The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-27

baptism OF the youngest SraHucHHu u
Mr.. and Mrs. Hlclsson. Thomas Martin,
iJr., the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. I: IA:
Martin, OF Durham, N. c.. The beautiful
la pt smal rite was performed by the Rev.
John Y Downman. Of All Saints, In the
presence Of the grandparents and OF the
different members OF their family brought
together from several States by fnlal
desire to do honor to the anniversary.
ti The house was appropriately and ar
tistically decorated In holly, mistletoe,
running cedar and white flowers white
carnations and white roses, making par
{lors and halls fragrant and bride-likc
x The bridal couple stood to receive the
congratulations OF their relatives ana
friends in the front parlor.
Mrs. dickson was gowned In black vel
vet, worn with duchess lace and dia-
5monds. Her flowers were brides roses.
Assisting her were her daughters
Mrs. Jas. Il Pritchett in Champagne
crepe and pearls. "a
Mrs. Y. H.aMartn. in grey crepe and and
I diamonds.
Mrs w. Asllby Jones. in white crepe
and diamonds
Jet y
Miss Louise TIickson, in white chiffon
and diamonds.
Among the many lovely gifts received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Hicllson was a purse
containing $500 in gold, given by the cid
est son. Jos. l.. Hickson. Of Minneapolis.
MINI.
The afternoon reception was followed
by an elaborate wedding dinner, given at
the Jefferson Hotel. A private dining
room was decorated for the occasion. The
table was handsomely arranged With a
centerpiece of white earn ations and roses,
frirged with maiden hair; ferns It was,
indeed, a pleasing sight to see such
crowd of smiling faces as were assembled
around the table. After all were seated,
the Rev. John Y. Downman read an ln--
tcrestng letter received from Mr.. Joseph
L. Tyack OF Danvllle, Va. the brother OF
the bride, which contained the tlickson
yell. This started the family going, and
as the wine began to flow. the members
of the family warmed up to the occasion
and gave toast after toast to the bride
and groom, also to the other members Of
the family. It may safely be said that Mr..
and Mrs Hickson are among the happlest
and youngest of couples who have cele-
Grated golden weddings in this city
Those present to dinner AT the Jeffer-
son were: Mr. Jas. L. IIckson, Mr.. Jos.
r. Hlckson, and Miss Dorothy dickson,
CT Minneapolis, MIMI; Mr.. and Mrs Jas.
J. Pltchett, OF DanYille Va; Mr.. and
Mrs. Y, II. Martin and Miss Carrie Mar.
tin, OF Durham, N. c.: Mr., and Mrs.
Ashby Jones and Ashby Jones, Jr., Of
Wareneck, Va; Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Fluff
and Clarence Fluff, Jr. Of Raleigh, N. c..
Mr. Frank H. lIckson,9 Of st. Michael,
Alaska; Mr.. j. Cecil EIickson and Miss
Louise Hickson, OF Richmond, Va; Mr.,
William IIickson, Jr.. Of Cheraw, 8. c.;
Mr. Maurice b. llckson and Miss Illz-
nbeth Hickson. of Lynchburg. Va: and
the Rev. John Y. Downnan, Of Al. Saints,
| this city.
| 1t rarely happens that golden wed.
ding anniversary, Is kept with such happy
|. surroundings and SO complete reun-
| ion OF those whose presence makes 1t
| life-long remembrance OF Joy.
The fact that Mr., and Mrs. IIickson
will make their future home here Is q
distinct source OF pleasure to their many
Richmond friends,
The Richmond Assembly.
| AT the opening dance of the Richmond
Assembly, given last Monday evening,
| Miss Marion Elise Parkinson wore white
! point desprlt tucked and accordlon-
| plated, q lace berthe and corsaga bou-
quet OF blue panne velvet leaves,
Miss Ruth llebbard. In red embroidered
! silk null BERTH, and shirt, trimming OF
| champagne lace.
Miss Nellio Gordon. In pink crepe de
4 chine over pink silh,
Miss Helen Stevens. in white silk net,
INcmbroid,ered In white chenille.
Miss Lillian Binfnfdrd, In pink silk
mousscline inserted with lace.
Miss Louise Herbert. In white null,
| worn over blue silk, blue ribbons and
! girdle.
Miss Gladys Frazier. In peach blossom
4 pink crepa de chine, shirred and trim
med with pink chiffon; berthe OF cham
pag,fr-colored gauge ruched with pink
ribbon.
Miss Bland Smith. In white point
d'esprit, with white ribbons,
Miss Margaret Chopper Watkins, In
black net embroidered with Jet and
trimmed with chiffon.
Miss Annie Morris, in white organdie,
trimmed with lace, white ribbons
j Miss Fontane, In white null and pale
blue ribbons.
4 Miss Elizabeth Brander IN black silk
null, inserted with lace. over white, and
Dresden glrdle
Mics Nancy Cooke IN blue organdy over
blue silk; girdle OF blue liberty satin.
Mrs, George w, Stevens, In ecru lace
robe oYar satin.
II Miss Lily Hill. In white embroidered