The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-22
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Richmond society was much interested
yesterday In tho golden wedding cele-
i,ration OF MIR. and Mrs. Z. l.. dickson,
OF the bride In this city, December 81,
1861 the Rev. Or. Jeter. at that time be-
4 Ing The officiating Clergyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hlckson removed from
Richniond to Canada, and thence to tho
Hcr,nudas. From the Bcrmudas they
returned to Danvillc, Va, and within
b tho last year, they have come buck to
Richinond. They arc now established
ut No. 1912 Park Avenue, where the gol-
den wedding reception was held yester-
day afternoon from to Q o'clock.
Tho reception was preceded by tho bap-
Z tisr OF the youngest grandchild of Mr..
nnd Mrs. Hickson, Thomas Martin, Jr,
Tic infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. II
Martin Of Durham, N. G. The beauti-
fnl haptsmal rite was impressively per-
formed by the Rev. John Y. Downman,
of All Saints, in the presence of the
grandparents and Of tho different mem
hers Of their family brought together
from several States by filial desire to
dij honor to the anniversary.
The house was appropriately and arts
ticnllv decorated In holly, mistlctoc, run
ming cedar and white flowers, white car
nations and white roses, making par
lcrs ana halls fragrant and bridclike.
The bridal couple stood to receive tho
\ congratulate tons of their relatives and
friends in the front parlor.
Mrs. dickson was gowned In black vel
vet, worn with duchesse lace and dn-
monds. Her flowers were Bride roses.
Assisting her was Mrs. W. Ashby Jones
in white crepe and diamonds.
Mrs r. II. Martin, IN gray fcrepc and
diamonds.
Mrs. Clarence Huff, In black lace and
Set.
Mrs. James 7. Pritchctt, in champagne
crepe and pearls
Mrs Louise Hickson, in white chiffon
and diam onds.
Miss elizabeth IIickson, in yellow chlf-
\ fon.
Miss Carrie Martin, in white organdy.
Among the many lovely gifts received
by Mr. and Mrs. Hickson, was purse
containing five hundred dollars in gold
The afternoon reception was followed
BY handsome wedding supper given for
the family at the jefferson Hotel. The
centerpiece for the table was of white
carnations and roses fringed with maiden
hc.r ferns. Those who sat around the
family board and drank the health of the
bridal pair !ncluded:
Mr. Joseph L. Hickson, Jr., and Miss
Dorothy Hickson, of Minneapolis, Mimi;
Mr.. and Mrs. James l. Pritchett, OF Dam
VILE Va; Mr.. and Mrs. L. II, Martin,
Miss Carrie Martin and Thomas Martin,
Jr. Of Drrham,.N c.; Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Ashby Jones and Ashby Jones, lr Of
Ware Neck, Va; Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
Huff and Mr.. Clarence Huff. OF Raleigh.
n. c.; Mr.. Frank II. lIickson, OF st.
Mlchaels, Alaska; Mr. j. Cecil Hickson
and Miss Louise Hickson, of Richmond;
Mr.. William dickson, Jr., of South Car
DINA.
Ii rarely happens that golden wedding
anniversary is kept with such happy sur
roundings and SO complete a reunion of
those whose presence makes 1t life
long remen brance of joy
The fact that Mr.. and Mrs. dickson
VIII make their future home here is a
distinct source Of pleasure to their many
Richmond friends.
Puller-Snitfl.
Z The Charleston Daily Mail OF Charles
ton. ". Va, contains the following ac-
count Of the wedding ot Miss Mary Tay-
lor Smith. OF that city, TO Mr.. Edward
Powell Fuller of Richmond, which took
place in Charleston on Thursday last.
The account says:
The marriage of Miss Mary TAYLOR
Smith to Mr.. Edward Powell Fuller,
which was socmnized Thursday after
noon at A:3o o'clock at the home of |
Mrs. Mary Swami. on kanawNl Street.
was one Of the most attractive and |
home weddings of this sea-
ciated. The wedding march was artis-
tcaly rendered by Miss Josephine
Hansford. The groom, accompanied by !
his best man, Mr. Jenkins. of Rich
mond, Va, entered the parlor first, and !
were followed by Mrs. Henry Huling, |
sister OF the bride, as matron of honor. |
The bride came next with her father, |
Mr. Samuel Smith, and last dainty lit |
tie Miss Mildred Foster bearing the
wore q most becouhg g9ng-away gown
of champagne cloth. Wifi hat to match
and carried rioiets. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller |
left at 600 for Washington and other |
Eastern cities After a visit to the
groom's family in Richmond, Va, they
will 80 20 Shreveport La, where they
will make their future home. Among the
out-of.town visitors were: Mr. and Mrs.
Homer Wilson. Of Huntington; Misses
and Mary Bailey, Gertrude Rookie. and
Mr.. G. N. Coleman, of Pratt,
The engagement Of Miss Lily Upshur,
th.s daughter Of Mr. Walter If, and the
late Lily Lottier Upshur, to Mr.. Robert
s. Christian, Jr., is announced, the we'd
ding to take place February 10Th.
Out-of-town' announcements in which |
Richmond society Is Interested have to do |
with the wedding Of Miss Mary Sells |
Lanahan to Mr.. Charles Warren Leland, |
of Chicago. the wedding to take place
January 9th in the home of the brides
mother. Mrs, Charles NJ Lanahan. of Bal
timore.
And with the marriage Of Miss Carolyn
Lucella Claybaugh to Captain NJ. Garner
Spinks, United States army. the cere-
mony to be performed Friday. December
9Th. In Boundary Avenue Presbyterian
Church.
Richmond Assembly Dance.
The Richmond Assembly gave its first
dance In the Masonic Temple last eve
ming with Mr., John Parrish leading. with
fine music and beautiful gathering.
The officers Of the club are: Mr.. Robert
Blankenship, president; Mr.. John l.. de
Trevlle, secretary and treasury, Messrs.
Pollard. Cardoza, Pope. Nash. Hardin
Temple Burnley and Leslie Reed compose
the Boar dof Governors.
The chaperones are: Mr. and Mrs. Ro-
bert Blankenship, Mr., and Mrs, Hardin
Temple Burnley, Mr., and Mrs, Schuyler