Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
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Mr. and Mrs. George J. Seay have re-
turned to their home. In Richmond,
after visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic
William Scott. Mr.. and Mrs seay were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Scott at their
handsome country estate, Royal Or
chard," near Alton.
Guest OF Relatives Here.
William J. Grigg. who has been maxi
ing MIS- home in Atlanta since Februa-
~. arrived In Richmond and is the
guest Of his mother. Mrs. James Ag-
new Grigg. for this week.. Later Mr..
Grigg will go to Baltimore 10 visit
Air. and Mrs. L. w. Marsnall and Lieu
tenant Nathan Busnell Jr.. for few
days. before going to Point o'Woods.
Long Island. n. Y. He Will be the
guest Of Miss Elinor Everett Abott.
daughter OF Major X. V. Abbot, U. b.
A.. at Their home on Long Island. be-
Tore returning to Atlanta.
Prominent Wedding.
Miss Minnie Adelia saxron. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Saxton, anu
Captain Edward Goring Bliss. corps OIL
engineers. U. S. A, were married in
81. Johns Church. Washington. at b
o'clock Wednesday by Rev. George
fiske Dudley, rector Of st. Stephens
church. The church WAS decorated In
palms, Easter lilies and regilnental
colors. The wedding was FASTENED on
account of the bridegrooin's ORDERS ana
there were no formal Invitations is-
sued. Miss Eleanor A. Bliss. sister or
inc bridegroom. was the maid or honor.
Miss Janet Montague. OF RichmonG.
was the bridesmaid. The best man
was Captain John Stewart. ana the
ushcrs were Captain William l.. Hca-
vey and Captain Harris Jones. all mem-
bers OF the engineer corps. The brides
gown was Of ivory satin tulle and
princess lace. made win court train
or satin, which was edged with lace
She carried a shower or orchids ana
Bride roses.
Tho maid of honor wore hydrangea
blue taffeta under orchid tulle, with
a blue tulle hat. She carried tea roses
and larkspur The bridesmaid wore
coral charmcuse yelled with cham
paSne-colored Gcorgctte crepe beaded
In coral Her tulie hat was or the
champagne shade with touches OF
skunk fur. She carried tea roses and
maidenhair fern. Following the ccrc-
mony there was a small reception in
the home OF the brides parents In Q
Street.
Early In the evening Captain and
Mrs Bliss left for n short wedding
trip. and on their return they will live
at Washington barracks. where Cap
tain Bliss will be stationed
lrvinK-Bentlcy.
wedding OF much interest to smart
society here is that OF Miss Elizabeth
Logan Bentley, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs William c. Bentley of 2il7 Park
Avenue, and Lieutenant Charles r.
Irving. OF tho Medical Corps, First Vir-
ginia Regiment. Owing to orders for
the groom 10 leave shortly for Annis-
ton. Ala. the marriage Will take place
much earlier than the date set. and the
ceremony VIII be performed very quiet
al a RI Ia,
OF Mr.. and Mrs Bentley. Only the
two families. a few intimate friends
and several out-of-town guests have
been included in the invitations 10 the
wedding.
engagement Announced.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rlnaldo walty
OF the Richmond Hotel. announce the
engagement of their daughter. Bessie,
to Charles Albert Nolan. Of BirmnE-
ham, Ala. The wedding will take place
October II.
eamans-Baker.
The marriage Of Miss Fannie Lou
Baker. daughter OF Mr. and Mrs b. r
Baker. OF Brookneal. and Herbet Lyle
Seamans. OF Herndon. was quietly cele-
orated Saturday at high noon at the
home OF Miss Evelyn Stiles. lO4 East
Franklin Street. Richmond. The cere-
Inony was performed by Rev. w. Law
son. cousin Of the bride. The bride
"c'o d smart tTdNellnR Su1t or mid
night blue cloth. with hat TO match
The guests from a distance were VII
liam and Robert Baker, brothers OF the
bride; Andrew Bailey of Lynchbure:
Wellington Harvey. of Brookncal:
Ralph Ennis and q. Henry Slt.yock
of Herndon
After a Northern trip Mr.. and Mrs.
SeamanS will be at home in Herndon
October l.
Quiet Wedding
quiet but pretty wedding was cele-
brated on Wednesday morning, Sen
TENDER IL. at o'clock i'm the home OF
the bride. 22l4 Park Avenue. when
Miss Benetta May Hulce became tho
bride OF Vernon Neal Davis also Of this
city. The house was beautifully deco
fatHd Tor the occasion and the cere-
mony took place in front of an impro-
Vised altar OF palms. ferns and flowers
The bride entered with her father
Heroert L. Hulce. and was met at the
altar by the groom and his best man.
Grey Peltram Hulce. brother Of the
bride. The bride wore a blue gar
bardine cloth suit, with silver fox trim
mings. and hat and gloves to match.
she carried cardinals The ceremony
was performed by Rev. w. c. Boggs
of Richmond. and Rev ]. a Thomas.
Of Newport News. Miss Anastasia Tay-
lor rendered the wedding march from
boHeHSi Alter the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Davis left for Il trip North.
and on their return to the city will re-
side at 22l4 Park Avenue
Marriage Announced.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Clements, of
Powhatan, announce the marriage of
? their daughter. Blanche Alice to AL
bert T. Kerr. The ceremony took place
in Washington on September 1
Celebrate Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Morse Smith. ot
2703 Grove Avenue. celebrated the
thirtieth anniversary of treir marriage
at their home last Friday evening
Guests were received from TO II
o'clock. and the house was prettily
decorated In honor of the occasion.