The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
ELEGANT WEDDING
In EAST RADF0RD
Beautiful Tableaux Scene and Beau
tifuI Decorations.
A BRILLIANT COMPANY
Hiss Elizabeth Shei5urne Becomes the Bride
Of sir. Redmond Ira Roop, the Common
weaiih's Attorney of Montgomery
County-Th The Visitors.
A BRILLIANT C0MPAN \
fspccial DISPATCH to The Timcs.)

ing and fashionable wedding that has
taken place in the city for years
The contracting parties were Mr.. Rec
nond Ira Roop. Of ChristansburG. Va,
a young lawyer Of fine promise, and al
ready honorea by his county, in that he
vas elected commemorative attorney
Cor Montgomery the first year after he
graduated in law. He is a young man o.
irrcproachable character, of striking APP
9earance, pleasant in manner. KIND OF
heart. and deservedly very popular
The bride Miss Elizabeth Shelburne
& the bright and attractive daughter OF
MIR J. w. Shelburne. An accomplished
horscwoman, beloved and admired by 4
large circle of friends ana acquaIntances
her sweet and attractive manner WINS
and holds the love and esteem OF an
those whom she meets.
The church WAS beautifully and Very
artistically decorated under the tasteful
guidance Of Mrs. II. G. Preston and an
able corps Of assistants. The prevailing
coors were green and white, with ever
greens, lilies. roses anG chrysanthemums
predomnatinG.
SCENE FROM FARMLAND.
The effect was greatly enhanced by
,nyriads of small candles, artistically
arranged in stars and crescents and otEer
beautiful and unique designs. intricateiy
interviewer With the evergreens and
flowers The whole effect was like a
scene from 1dfrElalC, anu no neSSI pun
could do il jusiipf.,
The large number of people who were
fortunate enough TO get in the church
We're seated by the following ushers:
Mr. J. Z. 3. Cassel c. e. Cassel Jr.,
D. Kyle Montague. J. Gale AnGerton,
Harry Elicit and William Roosevelt
Promptly at the appointed hour the
bridal party entered the church in the
following order: Beautiful little Misses
Mary Craig and Willie Shelburne. daint-
ily attired in white and carrying baskets
of roses started down the a,SiCS Just as
tie sweet strains Of Lohensrin, coming
seemingly from bank of lowers. under
the magic touch -nf Mrs. Irving MlllSr,
the flower girls swung wiue open the
gates of roses and chrysanthemums,
through which passed the bridesmaids by
the left and tie SroomSmen by the right
entrance meeting in the middle aisle
and passing down in couples in the fol-
lowing order: Miss Lily Spindle of Roa-
noke in pink silk, with Mr.. --ouis lngles,
OF Radford: Miss Sophia Washington, OF
I7aGEorC,i blue organd.7. With Mr.. John
Roop of tChriStianshurg; Miss --trlll.-
Howe OF East Radford, in white OlSaH-
Gy. with Captain T. ". Spindle Of I>oa-
noke: Miss Birdie Shelburne Of Balti-
more. in wlita organdy with point
d'cspirlt and satin ribbon. with James r.
Cowan. Of Montgomery: Miss Allie SPIN
die. Of Roanoke. i'll white organdN, point
de- pirit and silver trimmings. with
Captain William 9. Kent. of Wytheville.
Following these came the mad of honor.
Miss Mollic James Miner. of Danville,
carrying roses. handsomely sowned III
mousseln de sole. trimmed with white
satin ribbons and real lace. With her
was a dainty little maid Miss Francis
Shelburne, sister u the bride. bearing
the ring on white velvet cushion.
The maid of honor, Miss Miner, carried
pink roses. the bridesmaids all had white
carnations and the Eroomsmcn wore car
nations.
HEDGERow. OF FLOWERS
The attendants formed Il hcdgerow 10y
holding up theft flowers in such manner
as to form an arch, under which the
bride leaning the arm Of her father.
passed 10 directly beneath the marriage
bell of chrysan,hemums and lilies.
The bride was attired III a soft white
silk en- train. with bertha real lace, chif-
fon and applique jewels. antique set
OF magnificent pearls. Her veil was fast
ened with a diamond pin. a gift Of the
groom. She carried shower bouquet OF
lilies CT the valley, and never looked
more bcautilij.!f '1-'
From thaf VestIv-room came the groom
and his best man, Judge Walter NJ.
Pierce. of Clnistiansburg. The father
stepping back athe groom took his place
by the bride and in a most impressive
manner the ceremony was performed Ey
the Rev Silas Shelburne. of Roanoke
city, uncle of the bride. Just before The
benediction. Mrs. George Tate kearslN,
OF East Radford. sang. in her usually
delightful manner 20. Perfect Love-" Il
selection arranged specially for his &C.
casion, the bride and groom 6neeling the
while after which, ) the organ 5@aled
forth Mendesschn, the party LEFT the
church; first the bride and groom. fol-
lowed by ring bearer; then maid of
honor with Judge Pierce. the best pan:
following them came the attendants ana
ushers.
THE RECEPTION.
From the church the bridal party vas
driven TO Hotel Norwood. where d rec7p-
ton was rendered them by the bride S
g,arerts Mr.. and Mrs. Shelburne.
The hotel parlors were beautifully Gee
GRATED in flowers and cvergreens. IN
elegant collation. was daInt!y served IL
the spacious dining-room. Great fun and
lnerriment was produced by Tie cutting
OF the large bridal cake.
Some of those BESIDES the briIa! party
present at the reception wee Mr. and
Mrs Kegiey. OF Wythevil"; Nh and Mrs
Irving Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. G 7. ->ears-
". MIR. aud Mrs. John G. Guerrant. Col
onel and Mrs. Washington. Mr.. and Mrs.
IL c. Preston. Judge and Mrs. !. T. Cas-
sci and DIR. Cephas Shelburne. of Rich
mono; Ny and Mrs. Craig Shelburnc and
Mrs Lemon. After the reception Mr.
and Mrs. Roop leit via Norfolk. for a
southern tour.
The brides going-away gown was a tan
whipcord. with hat and gloves to match.
After their return they Will be enter
tained at n house party n Wytheville, by
Mrs. ". y. Kegley.
they will reside al Christiansburg.
THE VISITORS
Some of the visitors from 4 distance
were ny and Mrs. kegley. of Wythe-
Vile: AFR. Dudley Cowles. of Williams
burg; Mr.. ana Mrs. John Guerrant Of
a.thmond; Miss Lille Stone Belts. OF
Norfolk; Mr.. Harry White, of Roanoke,
and Dr. Sid. Roop OF Gate City.
The popular couple received numerous
and costly presents of gold, silver and
cut glass.
1t was a very happy occasion. long to
be remembered by the many friends OF
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