The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-06
POSTlLENTEN SOCIETY SEASON
IS UNUSUALLY BRILLIANT

bow, was drapcd, while the spectators
seats were divided by festoons OF the
sane material. Handsome Tapestries
transformed the corners OF the room into
quiet retreat, while from behind a bank
or palms on the stage Thilow's orches-
ira played popular airs. Some Of the
characters that tripped the light {an-
tastic toe were Cynthia, the Jeffer-
son.. :."rhe Sailor Girl, Pinochle,"
The German Peasant, = Prince Henry
THE Dutch Comedian 'Spaniard,
"Osteopathfc Doctor Country Bride
Mr.. .Bcrthold Goodman in his ininita-.
bic representation Of David yNarfield IN
The -Auctioncer.'' with his monkey on
a stick. was awarded the gentlemer's
prize. while the group, representing the
Circle Of Industry" steel, sugar, to-
bacco and oil, won the ladies prize.
Alessrs. Milton and J. J. Marcuse were
the captains, while Miss Greenwald. as
tobacco" was gowned in moccasins and
CULVER, having a fringe Of tobacco on
her lcggins, a sheaf of tobacco thrust
in her belt and a tuft Of them as head
dress.
Mrs. Moses May. as COLL" was in cloth
OF gold and carried an array Of oil cans
and other receptacies. G
pearcd in frosted white with decorative
ornaments in sugar, flowers and leaves
Mrs. I. ]. Marcuse. as steel. wasstn
cloth of silver. helmet and buckskin. like
an Amazon, with ccrselet of STEEL shield
and spear of the same metal.
The prizes were awarded by Or. e. n.
Caliscll and the Judges included Mr..
Philip Whitlocll, MIR. Leon WaliersterH.
and DR.. Calisclr.
Just after the unmasking an elegant
supper was served, consisting of several
courses.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Miss Ada Heller. OF Winchester, Va;
Miss Ray Mayer. of Petersburg, Va;
Miss Helen Fisher. Of Petersburg: Miss
solononsky. Of Norfolk: Miss Ida Wcin-
berg OF Petersburg: Mr.. Sydney Rosen-
stock, Of Petersburg.
Tho wedding of Miss Ann Elizabeth
Harrison, pf Petersburg, to Mr.. John
Archer Cooke. of this city, "Wednesday
evening created quite a futter OF ex-
element, for besides the groom being
so popular and his bride being one OF the
most admired Of last autumns Sasltors.
many Ricllmo.ti,rs We're among IMP
bridesmaids, ushers ana guests, the pest
man was also from this city.
The ceremony took place In Grace
Episcopal Church, Petersburg, amid a
bower of palms, Easter lilies and shaded
lights. Rev John Ridout officiated. as
sisted by Rev. o. S. Bunting. 10 the
strains of Lohcngrn's bridal chorus, sung
by vcstry choir. the bridal party en-
tered. and were led by dainty ribbon-
bearers, who formed the bridal aisle as
they went These were littlo Miss Cath
crime Hinton and Miss Emily Rawle
Washington. who were followed by little
40 ctr In bridal nat h
with jonquils. these being little Misses
Alverda Stuart Egcrton and Helen West
Harrison, in daints' Paris muslin. The
ushers. twelve in number-Messrs. VIII
liam Bridges Julian Hill and William
G. Kean, OF this city; Samuel Hunt, Of
Petersburg: w. II. Harrison, Jr.. and
George Harrison. brothers of the bride;
Robert Jeffries, Of North Carolina;
George Grafton, of 15arrsonburG; Robert
Ashland, and w. Clagsett Young, of Nor
folk-next proceeded toward the chuncel
rail. followed by charming bridesmaids
in creations Of Nile green organdy, trimm-
ed with ecru lace, and carrying showers
Of jonquils. Misses Maria Moseley.
katherine Michaux, Ellie Lcrtl1, Of this
city: Alice OVERLY, of Buffalo Springs;
Edith Rawle and Louise Rawle, Of Bryl,
Mawr. Pa: Louise thinner Emily
wv 5-AIlCcH SplCti, 4Autlc MY iSl 'dltO
Kate Allen, of Petersburg: Susie Byrnc
Chapman. Logansvillc, Ga.
Miss Margaret Zimmer as maid of
honor, was gowned in handsome white
silk, with lace and chiffon trimmings, and
carried a shower of jonquls.
The bride, leaning on the arm of her
father, Mr.. W. II. Harrison. entered the
sacred edif1ce, looking, regal in a. gown of
white chantilly lace over white silk, and
carrying a shower OF lilies Of the valley,
a spray of the same delicate flower
catching her long veil. and was met at
the altar by the groom and his best man,
Mr.. John Lea, of this city. During the
ceremony the bridal hymn, 'The Voice
that BreatheG Ger Eder.'' was sung.
Immediately after the ceremony an ele-
giant reception was held at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, whose home
was a. bower OF jonquils and palms, the
center piece in the dining-room being
lace over yellow satin, on which rested
q silver pitcher OF jonquils. shaded silver
candelabra shedding delicate GLOW over
the entire scene.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Captain and Mrs. John. Coke, of this city,
parents of the groom; Mrs. Dallas F1an-
ma gan. of New York. sister of the groom:
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Spicer and Mr.. and
A. Chapman. of Logarsvillc; Mr.. West
Cha pnan and Mrs. Edward Whyte, of
Philadelphia.
After an extended Southern tour, Mr..
and Mrs Coke will reside in this city,
where they will be welcomed by a host of
friends.
The tea of Miss Edith Jones was among
the brilliant social events of Thursday,
and the home OF her parents, on Park
Avenue was deliberately decorated in jon
quils palms ana Easter lilies. Miss Jones
was assisted in receiving her guests. By
her mother. Mrs. I. N. Jones, and the
guests served in the dning-room i'll dainty
spring frocks by Misses Daisy Chamber
Jayne. Ruth Tanner. Pauline Powers. AL
ice Hotchkiss, Julia Binford and Jane
NNingo. -
Among the callers who enjoyed this de-
lightful tea and reception were NIcsdames
A.. J. Montague, Frank Powers. j ohm Gull
len. John Farland. Robert Blankenship,
Adolphus Blair. Clay Drcwry. S. Jones,
David. Porter Guest. Thomas Christian
Gordon. Chiles Ferrill. Noel. Josephine
Putney. Elizabeth Lee Dame Of Balti:
more: NJ. Lauson. shafer. Elizabeth