Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
SOCIAL.

The most notable society event of the
season was the marriage Of Miss Orline
Lowery Arnold to Mr.. Leonard cAlfred
Shipman, which was solemnized yester-
day afternoon It $3.50 O'Clock at the state
ly First Methodist church, Never had
that sacred edifice presenred-,a more
beautiful appearance, ablaze as it was,
with innumerable lights and the altar and
chancel being profusely decorated with
cut flowers, ferns, feathety palms and
handsome plants. The decorations, COM
plete and beautiful in the extreme, were
by Lindsay.
Long before the hour appointed hosts
of friends had gathered, and by the time
the bridal party arrived, every pew was
filled with fashionable and representa-
tive assemblage. The front pews, on
either side of the center aisle had been
reserved for the families and intimate
friends of the contracting parties.
Previous to the ceremony most pleas
ing programme of sacred music was rem
dered by some of the very best of local
Mr.. Washburn, Mrs. Sinnige, Mrs. Chand-
Ter and Mr. Cartwright Mr.. Emil
Weigaud was viohnist and Miss Belle
Mccoy the accomplished and brilliant
organist, selected the musical numbers
and presided at the organ.
The vast assemblage in the sacred edi-
flee listened attentively to each number
of the following programme. which fell
on silent but appreciative hearers:
Offeratory in ID" Minor-Miss Belle
Mccoy.
Prayer in &C." Vocal solo-Mr. j. NJ.
Cartwright.
Violin Solo Q.argo)-Mr. Emil Weigaud.
Come Thou Fount"- Millard-Mrs. e.
G. Chandler.
Ave Maria"-Mrs. H. H. slnnige.
Calm As the Night"-voca1 duett.
Calm as the Night"-yocal Duett-
"Palms"-Mr Washburn.
AS the sounds of Mendelssohn's grand
wedding march filed the church the
bridal party entered. the ushers walking
singly down each aisle, crossing in front
of the altar and occupying positions on
Allen, Mudd Martin, H. w. Perry Ernest
de Funiak, Tom Watson, Will Ward,
Matt Baptiste and Joe Parsons. The at
tendants were Miss Nina Seay, of Shreve-
port, La, with Mr. H. w. Fowlkes; Miss
Margaret OBrien, with Mr. L. b. Mus
grove, and Miss Monte Terrell, with Mr..
Nathan L. Miller.
Following these came the lovely bride
with her maid of honor, Miss Lucy Mar
tin. of Tuscaloosa, while Mr.. Frank Girl
der, as best man, accompanied the
groom. Ths bride was elegantly attired
in green MORE velour with a heavy bro
cade in green and lilac, trimmed in lilac
chiffon and duchess lace. A dream of a
picture hat of violets in delicate tinls
blended with green wings, Bird Of Para
dis feathers and American Beauty roses
completed the dainty costume and feigl-
tened her beauty, which has always been
highly commended. glimpse of her
arched instep revealed her lilac shoes,
while her hands, daintily gloved in lilac,
held a bouquet of white orchids.
The bridesmaids costumes were in
tasteful harmony with the elegant attir.
of the bride Miss Nina Seay's piquant
beauty was greatly enhanced by an ex-
quisite costume of green and pink bro
caded silk and green velvet coat wiTh
trimmings of pink chiffon and gold en-
broidery. Her hat was of pink straw
with green tips and wild roses.
drfa-a Of
graceful loneliness in a regal gown Of
royal purple MORE, with rich brocads
of pansy blossom, pink mousseline de
sole, and gold embroidery. A large hat
of yellow straw. Marechal Neil roses and
violets, rendered complete this most ar
tistic costume.
Miss Margaret O'Brians intellectual
beauty was reSplendent in a creati of
the modiste's art of marine blue brocade
and pink chiffon, jet and fur. A large
picturesque hat of black tips and pink
roses heightened the effect of this lovely
gown.
Each bridesmaid carried large bod
quet of American Beauty roses.
Miss Lucy Martin, the maid of honor,
was exceedingly handsome In a superb
% gown of green cloth trimmed in lace and
yellow chiffon, with a picture hat of
black velvet, tips and yellow roses. In
her hand she carried bouquet of yell
low roses.
The marriage ceremony was impress
pastor of the church, and while the SOL
emn vows were spoken before the flower
laden altar. through the sacred silence
softly stole the sweet notes of "Frorgst
Me Not and fioated on, out into the
throbbing stiffness.
Again the soul-stirring notes OF Men
delssohnS march Swelled through the
edifice and the bridal party retired after
which th@y were driven rapidly TO the
Union depot where another host of
friends had gathered to say goodbye
and God speed the winsome bride and
happy groom, who left at 4:20 for their
new home in Jacksonville Fla.
The bride, who has so long reigned a
social queen in Birmingham society," Is
beautiful and accomplished young wo-
man, daughter of Judge and Mrs. J. M.
Arnold, of this city, and niece of ex-Gov
Lowery, of Mississippi. She Is a gifted
musician. brilliant conversationalist
and holds royal sway over the hearts of
all who come within her charmed circle
of acquaintance.
The groom is Mississippian by birth
and is most proudly claimed by his ma
tive state. He is widely and popularity
known in social and business circles, and
has for many years held high and most
responsible position with the Southern
Railway company. He Is young man
of unusual business acumen, indomitable
energy and well directed ambition. AL
ways the courteous well-bred gentleman,
whom to know is to feel that the DAYS
of chivalry are not dead. Tall and dis
tinguished in appearance. OF graceful
bearing. he possesses a most charming
and magnetic personality. that attracts
the stranger and makes him the toast of
his friends. His many warm friends in
this and his native state, who feel that
they are rich in his friendship rejoice
in the happiness that he so nobly de-
serves, for Mr.. Shipman possesses, above
all his splendid talents. the rare gift of
making and holding friends--the very
genius OF friendship"
The wedding presents were very nu-
merous, costly and beautiful in the ex-
treme. The lovely sparlor of the brides
former home was literally filed with
choice and delicate expressions. of love
and esteem from their many friends
The groom's present to his bride was a
beautiful pair of large solitaire diamond
earrings and q sunburst OF a cluster Of