Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-11
SHE OF ALE. LOT A DAY OF WEDDINGS
BRILLIANT MARRIAGE OF MIR.
NAM AND MISS FRANCES GREENE.
RECEPTION AFTER WEDDING.
Mi.. Kinney, of stnunton, Becomen
Mrs. G. II. sherwood, OF Chicago
Marriage of Mr.. Mann and Miss
uami1ton-othcr Virginia Brides.

MARTJNSvILLE. VA, September 10
| (Special.)-The leading event OF the sea-
| son in Martinsville society, was the mar
| rage of Miss Frances White Greene to
Mr.. William Arthur Barr. this morning,
at Christ church. The chancel was pref
tily decorated In green with an accentua-
ton of autumn leaves, giving a happy
suggestion of the season and touch
of color that was truly artistic.
AT $50 o'clock Mrs w II. Parrot took
her place at the organ, and to the sweet
strains of the wedding march from
Isohengrin the maid of honor. Miss Mary
Greene, sister of the bride, entered goWned
In white organdy with pink ribbons. and
carrying pink carnations. The bride fol-
lowed, leaning on the arm OF her brother'
Mr. Joseph Green. She looked very hand
some in a gown of brown broadcloth,
with facings of white, and hat OF uncut
panne velvet. which was exceedingly be-
coming She carried no flowers. but in
stead a prayer-book bound in white. She
was met at the altar by the groom, who
had entered from a side door with his
best man, llr. Lewis Harvie Taylor, OF
Washington, D. c. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. A. w. Arson. father
of the bride, assisted by Rev. David Barr
father Of the groom. The bride was given
away by her brother.
During the ceremony the soft notes OF
| the idealistic love song, Unless" by Mrs.
Browning set to the music of Caracciolo
rose and fell.
After the impressive ceremony the bril-
dial party repaired to the rectory where
the bride and groom recelveu the best
wishes and congratulations of their many
friends. They were assisted In receiving
l.. lot
ter wearing an exquisite gown of Old
English lace over taffeta. and by Rev.
and Mrs. David Barr. the latter was
gowned in black landsdowne, point lace,
and Miss Mary Green, Mr.. Taylor, and
Mr.. Joseph Green.
The guests We're met in the hall by
Mrs. G. -. Brown and Miss White,
who ushered them into the reception
! room, after which they were shown into
the parlor where the many handsome
presents were displayed. and where deli
cious fruit punch was served. the bowls
being presided over in a charming man.
| ner by Mesdames Rucker and Lewis.
The guests were then ushered into the
dining room, by Mrs. Charles P. Smith
and Mrs. Allie Edwards and a sump-
tuous wedding breakfast was served, pre-
sided over by Miss Mary Arson. assisted
by Misses Bessie and Ruth Whittle, and
Miss Grace Arson.
The guests then entered the spacious
hall where the Wedding cake. in charge
of Mrs. w. T. Paxton. was cut, amid
many merry jests and peals Of laughter.
The bride and bridegroom left on the
1890 train for an extended northern tour.
| amid showers Of rice and the good wishes
Of their friends.
The bride is the eldest daughter of
! Mrs. A w. Arson. She is a tall and
stately brunette very pretty and has
| Won by her sweet graciousness, and
charm of manner a host Of friends in her
adopted town.
| The bridegroom. who is the only son of
| Rev. and Mrs. David Barr, of Wash
| ington. d. c., holds an important and
| responsible place under the Federal gov
eminent as a special agent OF the Post
! Office Department for the establishment
| of rural free delivery routes. He is a
gentleman of pleasing address. of broad
| culture. and is thoroughly equipped
| civil engineer.