The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-16
Social and
Personal


Richmond and Norfolk society circles
were much interested yesterday evening
in the marriage OF Miss Lizzie Duncan
Richardson, the daughter of Mrs. Mat
nie L. Richardson, to Mr.. Isaac Willough-
by Eason, a prominent member of the
Norfolk bar.
The home Of the brides mother. No.
I0S East Main Street, was the scene Of the
wedding, which was celebrated at $50
7. NJ,
Tasteful and profuse floral decorations
We're in palms. ferns. autumn leaves and
golden rod. Shaded lamps and wax tape:s
in silver and crystal candelabra lent ad-
dtional beauty and brilliancy to the
occasion
The marriage ceremony was impress
sively performed by the Rev. DR.. w. w.
Lear, OF Centenary Methodist Church,
who stood between the windows of the
front paror, ribbon aisle being formed
from the hall and through the rear parlor
by little Miss Grace Gillian and Master
Kirk Parrish, Jr., both Of whom were
dressed in white.
Mr.. Shepherd Webb struck the chords
of Mendelssohns wedding march as the
bridal party entered, and played during
the interchange OF bridal VOWS the sweet
notes of 20 Promise Me-"
The bride was, gowned in white chiffon,
above white silk. She carried a bouquet
Of Bride roses and wore a cluster OF
the same flowers In her hair. The lace
on her corsago was fastened with da-
mond crescent. the groom's wedding
gift,
Hiss Louise Marshall Richardson. the
maid Of honor, was also IN white chiffon.
Her flowers were La France roses.
The groom. was attended by his best
man, DR.. Chmlllus' Eason, of Norfolk.
The bridal party was entertained We'd
nesday evening by Mrs. Matte L. Rich
ardson, the brides mother. who appeared
last evening in handsome black crepe
de chine, with chiffon trimming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eason left by tho SOS
northern train last night for several
weeks tour. They will be at home after
November lst at No 400 Hamilton Ave
nue., Norfolk, Va, Mrs. Eason is the sis
Ter Of Mr. Archer Lee and Mr.. Robert
Richardson, and belongs to the highest
type of refined and lovely young southern
womanhood. Mr.. Eason is II graduate
Of Randolph Macon College. and was a
graduate and class orator of the law
class OF 1907 at Washington and Lee Uni
versity.; He has since been most success
full in the practice of his profession in
Norfolk, where he Is also very poplar
!n social circles,
A very pretty wedding celebration took
place yesterday afternoon in Saint
Thomas Church, Carlson Forest, Mary
land when Miss Leonora Wright Wadd!Il
became the bride OF Mr.. Robert Henry
1alley. OF this city.
The ceremony WAS performed by the
Rev. Hobart Smith, the rector OF Saint
Thomas. The church, one Of the Oldest and
oaintest In Maryland crownng a ver-
dure-clad hill between two of the lovellest
valleys In the State, was artistcally de-
corated in pink and white,
The bride was becomingly gowned IN
white crepe de chine with garnture OF
point lace, Her ornaments We're pearls
and her flowers shower OF lilies Of the
valley. She entered the church with hel
uncle, Mr., William b, Graves, who gave
her away, She was met at the altar bS
the groom and his best man. Mr.. Arthu,
4. Cannon, OF Richmond, Va,
Miss Margaret Graves, q cousin of tn,
bride, was maid of honor. She wore a,
elaborate gown of white mousselne ant
net. and carried Golden Gate roses
The church was crowded with friends ant
relatives OF the contracting parties from
Virginia, Maryland and elsewhere. A sis
ter Of the bride and her husband, Or
Bennett, came from their home in Wyo
ming 10 witness the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs Talley left after the cere
nony Tor q trip through the North. The;
Will return 10 Richmond the latter par
OF October, The young couple are bot
well known here. Mrs. Talley is hal
sister Of Mr. Samuel p. Waddili All
Judge Edmund Waddill, Jr,
Mr.. Talley is popular and successfr
member OF tic Richmond bar,
Miss Mary l.. French. The daughter G
Mrs. Harriet French. and Mr.. William +
Hamlin were married Wednesday morn
ing al 1880 o'clock in the homo OF II,
bride, No. l0ls West Main Street
The ceremony was performed by Re'
John T. Bosnian. The ushers were d
Wlliisla j West and Mn, George \
Balmer
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