Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-12
LEGISLATORS BRIDE.
Wedding of Hon. w. II. GrnvcIy and
Miss Frances Arson.

We Hon. w H. sAHO
Miss Frances Arson.
MARTINSEILLE. VA, November IL
| Especial )-I1on. William II. Gravely and
Miss Carolyn Frances Arson were mar
ricd this morning at O'Clock at Chr1sl
| Episcopal church.
The wedding was an exceptionally pref
ty one, but aside from the attractiveness
of the ceremonial and it's pleasing APP
pointments, much interest attached to the
event on account of the prominence and
popularity Of the contracting parties. The
church Was beautifully decorated with
palms and chrysanthemums
Just at the hour appointed Mrs. w. II.
Parrot took her place at the organ and
to the music of Tannhauser's wedding
march. the bridal party entered. the ush-
crs preceding, followed by the brides
maids and Groomsmen in alternate cou-
pies.
After the bridesmaids and groomsmen
came the maid of honor, Miss Mary
Arson, sister of the bride, in white organ
die and green ribbons. carrying pink
carnations followed by the bride who
entered with her brother. Mr. William
Arson. attired in white chiffon. with lace
applique on a foundation of white satin.
This costume was her mothers wedding
gown. The bride carried a handsome bou-
quet of white Bride roses. The brides
maids-AIisses Mary Lavinder Flor.
White. Mary Williams, Oracle Arson
Mary Green, and Hattie Smith. of Dan
ville-Were gowned in white organdie with
pink ribbons and carried pink carnations
The groomsmen We're Messrs. George l..
Graveley. /. G. Pedigo. John r. Smith,
r. B. Sempe R. l.. Lewis. and I. II.
Marshall. The ushers were Messrs. P. P.
Watson, ]. H Spencer. J. P. Lewis. J. w.
Carter, G. P. Smith, and A. S. Gravely.
The bride was met at the altar by the
groom, who with his best man. Mr.. 7. G.
Burch. entered from the vestry room.
The ceremony was impressively per-
formed by Rev. A. w Arson. father of
the bride. During the ceremony Tobanis
flower song, Occurs ct Fleurs,'' was soft
~ played.
After the marriage. the bride, the
groom. minister. and witnesses recorded
their names in the book from which the
ceremony was read.
Following the marriage ceremony an
elegant breakfast was served at the
rectory. the home of the bride at which
$50 guests Were present.
The bride and groom were assisted in
receiving by the maid OF honor and
bridesmaids and Rev and Mrs A w.
Arson. The guests We're received at the
door by Mrs. w. A. Barr. of Staunton,
and Mrs. c. P. Smith, and ushered into
the parlor by Mrs. J. II. Spencer ano
Miss katherine Thomas. They were then
conducted into the reception hall by Mrs
9. NJ. Finley and Miss Lucy Anderson,
where the punch bowl was presided over
by Mrs. A S. Gravely, Mrs j. P. Lewis,
Mrs. w. S. Brown. and Mrs. A NJ Ed
wards, assisted by Misses Eessie and
Ruth Whittle. received in the dining
room.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gravely were the recip-
tents of a large number of handsome
presents which We're displayed in the
upper hall to which the guests were
shown by Misses Hattie Mullins and jamie
Waller, and where they We're received by
Mrs. Richard Fry, of Roanoke. and Mrs.
G. A. Brown.
All the guests registered their names in
white vellum register which was pre-
sided over by Mrs. w l.. Fernald
Mr.. and Mrs. Gravely took the 1924
Norfolk and Western train for Richmond,
where they will spend the winter
The groom a son Of Mr.. George D.
Gravely, is a leading Martinsville lawyer.
and as the county's representative in the
present State Legislature as he was in
the preceding one. He was at one time
candidate for Attorney-G General and is
well known throughout the State by rea-
son of the leading part he has taken in
State affairs
The bride. an attractive blonde. is the
eldest daughter of Rev. A. w. Arson, rece
tor of Christ church in Martinsvile. and
granddaughter of the late Canon Arson.
o. England She is a lady of decidedly
attractive personality and is very popular
in MartinsvilIe society.