The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

named, Is situated about seven miles west
of Marion, in the midst of a large grove OF
cedars and oaks, and surrounded by the
broad acres of a well-cultlvated plantation.
1t is in this hospitable home that twenty
two young people from different parts or
the state have for the past week been
living the beautiful life that Thomas Nell
Before the + wv Var .Ss u.
But the joys of this occasion were
brought to a happy climax on Wednesday
night by the marriage of Mr.. Malcolm D.
Moore, of Marion, and Miss Annie Irene
Hanna, of 1.-THE Cedars"
The ceremony, which took place in the
Fairview Presbyterian church, four miles
from The Cedars," was performed by
Rev. L. E. Scott.
The wedding being a war wedding, the
church was beautifully decorated in the
national colors.
The first of the bridal party were the
four ushers, in white duck suits with
shoulder sashes of red, white and blue.
These were Messrs. Lucius Evans, of
Marion; VIII Webster, of Tuscaloosa:
Ingram Foster and Herbert Hogue, of
SCOTS. As these crossed in front of the
altar they took their stand on either side
of the minister.
Then came the flower girls, Misses Lucy
Moore and Leila Scott, one on either side,
and after these the fifteen couples, who,
after crossing before the altar, formed a
double semi-circle, with the minister IN
the center.
The costumes Of the young ladies beauti-
fully carried out the colors, the first one on
either side of the minister being in red or
CANDY, the second in white and the third
in blue, and so on until the semi-circle was
completed. Just behind these, forming
handsome background, were the boys in
the regulation full dress SUITS
Miss Lillian Hanna sister of the bride,
was maid of honor, who was followed by
the bride on the arm of her brother, Mr..
Robert C. Hanna.
At the altar they were met by the groom
and his best man, Mr.. Rufus D. Moore.
During the ceremony Miss Estelle Lovelaee
of Marion played softly the sweet strains
of ooh, Promise Me-"
After the ceremony the bridal party, with
a few invited friends, returned to "Ihe
Cedars," where an elegant reception was
given by the brides mother.
Rows and rows of Japanese lanterns
hung in fantastic designs around the
caves of the house and throughout the
yard, while the great grove was lighted by
flaring torches.
The house was gorgeous with the red,
white and blue with masses of cut flowers
against banks of green. The band from
Marion was hidden amongst the trees In
the grove, and soft strains of sweet music
were heard throughout the evening.
The bride changed her elegant bridal
dress of white Duchesse for tasteful
travelling costume, and with the groom let
for her home in Marion.
Miss Hanna is a representatiV tive daugh-
ter of the south, of one of the Oldest fami-
lies, beautiful and talented young woman,
being a graduate of the Marion Female
seminary and later of the Tuscaloosa t'e-
male college. Her accomplishments in mu-
sic and art have won praise from some
of the severest of southern critics. But
neither her beauty nor her accomplish
ments have won for her such a host OF
friends as her winning womanliness, ana
her bright and happy disposition.
Mr.. Moore is one of the most substantial
of Marion's young business men.
The bridal party consisted of Miss Bert
Foster and ALI Muckle.
Miss Mamie Turpin, of Newberne, and X.
e. Lee.
Miss Mary Foster and Rob Swans, of
Marion
Miss Monte Wade, of Marion, and Will
Tubb.
Miss Loula Virginia Hormer, of Talla-
dega, and Harry c. Howe.
Miss Emma Hanna, of Greensboro, and
j. E. Scott.
Miss FIoy Scott and Julian Evans, of
Marion
Miss Irene Hanna, of Greensboro, and
Marvin Moore.
Selma.
Miss May Powers, of Tuscaloosa, and
Will Mason, of Marion.
Miss Julia Barron and ]. w. Hurt, OF Ma
rion.
Miss Bessie Moore and Mr.. McKerrell.
Miss Esther Mason, of Columbia, and DR..
w. w. Corley.
Miss Mary Scott and Hamilton Moore.
Miss Fannie Moore and Anderson Hanna,
of Greensboro.
Among other guests were Mr.. j. Trotwood
Orline Hanna
and daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. D. j. Christen-
berry, and Mr.. W. B. Barton of Green's
boro; Miss Bonnie Pitts, of Uniontown;
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong, of Marion, and
Mrs. Menderhaut, of Marion.
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