Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-14
BRILLIANT WEDDING
AND RECEPTION.
Miss Lewis and Mr.. Dodson
are United.
AssEMBLAcE IN ATTENDANCE
Comprised Society Representative
of Several Cities Reception at
Lewis Home Another Reception at
Dodson Home Here.

which occurred at Albany Wednesday
night was social event of interest to
the entire state. The prominence and
the popularity of the contracting par
ties was strikingly illustrated by the
fact that the Baptist church in Albany
was inadequate to contain the number
of friends and guests who were assem-
bled to witness the beautiful ceremo-
ny. The edifce was literally bower
of beauty. The pulpit rostrum was
banked with featherY ferns and stately
palms, over which glimmered electric
lights. On lower platform massive
pillars of smilax, were surmounted by
silver candelebras, while on either side
large gilt candlesticks supported tall
wax candles. Columns of smilax with
candles illuminated the aisles.
The beautiful strains of Mendels-
sohn's wedding march announced the
arrival of the bridal party at the en-
trance of the church few minutes af-
ter eight o'clock. The groomsmen adj
yanced in pairs down the right aisle,
and the bridesmaids, in'white silk null
with pink foradora sashes, carrying
bcquets of pink carnations tied with
long streamers of pink chiffon, ad-
vanced down the left aisle. The
groomsmen and bridesmaids were
Messrs, Eugene Clark, of Albany;
Minor Lewis, of Montezuma; Walter
Meadows, of Columbus; Dolse Coley,
of Montezuma; Ed Giles, of Americus;
Dave Andrews, ST Americus; Misses
Pauline Lewis, of Montezuma; Mary
Payne Clinard, of Winston, N. c.;
Margaret Young, of Asbevllle, N. c.;
Dollie Mayo, of Albany; Pearl Lewis,
of Valdosta, and Bertha Leonard, of
Vienna. Following these came the
DANES of honor, Mrs, Edwin Wolfe, OF
Norfolk, Va, in costume of pink silk
null, and Mrs. W. A. Dodson, of
Americas, in a costume of white crepe
de chine, trimmed in pearls. Each
carried pink carnations. The maid of
honor, Miss Sherrie Lewis, sister of
the bride, came next In dainty dress
of white crepe de chine over pink silk
null, wearing short novice veil of
white tuIle and carrying bouquet of
pink roses.
The bride advanced to the altar on
the arm of her brother, Mr.. Coley
Lewis, of Montezuma. She was met
at 1.-THE altar by the groom, Mr.. J. G.
Dodson, accompanied by his best man,
Mr.. Martin Meadows, of Macon, where
Rev. W. L. Richards spoke the words
that made them man and wife.
AS the bridal party left the church
the wedding March," from Lohen-
grin, was artistIcally rendered.
The charming bride was picture of
beauty and grace in princess gown OF
ivory tinted imported satin, made en-
train, the front slashed from waist to
foot OF skirt over accordion plated
crepe lisse, high necked with elbow
sleeves trimmed with rare lace. Orange
blossoms gracefully caught the folds of
the veil to her hair. Her ornaments
were sunburst of lovely diamonds,
the gift of the groom, She carried a
shower bouquet of bridal roses, the
shower extending the entire length of
her dress.
After the ceremony the bridal party,
with the relatives and invited guests,
were rendered a reception at the home
of Mrs. S. B. Lewis, mother of the
bride, on State street. The house was
beautifully decorated with flowers,
ferns and palms, and the menu was
most tempting one.
The bridal presents were the most
numerous and costly ever seen in this
portion of Georgia.
The bride is one of the most beauti-
full and highly accomplished young
women of the State, and will be'a most
charming and welcome addition to
Americus society.
Mr.. Dodson is prominent and pop
uIar young man and one of the leading
business men of our city. He is q
member of the State Board of Phar-
macy, and has been bright example
of the success that can be made by a
young man of energy, integrity and
talent.
The bridal party came to Americas
yesterday in private car, accompanied
by number of guests who attended
the reception last night.
The out of-town guests who attended
the festivities at Albany we're:
Hon. E B. Lewis. Mrs. E. B. Lewis,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hill Mckenzie, of
Montezuma; Mrs. D. B. Leonard and
Miss Leonard, of Vienna; Mr.. and
Mrs. Jno. f. Lewis and Mr.. Westbrook
Coley, of Yaldosta; Hon. William A.