The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-24
A FASHIONABLE
WEDDINGA1 Al Ton I.
Miss Mary ]. Goodloe Bride Of
Mr. W. Bailey Saunders.
ELEGANT, DAINTY DIRE , EssINc
Ceremony in the Magnihcently Deeora-
ted Ball Room of Alton House-An
Elegant Supper and Large and
Distinguished Company.
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Especial DiEDRtcb TO Ina AaA1eo.S
ALTON. VA. April 2s-Words utterly r!,
scene at the Afton House last evening 1i
when Miss Mary J. Goodioe and AR. ".
Bailey Saunders were united in the hoiy
bonds of mauimony.
The fairies wands must have been at
work to have Transformed the pali-tooHl
into a velitabIe fairy land whach IL pre-,
sented. The four walls were 1estoonsu
An WV ferns and trailing arbutus, wht.e
tho MANY brilliant lamps and lovely pot
Led rains and ferns and great punches
~. roses tazZicd the eye as one entered
Promntly at O'Clock to the majestic
strains Of Mendelssohn's wedding narch.
;,layed by Mrs. Ezekiel j. Hall. OF Alton
The little sons OF the groom, Masters W.
BAILEY Saunders, Jr., and Carleton jack
son Saunders, entered, bearing the white
satin ribbons which formed an aisle for.
the bridal party.
Then followed the waiters-Ansses
Helena Splitter. Of Stanton, and Char
Iot,eN Geodioe, of Alton: Mr.. John G.
Goodloe. of Dorchester, Va, ana Mr.
Samuel Goodloe. OF Stanton; Miss Mary
Dell McClain, of. Nelson. and Miss Geor-
.ia Csoodioe, Of Alton: Mr.. Lleweilyn
Mcveigh and MIR. Joseph Jackson. OF
lsichmond: Miss Mamie Hunt and Miss
Ella Jackson. of Richmond. Va. and Mr..
Hawthorne Gcodloe and Mr.. Robert
,Soodloe, Of Kentucky.
The bridesmaids were EownedS in dainty
white dresses Of tucked OF CANDY and green
ribbons and carried showers of pink
roses.
Then came Mrs. John J. McHenry, of
louisville, KY, sister Of the bride, as
laatron Of honor, in an exquisite Inn
ported gown of cream lace ana carried
pink roses.
THE BRIDE.
The bride next entered leaning on the
arm of her father. who gave her away.
She was wondrously fair to behold in a
white tucked mcusseline de sole and real
lace over white. taffeta- Her long tulie
veil was caught up with a stray of lilies
of the valley, and she carried a bunch OF
the same delicate flowers.
She was met at the altar by the groom
and his best man, Mr.. William Gray, OF
Richmond. Va. The ring ceremony
was most impressyely performed by Rev.
IA x Hawthorne, OF Alton, Va, assisted
by Rev J. Yates bowman. of Rich
1nond. Va, while the low, soft strains of
"Oh! Promise Me" were waited over all.
To the strains Of Lohengrin'S wedding
march the bridal party and guests re-
paired TO the dining-room of the hotel,
where an elegant supper was served.
THE DECORATIONS.
The decorations here We're. in green and
wnite flowers and foliage. The bridal
liable was beautifully decorated In deli
cate ferns and white roses. This table
was surrounded by smaller ones In pink,
apple and peach blossoms being used
with beautiful effect
Amid showers Of congratulations and
good wishes, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders left
Tor an extended bridal tour, after which
they will be at home to their friends at
,acir home. No. -109 West Grace Street,
Richmond, Va
Mrs. Saunders is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. r. Gocdioe, of the Alton
House, and is one of the NOSE lovable
women in this section.
Mr. Saunders is one of F2ichmond's well
known business men, of the firm OF
lsichmond.
THE GUESTS.
Among the guests present were Mr.. and
Mrs. E.; A. Saunders. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ A.
Chambers. Miss Myra Chambers. MI. and
and Mrs. John T. Parkinson, Miss elise
Parkinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lefew,
Mrs. Georgia Stegar. Mrs. l,ouilfa
(;nest, Mr.. Leon Ruskell ana Mr.. w. Guy
I,avis OF Richmond. Va: Mrs. James n
Williamson. of Burlington, n. G.; MI
and Mrs H. r. Saunders, Shirley; Mr.
ana Mrs l.. #. Barnes and the Misses
-, karnes. Windsor Shades, Va; MIR. and
Mrs Harris Donnan, Petersburg; Miss
Edith HYDE, Mr.. Lawrence f'Sue, WASH WASH,
inston; ; Mrs Horace RolIh and Mr. and
Mrs. ]. j. McHenry. Louisville Ky; Dr.
j. J. Mcclure, Cedar Bluff, Va: Mr.. and
Mrs. C. D. Langhorne. Mr. Archie Good
loc. Or. and Mrs. Ausley. Mr.. and Mrs,
Carlisle, Mr. II. A Hamilton, Mr. and
Mrs. Hamilton Wayt, Mr.. Clark Worth
incton. Mr. and Mrs Rec Ellis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Cardwell Mr.. and Mrs. e. &.
Vance, Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Splitter, Mrs.
Warren Cloud. Mrs. T. w Goodioe,S MS
j. e. Hall, Mr.. J. Ezekiel Hail. MISS
Rusha Goooloe and many others.
The bridal presents We're numerous and
Handsome most of which We're solid sill
,scr. out glass. fine china and exquisite
.,u1a,nelltS and hric-a-braC.