The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-23
WEDDINGS IN
OLD VIRGINIA l
Brilliant Social Event in St.
Johns, Bedford
City.
MISS GRIFFIN A BRIDE.
WEEDS Mr.. Charles Scott Adams,
Of Lynch
burg.
fsnecInl Il Mic ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

BEDFORD CITY, June 22.-The most
brilliant event In the social event annals
Of Bedford City, was the marriage Of Miss
Lottie Ruskell Griffin, daughter OF Major
and Mrs. Samuel Griffin to Mr.. Charles
Scott Adams, OF Lynchburg, which was
solemnized this evening at o'clock at
st. Johns Episcopal Church by the rec
tor, Rev. Dallas Tucker, IN the presence
Of a large assemblage OF invited guests
and Interested spectators
There were eight hundred invitations is-
sued n hundred or more guests from
Lynchburg and other points attending.
Tho church was handsomely adorned in
green and white with touches OF pink.
The center aisle. chancel and rostrum
were covered with white prevailing,
pure and attractive effect beneath the soft
light OF electric illumination. 4
Just prior TO the entrance OF the bridal
party, Miss jamie Tunstall sang delight
fully several appropriate selections. with
Miss Rosalie Smith as accOmpanist, VINO
also rendered the wedding music
H The ushers were Misses II. Q. Humphrey,
OF Bedford City; y. B. Rylnnd, 3. b..
Adams, y. NJ Otey. OF Lynchbnrg 0
The liHhers were NIessrs.s H. o. Humphrey.
youngest sister OF the bride, first brides
maid Misses Gusie Bowles, OF Salem;
Kate Robinson, Of Abingdon;o liennie
Payne and Sde Adams. sister Of the
groom, Of Lynchburg. They were attired
4 In beautiful costumes of:white handmade
4 lingeree. with trimmings of lace over green
& tafreta. Dresden girdes and bouquets OF
delicate. pink sweet peas. Mrs. IL @.
Humphreys. the brides sister. in hand
some robe OF pink lowered net, over
white silk. carrying La France roses. was
matron OF honor; Miss Mamie Griffin,
also a sister OF the bride. in a pale green
crepe tissue over silk, carrying President
\ Cnrnot roses, was maid Of honor.
The groomsmen were Mcssrs. r. IL.
IT. Adams. James Duval Adams. Dexter
Otey. Robert Q. Horton. Henry NJ
/ Sackett, OF Lynchburg and Malcolm
Griffin. brother OF the bride.
4f The brides robe was an exquisite crea-
ton OF white liberty chiffon, with trim
mings OF Duchess lace. over white tnneta
Her collar was fastened with beautiful.
pearl pin, the gift OF her mother and
the veil was caught in position with
a diamond sunburst. the gift OF the
groom, and white orchids. Her flowers
"a weer orchids and lilies Of the valley
shower boun;.et.
She is OF rare and radiant beauty, Of
perfect blonde type and her, bridal robes
well became her. She Is as lovely In
character as charming and gracious in
manner as she is beautiful Mr. Owen
Harvey. of Lynchburg. was best man.
The groom Is a representative OF one
of the most numerous. wealthy and in
snuential family connections Of Lynch
burg, member Of the large coal. lumber
and builders ma terals firm OF Adams
Bros, Payne g. Co.. and is very popular.
At the conclusion OF the ceremony an
elegant reception was held Mt the home
Y or Mr.. and Mrs. II. Q. Humphreys, where
artistic floral decorations throughout all
the rooms handsome winning toilets.
many soft lights, delightful music from a
hidden orchestra of Italian musicians,
dainty refreshments and genial hospitality
all consprcd to make the occasion
pleasureabe and very memorable.
The home OF the BRIDE was also thrown
open and there the guests repaired to
view the collection OF magnificent pres
ents, the largest, most splendid and costly
ever seen here before, numbering ;H the
hundreds. the cynosure OF which was a
superb service OF dwrought silver OF
tnincty-thrce pieces @ @
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams left on the mid
night enst-bound train for an extended
tour before proceeding to their home in
Lynchburg.