The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-06
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MINETREE FoLKEs. EDITOR
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at s o'clock Wednesday afternoon. in
Lanes chapel, Felden. Va. when Miss
Bette Sue McCraw. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. James Polk McCraw, be-
came the bride OF William Joseph
Hillsman of Farmville, son of the
late Captain James and Mrs. Lucy ].
Hillsman of Amelia county. Rev.
Edgar G. Cannon, pastor OF the
bride and Rev. j. T. Boseman: d. D.,
pastor of the bridegroom. were the
officiating ministers. The wedding
marches were played by Charles Hen
derson. assisted by Miss Virginia Ran
son on ! the violin. The ceremony
which was Witnessed by number
of relatives and friends, was solem-
nized on the lovely old church lawn,
the scene presented was most enec-
tive as the bridal party formed under
the beautiful arch, which was artis-
tically built of green and white flow
ers. The bride handsomely attired in
a travelling suit OF taupe cloth. with
| hat to correspond, and carrying
shower bouquet OF pink brides roses,
entered with her sister. Miss Halle
McCraw. who was maid of honor. Her
dress was of white georgette and satin.
The bridesmaids included Miss
Laura McCraw of Richmond, Miss
Maymie Fretwell of Farmviile. Misses
Birdie Mae. Cora and Elizabeth Hills
man of Rice. Miss Margie Vaughan,
| of Burkeville, Misses Florine Rucker
and Marie Allen of Felden. They
wore similar frocks of white or
candle. Joel T. Hillsman was his
were John Fl. Allen and James w.
Fretweii. while the groomsmen were
]. p McCraw. brother of the bride.
Frank Keiton of Lawrenceville,
James Blanton, and Dan Hillsman of
Farmville. Holmes Vaughan of Burke
I.ville and Walker Allen and Yancy
Henderson. of Felden. After the
ceremony the bride and groom left
for Farmvile, where a large recep-.
ton was held that evening in the
home of the bridegroom. The bride.
who has taught for several session in
that section of the state, is young
! lady Of many lovely traits OF char
acter and Mr.. Hillsrnan, who ia well
known business man of Farmvil!e,
has a number OF relatives in this city
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Prominent Engagement Announced.
Mr. and Mrs. George Pierce Adams,
/ OF Blackstone, announces the engage
ment and approaching marriage of
their daughter, Louise to Lieutenant
Samuel Hansford Hurt, Z. S. n.
| A. p. V. A. Celebrates Holy Com
munion.
lnuer the auspices OF the AsSocia-
ton for the Preservation OF Virginia
Antiquities the annual celebration of
/ the Holy communion will be OBJ
served this afternoon at 3:30. The
service which will be conducted by
Rev, t.. Ruin Jones. p. D.. rector OF
old Bruton parrish church will he
celebrated in the open air at James
town. The event commentaries the
initial administration OF the sacra-
ment in the New World. which took
place July sth. during the admins
tsation of Rev. Robert Hunt, about
seven weeks after the colonists landed
The same vessels will he used TO day
that were employed S12 years ago.
Those wishing to attend should take
the G.. and O. train, leaving at 2
o'clock or ths one at noon, for Will
liamshurg and motor to jamestown.
Returning leave williamsburg at $50.
Mrs. John f. Lightfoot. chairman OF
the Jamestown committee left yes
terday aftern DON to make all arrange
ments for the service.
Personal Mention.
Mrs. w r. Shepherd and Miss Louise
Shepherd, Of Grove avenue. are spend
ing some time at Virginia Beach.
Miss Mamie Booker left Friday to