Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-10
SOCIETY
NOTES.

/. very brilliant and beautiful mar
riage was celebrated in the chapel of
the Union Theological Seminary last
night, when Miss Elsie Belle Smith.
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. James p. Smith
became the wife of Mr.. Charles Franklin
Myers, of Lexington. Va. The whole
ceremony was one of classic simplicity,
and every detail was arranged with the
utmost taste. DIR. James 2. Smith. father
of the bride. assisted by Rev. Dr. Russell,
Cecil, pastor of the Second Presbyterian
church. performed the ceremony accord
ing to the ritual of the Presbyterian
church. which is impressive in the eA-
treme, and entirely devoid of more than
simple form
The chapel was decorated with green and
white. A vast stock Of palms and cut
flowers. celebrating the color scheme,
filled the end of the oak-finished chapel
The wedding party marched in from the
vestry. the bridesmaids entering by the
northern, the groomsmen by tie southern
door. and met the bride and groom at the
eastern entrance Of the chapel.
The following couples participates: Mr.
~ James A Mcclure, with Miss Margaret
Lane; MIR. AnchantZ, with Miss Powell;
Mr.. Glasgow, with Miss Jones; Mr.
Sloane with Miss Lightfoot; Mr.. Morgan,
with Miss Lacy. and Mr.. Nelson Myers,
best man. with Miss Catherine Haries.
The bridesmaids We're dressed in white
organize with accordion plated berthas.
and carried maiden-hair ferns tied with
white taffeta ribbon. The bride was
dressed in white orGandie over white silk,
tulle veil, diamond memento, and carried
bouquet of Brides roses.
After the performance of the ceremony
the bridal party, with number of in
yited guests. repaired to the home of DR..
and Mrs Smith, "Brightside," near the
seminary grounds, where a delightful re-
ception was given in honor of the happy
young couple
Mr. and Mrs. Myers will leave at once
for Princeton University, where Mr.. My
ers goes to take postgraduate course
in theology before entering upon the active
work of the ministry. Mr.. Myers Sradu-
:ted at the Union Theological Seminary
last May. He is also a graduate OF wash
Ington and Lee University, Lexington,
Va.
A pretty ceremony was performed yes
serday at 8 80 O'Clock in the parlors Of the
Episcopal residence. No. So4 east Grace
street, when Miss Rose McAleavy and
Mr. Eugene Hicks plighted their troth.
The Rev Father Joseph Magri being the
officiating clergyman. The bride was at
tired in beautiful travelling suit of
pearl gray, with hat and gloves to match
and carried brides roses. Miss Katie
ONeal was the maid Oh nOnOI ana wore
n pretty gown of white organdie with
arge black picture hat and carried La
France roses. The best man was Mr..
Willie Berris After the marriage the
happy couple left for Baltimore via West
Point. The bride is the very attractive
and accomplished daughter OF Mrs. Dan
1el Leahy and the late Mr.. Peter Nc
Aleayy. Mr.. Hicks is we'll known in this
Gity where he formerly lived. but is now
Engaged as foreman of the American
Can Company in Baltimore. Last night
very delightful reception was given to
the bridal party at the home of Mr.. IA.
Jackson. 424 East Broad street, where
they received the congratulations of
their many friends. Delightful supper
was served and sweet music was dis
coursed during the entire evening.
October 10th has been set for the mar
tiase of Miss Mary Lyons Mayo, the
granddaughter of the late Governor
Henry A. Wise Of Virginia, and daughter
OF the late William c. Mayo and Mrs
Ellen Wise Mayo. to Mr.. Richard Parker
Crenshaw. of Washington, d. c.. now a
resident of Martinshurg, w. Va The
.ueddinr will take place at St Paul's