The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-24
CHURCH HILL
WEDDING BELLS ::
MISS Margaret Estelle Bates
Becomes Mrs. Richard
HardaWay Wills.

seldom has the auditorium of Union Sta
ton Chu-ch presented SO pretty and IN
teresttne picture as on yesterday eve
ing, when Just as the mellow summer
twilight flung her pretty mantle over the
old church spire, a popular young couple
plighted their troth at the altar OF the
sacred edicce so beloved by each OF the
twain, The parties were Mr.. Richard
Hardaway wills, confidential bookkeeper
for the firm OF Miller & Roads. and Miss
Margaret Estelle Bates, daughter OF the
late Hugh B. and OF his surviving wife.
Mrs. s.. j.. Bates. Both parties have Tor
years been actively engaged with the
young and Jealous church membership OF
Union Station. and their circle J, OF friends
outside of the congregation is very large.
Through the bower Of evergreens and
palms that concealed the lower poruon
OF the great organ pealed forth the straln
OF Lohengrin's wedding march rendered
nv Mr.. Reginald Walker, and the gerat
Gathering Of friends was solemnly silent
and expectant, First came the ushers IN
Snairs. They were Messrs. Thomas s..
Hardaway and Ernest w. Hardaway, OF
ELynchburg; Mr.. David Z, Hardaway, or
washington, and Mr.. William Bernard
Bates, OF Richmond; Mr.. Herbert B.
Bates and Mr.. Hugh B. Bates. brothers
of the bride, OF Richmond. Each was
attired In full evening costume. Next
came the BRIDES maid OF honor her SIS
ter Miss Elizabeth HARDWOOD Bates who
was exquisite In handsome creation OF
white mousseline over white taffeta-
black picture hat and gloves to match.
and carrying a shower bouquet OF plnK
roses. The bride came down the als!eIon
the arm of her uncle, Mr.. Frank T. Bates,
and was met at the altar by the groom
who emerged with his best man. Mr.,
George w. selsert, OF Richmond, from
the church parlor In time to meet his
nrettv bride as she reached the altar.
The bride looked beautiful in her hand
some tailored gown of dark blue taffeta,
with hat and gloves to match, and carry
ing a shower bouquet OF brides roses.
she wore as one of her ornaments a mag
niflcent cameo pin that was worn ny Aer
grandmother at her marriage, ana an
other handsome ornament was superb
diamond brooch, the gift OF the groom,
AS the Rev. Or. John Harmon beautlfully
and impressively performed the serv1ca
that have them man and wife, many
sincere prayer went UP from the COM
many that Maggie and Richard. as they
are Familiarity known by a large number
OF friends. would spend a long Ire o.
welded bliss.
At the conclusion of the pretty cere-
mony. which was complimented by the
entire company, Mr.. and Mrs, wills were
driven to the Union depot and began an
extended wedding tour which will include
Niagara Falls, New York and Boston,.
The wedding presents were numerous
and handsome. This Is somewhat 81 q
stereotyped phrase, but is is literally true
In this case There were scores OF these
presents mot a few coming from distant
states). and among the number was an
elegant silver water set from the Lee
Cook '.Y," OF which Mrs. Wills Is a
jealous member.
Perhaps no more popular! young couple
have been married on Church Hll!, Mr.
Wills is young gentleman OF splendid
characteristics. and the young lady whose
heart he won combines beauty OF form
and face with rich charm Of head and
heart