The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-26
MANY HEARTS
JOINED TOGETHER
Brilliant Wedding Of Miss Lulu Ruth
Carr
TO Mr.. WILLIAM PATTON.
Elaborate C!iurch Decorations and
Magnificent Entertainment at So
merset ViIla-Weddinas in
Warrenton and Roanoke.
TO Mr.. WILLIAM PATTON.

DURHAM " c, April 25-Special.-
Al Somerset Villa, the elegant castle of
General Julian 5. carr, North Cardinals
foremost citizen in philanthropy, indus
trial enterprise and Democracy, there
came of tonight the grandest social
function ever held in The state since
Governor Tryron ana his sister-in-iaw,
Esther wake, entertained the Colonial
Assembly in his palace at New Berne.
The occasion was the marriage of the
Generals second daughter. Miss Lalla
Ruth to Mr.. William Patton, of Cur
wensville, Pa, son of General John Pat
ton, the close friend of Pennsylvania
war Governor.
THE CEREMONY.
The words that made these two man
and wife were uttered in Trinity Church
by The pastor, Rev DR.. Norman, in style
most impressive, and amid decorations
which added iustrc to the artistic fame
of Hugh Graham, OF Philadelphia, the
decorator. The church was a thing of
Beauty, bedeclsed in snlilax, palms and
ferns in pyramids reaching half way TO
the ceiling, and with Easter lilies and
carnations interviewer.
Before the marriage Miss Laura Adair,
OF Atlanta, Ga, rendered a vocal solo,
with Miss Ella Peay at the organ. whose
playing was IN perfect harmony Win li4e
elegance of the occasion
Reserved seats fer Immediate connec-
tons and intimate friends We're marked
off with cut flowers. and the entire
Church was a thing OF beauty.
Ere the bridesmaids started their happy
march down the aisle with their white
lace gowns. their green ribbon sashes and
necf7ties, led By Miss Nora Patton sister
OF Inc groom. Miss Ella Peay rendered
Lohengrin's Wedding March on the organ
THE BRIDESMAIDS
The bridesmaids were Misses ADELAIDE
Williams, of Richmond, Va; Laura Adair
and Matte Roynton. Of Atlanta, two fair
opponents OF southern beauty and wo-
manhood: Anna Turnbull, daughter of the
Presbyterian minister here; Lizzie More
head and Mabel Tomlinson-the last
three being leaders in Durham society.
The ushers were John II. Wiley, Prof.
w = Few " w. Flowers and jerome
Dowd, OF Trinity College: Z. 7. Carr,
Paul C. Sneed, Julian 5. Carr, Jr., II. y.
Faushee, Marvin, VIII and Claiborne
Carr.
The maid of honor, Miss Patton. wore
q dainty costume Of white cIuni lace,
while the brides costume was an artistic
structure OF satin. a tulle veil and a
shower Of white violets and lilies Of the
valley.
Soft music filled the Church during the
ceremony.
AT THE HOME.
From the church the bridal party went
Immediately 10 General Cars residence.
were not only the spacious house. but the
grounds also We're scintihting with cleo
tric lights of various hue, popping from
statuary. vase. tropical plants and native
traces
Here the guests witnessed a grandeur
never before seen at a private function
in North Carolina, and While these flick
ering lights were rendering their hues Of
varied color to the guest, the bride and
groom. together with General and Mrs.
Carr. were receiving in the front parlor
under a wedding bell fashioned after Eye
olden time
Shortly dinner was served the bridal
party in the sitting-room, while in the
music room displayed the numerous and
handsome presents of which the newly
wed were the recipients, representing not
only the memory Of friends, but . small
fortune in Intrinsic value.
Sherry, of New York, was the caterer.
When the fair bride left the lower par
lor to prepare for her bridal tour she
dropped over the railing of the stairway
her exquisite bouquet 50 ingeniously
made UP that though it fell like a fea-
for her mother, the maid of honor and
each of her bridesmaids.
With the blessings of TWO States. good
well wishers. the couple were happy. and
after the many congratulations OF friends
eft for a honeymoon tour