Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
SOCIAL.

Kennedy, Dec. 29.-(special Cores
pondence)-On the 22d instant, at 8
o'clock p. M, the friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. T. Walker gathered at their hand
some residence to witness the quiet mar
riage of their daughter Kittie Pearl to
Mr.. illus I. Propst. The parlor doors
were thrown open SO that every one could
catch a dazzling glimpse of the bride
and groom as they passed down the hall
way and just over the threshold, keep
ing step to the grand march so beauti-
fully furnished by Miss Annie Duncan,
of Columbus, Miss, a lady who is as
brilliant as a meteor, and equally as full
of Vivacity. The ceremony was Impress
lively performed by Rev NJ. j. Williams.
The brides attire was a creation of per-
feet loneliness and that Of the BRIDE
groom faultless. After receiving many
congratulations and handsome presents
the contracting party took the west
bound train for various points south, in
company with many friends. The hori-
ION over-hanging an occasion of this
kind is always tirged with sadness with
us, still we know their happiness is SUI
preme. and we bid them bon voyage
Mr.. Propst is one of our prominent
merchants, and a most eligible gentle
man, and we are glad to know me has
succeeded in reaching the apex of his
aspiration, and now has in his own pos
session this pearl of great price He Is
a pure-souled man, and quite worthy of
o pure-souled woman, which he doubt
less has won, for she is one of the most
amiable characters we have ever known.
a lady with such a decision of character
whose type pertains to no period but
is the product of all epochs and social
spheres. She ever wears a radiant smile
coupled with badge of love. and holds
aloft the banner of social purity.
To these happy hearts made one we
wish, to say: Now you are a watch buri-
ed in one particular breast, marking only
to the beat of the heart, where time and
parting shall be in unison until these
lower ties are lost in that higher we'd
lock, where all hearts are united around
that great central heart of ALL
Hoping that calm sunshine may hallow
your clasped hands and silently sink
into a signature.
DR.. and Mrs. w. H. Johnston formally
introduced to society their charming
daughter, Miss Mary, last evening Ow-
ing to sickness in the family, the hand
some homestead on College hill could
not be placed at the service of the young
people. and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard J.
Baker, relatives, opened their home the
Mrs. Pete B. Clarke house. No more suit
able house for reception could have
been found. 1t was most tastefully dec
Grated for the occasion Mrs. Baker and
Mrs. Bradfield, ably assisted by Mr..
John London, Jr., displayed the most
exquisite taste in the decorations. The
broad veranda was hung with Japanese
lanterns. The hall decorations were
palms, ferns and bamboo. It3was sug-
gestive of an entrance into a tropical
garden. The stairway was entwined
with vines that hung in graceful fes-
toons. The dining hall was ornamented
with holly, and red candles cast their
ruddy glow over rosy cheeks. No lamps
were used. The coffee room was in green
and pink. The ball room on the third
floor was decorated in Christmas greens.
The debutante was gowned in yellow
brocaded satin, and never looked more
lovely. Her golden brown hair and beau
tiful complexion enhanced the light of
pleasure in her bright eyes. Miss Mary
Johnston makes friends of all whom she
meets. for she adds to personal charms
a. most gracious manner and most ge-
Mai disposition. She was on the staff of
her uncle, Gov. Joseph F. Johnston, at
the Inauguration. and won all hearts.
At the inaugural ball she was the re-
cipient of much attention. She was edu-
Gated Ia the Birmingham colleges. and