Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-22
OUR SOCIAL WORLD.
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BulI OI Augusta ba.s MISS Addttie Niaih of Danville, Va.; Miss Mary Penn of Dan vile Va; Miss Maria Selden of Danville, Va, and Miss Cornelia Boykin of Baltl- more.
 'The bridesmaids wore ivory satin gowns, made girlish and attractive with Marie Antonette fichus Of mousseline de soie, and carried large punches of American Beauty roses. tied with ribbons of the same shade Separating in front of the altar and forming two lines, the bridesmaids and groomsmen grouped on either side
 Then came the maid of honor, Miss Gray Moorehead of North Carolina, whose gown varied from those of the other maids in that chiffon draperies took the place of Marie Antoinette mode. She also carried American Beauty roses. The notes of the orchestra were now changed into the celebrated aria from LeClair and the bride entered leaning on the arm of her father, while the groom, accompanied by his brother and best man. Mr Gould Barrett of Augusta, Ga, entered from a side door and joined the bride at the altar.
 "The bridal gown was of heavy white satin duchesse, the skirt of plain tulI paquin model, the rich train sweeping stately in empress lines. The bodice, or chiffon and satin was close-ftting. en- phasizing the graceful lines of the wear CTS symmetrical figure and closed at the throat with a deep fall of Brussels lace over the mosquetaire sleeves, lntermln- gled with half-hidden wreaths of orange blossoms The beautiful veil was held dn place by superb diamond and pearl sunburst, the gift of the groom. The bride carried shower bouquet or whlte violets and lilies of the valley. The hana- kerchief and fan used by the bride were those carried by her mother on her we'd ding day, in 1871. There was an impress i've stiffness as the bride and groom met at the altar, where Bishop Duncan SOL emnly pronounced the beautiful and lm- pressive marriage ceremony of the Meth odist Episcopal church.
 Mrs. William H. Kettlg. at her lovely home on the South Highlands, gave beautiful luncheon on Friday afternoon to a few of her friends. The table dec orations were of especial beauty. In the center of the table was a. tall cut-glass vase filled with yellow chrysanthemums and maiden hair ferns The candles Tn the crystal candelabra rested in yellow chrysanthemums, while at every plate were exquisite guest cards bearing an appropriate quotation from Shakespeare, lettered in gold, tied in yellow satin rib- bons, and each beautifed with a bunch of violets Yellow, violet and green was the color scheme. and much of the elab- crate menu carried out this design. The cups holding the sorbet were tied with punches of violets, with yellow satin rib-
  the cordial was violet tinted It was lovely in design and execution and great ly enjoyed by the following ladies: Mes danes John Boddie, Corinne Futile. Hen ry E. Gray. Henry l.. Badham, Walker Percy. B. F. Moore and E. G. Stevens.
 Many young friends of Mir and Mrs. Simmons have received the following in- vitation: MT. and Mrs. C. S. Simmons. At home Tuesday evening. December 3l, o'clock. Cards. R. s. V. p" Enclosed is the card of Miss Mabel Batte of New Orleans. in whose honor MT. and Mrs. Simmons will entertain on next Tuesday evening.
 Miss Lucille Smiths delightful singing at St Mary's last Sunday morning gave so much pleasure to the large congrega- tion present that she has kindly consent ed, in response to urgent invitation. to repeat the music this morning at St. Marys church at Il o'clock.
 The Yale Glee and Banjo clubs will give a concert at Montgomery at the theater on December 30. The clubs, consisting of forty-two members, left New York the 18th instant in two handsomely appoint ed private cars and will visit during the Chrustmas holidays Buffalo. Detroit, Cleveland Indianapolis, Evansville. St. Louis Memphis, New Orleans. Montgom- cry Atlanta and Nashville. There is much interest manifested in the con cert by Montgomery citizens. and sew eral receptions and dances will probably be rendered the clubs during their visit to Alabama's capital.
 Mrs Sid Fletcher of Huntsville, with her daughter, Miss Mamie Fletcher, both of whom have been for the past week the guests of MT. and Mrs. Robert Lowe, on the South Highlands, left yesterday morning for their home. Miss Mamie Fletcher is one of Huntsville's most at tractive and gifted young ladies. She made very extended tour last summer of the European continent and greatly entertained her friends by unusually graphic and charming descriptive let ters written while she was traveling.
 The Huey Guards of East Lake gave delightful reception Friday evening in honor of their former commander Capt. G. F. Hart, who spent short time in Birmingham during the past week. At the reception Friday evening prize drill was held and Sergeant Carroll was awarded the medal for the best drilled member of the company, and the squad commanded by Sergeant Jones won the medal for excellent drilling. A bounti- full collation. was served during the even- ing.
 The Clienian circle did not meet on Friday afternoon
 Mrs. Richard Randolph will spend the holidays with friends in Nashville.
 Miss Hattie McDaXid of Florence Is the guest of Miss Hannah Elliott, and has a large circle of friends in Birmingham to welcome her to her former home.
 On Thursday evening, at the home of the brides mother at East Lake, Miss Matte HallOn was married to Dr. J. M. Latham. The home was aristcally dec orated with cut flowers and potted plants. Rev. Dr. r: T. Hale of the South side Baptist church performed the mar riage ceremony. After their marriage Dr. and Mrs. Latham left on a south bound train to visit friends in other parts of Alabama. After December 26 they will be at home at Ensley City, where Dr. Latham holds the responsible posi- tion of physician of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company. Mrs La than is a lovely young woman, who has won for herself large circle of friends because of her many noble. womanly qualities.
 Mrs Robert Stone and hpr littIp dauob-