The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-23
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SOCIETY

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Mrs T. O. Ransom. of this city, was
among the guests of honor at a bridge
party given in Roanoke last week ny
Mrs. f. T. Brady. The other guests
of honor, all visitors in Roanoke, were
Mrs. NJ. G. speck. of staunton, and
Mrs. NJ. C. Pennock. Of Charleston,
South Carolina.
Observation-Disclosures.
At high noon Thursday, September
10, in Alexandria, at historic Christ
Episcopal church, Miss Eva Bartle-
son. of Spotsylvania county. and
Leonard F. Pierson, of this city, were
united in marriage by the Rev. VIII
liam j. Morton. rector of the churen.
MFR. Pierson is the son of G. II.
Person Of Chestnut Valley, in upper
Caroline county. who is of English
birth and enjoys the distinction OF
holding degrees from both oxford ana
Cambridge, his family being that or
the Persons of Stokesley Manor In
Yorkshire.
The bride Is also of British descent,
being the daughter of Edwin s. Bart
Lesson, of Spotsylvania county, and a
descendent of a noted English family.
Mr. Pierson is law graduate or
the University of Virginia and Nalpa-
ralso, Ind. and his preparatory edu-
|cation was at Harrowgate. Yorkshire
England. He Is a successful attorney,
having practiced his profession for
several years as a member OF the
Fredericksburg bar.
Upon their return from bridal
trip Mr.. and Mrs. Pierson will reside
at Argyle" in Stafford county. about
one and half miles below F'reder-
icksburg. on the Rappahannock river.
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Flags In Bridal Bouquet.
A marriage of much interest took
place at o'clock on the evening of
Sc ut emher is. when Miss Bessie Mae
ellis the lovely and accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. X. Giils.
of Bedford became the bride of Dr.
w. Pennington jackson, lieutenant OF
the United States navy, of South Hill,
Va Miss ellis has figured Bromin
entity in all social affairs since her
debut
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. ellis was
artisticaily decorated in ferns. golden
rod and lighted candles. An altar was
draped in large American rag and
1.-THE aisle was formed with white rib
bons. The bride. who entered with
her father. was attired in dark blue
serge suit with taupe hat. shoes,
gloves and furs. her only ornament
being diamond necklace. the Gift of
the groom. She carried shower
bouquet of Brides roses and swan
sonia. with small American fags in
the center.
The maid OF honor. Miss Clara ellis.
wore IA tan Georgette aepe costume
and carried pink roses.
The bride was met at the altar by
the groom with his best man. DR.,
IXa Of sur villa N DIR
u. c. Reed. pastor of the bride, per-
formed the ceremony. assisted by DIR.
j. A. G.. Shipiey, the double ring cere-
mony being used.
Among those present from sis
lance were Mr.. and Mrs. l. 7. Hoff-
man and Miss Lillian Hoffman. OF
Richmond: DR.. Harry Keel. OF North
Carolina; Mrs William Jackson, OF
Iawrenceyillc, and Archie Jackson, of
South Hill, Va.
Personals
MIR. and Mrs Lewis Thomas and
their two children. of this city, are
They expect TO return to this city
some time this week,
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Fowler, Of
Philadelphia. have been In Richmond
for several days visiting Mrs. Fowler 5
mother, Mrs NJ. t. Roze. They left
Saturday for their home Mrs. Fowler
was formerly Miss Josephine Boze
of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waddell Kinney and
small son, of Washington. who have
been visiting in stanton and Win
chester for several weeks, Will shortly
come to Richmond 10 make their
home here.
Miss Gussfe Mcclure Clay. the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Law Clay,
OF Savannah, Ga, and granddaugh-
ter of Mrs. Hunter Mcclure, of this
city. ia attending school at Stuart Hall
in stanton this session.
Roy Davis. of this city. has been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs d.
Davis. at their home in WayReseero.
Miss Kathleen Bland. of West Point
and Hopewell. spent the week lend in
Richmond visiting relatives and
friends.
Miss Dorothy Gary OF Newport
News. who graduated last June from
Westhamp ton college, is spending the
fall and winter in the home of DR..
and Mrs r. E. Gaines and Miss Eliza :
beth Gaines on West Grace street