Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-26
GALLON.
The Smith-Hatch Wedding Yesterday After
 noon-Vivid Description of the Event.

Gallon. Sept. 25.-(Special Correspond ence) e)-The wedding of Miss Evelyn La- Motte Hatch and MT. Ralph LeGrand Smith, which event occurred this after noon at St. Andrews church, at this place, was one of the most elegant af fairs of the season. The decorations were both unique and artistic our na- tional flower, the Golden Rod, represent ing a prominent part. On the altar was arranged 0 pyramid of 100 candles, at the foot of which was 8 large vase of vel low and white roses. On either side was a silver chandelabra containing twelve wax lights. The base of the altar was banked with cut roses of yellow and white. The front also held pyramid of flowers. Palms and ferns were artisti- cally placed inside the chancel and four large lamps surmounted by immense vel low silk shades added to the brilliancy of the scene, the whole effect giving out the idea of beautiful sunset. Promptly at the appointed hour, as the wedding chorus from Lohengrip pealed forth by the full choir the bridal party approach ed the altar. First came the ushers, pr. Charlie Wheeler and MT. Graham Benners; MT. Garret Hall and MT. Ed Bailey; following them came the attend ants, Miss Cecile Grayson Pegram and MT. Llewellyn Dugger, then preceded by the maid of honor, Miss Mabel Lee Robinson came the bride leaning grace fully on the arm of her brother MT Benjamin F. Hatch. As the procession reached the altar the bride was met by the groom and his best man, MT. J. T. Collins, Jr. In the center of a half circle and under a star of exquisite yellow and white flowers Ralph and Evelyn became man and wife. At the close of the cere- mony, which, at the request of the bride, was performed by the Rev. John A. Harrison of Trinity church, Demopo- lis, the organ, under the guidance of Mir Hause, assisted by MT Max Ely of De- mopols on the violin pealed forth in the strains of Mendelssohns' Wedding March," and as the procession coming down the aisle approached we though we had never seen more lovely bride. The handsome groom Is to be a thousand times congratulated on having won such a treasure.
 The bride was robed in a visiting toilet of vieux rose brocade silk with trim mings of tricoline net over nile green sat in, with jeweled passamenterie orna- ments. Hat of Velvent to match cos tune Ostrich plumes and jewel orna- ments, a beautiful bouquet of Brides roses completed the toilet
 The maid of honor was gowned in costume of powder blue" silk, with combination Of velvet in same shade and salmon silk yelled in black jetted net. Hat and plumes to match toilet of vel vet.
 The bridesmaid wore green silk with trimmings of cream chiffon, both carried bouquets of Marechal Neil roses.
 Amid congratulations and showers of rice the happy couple left on the even- ing's train for MT. Smiths old family homestead in South Carolina. On their return they will stop at Lookout noun tain and the Atlanta exposition and will mako their future home in Demopolis, Ala
 Your correspondent and all their nu- merous friends throughout this country extend to them their hearty congratula- tions and wish for them all the joy and happiness which they so well deserve.