The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-24
WED IN PETERSBURG.
Mr.. w. F. Belts and Miss Weeks
United Yesterday.

Mr. William Fouruurcan Belts, q we'll
known attache of the Shockoe Tobacco
Warehouse Of this city, and Miss Mary
Bernard Weeks, daughter of MIR. and
Mrs William S. Weeks, were married
at the residence Of Mr.. Weeks, 373 West
Washington Street, Petersburg, Va, at
G OK clock yesterday afternoon In the
presence Of a throng OF tho friends Of
the bride and groom and Of the family.
Rev. S. c. Hatcher, OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South, Petersburg, Of
f,cluted ut the celebration Of the nup-
ttals. assisted by Rev. J. IT. Belts, uncle
CT the groom, formerly well known
Baptist minister Of this State, now pas
tor Of church in Florida.
1t is rure that more beautiful homo
wedding has been performed In Peters
burg than that or last evening. The
cummodious and elegant residence was
adorned With rare taste and beauty for
tho occasion and was ut frame for tile
charming tableau presented as the bridal
cortegc reached the improvlsed altar and
there stood grouped around II, while the
solemn servcp was being said. The al
tar, fashioned Of flowers and smilax, was
located In the front parlor and both tho
Spacious rooms being converted into one
for the occasion, were filled With the
aysombage OF the immediate friends Of
the principals. Behind the altar were
massed palms and ferns and other per-
ennials In attractive design, the whole
being lighted by the glow Of tapers
here nnd there among the foliage and OF
lannps softly shaded in pink. Flowers
and foliage were effectively arranged at
every point Of vantage. An aisle formed
IF white ribbons marked the pathway
of the bridal procession from the point
or entry in the rear parlor to the altar.
The party entered the parlor In the
order named: Messrs. Fred Pitcher or
Petersburg, and a. Osterloh. Jr., OF Rich
mond; Messrs. Avalon Marchant OF MIC
dlcsex county, and Arthur II. Taylor, of
Richmond; the bridegroom accompanied
BY his best man. his brother. Mr.. Ross
Bcets. of Grcenvllle. N. c., and the bride,
escorted by her father and preceded by
her maid of honor, Miss Minerva u.
Weeks The officiating ministers then
rroncunccd tho words Of tho wedding
service.
ne bride wore Il lovely costume OF
gray creme do Chine. trimmed with real
lace and mink, and with hat to match
the suit. She carried Il shower bouquet
of bride roses. Miss Weeks, her sister,
wore a handsome gown OF cream crepe
do Chine. champagne coloring, trimmed
with real lace. and Il velvet picture nat.
Hor bouquet was OF pink, carnations
bonnd with pink ribbons. The BRIDE
groom, best man anu usl'ets ""tc AiouN
coat suits.
The Mendelssohn wedding march was
pluycd as professional, Miss Minnie
Wcsiger< of Manchester, at the rluno
and accompanied on the violin by ME-.
Charles Tosh, OF Richmond.
After the wedding and the cUnsratll-
latious of the assembled throng Mr., and
Mrs Eetts drove to the Coast Lane depot
and there loft for wedding journey,
with washington as their first stop.
'rLey will spend ten days travelling, ana
returning, will be at home to their
friends at 4OG East Grace Street Rich
n.ont,
Many OF the friends Of tho couple Sis-
nullneu the occasion by presenting 70
them handsome gifts. These Included
silver, cut glass, chinaware and brlc'n-
brac III great variety, and many other
articles,
Mrs, Belts, who Is the second daush-
ter of Mr., and Mrs. Weeks, Is ono OF
The handsomest young women of Pctcrs-
burg, and adds to beauty the charm or
culture and gracious manners. Or the
majestic type Of physique, she has the
rare combination OF fine violet Dyes and
dark hair, Alr, Belts, who has resided
in Richmond for several years, came 10
this city from Danyile, where Tor years
he had made his home. He Is native
or Halifax county Mr.. Belts Is greatly
| esteemed by his associates in business
| and is recognized generally as u gentle
| man OF fine character, Socially ne IS
| greatly esteemed.