The Atlanta constitution., 1900-07-16
HOWELL L-COMER.

Savannah. Ga. July 12-(Special)-One
of the most notable and interesting social
events OF the season took place this even
ing at the residence OF Mrs. HuSn VI.
Conner. on Montgomery square. wien the
marriage Of Mr.. Clark Howell. OF ATTAIN
Ia. ana Miss Annie Conner. was solemn
tied. The LUptiaIs OF this popular sOci-
ETY. belle and this distinguished and prom
nent gentleman have occdsIoned much
pleasant interest. bus owing TO recent pc
reaYement in the brides family the mar
riage was quiet and simple. only the mem
bers of both families and few intimate
friends being present Rev. Hall strong.
rector OF 81. John Episcopal church, OF
fciated.
The spacious home of Mrs. Conner was
handsomely decorated for the occasion.
from the entrance throughout the suIte oI
rooms. flowers. evergi eens. blooming
plants and soIuy shaded lights blended IN
10 an effective ana an artistic picture. TAN
palms and pottcd plans were placed
around the rooms. whlle southern smiIaX
covered the surface of tho walls with lis
graceful teLdrlls The stair I4il was
tnlck!y entwlned with the same vine aud
graceful foAase plants massed together
in the corners. he side piazza Was en-
closed with curtains OF snliiax and was
prettIly decorated with pIlnlS-
rhe ceremony took pace beneath an
arCh OF waving palms. II the front room,
ana here the decorations we're ali white.
W hike roses were banked ON the manteI
Win masses ot Ieatnery 1eIn. while CA
numerous stands We're placed Cut-Slass
vases Of fragrant white blossoms. IN the
next room pink carnauons. IN lavish pro-
fusion, were ,kIng The Tantel and n.llns
the air with their delicious. SPICY Per-
tumc. The dining room Vas ab4oOm Win
American Beauty roses. This exquisite
flower was banked upon the mantel anc
a large crystal BOWL OF lonE-steuIm-d
beauties ADORNED the table is Il center
u. ece y hlic smIlaX ami asparagus ieJn
formed a graceful tracery upon he
snowy damask cloth. silver cande4dbr-
ana exquisite pieces Of renaissance lace
added 10 the beautiful arrangement Or
the table.
At 800 o'clock Rev. Mr.. Strong entered
the parior ana took his place beneath the
group OF palms at the head OF the room.
Following HIM 10 the strains of the we'd
ding march from LOheHefIn. played by
AIr. MehrIens. came The bridesmaids. the
Iwo sisters Oh me UriUc, Misses. Mary and
L.4na Conner. Ine Drlde entered VAIN her
brother. -1r. nu6n vi. JUInsE, VINO save
her away.
lne groom and his best man. Mr.. Thom-
as E.s.cStuu, Atlanta. look positions
with Mr strong ana alted the bride.
The bride WAS - nanuSomS picture, IA.
her exquisite gOWl oI MniIe crepS uc
chine. Ihe bodice was Ii soft mass OF az
corulon plealIl.g with YOKE ana sleeves VI
pOInI lace. Tne SKIRT was made entrsm
anu trImu ed with tlny p.eaJ4ng Of nous
seine de sole, winch ripped ouJ gracefully
from beneath an oNeruleSS Of cIe4e ue
chine. y sweeping veal Ot tuiie. fastened
on with IA half wreath OF orange blossoms,
competed this lovely costume. and The
brlde 5 only ornament was Il superb pearl
necklace, hich WAS the < 1t from he
father IN the occasion OF her debut. The
bridal bouquet was IllivS of the valley.
After The ceremony Mr.. ana Mrs 1oWen
received the congratulate and good
wishes of the guests before starting on
their wedding journey. They left via the
Southern railway for New York, whence
they will sail next Wednesday on the st.
Paul for Europe They viii spend several
months abrt al. visiting the Paris eXpos-
ton Mr. and Mrs. Howell will reside in
Atlanta. where MIR. Howell has an ele-
giant home on Peachtree street.
The handsome and attractive bri lie is
the eldest daughter of the ate Mr.. Hush
NJ Conner Sne Possesses a charming
personality and graceful manners. aud
is a great social favorite In Sayannah's
most exclusive society circles.
Numbers of handsome wedding gifts
were received from friends In Savannah
and other parts of the state. and these
beautiful tokens of friendship and admi-
ration were displayed in an upstairs -Oom
which was prettiy decorated for the oc-
casion. Prominent among the many ele-
giant and eXquisitely beautiful gifts was
handsome sterling silver ice water
pitcher. presented by the agents OF The
Weekly Constitution.