The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07

The month of September was usher
cd in by the appearance OF many trav-
clers, and the fan season will 20 for
ward with a swing after the middle OF
the tirst fall month. From the lure OF
the sea and the mountains and the
North shore and the southern resorts
smart society has returned to town to
busy itself with plans for the coming
season. An unusually large number OF
fashionable weddings Will make the
autumn season a notable one. and
many brides be have turned their
faces homcwdrd in order tnat trouscau
and plans FOR the coming nuptials mag
go forward smoothly and without
haste. There have been whispers OF
pretty frockS ana wedding gowns from
over The seas TO grace the marriage
OF more than one bride of the fan. and
the weeks preceding the opening OF
The real season, promise 10 be very
brilliant ones
AS vet. there has been no official am
nouncement of the debutantes of the
winter. and many have been the con-
lectures and discussions as to when
Of the members OF very charming
Younger set arc to be brought forward
this year for their formal presentation
to Richmond society.
Selecting winter residences ana
apartments is one of the chief occu-
pations or numbers OF people, who
have returned to Richmond this week.
Many are awaiting the completion OF
new homes or big apartment houses.
and their property, so TO speak. Is
,,iled upon the pavement prior TO
moving in. The atmosphere OF fail is
in the air. aud the appearance of the
society throng on West Franklin street
is a welcome ana pleasing sight. fol-
lowing It's long months of descrtion.
in Ireland.
Mrs Joseph T.. willard and her
daughters. Miss Bellc and Elizabeth
willard. have been in London. Eng
land. for the past week. and are leaN-
ing shortly for n visit TO friends IN
Ireland Mrs Willard and her daurh-
ters will be In London for some timo
before going TO Paris from which city
they will journey to Spain where COZ
onel willard is TO assume his new
duties as American amhassador TO that
country. They expect TO return to Nir'
ginia for n short visit next summer.
md will probably occupy their coun-
try home In Fairfax Tor porlloh OIL
their stay here.
Engagement of Interest.
MIR and Mrs Charles T. Rockies. or
Boydton. announce the engagement OF
their daughter. Lena. tc Frank Glove
land BcdinCrr. Mr.. BedinGer Is son
Of the Rev II. I. BedinEer. OF Charlotte
County, and is engaged in the practice
Of law at Boydton. The wedding VIII
take place some time In November.
Lexington Wedding.
Fragrant white clcmatis. palms.
ferns and many lighted candles. shaded
in rose color. decorated the drawing
rooms OF the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Rascom Motley. in Lexington.
last evening at 1889 o'clock for tho
marriage ot their daughter. Annie
Prior, TO Irving Fillmore Truitt. of
Norrolk The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev William w. Lear. pastor
of the Methodist Church nj Bedford
CITY. an uncle of the bride, and Mrs.
George Divers, OF Bucna Vista played
The wedding music. Just before the
ceremony. Miss Lois ltmbree. OF Buena
Vista. sang 20 Believe Me If All Those
Endcarine Young Charms.
The bridal party descended the VIDE
stairway and entered the drawing
room through gates of white flowers.
The balustradc was wound with a gar
land OF Southern smilaN ana Whito
blossoms. and lighted with candles, ana
ferns banked the mautels. The brides
wedding gown was fashioned or ivory
White taffcta with a long train. ana
tie drapery was OF Chantill% lace
caught up with a spray Of orange bios
roms Her long tulle veil fell TO the
hem OF her gown. and was fastened
10 q cap OF real lace With wreath or
orange blossoms. She carried shower
bouquet of lilies Of tho valley and
Bride roses and wore no ornaments.
Mr.. Noley gave his daughter away.
Dr r y Davis. OF l.ynchburR, was
the bridegrocrn's best man. and Miss
Lima 1vey. OF Lcnoir. \. c. who was
maid Of honor. wore gown OF white
creme mateo, draped in Spanish lace
and festooned With pink rosebuds