Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
BRILLIANT DOUBLE WEDDING.
Misses Frances and Ella Goodwin

Become Brides in Wythevillc.
WYTHEVILLE. VA. November 25.-
! (Special)-The first double wedding in the
history of Saint Johns Episcopal church,
took place there this evening at o'clock.
The scene presented In that sacred old
cdifce was not only unusual. but eS-
| ccedngly pleasing. The church, which is
one of the largest in Wythev.lle, was
more than crowded, it was packed even
to the outer doors of the building with
the representative society people Of
| Wytheville. including many from a dis
tance--Rcnmond New York, Baltimore,
Petersburg, Danvlle. Lynchburg. and
Roanoke.
The church was most tastefully deco
rated in white and green-palms, ferns,
and white chrysanthemums being used.
The altar and c!lancel were brilliantly
lighted with numerous wax tapers held
by silver candelabra.
The occasion was the nuptials OF Miss
Frances Rutherford Goodwin to Nh
Samuel Henry Coleman. and Miss Ella
Harvie Goodwin TO Mr.. Edouard Ferdi-
nand Henricues.
THE BRIDAL PARTY.
The bridal party were preceded into the
church by the ribbon girls, Miss Elizabeth
Wheat of Richmond, and Miss Maggie
R:hbie, of this place, dressed in white
organdy.
The usfers were Mr. Walker Gilmer. of
Richmond; Mr.. Walter Saunders, of Roa-
noke; MIR. Lewis Waters. of New York;
Mr.. Geo1 &c Bernard. Of Petersburg; Mr.
Harry Robinson, Of Danville; Mr.. Clifford
Waters OF Baltimore. After them fol-
lowed the bridesmaids. who wore white
orsandy, tulle fschues, rosettes, and
sashes. and carried punches of exquisite
,.bi chr nj They Miss
Mary Lacy, of Lynchburg; Miss Janet
Bernard, Of Petersburg; Miss Sadie Har-
vie OF Danville; Miss Kate Pendletcn
Miss Lula Ribble, and Miss May Ribble
Of Wytheville, and Miss Mable Walker of
New Orleans. Then came the little flower
girls, Evelyn Withers Goodwin and katl-
crime Goodwin. who are nieces of the
brides.
THE TWO BRIDES.
The maid of honor Miss Letia Goodwin,
sister of the brides. entered alone. She
wore white organdy and carried white
carnations. She was followed by the
| brides, who were both gowned in white
organdy over white taffeta en- traine, with
wells. They carried shower bouquets of
Brides roses and lilies Of the valley.
They were met at the chancel by the
grooms and their best men. DR.. DuPuy
Coleman, of New York, and Mr.. Arthur
Rihble. OF Norfolk. who with the of1l-
ciatir:g ministers. Rev. w. A. R. Good
win, of Petersburg. brother Of the brides.
assisted by the rector. Rev. NJ. P. Logan
had entered from the robing-room.
After the betrothal ceremony they were
given away by their uncles Mr.. Thomas
Rutherford, of Richmond. and DR.. Will
liam H. Ri5ble. Of Wytheville; they then
proceeded to the altar, where the full
ritual Of the church was inpressively
completed.
Mr.. Samuel Henry Coleman is we'll
known business man of Roanoke city,
and Mr.. Edouard Ferdinand Henriques is
promising young attorney of New Or
leans.
Immediately after the ceremony an ele-
CANT reception was given by the mother
of the brides, Mrs. Lefty rutherford
Goodwin, at her beautiful home on Law
ver's Hill. which was prcttily decorated
in white and green.
THE RECEPTION.
Mrs. Goodwin received her guests in
handsome gown Of black satin and white
rose point lace. She was assisted by her
daughter, Mrs. w. A. r. Goodwin. of Pc
tersburg. in white organdy en- traine and
pearls: Miss Sarah rutherford, of Rich
mond. in black silk. point lace and pearls;
Mrs George Bernard. of Petersburg. black
satin and lace. ana MRS. Ut. Lewis IaT-
vie, OF Danville. in black crepe de chine
and lace.
Among those present from a distance
besides those mentioned were Mrs. A. V.
Coleman. Roanoke, mother of the groom;
Mrs. S. l.. Walters of New York. and
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Thomas, of Roa-
noke.
The Gining-room was presided over by
Mrs. William II. Spiller and Mrs. James
S. Ward, and Messrs. w. H. Spiller, T.
H. Terry, w. S. Moore. T. G. Kent, James
S. Ward, D. x. G.bboney, Frank P. Chat
fin, and DR.. w. II. Riooie, Jr., were ush-
ers at tho home.
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman left on the 9
O'Clock train for 4 trip north, and their
future home will be IN Roanoke. while
Mr.. and Mrs. Henriques left for their
southern home in the Crescent City, car
rying with them the pTayerful wishes of
their many friends throughout this sec