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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
YOUNG HENRY WINS
AUTUMN HANDICAP
Ten.to- One Shot Took Race
Easily from Heavily
Played Fdvorite.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Sept. 3o.-Young Henry
at 10 to IN the betting, won the Autumn
lightweight Handicap at Morris Park
to-day Fuller rode good race and the
Thomas horse stepped the last six fur
longs of the Witrers' mile In 1913. which
equals the track record. J.. A. Brakes
added Adelbarch was heavily played.
closing favorite, but had no chance with
the star. Three fayorttes won. Sum-
niares:
First race-handlcap the Eclipse course
Reliable III to 10) first. King Pepper e
to u second, 1ngold Q3 to 81 third. Time.
1:10 "a.
Second race--laat Ave furlongs Of tho
Eclipse course-Flammua e to 81 first.
Yosan O. to y second. Burdette Is to y
Third race-Hurrlcane, selling, last five
furlongs Of Eclipse course-Juvenal Max
Dick Turpin 10 TO 81 third. Time. $50 "a.
Fourth race-the Wlt1ers' mlle-Run-
nels Il to q first, Bad News e to u sec
1884.
Fifth raee-High-W Weight Handicap, last
Henry 90 to y first. Race King g to
j, second, Divnitation Is to ID third.
Time, 1913
teenth over the hll--Tribes Hill % to
u first, Hoodwink &c to 81 second. Poten-
tate q to o. third. Time, 1:T.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
The Superintendent Of Public
Works Of Columbus Killed.
QUICK WORK OF RESCUE
Fire Department Was Called Out and
Dug Five Men Out Of Dlrt-Tvo
We're Fatally Hurt--A Sec
ond Accident.
nv Associated press,)


COLUMBUS, GA, September 3o.-Fhile
making measurements In q deep trench
in a public street here this afternoon.
Superintendent Of Public Works Robert
l.. Johnson, and Il negro workman, Brad
Smith, wore killed by mass OF dirt
caving in on them. The alarm was given
Immediately and force Of workmen
we're sent to rescue the men. While
this force was at work, second cave.
In followed, burying seven or eight mon.
Mayor Chappell ordered the hook and
ladder truck OF the Fire Department to
the scene with several flremen to help
in the work OF rescue. Quick work saved
the livos OF five workmen. who we're
dug out OF tho trench. but two OF them are
fatally hurt
Tho bodies Of Johnson ana the nesrsi
Smith wero recovered.
The injured men were sent to theiri
homes and physicians are giving them
medical attention.
superintendent Johnson was one Of thas
best known civil and municipal engineerIl
In the South. He was formerly engaged
In government work. He leaves WIFE
and four children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01

Visor of said county of Henrico. andnhas
District. and that this office Is filled by
one J. w Taylor y9ter , at seven yer m,des
Him two men-Hcnry Combs and Cath
Tvrlght.working in the roads Of the cou I
~, and drawing salary from the co o,,,a
days prior to the election and on the
day Of tho election. worked for the nomi-
|rhtion Of H. c. Hechler and at the same
WAS paid saary r by Of e the sou sad
Henry Combs and CARTWRIGHT All Of Of
this was done by and with the knoWiedge
of II. C. Hechler and was permitted iol
tho purpose OF securing the support anu
influence Of said parties. COR.
That said Hechler approached Ger.
tain voter in Henrico Ia supporter OF OF
Me lie SHpp ntend hs0 thereby to influence
said voter.
Your respondent is informed and 50 .,
charges that Jesse Blnford, n son-in.law
of II. c. Hechler agreed to pay, s. II
he would drive wagon f0r anu sup
p wf e S M1essr Of thft g. h He Ga and
for the purpose Of influencing voters
Your respondent is also, informed ans and
states that Jesse Binford 10, on the ,o Mtn
a deputy Of Mr.. Brauer, and stated
was concerned, was through with 1t. and
had advised Mr.. Hecnler to drop It and
was made that he had agreed to pay
a voter for Mr.. Hechler, he desired to
explain the matter, II not he don't pro-
pose to mix up in the man.
Tho son-in-law Of Mr.. Hechler having
advised said Hechler not to bring sald
contest and to drop the same. your re-
spondent does not deem 1t necessary to
allege and prove other violations Of the
law COMM ted by the said Hechler or
his supporters. but If called on stands
should your committee decide to con-
slider that w. J.. Todd Is contesting the
nomination Of w. H. Brauer, In view OF
his letter, then your petitioner desires
an opp ~tunity to answer. any charge ne
may bring, and to show that he, the said
Todd has violated the provisions OF the
Barksdale law, IL that law Is held ap-
phcable In contest growing out OF
primary election. Up to the present time
Todd has made no claim to the nomina-
ton. This respondent says THAT he Is
informed and so believes THAI W. j..
Todd spent q large sum Of money In
said primary to Influence voters; and
that two parties, whose names It Is ~, un !,
necessary to mention at present, with
his knowledge and consent, spent a large
sum Of money in the interest of said
Todd and for the purpose OF Influencing
voters for said Todd.
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MUCH. TINE SPENT
IN ARGUMENT.
CONTINUED from First Page.)
made any statement to him at that time.
the witness replying that Gonzales had
told him about the shooting.
LENGTHY ARGUMENT

made any statement to him at that time.
the witness replying that Gonzales had
told him about the shooting.
LENGTHY ARGUMENT.
Objection was raised by the defense to
the admission OF the statement, and a
lengthy argument. lasting FOR about two
and a half hours, ensued. The defense
centended that the statement was not
admissible as a dying declaration. dwell
ing on the testimony of DR.. Griffith, one
of the physicians who assisted In the case,
and who had testified that Gonzales smiled
when he gave him some encouragement
as to his condition when he was in the
Office of the State.
Counsel for the State contended that
tho testimony of witnesses showed that
Gonzales believed death to be imminent.
The testimony given by NJ. G. Wallace,
q compositor on the State, who preceded
Mr., Hoyt on the stand. was to the effect
that Mr.. Gonzales told him while lying
in the office OF the State something to
the effect that he could not live.
1t was not until four minutes OF the
hour for the midday recess-1:30 P. M
that the arguments were concluded and
n ruling made by the court. Judge Gary
decided that the sta tement which Mr.
Hoyt said Gonzales made to him was adj
missible, holding that all the requirements
OF law relative to the admission of dying
declarations had been met.
The defense then objected to the intro
duction of verbal statement If there
were any written statements made by
Gonzales.
THE STATEMENT.
When court reconvened at 3 p M. Mr..
Hoyt proceeded to give the statement,
Mr.. Hoyt said Mr.. Gonzales made the
following statement to him:
He, said that he had left Tho State
office to go to dinner: he was walking
along Main Street towards the State
railway transfer station when he saw
Jim Tillman coming from the Capitol
with two men whom no didn't recognize;
he said there were several people stand
Ing around the corner. and that he saw
II he kept on his course along the edge
of the pavement he would brush against
the men, and. to avoid them, he cut
diagonally across the pavement toward
the corner Of the transfer station, and
as he was going across he saw Tillman
pull a big pistol and shoot. He said he
turned and faced him and exclaimed
"Shoot again, you coward. You have
killed me- He looked Tillman In the
face and Tillman held the pistol toward
him, but did not shoot. He said that
then some gentlemen ran up and helped
him. He said that Just about the ttme
Tillman shot Tillman exclaimed II have
done what you said" or IT have
taken you at your word" or something
like that.
cRoss-QUEsTIoNBD.
The statement, he said. was made about
half an hour after the shooting, Mr.. Hoyt
was questioned on cross-examlnation by
Mr.. Nelson, as to his feelings toward
the defendant,
your feelings towards him arc very
btter7 aren't they Don't you feel very
revengeful about him?"
well, don't think I harbor yengence
against anybody"
4. you don't feel hostile towards hlm?"
"That hardly expresses IT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
WOMEN PLAY GOLF
! IN WIND AND RAIN
Results Of Day Were Surprises
Mrs. Caleb Fox Defeated
by Miss Anthony.
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO GOLF GROUNDS. wHEA-
TON, ILL. September SO-Two rounds Of
and drlzzling rain tried the strength as
we'll as the, golf skill Of the golfers of the
Woman's National Tournament to-day.
The features of the days play were
the defeats of Mrs. Caleb Fox, OF Hunt
ington Valley. by Miss Bessie Anthony.
the Western champion, and Miss l.. A..
Stout In last years. tournament at the
hands of Miss Johnny" Carpenter, of
Westward Ho. Miss Anthony disposed of
Mrs. r. Fl. Barlow. of Marion, In clever
fashion in the morning round. Miss Fan
ny Osgood. Of Brookline, won both of her
games so handly that she Ia looked upon
as very probable winner of the cham
pionship
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
HEcHLER AND TODD
Some Idea of the Charges that Will Be
BROUGHT

brought.
+ The discussion Of the Henrico Commit
against Hecher and Todd is based on the
ground that 1t has under the law to
award the certificate to the man "enti-
tied thereto NO vlGator OF the e., law Wis Is
way to ascertain the standing of Hech-
Ter and Todd is to investigate the charses
brought against them II neither Is found
new election will be called for, in which
election Mr.. Brauer may run If he sees
tit. ,.,
committee upon Its plan declaring that
1t shall award tie certificate of election
TO the party found to be tentitiedn there here
TO- THIS statement Y distlnot'y SET tort IN
The committee will now proceed to in
yesgnte HeeSleT and T9dd wen WPnee Its ow
of Mr.. Brauers attorneys, Messrs., Full
ton and No. vii so be Of to de-
charges to. be brought may be obtained
of Mr.: Brauer TO the charges brought ny
out n by the committee at the time and
has never before been published.
While stu Insisting that the provisions ns
empower this committee to act in a con,
September Sd. your respondent tates that,
II the committee shall SO hold, then he
desires to charge II, C. Hechler with vio-
laui- the provisions thereof and COM
hitting fraud In said election IN this, viz;
That he entered into an unlawful CON
tract with Q. N. Nuckols, voter of snort
Pump precinct, In the, county, Of Hem
rico, whereby, no promised said Nuckols
a position ofdeputy treasurer {sGmething
of valued In the event that he NHechler)
was nominated and elected This con-
tract and promise was made for the
purpose OF influencing said Nuckols and
his friends In said primary TO vote for
asid Hechler. and he (the said Nuckols)
into this arrangement In, violation OF the
said law, and did work and vote for
said Hechler and he( the said Nuekols)
urged his friends to vote for said Hech-
ler on the grounds that they Were, help
Ing him to secure the office of deputy
treasurer That Hech'er knew of these
representations and encouraged said
Nuckols In said work by holding out to
him the promise OF appointment to said
office.
That said Hechler In making said prom
Use violated sectionl OF the act OF March
"a. 1908, That H. G. Hechler. as a super
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
RACE RESULTS ON
HARLEM RACE TRACK
(By Associated Press


CHICAGO, ILL. Sept, So.-Results at
First race-hye and half. furlongs-
j second. A, Comnoner go to y third.
Second race teeplechase, short course
second, Mr.. Rose @ to 81 third. Time.
Third race-tinzie Handicap, one mile
and sixtesnthntady Joselyn s q to "a 2
to y third. Time. lAe 20, -
Fourth race--seven fnrlongs-Walnamo,
men az to 81 first, st. Taammnany GO r to =
1877 3-5
Fifth race-hve and a half furlongs---
Dick Bernard q to q first, King ElsWorth
sixth race-one mile and three, six
teenths-o'Hagen q TO y first Carat "a to
200 49, i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
Mrs. LUCY Mason.
DEATHS.

at the. residence Of her
SOUTH Linden den Street. Wednesday, sep
TENDER 3Oth, at 1925 P. NJ. SARAH M.
BLACK, in the hftieth year Of her age.
She Is survived by six children. two
Black, Jr,. Of Richmond; William r.
Black, Of Elizabeth. N. j.: Mrs. Thomas
D. Shaw. OF Richmond; Mrs. j. NJ. Yem-
mons, OF Camden. N. j.; Mrs. H. jack
son, OF Charleston, w. Va, and MIRA
r. B. Gross, OF Newport News.
Philadelphia, Newport News and WASe
Virginia papers please copy.
Funeral notice later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
II. 6. Jurors Drawn.

Clerk Brady. Of tho United States Dis
trict and Circuit Courts, has drawn the
grand and petty jury lists for the fan
term of those tribunals. There are TWEEN
ty-three grand fury and twenty-four petit
Jurors Summoned but 1t is the policy OF
judge Waddlll not to announce these
until they report here for service. They!
come from vnrt ousp counties and cities OF
the district. The grand jury Is sum
moned for October 18th and the petit jury
for October 9Th. esSe IS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
OBITUARY..
Mrs, Mary EchoIs Kirtner.
Especial to The Times-Dispat,

Especial to the l1meS- Dispatch.)
RADFORD, VA. September 3o.-The
OF MIR. Ernest Kirtner. whose death 90
CURED Sunday at nor home, In Blucfeild.
was hold from the First Baptist Church.
in East Radford, Tuesday afternoon. Tho
church was filled with sorro wing friends
and the Odd-Fellows OF Montgomery
Lodge. No. ISL. and Central Lodge. No.
100. with members OF the slueteld
attended in a body. The services were
conducted by. tho pastor. Rev: NJ. p.
Cooper, assisted by Rev. L. w. irwin.
Rev. Thomas Priddy. Rev; !. 1. Pratsr
and Rev. James Dixon. Internent was
made at East Radford Cemetery.
Mrs, KIrtner. prior to her marriage.
and as manager Of the telephone ex-
change was known and liked by every
body In town. No telephone operator was
ever moro accommodating. aimiable and
efficient. She was a fine young woman
and highly, esteemed. She had been mar
rled less than a year and half, when
illness. She leaves a husband. Mr.. Ernest
Kirtner. merchant OF Bluefleld. and a
mother and father. brother and sister
n ia ar Rpdford
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
Wedding May Be Postponed.
NV Associated Press1

(By Associated Press)
& NEWPORT. r. T., September 30.-News
of the death of Am bassador Herbert in
Switzerland, reached Mrs. Ogden-Goe-
let. sister OF Mrs. Herbert, here to-day.
What effect, II any, the event may have
on the approaching marriage OF Miss
May Goelet to the Duke OF Roxburgh,
At Ochre Court, Mrs. Goelet's resi-
dencc, 1t was said that there had been no
time to consider future plans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
Racing at HeathsviIle.

WARSAW, VA, Sept. 3O.-4The annual
fair of the Northern Neck Agricultural
Association began at Heathsyille to-day
Prince Edward winning In straight heats
In contest of one-half mile. best three
In Ave- over Coooer's and Beatleys
Blackbird.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
Wae+ End Club.

This afternoon the West End Gun Club
will have its last shoot OF the season,
and 1t promises to be a brilliant finale.
Tho shoot will begin promptly at 4
o. clock. Those who contemplate taking
part are urged to be on hand promptly.
Shells will be on sale at the grounds. a
large attendance and some fine shooting
are assured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
Revenue People Busy.

Yesterday being the last day Of the
month, the revenue and postal officials
were busy making up the reports OF the
business in their departments. The fruit
brandy season is now on in the reveIne
service and the gaugers are busy reg
lsterinE the distllers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
Yale's Victory.

(By Associated Press.)
NEW HAVEN. CONN, September 3d.
In game that was onesided for the
first half and more exciting as foot
ball game In beyond. Yale defeated Tufts
to-day by the score Of 10 to o.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
Harvard Wins Game.
lBv Associated Press.A

10y AsBUCldteu T rtSs.J - n"
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. September 3d.
In game marked by clean handling of
the ball and perfect formation by Har-
ward, while her opponent. Bowdoin, play
ed a ragged game. fumbling frequently.
the crimson team won to-day by a score
OF "a to 0.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
Other Games.

Lehigh 40. Manhattan College 0.
University Of Pennsylvania H. Frank
lin and Marshall O.
q Brown g. Colby O.. u,
Dartmouth ~. Mass. A. c. o
Cornell 20. Alfred College o.
Princeton 81, Swarthsmore Q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
George A. Ball.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.

Especial to The T1mcs-D1spafch.J
LEEsBURG. VA, september e.
Mr.. George A. Bail, OF this county. died
on Tuesday at 2:30 O'clock In the after
noon at his home in Paeonian Spring.
from heart trouble. aged about fifty. He
Is survived by his Wife and four chill
dren, three daughters and one son. Misses
George A. Ball. Jr... all OF Paeoniau
Springs. He was buried in Leesburg, tho
Rev. Mr.. Brydon. OF Hamilton. official.
was very prominent citizen OF this coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
METHODISTS
OUTCLASSED
Randolph-MaCon Boys Are
Badly Beaten.
THE VARSITY MEN ROMPED
.--.-.----------
Had Little Difficulty In Pil,ng Up Score
Of 81 10 o In Thirty Minutes Of
Actual PIaY--Long Runs
Made.
Especial to Tie rimes-Dispatci.)

Especial to The Times-D ispatcl.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, September
30.-Randolph-M College was COM
pletely out-classed in to-day's game with
Virginia, the latter running up a total
Of thirty-seven points In thirty minutes
Of actual play. <
Gresham Poe started his men of at
rapid pace and made them keep It up
throughout. AS result the Methodists
were bowled over like ten pins by vir-
glnia's heavy line and tho backs romped
through as they pleased for long runs.
Virginia enthusiasts were much pleased
at the teams fast play and general i'm
provement shown throughout There was
comparatively little fumbllng. Tho visit
ing eleven proved very weak on defense,
and had little opportunity to show how
strong was their ofrense. as they only
secured the ball two or three times during
the contest, and then only when It wac
fumbled. Not once we're they able to
gain the necessary five yards. In the
first half, Pollard sprinted for sixty and
Head for forty yards. Randolph and
Council did most OF the ground gaining
In the second half
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
First Blood for American.
NV Assnciated Press.l

(By Associated Press.)
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Sept. 30.-The
Philadelphia American and National
League teams began series OF ten ex-
phia Americans won by score Of Z to s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
Mrs. Mary Cottre!l Turner.

Especial to The es-Dlspatch.)
LYNCHBURG. VA, Sept. aO.-Mrs.
Mary CottrelI Turner. wife OF DR.. w. B.
Turner. OF near Little Rock Ark, died
this morning at the residence Of Mr.. r
ter Of the late Richard II. Cottrell, Of
Richmond. She was a member OF tho
First Baptist Church OF this city, and 70
survived by three sisterB-Mrs. DR.. ]. 3.
Diuguid, OF this city. aud Miss Emily r.
Cottrell, OF tho Baptist Orphanage. Salem.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
The Noble Outcast,

A four-act drama, "The Noble outcast"
will be given at Daniels School by his
pupils tonight Friends and pupils are
cordially invited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
M, e. Boswell.
Especial to The TYmes-Dispatch

Ing illness OF four months with typhoid
fever, Mr. NJ. e. Boswell died ut his
home Saturday morning. He is survived
by a mother, two brothers and four
sisters The remains were laid to rest
in tha family buryins ground. The
burial services were conducted by Rev.
fSraphAry ~ IA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
Autumn Opening
OF LATEST MODELS IN
FINE. MILLINERY,
WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY,
Sept. goth and Oct. list,
eli EAST BROAD ST., COR. FIRST.
X. l.. BALL, Prop.
Second Floor Faulkner's store.
Second Floor Faulkner's store.

The following ladies are with me and
will be glad to see their friends: Mrs.
M. NJ. MOORE, Miss KATE SMITH,
Miss ELLA BRYANT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01
n ISIS Daisy Sullivan.

Especial to The Times -Dlspatch.)
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. VA. Sept. a.
Miss Daisy Sullivan, daughter Of No.
Robert P. Sullivan, OF Stafford county.
died yesterday at her home. near this
city, after a short illness OF typhoid
fever, aged twenty-three. She .is sur
vived by her parents and several broth9
crs and sisters.
Mrs. Lucy Mason. "a
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Sept. 30.-
Mrs. Lucy Mason, aged seventy-three
Years mother, OF Il. D. Mason, West
End merchant. Is dead from the effects Of
fall she received at her. home ten days
since, when she sustained broken arm
a' She e' had recently undergone an opera
ton on her eyes for cataract.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01

Fo1flItI -3sdIIUOIpII.0luCUIIt u
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Council 2. Pollard.
Randolph 2. Goals from touchdowns-
Elmer 2. Referee-Mr Male. Umpire
Daniel. Llnesmen-Leake. RandolphMa-
con, and Pratt. Virginia. Timekeepers-
Jerdone. Randolph Macon, and Brant.
Virginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01

the unanimous opinion that treating mum.
bers of voters during the candidacy OF
the person 80 treating with the intent ana
purpose Of influencing the said voters IN
behalf Of the said candidates does clearly
come within the scope of the Barksdale
pure election law, and should be punish.
ed accordingly, but in the case Of Throck-
morton vs.. Wendenburg now pending be.
fore this committee, we are further OF
the opinion that no evidence has been
adduced to prove the charges. and the
case Is, therefore. dismissed.
~ pJYrrJ7rN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-01

II was finally decided that the nra mt
tee should take the question UP sxesu-
tive session before 1t adjourned no uo-
eide IL 1t had right to 80 lnto Inc
charges II 1t had day Tor ny ,tva. -. :;
would be fixed. and Mr.. O Flanerty sala
,s .u would he present to answer the speci-.
tie II on tho other hand, II had
not reat then the charges WOULD be dismissed.
Arizona republican., 1903-09-23

They Wear Cclors-Carry Closed Sun
 shades-Bride' Gift.

In elaborate weddings much thought must be given to the costuming of the bridesmaids.
 They lend the color and decorative sense to the affair.
 The maid of honor wears different color from other maids, but it is now thought better to get a differing color effect by accessories rather than fab rics. All wear white: the maid of honor carrier pink roses, wears a pink hat and pink sash.
 Then the other maids may wear vel low or violet.
 A new scheme is to have all of them carry closed sunshades in their hands. These are the brides gifts. Yellow of the goldenrod is a charm ing color to choose for d September wedding; and the table decorations can be carried out in it. Red, black, deep green or dark blue are colors that must be avoided by d bridal party
 The prettiest way to arrange the bridal procession is 10 have the maids meet back of the chancel, cross the altar go down the steps and the aisle, meet the bride there and escort her to the chancel rail preceded by the ushers.