The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
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Mrs. Isaac NJ Duncan. became tho bride
of John Wilfred Francke
The bride woro handsome going
/ away gown of tan, with hat and gloves
to match. and carried n shower bouquet
her only ornament being 4 cameo, n
gift OF the bridegroom Miss Virginia
May Francke, sister OF the bridegroom
acted as maid of honor. and wore n
gown of white charmeuse drapcd in
chiffon and rhincstoncs en- train. with
black picture hat, and carried Killar-
ney roses. Nelson l'ranckc. brother
of the bridegroom, acted as best man
Little Miss Aleen Davis. in n lingerie
frock OF white. carried the ring in the
heart OF a rose.
The bride entered the church with
her father. and Miss Rena Moses
played Mendelssohn's wedding
March Mrs j. r. Ellis sang BE
cause Immediately preceding the en-
trance. The ushers were Mcssrs. Il.
Marshall Chandler. Clarence Drew
Forrest Murden qnd Webster Marshall.
The bridegroom is n popular young
business man of Norfolk. and is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. l.. d. Franckc,
formerly of Crbanna, but now of Nor
folk
The church was decorated in palms
and flowers, with an arch of ivy. under
which the ceremony was performed by
Rev. George w. Swope. Among the
out -of-town guests were DR.. and Mrs.
Calls. of Newport News: MIR. and Mrs.
Joseph r. Parker. OF Richmond; Miss
Marion Hill Powell, of Watervicw. and
Miss Margaret Maynard. of Williams
burg.
After a tour North. including Niagara
Falls New York and points in Can
ada. Mr.. and Mrs. Francke will be ut
home August Is at $40 Yeardley Ave-
nue. Norfolk
Attractive Card pnrty.
y card party was givcn BY the Royal
Bridge club at the Brandon Hotel In
Waynesboro Tuesday evening. Two
tables We're played. Those playing
were: Mrs. y. l.. Carter, John smith
Mrs. S. q, Robertson Miss Bessie
Bishop. Miss Edna Phillips. Miss Annie
Wright. Miss Marie Reeves. Miss Bert
Thompson. y bridge SGT was given for
the prize. and was won by John w
Smith
Mrs. +. w Bowlcs. Mrs. NJ. r.. Doh
son and Mrs Richard Bidrood. of Rich
mond, who are spending this week ut
Brandon Hotel, motorcd to Staunton
Tuesday and spent the day.
\ marriage of much interest to
large family connection in Virginia.
Maryland and other States took place
"Wednesday at noon ut the home OF the
brides father. Rev. George w Dame
ll21 Madison Avenue. Baltimore. when
Miss Amelia Page Dame was married
TO Franklin Adrcon, of Anne Arundel
County. Md
The ceremony was performed by the
CT h,-J
liam Page Dame, her cousin, in the
presence of the members of tho two
families and few intimate friends
Randolph Nelson Dame. another cousin
gave the br de in marriage.
She wore chic suit Of white ratinc,
with chiffon hat to match. and her
towers were white lilies. The maid OF
honor. Miss Margaret CAN'T. wore
draped gown Of white chiffon and car
ricd bouquet OF white lilies. William
Adrcon was his brothers best man.
After wedding breakfast. Mr. ard
Mrs. Adreon left for n Northern trim
ON their return they will live in Refs
torstown.
Tho bride is niece of Rcv. Nell
sen IT, Dame, who wa for a number
cI years rector OF Christ Church of
Winchester, and who IL now engaged
III mission work within Tho Diocese of
Virginia.
Engagement Announced.
MIR ana Mrs. y. y. Pollard. of 2623
West Grace street. announce the ~
raGcmcnt OF their daughter. Lena
odessa. To George Lynn BOWMAN. of
oklahoma. The marriage. which will
lie an important and interesting event
OF tho coming season, will be celebrated
some time in the coming autumn
Returned To Hichnond.
MI and Mrs Samuel p Cowardin.
their sons. II. i. Cownrdin. Jr. and
Harry a Cowardin. and their guests
returned to Richmond Thursday, after
a delightful cruise aboard their yacht.
Daphne The trip extended far IN the
Chesapeake Bay. and Hampton. old
Point Comfort and other places OF in
tcrcst were visited. where a great
many functions were given for Mr.
Cowardin and his guests. Those en-
tcrtained by Mr.. and Mrs Cowardin
on the cruise were Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Spratlcy. Miss Mary G. Tinsley. Miss
Eess!e l.. French. all of this city, and
Miss Mary Baxter, OF Pctersburg
In New York.
Miss Susie French Patton, who has
been spending the past several months
in Richmond. left Thursday for New
YORK city. whore She VIII fill short
engagement to dance before returning
10 her home. Miss Patton has had a
humher OF fascinating classes Of aesthc-
tie, athletic and folk dances here.
which have become the fad with fash
Ionahle society. she expects TO re-
sumo these classes upon her return TO
Richmond
Ast"rs Attend DniI
The American amba ssador and Mrs.
Page, their daughter Miss Page: Com
inander Powers Symington. naval at
tache OF the embassy, and Mr. and Mrs.
Waldorf Aston the latter formerly Miss
Nannie l.anghorne, were among the
guests at the state ball at Bucking-
ham Palace Wednesday night. the las,
court function OF the London season.
PRINCE arthur Of Counaught and tho
Duchess OF Fife danced in the opening
Quadrillc dhonneur
Queen Mary wore dress of pale
blue brocade with corsage and panel
trimmed With crystal and diamantc
embroidery. she also wore n diamond
| crown ana collar Of diamonds ana
/ pearls.
Miss billiard Engaged
OF much interest in society in VIZ
g.nla Is tho unnnUu