Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
WE'D At OLD BRUTOh
: s,AuTIruI. MARRIAGE OF MAJOR
WISE AND MISS BOOTH.
4 NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENT.
Wedding Bell. Rang Merri'y
Throughout, virginia Testerdas-
Brilliant Affair In court-strees
Church. Lynchburs.
\ NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENT.
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Church, L!nchburs.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Nov. Ia
marriage which connects two prominent
1irsinia families. and interests people
throughout this and her States. TOOK
,lace this afternoon IN Bruton Episco-
4ai church. The contracting parties were
Hiss Henrietta Booth, Of Carriers Grove
ta1ncs City county, ana Major Henry a.
Wise of New York city.
In all its history, the decorations OF
srutcr parish church. for similar occa'
lion. could not surpass that OF TO-DAY.
sreen and white ~-cre the prevailing COL
,rs-great banks OF palms and other pot
ed plants filing the chance: while white
hrysanthemums IN profusion, seemed 10
,od welcome to the guests. With lamps
armed low and the soft glow candles on
he chancel rail, the scene reminded one
If dreams of fairy ianc
The bride was beautiful in a handsome
yowa Of white chiffon, embroidered with
toppies. over rnousselne and taffeta. Her
.eif was caught with magnificent sun
eurst Of diamonds and pearls. the gift OF
he BRIDEGROOM Miss Clara Booth sister
# the bride was maid OF honor, and was
CRY pretty in a creation OF white accor-
Manipulated null over white.
The bridesmaids were Misses Virginia
peachy Wise, Eliza beth Moorccock, Susan
Gordon Webb, of Williamsburg; Misses
Patterson and Rutherford. Of Baltimore;
Miss Edith Thomson. OF Atlanta: Misses
Nellie Tucker and Lizzie Bowdoin, OF
Norfolk They were dressed in white or
candle. trimmed with lace and carried
lunches Of white chrysanthemums tied
Al. white satin ribbons.
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wise. CT the Ninth United States Infan-
Ky
The ,Ishers were Messrs. Hugh and
John D. Wise. Jr-. Spencer Carter, Of
New York; DR. Henry a Wise Mr..
George Nelns Wise. DR.. Langhorn Mr..
edwin Booth and Mr.. Thomson Booth.
The bride. her maids of honor and
bridesmaids entered the church from the
last door, while the bridegroom and his
best man entered from the vestry room
On the west AS the bridal party assem-
bled around the altar and the mellow
tones OF the organ. president over by
erofeser Frischkorn, of Richmond,
oiled the church. the scene was inspiring
and beautiful beyond description.
Then DR. Lansdon Mason. of Rich
,aond. performed the ceremony that
made them one II g most Impressive man
ner The bride was given away by her
father, DR.. E. G. Booth.
The ceremony over, the bridal party
and the invited guests were driven to the
Colonial Inn, where a reception was held.
The spacious G!ning-room presented n
animated scene wben the guests assem-
bled After receiving the congratulations
md best wishes OF their many friends.
Mr and Mrs. Wise left for an extended
rip South.
The bride is the daughter Of Dr. and
Mrs. Edwin G. Booth. of Carriers Grove.
She is considered enc of tie most beauu
tul young ladies' in Eastern Virginia She
is popular with all classes and numbers
her admirers by scores. Miss Booth is
very fond Of outdoor sport, and is a
splendid shot.
The bridegroom is 4 son of Hon. ard
Mrs. John S. Wise. of New York. and is
assistant district attorney. He is a
grandson of General Henry A. Wise.
During the war with Spain he was ma
jor in New York regiment
Among The guests VIII were present from
distance were Hon. and Mrs. John S.
Wise parents of the bridegroom; Mr.. and
Mrs Phillips, Miss Day. Mr.. Spencer
Borden, Mr.. Byrd Douglas Wise. all Of
New York; Henry 7. Moves. of Buffal>.
Hon. George D. Wise AR and Mrs. War
Tingthon Wise, Mrs. General Peyton Wise
Miss Margaret Cropper Watkins. Mr..
Jackson Guy, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Camp
bell. Miss Mary Lyons, Mss Susie Wei
forG, Misses Tinsley, Mr.. Jennings Wise.
afr Guy Davis and Mr.. John Guy, all of
Richmond Mr.. and Mrs. John Crop
per. of Washington, and Miss Folsom, of
Chicago.
The bride gave reception last night at
.arter's Grove TO her attendants al.d
many OF the guests who had arrived.
After rehearsal this morning Miss
Virginia Peachy Wise gave an informal
reception TO the bridal party and their
guests.
AT CARRIERS GROVE
The reception at Car:er's Grove, given
.sSt night by the bride to her attendants
ana guests. Was one of the most brilliant
N the history of that famous old CO.
toniai home. The grand old house was
ffecofaiId with eveTsrE ems. ferns. mistle-
3oe, and chrysanthemums. The members
# both the Wise and Booth families
sere present. as we'll as their intimate
friends. The popularity of the young
people is attested by scores of exquisite
presents Of every description. Some are
Very costly.
Miss Virginia Pcachy Wise cousin Of
me bridegroom, gave an informal
luncheon 10 the bridal parry ut her home,
on Ia ncls street, at IL o'clock to-day.
EEes1s grrT1sre :Ga6 Of es.ys,hter,s