The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

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Amidst an ideal week OF Indian sum
nler. when it was simply good to be liy-
ing, some Of the most brilliant weddings
Of the season took place. both in this CITY
and in Virginia. Driving and goif were
enthusiastically INDUCED in by the lover
OF outdoor sports. and the bright scarlet
waists, with the warm rugs OF the AFTER
noon sun on them, recalled the nunt cos
tunes of the now by-sone, but eVer-re-
melnbered Horse Show Thursday some
of the most popular Of the Smart Set
could not put aside forever Carnival
spirit, so Joined merry groups and at
tended the matinee performance Of
Mains circus.
Perhaps the most brilliant and exclusive
audience was that which greeted Mr.
Jean Kratz d.oreil, of Paris, France, who
Iectured with so much strength and
power or "L'Aislon" last Friday at the
Woman's Club
On yesterday quite a number accom-
panied Miss Tyler's party to Newport
News in order TO see her break the bottle
of champagne the magnificent Pacific
male liner and say: Il name thee Sibe-
ria
Those who have still some pin-money
left 10 buy more wedding presents will
have ample opportunity Of spending it
this week, for invitations come pouring
storms in July and August.
One OF the many notable weddings OF
last week was that Of Miss Oteiia Bur-
foot Eggleston. of this city, TO Mr.. Will
liam Cullen Bryant Half, of Brooklyn, n.
z
Promptly at e:45 o'clock. to the strains
of MendelssohE's wedding march, skilful-
jy played by Mr.. W. II. McGelne, the bride
ifa of f,o,- fat
DR.. j. ". Eggieston. She was gowned in
handsome white organdy over white tat
feta. and carried a shower bouquet of
brides roses.
She was preceded UP the aisle by her
sister, Miss Maude Lizzie Eggleston, who
was maid OF honor She was gowned in
a dainty creation of white organdy and
carried American Beauty roses.
The bride was met at the alter by the
groom. accompanied by his best man, Mr..
John z. Hanstrater, Of New York.
he groonlsmen Were Mr.. George c. JEFF
ierson, Mr.. John S. Egsleston, Dr. S. II.
l1ascly and MIR. Robert Cabell Tabb Rev
DR.. ]. J. Gravatt. of Holy Trinity
Church, performed the ceremony, in the
absence of Rev. l.. r. Mason.
The bride. who has a wide family con-
nection, fs the daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
Joseph ". Eegleston, the sister of Drs.
Edward and George Craig Eggleston, the
niece of Mr.. George Cary Eggieston,
whose Carolina Cavalier was one of the
popular books of last season, and of Mr..
Edward Eggleston, the author OF The
Hoosier Schoolmaster.,
The groom is a member of an old Long
Island family of that name and is con-
nected in business with the Hanover Ma
tional Bank Of New York lie belongs to
several noted political and Masonic or
CARNATIONS. being eX-secretaly of the
Brooklyn Democratic Club; senior deacon
of St. Nicholas Lodge No 321: a member
OF Jerusalem Chapter, No. s, and of Occur
de Lion Commanderv, No. %, Kismet
Temple.
Mr. and Mrs. Half left on the S:45
o'clock train, but will return to this city
from their. bridal trip before making their
home IN New York
One OF the prettiest home weddings last
week was that of Hiss Mamie Winston
Butler to Mr.. Charles Burton Ford. rchey
were married Wednesday al the home nf
the brides parents. MIR. and Mrs. Arthur
ST. Clair Cutler of No. 913 Floyd Ave-
nue.. The ceremony was performed at
o'clock in the afternoon in the front
7sarlor by the brides uncle, Rev. ]. T.
Belts, of Florida.
The bride wcre an elegant gown of
white crepe de chine and duchess lace,
and carried the marriage VOW. Only the
immediate relatives and q few friends
were present at the ceremony.
The wedding presents We're quite -nu-
merous,i the most conspicuous among
them being a solid silver service, contain
ing six pieces. which was at one time the
groom's mothers. 1t was Il gift to her on
her wedding day from the Mayor off New
York. Another handsome present worthy
OF mention was a chest of silver given
by the employees of the Trigg Slipbuild-
ing Company.
The young couple left after an elegant
luncheon by the $3.50 o'clock train for Old
Point, whence they left the next day for
2 two weeks visit to Asheville, n. c.
'.Elierslie,'' The beautiful country home
Of DR. and Mrs. T. NJ. Deitrick, about
ten miles from this city was the scene
on Tuesday of a quiet, but pretty we'd
ding, when their daughter. Miss Annie,
became the bride of Mr. Russell Elmo
Chelf, Of Winchester, Va The bride was
attended by her sister. Miss Evelyn Pol
lard Deitr1ck, who wore a. Gown of black
ne. over toruouise blue taffeta and car
1ied Ynaidenhair ferns. The bride wore
a travelling dress of tan broadcloth with
hat to match and carried brides roses.
DR.. ]. II. Winifree was best man. The
bride is a lyrical southern girl. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chef left on a northern tour, and
viii make their future home in Winches-
ter, Va
At the first English Evangelical Church
Tuesday night at eco O'Clock Miss Emma
Peterson became the bride OF MIR. Louis
B. Sonneborn, of Baltimore. Rev. Charles
A Marks tied the nupdal knot.
The bride is the half-sister of Miss
Emile A. Sugert, of No i26 East Broad |
Street Mr.. and Mrs Somehow LETT
Immediately after the ceremony for their
future home in Baltimore.
The Second Presbyterian Church was
the scene of beautiful wedding at high |.
noon Tuesday, when Miss Susie Taze-
well Corning became the bride OF Mr..
Robert Mcclure Paxton, of Rockhridge,
Ma. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. I. NJ. McCorkle. Of Lynchbtlrg, as
sisted by Rev. DR.. WithersDoor.
Her four bridesmaids were dressed ar
ter the style of a RAINBOW, being in diff
ferent colors.
The bride was preceded up the aisle by
her sister, Miss odeie cerling. who wore