The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-20

GrimOA, u. 8. N, formerly OF Dayton.
Ohio. was announced during the past
week, IL q yeoman In the q. 8. navy
and with her sister, Miss Sidney Bur-
Lesson. 10 In the office Of paymaster
general Of the navy, Admiral McGow-
an. Miss Lucy Burleson IL the eldest
daughter Of Postmaster-General and
Mn. A. s. B~urleson, OF Washington.
and her wedding which will be n
Of the leading events of the social
season n washington. viii be cele-
Nrated IN November. Both OF the
AElmes Burleson took their diplomas
q Sweet Briar college together and
graduated from George washington
university in the same class. They
have been inseperable in their chool
and social interests. They have many
frsends IN Virginia
Studying In New York
NJ MArEaret O'Brien. of this city.
- A New York city studying under
uns of tho prominent singers there.
she ~ q beautiful soprano voice
which has frequently been heard IN
kAAD city.
with Canteen In France
oftuterest here and throughout the
9eG4D - the announcement that Miss
CgU 0rxv1tt, daughter of the Bishop
u WEST Virginia, sailed for France
"a 0sptember II With the canteen
osrvice Of the American Red Cross.
Mins Gravatt received her education
1t Stuart Hail in aStaunton. Va,
Gardncr-Cocke
n1~edding Of Mis- Catherine Har-
f1son McKim Cooke. daughter OF Cap
tain Edmund Randolph Cooke. OF
virgfnfa, and william C%azenove Gard
ner, son OF the late Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Nj AAA~ VgPU3rfa and
Maryland, was quietly celebrated last
evening at s o'clock in the home of
the brides cousin. Mis-. Margaret Nc
Kim, In Baltimore. Only the two
families were present. invitations TO
the 1arEc wedding to have been he1i
in Emmanuel Episcopal church ~
ing been recalled on account of the
epidemic of influenza The Rev. DR..
Randolph McKim. OF Washington, of
ficiated.
Approaching Wedding
One OF the most interesting we'd
dings of the fall season. for which in
vitattons rave been issued. will be
that of MfEs Elsie archer Thornton.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. McCarty
Fitzhugh Thornton. of his city. to
cassner Harrison. also of this city.
rhs ceremony will he ~sofemniyea
Tuesday. October 20 AT 4 o'colck in
The afternoon In the First preshvter-
ian church.
Miss Beal's wedding
One of the most interesting we'd
dinEs this month in Virginia will be
that Of Miss Rachel Zeal. daughter
or Major and Mrs. Jackson Real, of
Scottsytiie. Va. to Elmer Fl Deacon.
~ Lexington. the ceremony to be cell
chrated October -. in the Methodist
church In scottsviiIe.
Collmus-Abcl
A pretty fall wedding took rlace
Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock At
the home of the bride. 1888 Redgate
Norfolk. when Miss Naomi
Elizabeth Abel. daughter Of Mr., and
Mr.. Edwin r. Abel. sJr.t became tire
bride of Charles Carrot Coifnus5 tnt-
ted States navy. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. G. Coilmus. OF Baltimore. Md. The
house wa decorated with palms. ferns
ana golden rod. and the ceremony
was performed by Rev. r. w. Putney.
pastor Of the Central Baptist church,
Mrs. Burnett Colimus rendered the
wedding marches and just before the
ceremony Miss Frances Adams sang
20 Promise Me"
Tia bride. was was given in
rtage b. her father. was Eowned in
white crepe de chenc. trimmed with
peAr1A Her tulle veil was fastened
with pearls. and she carried a shower
bouquet Of brides roses. Miss Edna
johnson w1s maid OF honor and the
brides only attendant. She wore a
gown Of gold georg>tte crepe over tur-
auoise blue satin. ard her flowers
were IN arm bouquet Of Russell roses.
Burnett Colimus. u. s. N. brother
Of the groom. was hest man and the
Eroomsnon included Royse Stran. OF
Baltimore: Hugh Brown. Jack viii
kins and Wells Meakin.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. Collmus and his bride left for
= northern trip. and on their re-
turn win reside with the brides pa
rertA 1858 Redgate avenue. Among
tho 0ut-0f-town guests present were
N. and Mrs. C. c. Coilmus, Mrs. J.
Z. AI6ert and Miss Ruth williams. Of
baltimore: Mrs. 4. A. Chestnut. of
Philadefphia. n Royce stran OF Bal
timors.
Crcekman.Todd
A pretty wedding took place We'd
needAy afternoon at $40 o'clock at
the home Of Mrs- Alice G.. Todd in
CRANKY street. Norfolk. when their
daughter. Miss Mildred B.. Todd. be-
came the bride OF James L. Creek
man. u. 8, ~. Of Palatka. Fla. Rev.
]. M, Rowland OF Park Place Metho-
dist church performed the ceremony
in the presence Of only the family and
a few intimate friends.
The bride. who wsis given In mar
riage by her mother, wore a travel
ing gown Of dark grey cloth. with
hat to match, and with corsage of
bouquet OF brides roses.
Miss Alice Leigh Cummings was
the maid of honor and only attend
ant. She was gowncd In black satin
with = picture hat " black velvet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Creckman left imme-
diatoly after the ceremony for a we'd
ding trip and on their return they
will reside MT 1901 Granny street.
Concludes Visit Here
Mrs. r. Il. Humphries. Of Staunton,
has concluded a visit with friends in
this city and Ia now visiting Mrs. w.
r. Humphrics In Clifton Forge.
Return From Roanoke
Edwin Dowden and Charles Deuel.,
have returned from a few days stay
IN Roanoke. {
Wedding This Week
An Interesting wedding OF this week
will be celebrated in the home Of Mr..
and Mira. Lee BENJAMIN Hancock,