The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-08
Silver Anniversary.

Seldom have so many of Alabama's rep resentative citizens been gathered to- gether in a canebrake home as were as- sembled at the stately. ancestral man. | sion of the Browder family. in Hale County, last Friday evening. to celebrate | the silver anniversary of MT. and Mrs. | B. l.. Garber. After twenty-five years of happy wedlock, Mir and Mrs. Garber. as- | sisted by their bridal attendants. Miss | NJ. l.. Browder, Mrs. A. c. Jones of Greensboro Mrs. Dr. Frank of Gallion, and Mrs. J. c. Browder of Livingston, received their friends in the room where Miss Adelaide Browder had been led a
 blushing bride. twenty-five years before. The house. with its brilliant illumina-
 tions, presented most striking appear ance to the guests as they approached
 this centre of gaycty. The spacious hall was beautiful and fragrant with it's ferns and flowers. one corner having been made particularly attractive by a large punch bowl, uniquely fitted in block of ice, and which, with the free flow of champagne,
 was one of the features of the entertain ment. The drawing room presented scene long to be remembered. The deco ratIons of red roses and exquisite green
 were very elaborate and attested elo- quently the skill and taste displayed in their arrangement. The mantel. envel- oped in dainty vines and moss, generously besprinkled with red roses, such as only the sunny Southland can produce, and surmounted by four large vases filled with the same roses, was a work of art. Displayed on tables were the many costly presents in silver, of which Mir. and Mrs. Garber were the grateful recipients.
 Under the chandelier in the centre of the room stood tke btide and groom of twen- ty-five years, smiling radiant welcome to the 300 guests. as they came forward to offer congratulations. The former wore an artistic dress of grey crepe de chine. while noticeable in her hand was a bouquet of lovely bridal roses. The lat ter was courtly in appearance. clad in a full dress suit of black.
 White and green were the colors used in beautifyiDg the room where refresh ments were served. this color effect be- ing carried out by the palmettos decorat- ing the walls In the centre of this room was a large round table emblematic of the occasion. It was covered first with silver paper, over which was spread bri- dal illusion. sprinkled with diamond dust. In the middle was a wealth of blooms Prettily embossed cakes ornamented the table, while twenty-five candies in hand. some silver candelabras. the lights being mellowed by dainty white candle shades, gave lustre and briliiancy to the tout ensemble" Around this were grouped the tables on which delicious refreshments were served in two courses to apprecia- tive guests.
 On this memorable occasion Mir. and Mrs. Garber's youngest daughter Miss Nan. made her debut. She was beauti- fully dressed In white organdie. trim med elaborately with lace. and ribbon For the pleasure of the young people, a room had been prepared for dancing and decorated with pink roses, with which were combined, as in the supper room delicate green and palmettos. The ger man which was gracefully danced to mu- sic furnished by the Demopolis band at- tracted quite a crowd of spectators. who enjoyed watching the distribution of the pretty favors selected for the occasion.
 A refined elegance was evident wherever one turned. and conspicuous in all the rooms were the dates 1877 and 1902 The brilliant assemblage included friends from Mobile. Montgomery, Selma, Birming- ham, Talladega, Greensboro. Livingston and 'Cniontown. among whom were Col. s. T. Prince of Mobile. Hon. c. w. Tay- Tor Of Demopolis. Col. A. M. Garber of Tallapoosa, and Mesdames J. Whelan and K. R. Lewis of Birmingham