Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

raising IT, Is unworthy or those gIts. IN
less writer can teach good and whole
some lesson to humanity he had best
teach none at all.
The following telegram from New
York to the various exchanges tells its
own tale of woe:
New York, June 1S-The Vanderbilt
Wilson wedding that has been the talk
of society in America and Europe for the
past two weeks, did not take place today
as was announced and arranged for at
a late hour last night. The announce
ment that the marriage had been post
poned Indefinitely created a sensation
and has given room for all kinds of ru-
mors, but it is declared by those who
should know that the action was decided
upon in consequence of a severe attack
of infiammatory rheumatism with which
young Mr.. Vanderbilt Is suffering
"All orders to florists and caterers
were countermanded late last night. and
statements to the effect that the mar
rage had been postponed were sent to
the attendants and given out for publ
cation in the early morning papers.
AT Miss Wilson's home, oil Fifth ave-
enue, the following written statement
was made:
i" Mr. and Mrs. r. T. Wilson are oblig-
ed to postpone the wedding of their
daughter on account of the illness of Mr..
Vanderbilt"
When one remembers that Miss Wilson
is said to be eleven years older than her
fancee, and that Mr. Vanderbilt, Sr., has
vigorously opposed the match and has
the right to disinherit his son the sudden
and serious attack of rheumatism can
be readily explained without looking
into the weather conditions of the past
week.
Mrs. James A. Going and her little
daughter Miss Elizabeth Going. left yes
terday for visit to st. Clair Springs.
Mrs: Going was accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. Parker.
Mrs. A. G. Smith has returned from
TUSCALOOSA, whittier she went to attend
the commencement exercises and to be
present at the graduation of her son, Mr..
Edward Smith.
Prof j. R. Dewberry of Brundidge.
who graduated with distinction last year
at the state university, spent Thursday
IN birmingham with relatives Imme-
dlately after completing his college
course Mr.. Dewberry was elected profess
sor of higher mathematics at Blount col
lege, and recently was honored by being
made Vice-president of the same college
Mrs. ]. F. Whitfield, who has been the
guest for several days of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Q. Cohen will return to her home
at Montgomery on Monday.
Mrs Maria Nelson and her daughter
Miss Bland Nelson, of Eutaw, who have
peen spending few days at the Florence
motel, viii leave tomorrow for Sewanee
Tenn. They will spend the summer in
the mountains of Tennessee.
Miss Susie Howe, after an especially
pleasant visit to relatives in Atlanta, re-
turned home few days ago.
The following marriage notice. which
VIII De OF interest to many Alabamians
appeared several days ago in the Atlanta
Constitution:
Married, at Shrewsbury, N. j., May 2S.
by Rev. Dr. Roche, William e. Monroe
and Mrs. Elizabeth P. Godfrey, both of
New York city. No cards."
Mrs. Elizabeth P. Godfrey was previous
to her first marriage Miss Lizzie Pollard
of Montgomery, Ala, a daughter of the
iate MI William Pollard, and niece of
the late Col. Charles T. Pollard. For
several years she has resided in New
York with her children. Her Alabama
friends hope that her recent marriage
VIII prove very happy and fortunate
Miss Whaley, who has been studying
for several months at the Conservatory
OF Music with Professor and Mrs. Guck-
enberger, leaves Tuesday night for her
nome at Pomeroy, o. Miss Whaley sang
dellghtfully on Friday evening at the
commencement, her voice showing the
most careful and judicious training, She
VIII probably go abroad next winter to
pursue her vocal studies under European
masters.
Mr.. Fred Whiting of Montgomery spent
Wednesday in Birmingham with his
aunt, Mrs. w. II. Graves.
Mr. Stephen Smith, who recently pur-
chased the elegant Richards home on
Nlneteenth street South Highlands, will
bring his family to Birmingham to reside
permanently in the early winter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith will find a very cordial vel
come awaiting them from friends in our
city.
Mr.. Jack Bowron, who has been SPEND
ing short while with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. James Bowron, will proba blv
return to his business duties at Chatta-
nooga tomorrow.
The Daughters of the American Revo-
luton will be entertained on the Fourth
of July by Mrs. N. w. Trimhle at her
home, corner Twenty-first street and
Thirteenth avenue, South Highlands. A
programme of patriotic interest will be
arranged for the occasion.
the bravery of uniforms and the sound
of martial music, for the gallant Second
regiment went into camp at East Lake.
Every afternoon during the coming week
there will be dress parade, followed by
informal receptions at the various head
quarters, and Birmingham society will
turn out en- masse to encourage the brave
soldiers by its presence. This afternoon
there will be religious services at Camp
Luckle, conducted by Rev. Owen p. FitZ-
simons, chaplain of the regiment.
The naming of the present camp of the
Second regiment in honor of the late
DR.. William Luckie is a beautiful tribute
to noble, splendid young Alabamian
whose early death cut short a life that
promised limitless possibilities. Dr.
Luckie was at one time surgeon of the
Second regiment, rare honor for SO
young a man. The selection of his name
for the present encampment gives uni
Versal satisfac tion, and touches a tender
chord in the hearts of hundreds of friends
of this courageous young fellow, who
fought the battle of his brief life as be-
came soldier, and met the last enemy
without a tremor and as a man and
Christian.