Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
REV. AND MRS w. II JOHNSON
CELEBRATE AUTH ANNIVEIsS-
AIRY or THEIR MARRIAGE.

On Thursday evening, November
goth, tho handsome home Of DR., and
Mrs. w. Il. Johnson was brilliantly
lighted and thronged with merry
CUES S. The occasion being the cele-
bration of tho Tenty-Gifth Annivcr-
sary Of the marriage Of Dr.. and Mrs.
Nv r. Johnson.
The parlors were n scene OF beau
ty, decora ed in pains and ferns and
dotted with cut flowers upon which
dazzled the varicgatcd colored lights
At the appointed hour the rcceiv-
ing Line was formed consisting of
the friends selected to stand with the
bride and groom, all arraycd in beau
'tiful costumes suitable for the occas
ion.
DIR. and Mrs Johnson entered
through tho back parlor, and took
their position between the windows
in the from. parlor, under bower OF
palms beautifully arranged for the
purpose They were accompanied by
Mrs Amanda Nixon and Mr.. Bushrod
Niche, of Washington, d. c., cousin
| and nephew OF tho bride.
Dr.. d. N Vassar Of Lynchburg, Va,
mony twenty-five years ago was pres
ent to pronounce The blessing which
he did in we'll chosen words telling
OF the past happiness OF the couple,
their popularity, thoir splendid quail
fications and their usefulness in
every way. He presented the bride
Htwith ring the gift Of her husband.
Mrs. NJ. A. Cross sang most charm
ingly % Promise Me-" accompanied
by Miss Mary Cobbs, after which DR..
\ H. D. Lewis offered an appropriate
prayer beseeching the blessings Of
God upon them for many years Of
bliss and happiness. Mrs. Carrie Haw
kins sang sweetly, Perfect Love-
accompanied by Miss Mildred Ander
son. Mr. A. w. Homes was master
of ceremonies and presented tho
above program In a, delightful way.
Little Miss Viola Mickcns presented
the bride and groom n silver horse
shoe to insure future good luck.
Receiving with the couple were:
. Mrs. Maggie l.. Walker; Mrs. Rosa
X. Jones; Mrs. Rosa Patterson; Mrs.
Amelia Davenport; Mrs. Mary e. Car
ter; Mrs. A. Funn; Miss Rosa d.
A>Brooks; Mrs. Lavinia Jefferson; Mrs.
Mary A. Robertson; Miss Kate Bag
by; Mrs. Zemoria ID. Wood; Mrs. Rosa
\ Watson; Mrs. Ella Waller; Mrs. Nan
ME Morgan; Mrs Fannie Caring
ton; Mrs. Fannie James; Mrs Neat
on Smith, Miss Emma ellis; Mrs.
Emmelne Johnson; Miss Harriet
4 Cabell; Mrs. Martha S. Morgan; Mrs.
Susan Price; Mrs. Ora Brown Stok-
N1,c Emn1
Mickens; Mrs. y d. Lewis, Mrs. l..
4 B. Lewis; Mrs. Mary NJ. Davenport;
] Mrs Lucy Cross; Mrs. Mary S. Car
= ter; Mrs. Bette G.. Cousins; Mrs.
Emma Watson; Mrs. j. II. Blackwell
Mrs. Louisa r. Allen; Mrs. Lillian
! II. Payne; Mrs. II. r. Williams, and
Mrs. Julia okes; Mrs. Missouri
Jones and Mrs. Hammcl Johnson.
The bride was attircd in n hcauti-
fully drapcd crimson gown CLASHES
Irof Roses satin handsomely embossed
with pearls ana rhine stones cntrain
with ostrich tips TO ma Oh. The bodice
Il particularly attractive, half Of 1T was
4 made OF silver lace, flowing sleeves
Y Of dotted Ashes Of Roses. ne. edged
with pearls and weighted with tasscls
A Of silver and pear! beads. She wore
silver slippers to match the love'y
i gown The bride presented a most
vcharming appearance, clcGans to be
hold.
The groom was handsomcy attircd
in the conventional costume Of black
and attributed much Of his manner
and charm to the most happy and JOY
! fpl occasion.
NT,y, a,tn MT cd
q guest in her most enter aiming way.
Mr.. j. a. Nixon presided at the
II piano and rendered the wedding
march.
The entertainment feature was su,
Il perviscd by Mr. r. l.. Harris, the not
cd caterer, assisted Ivy the commit &c
from the Board Of Dcacons and Ushers
Laymens' Missionary Union and the
Sunday School Of the First Baptist
Il Church and other friends, nHmc'v,
Deacons r. l.. Harris; w. r.. Wright
A. G. Hines; McssrS J. Archer Funn,
Horace Scott: J. RI. Johnson; ]. VIM
4 White. w. s Moreon: J. G. Robert
u son; Essex Page; w. e. Causic: Est
~ ko and Everett johnson all in full
evening dress.
The presents received were numer
j Gus and elegant. coming from all
sections OF the United States. Many
= friends awaited themselves OF the on
n portuniiv of sending bright new
money. put I'M in most fantastic STYLES
in silver boxes. boske's. barrels, baes
and on the we'll was displayed a gold
Ell picture frame which enclosed TWEEN
Il tvfive new dollars. the gift of Mr.. and
r "A
r StQn. D, G. fMr Niche is the broth