The age-herald., 1900-11-22
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BY ANNIE KENDRIck WALKER.

BY ANNIE kENDRICk WALKER.
 An event of distinctive brillianey in Southern society was the marriage of Miss Mamie Pearson to MT. Frederick Northrup Rix of Hot Springs, Ark, which took place last evening at o'clock at the Church of the Advent. The ceremony was performed by Mr John G. Murray, the rector, and was proceeded by an elaborate musical
 programme, which concluded with Regin-
 aid DeKoven's 70, Promise Me" The decorations at the chaneel were entirely of palms, and the portion of the church reserved for the relatives and the guests who were later to attend the wedding re- ception was designated by huge punches
 of white chrysanthemums caught at the pews The assembly at the church was notably brilliant one, and the beauty of the wedding party made an enchanting scene at the palm-laden altar.
 The ushers were MT. J. Morgan Frierson, MT. Augustus Benners, MT. o. P. Gaut, and Mir. z. T Rudolph. The bridesmaids came from the right of the church and advanced down the central aisle to receive the bride They were preceded by the matron of honor, Mrs Edward Worth of Philadel- phia, Pa The bridesmaids were Miss Lila 1AiA Ol I1Ol opIlIlBSb d SlSiOl Oi NhS DiiNiS- groom; Miss Annie Pearson, a cousin of the bride; Miss Gertrude Gehrs, Miss Leila Mcdonald, Miss Ethel Sharpe, Miss Juliet Craik of Montgomery. They wore white organdie gowns, appliqued with lace over taffeta, and carried white ehrysanthemums. The matron of honor wore pink.
 The groomsmen were Dr. Wyatt Heflin, MT. John c. Pugh of Birmingham. MT. William H. McKleroy of Anniston, MT. John Peter of St. Louis, MT. James Pax ton of Omaha, Neb., MT. Samuel Jacobson of Hot Springs.
 Miss Pearsons maid of honor was Miss Lilly McMillam of Anniston, who entered the church alone. She was immediately followed by Miss Roberta Pearson, the lit tie sister of the bride, the two preceding Miss Pearson, who entered with her fath- CT. MT. Rix and his best man, MT. Harry Vaughan of Hot Springs, came from the vestry room, meeting the bride at the. chancel. The Episcopal wedding service was read impressively by the rector.
 Miss Pearson's gown was of superb white sa tin Duchess. The skirt was perfectly plain, the train being of great length. The bodice fitted the figure closely and was finished with a bertha of real lace. The yoke and sleeves were of shrred chiffon, and the high collar was of lace. Miss Pearson wore a narrow girdle of pearls. Her veil, which was of tulle, was caught with diamond star, which was a gift of the bridegroom.
 The bridal bouquet was of lilies of the valley and white orchids and delicate ferns.
 Miss McMilliam, the maid of honor, wore an exquisite gown of white organdie over taffeta, appliqued in cream lace. Her flow CTS were white chrysanthemums.
 After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs Robert Henry Pearson, on South Highlands the occasion being one of the most beautiful social functions of the year. The house was superbly decorated with palms and white chrysanthemums. The drawing roms, library and reception hall were thrown into one and were deco rated with a tropical profusion of palms. The wedding party received in the front drawing room. In the dining room beyond A buffet supper was served, while coffee and punch were enjoyed in other apart ments The floral details were entirely in white. The wedding gifts were the hand somest that a Birmingham bride has ever received. They filled immense apart menet and included several chests of sil- yer and quantities of cut glass. Besides the presents received here there were fully as many more awaiting the bride at Hot Springs.
 MT. and Mrs. Rix left on a late train for the East The bride wore a travelling gown of black cloth, the coat being lined with white satin and having a touch of gold. The hat was of black velvet Mrs Rix is aI da1 If fir RpI Henry Pearson. She is of the most beautiful and queenly young women in the South and one whose charm and brilliancy have made her courted belle in Southern society. She is of regal height and with the beautiful fresh coloring of the English woman She has always been considered the beauty in any assembly. In society here she has been a recognized leader, and there could be no one who would be more greatly missed than will beautiful Mrs. Rix.
 MT. Rix Is the only son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Rix of Hot Springs. He is one Of the most prominent of the younger men of that city. He is quite wealthy, and Is cashier in the bank of which his father IS president. He is personally very charming and attractive, and with his unusual height his appearance Is very striking. He and his bride will remain East several months. Upon their return to Hot Springs several beautiful functions will be given in their honor
 The wedding was distinctly notable for the many beautiful toilettes that were worn. Mrs. Pearson, the brides mother, silk, richayl cmfwyup etaoin etaoin. gran silk, richly appliqued with lace. Mrs. Charles Rix wore a beautiful gown of grey panne velvet and brocade Mrs. Snyder of Hot Springs was in grey. Mrs. Cline of Hot Springs was beautifully gowned in blue and black, the yoke and sleeves being of white chiffon. Miss Mary Noble wore real lace over black taffeta-
 The brides trousseau was very elaborate. Among her visiting gowns is pastel green silk, trimmed with panne velvet. The yoke is richly appliqued In white and gold. With this gown is to be worn a hat of black velvet, the brim being fashioned with beautiful breasts. There are a num- Der of beautiful wraps. the handsomest be- i'm nnat of hlack velvet richly trimmed