Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-03-10
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Ar. and Mrs. B, 6. Richmond
Celebrate Fiftieth AnniVer-
Sdry of Their Marriage.

Ane olo anteDeIlum mouse, now the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Richmond,
Sr. with its many pillard and cor
Rlced porches, was the scene of radi-
ant loveliness' on Morday evening,
when the many friends of Mr.. and Mrs
/ Richmond met with them to share
\ the pleasures of the celebration of
their Golden Wedding. The folding
doors were thrown open making the
lower rooms into one of light, warm
tn and radiarce.
\ The principal decoration was the
renowned Southern SmilaX; with its
little incandescent balls that shown
with clear sparkle, Ike dew drops on
Ia June morning. Great bowls of
gorgeous yellow followers filled every
nook and corner.
In long rows, in the conservatory,
were handsome graceful ferns, and
flowers of most brilliant color; in
terspersed by rare exotics, and other
blooms of more timid hue. All this
reminded US that even old Winter lent
! himself kindly to the occasion.
(, The guests were met at the door
by Mrs. NJ. NJ. Brown, Mrs. Sherrod
and Mrs. L. W. Graham. After leav
4 ing the dressing room, the guests were
conducted to the frort parlor, where
llin the receiving line. were Mr.. and
I Mrs. Richmond Sr. their daughter
land her husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Harris
}of Boston, Massachusetts. Miss An
Sderson a granddaughter of Elburn, Ill,
IMr. and Mrs. George Richmond, Jr
/ of Macon, and the smallest but the
most important in the family, George
l111. The costumes of all the ladies
present were lovely and appropriate.
YThe Bride of fifty years ago was the
9eynosureof all eyes; lovely in crepe
,fe chine gown, with soft applique Of
/ band work.
III In the conservatory on a small
Aable, imbedded in green, with yellow
lie Flowers, the Register Book was found;
Myhere the guest wrote their names.
u After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
|Richmond took their places at the
n kntersection of the halls urder the
links of a wooden chain, Carved OF
anative wood that hung suspended
|Ifrom the numbers "1S72'-"1922p,
Reverend Caffey rel4earsed the cere-
&mony of fifty years ago. The scene
Twas perfectly beautiful. AS the two
nstood with hands clasped before the
Minister of the Gospel, as they did
|sfifty years ago, they were fit proto-
3types of a Heaven blessed union. No
1Iuse of golden bands, no diamond stud
Aded circles; nor steel links welded by
dfurnace fires. to hold these loyal
1hearts together. With hearts united,
and hands clasped, they have passed
1.-THE storms of fifty winters. With the
Z same spirit, they together, rejoiced IN
sunny weather. The scene was les
son indeed. These two lives are as
Abook. We all love to read books with
Ia happy ending.
4 In the spacious dining room, lovely
Refreshments weR served, carrying
Aout the color scheme of the evening.
uThe brides ca Ie was large and beautl-
fully decorated, all enjoyed the mer-
riment when the lovely granddaught-
er cut and placed slice in each wait
y ing hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richmond came to
Macon 10 years ago ard have won
place among the cultured and prom
knent families of the community. Be
ore coming south Mr.. Richmond was
/. banker in his native state. being
Il resident of the Bank of Elburn, Ill.
!. BESIDES owning stock in, ard being
ice president of an electric railway
\ INNING out of that city
Retiring from business and seeking
he milder climate of the south, he
anne to Macon and bought the large
Il antation known as the Tom Bush
Place. three miles north of Macon,
here he lived for several years.
finding however, attention to this
lace more than he cared to handle,
exchanged for the handsome col
nial residence that he now occu-
les.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richmond are the par
MS of three children, Mrs. j. K. An
: erson of Elburn, Mrs. Edward l.
, Harris of Boston, and George B.
Rich uond. who came to Mississippi,
TIN his parents and later married
Miss Carrie Lee Sherrod of this place
If the three, Mrs. Harris and Mr.
Richmond were present at the ele-
.o,;on OF the five Grandchildren
Dnlv two were present.
N.-l. fo~ Cola