-06
AN ELEGANT WEDDING.
brilliant Scene in Blackstone Meth
OdiSC Church.


Especial Dispatch to The Times)
BLACKSTONE, w. September ain
the large Methodist Church at this place,
filed TO overfowing with the friends ana
we'll wishers OF the contracting parties,
there was solemniZed at O'Clock this
evening the marriage of the most popular
couple In Blackstone This was Mr. Thomas
Freeman Epes and Miss Agnes Virginia
lSturgis.
< Loyirg hands coupled with artistic
talent mad transformed the interior of the
editice in to a perfect bower of evergreens,
consisting of cedar, golden rod, ferns and
potted plants. made brilliant by the lights
of many chandeliers and candelabras, ar
ranged for the happiest effect
The bridal party formed in the vestibule
and entered along the two aisles First
came the ushers, Nessrs. Beuham Morris.
Willie Harris, Dabney Morris, Richard
Epes. j. c. Jones. Meade Hasl1ins. S. F.
Epes. r H. Hardaway. w A. Taylor
James F. Epes Jr.. w. G. Epes and b. ].
Epes. twelve in all, two and two few
PAGES apart. These crossed in front Of
the altar and took opposite Sides Then
came the two maids of honor Miss Clara
SturSis. sister of the bride and Miss
Fannie Harris Epes, sister of the groom.
These We're followed by. the two flower
girls, little Misses Jacquline and Mary
Epes. sister and cousin of the groom. who
strewed roses in front of the bride Then
came the bride. more beautiful than ever.
in her robe of lovely white organdie
trimmed in aii-over lace and satin ribbon.
carrying brides roses. and wearing a veil
with wreath of orange blossoms and
caught with diamond sunburst holding
the arm Of her brother Mr. Steele Sturgis
Along the opposite aisle came the groom
with his best man and brother Mr. T. S.
Epes. Jr. Meeting in front of the altar,
they We're made one. the service being per-
formed by Rev. j r. Stursis. father of the
bride, assisted by Rev Or. Theo P. Epes.
uncle of the groom.
Upon entering Lohengrin's wedding
march vas beautifully rendered by Miss
Martha Epes while Mendelsshon's was
equally as well played upon leaving
Immediately after the ceremony the
5happE5 ccunle were driven to tfa residence
of the sroom's parents. Mr. and Mrs. James
S. Epes. near town. where they will re-
main for q few weeks before beginning
housekeeping in the handsome residence
6 Of the s-conl. in this place
s. 1t had been eSoected that a recention
would be given them at the home of the
groom's parents. but on account of the
Illness of the groom's father, this had to
be abandoned.
The bridal presents were many, varied
ware. in sets and pieces. for the table and
dressing case. Antique china and furniture,
lamps and many other articles. both for
use and ornament. amounting to over a
half hundred in all
Il The bride is the daughter of Rev J. f..
Stlrgis. pastor of the Nottoway circuit
with parsonage in this place and is a
young lady of unusual qualities. both of
mind and heart. Lovely of face and at
3tractive in manners. and a universal fa-i
xorite with ali who have the pleasure Of
knowing her.
The groom is prominent and rising
young attorney. who in the four years Of
his practice, has made many friends and
clients. He has served as mayor OF the
town. declining reelection, and is now the
attorney for the town.
No couple has ever married here who be-
gar life with greater number of well
swishers and it is safe to say that none.
deserved it more.