Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-08-20
DELIGHTFUL HOUSE.PARTY, FAMILY Y
REUNION, WEDDING RECEP.
TON, ETC.

Quite merry party are spending the
month of August at the delightful home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Russell, Mia,
Va, on the Great Wicomico river. Be
sides the comforts of the. home-ham-
mocks, lawn swings and rustic seats on
porches and lawn. they have two mo-
tor boats (gasoline lsunches) and give
fishing parties and excursions to Reed
vile and other points on the river al
most daily. often returning by moon
light. Fine trout. spot and mullet are
easily caught short distance from the
house and make good sport. A large
yraphophone also adds much to the en-
joyment through the evenings.
There are five members of the Rus
sell family present-three brothers and
two sisters-Mr. j. T. Russell, OF Bal
timore. Md, twin brother of the host,
Mr.. w. L. Russell. Mrs. ]. S. Hard
wick. Kinsale, Va, Mrs. J. p. Hunt,
of Kittrell. N. c.. and Mr.. S. s. Rus
sell. OF Mia. Va.
Two sisters. Mrs. ". F. Sewell of
st. Louis. Mo-, and Mrs. G. w. Hyslup,
Of Grangeville. Va. could not be here.
rney are all natives of Accomac (no
Eastern Shoreman fails to mention his
native county,. and are having a grand
time recountine stories and incidents of
bygone days. attending jolly picnics and
camp suppers.
On Tuesday, August 10th, Mr.. S. S.
Russell, the youngest brother, was
married to Miss Julia Eubank. of Lam
caster county, Va, at Lebanon Baptist
church, DIR. w. +. Dunaway, uncle of
the bride, officiating, using the impress
sive ring ceremony. She was given
away by her brother. Mr.. T. ]. Eubank.
Her sister, Miss Genevieve Eubank, was
maid of honor and Mr. w. H. Russell,
aephew of the groom, was best man.
Little Miss Julia Dunaway was ring
bearer. The walters were Miss N.
Dunaway with Mr.. Woodley Blackwell
and. Miss S. Haynie with Mr.. S. X.
Downing. Ushers were Messrs. Chap
man Snow and w. c. Blackwell. Miss
Bette Booker. assisted by Miss Lillian
runaway, very gracefully rendered the
wedding marches.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
white embroidered batiste. with veil,
carrying a shower bouquet of brides
roses and plumosa fern. She wore a
beautiful cameo bracelet, an heirloom of
the family for 60 years, belonging to
her cousin Miss Jane M. Dalby. The
Maid of honor wearing pink embroidered
silk MULE, hat to match, carried bou-
Iuet of La France roses and fern.
rhe walters wore white embroidered
princess dresses. The ring-bearer,
cousin and namesake of bride, was very
clever and pretty in white empire dress
of all-over embroidery. carrying ring
on silver salver.
The church was beautifully decorated
in green and white, and altogether
made lovely picture, never to be for
gotten by those present.
Immediately after the ceremony the
entire bridal party with several others
repaired to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
I. j. Eubank, where they were hand.
somely entertained at luncheon. The
tables were placed together to form
one large square and. with the decora.
tions, presented most beautiful scene
Elaborate refreshments were served ir
several courses, consisting of turkey
chicken, sandwiches, oysters, slaw
pickles, jellies, iced tea, cake and ice
cream, the brides cake being yer,
pretty indeed. Sweet strains of musi,
on the organ by Mrs. Miles were en-
lioyed all the while, and the songs b.
Miss Eubank, very touching and appro
pirate. Late in the afternoon the,
were given an elegant reception an,
supper by Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Russell
assisted by Mesdames T. f. BlackweI
Ijr.. r. C. Blackwell and w. II. Black