The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-09

was the marriage of Miss Annie Smith
| to Mr.. Calvin Jones. which took place
last evening at Z o'clock at the residence
| of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Riley Smith. IT.
The ceremony, which took place in the
front drawing ROOM was performed by
the Rev. DR.. L. 8. Handley of the Central
Presbyterian Church. and was Witnessed
| by a brilliant assemblage. The wedding
procession passed down the reception hall
between an aisle of white satin ribbon
and smilax, this leading to the drawing
room, where the ribbons terminated at
two white pedestals massed with white
roses. Suspended from the chandelier
was a cluster of floral wedding bells.
Miss Smiths maids of honor were Miss
Lucy Eubank and Miss Jessie Norris. Mr..
Jones best man was his brother, Mr..
Carlisle Jones of Selma. The brides
maids were MISS Ada Bowron, Miss Vel
ma Enslen. Miss Willie Caffee. Miss Dora
McLester. Miss Mignon Conner, Miss Per-
melia Jones of Selma, Miss Eva James
of Columbia. Tenn. Miss Irene Hand of
Georgia. Mr.. J. Motion Smith. the brides
brother. Mr.. John Fletcher. Mr.. Fred
erick Bowron. Mr.. Walter Henley. Mr..
Romaine Boyd, MrM. Colin Campbell. Mr..
Albert Bush of Mobile and Mr.. Davidson
of Selma were groomsmen. They led the
| wedding party and were followed by the
bridesmaids. The bridegroom entered
with his best man and the maids of honor
| Immediately preceded the bride, who en-
tered with her father.
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| white liberty satin, exquisitely fashioned,
the high bodice having a bertha Of point
lace Her tulle veil was adjusted with
lilies of the valley. which also formed
the bridal bouquet.
The toilettes of the maids of honor and
those of the bridesmaids were of white,
trimmed. the former carrying white
carnations and the flowers of the brides
maids being pink carnations.
The decorations were very elaborte. in
GLIDING quantities of roses and carnations
these being massed upon the mantels.
/ Over the lace draperies at the windows
traled delicate vines of smilax, which
formed most artistic background for
the wedding ceremony, and palms were
used to artistic effect.
A hot buffet supper was served during
the reception which followed the cere-
mony, and coffee and punch were served
from tables placed in the library, where
the floral decorations were superb.
In an adjoining apartme emit ices were
served from a beautifully decorated table,
and were designed wedding slippers
and BELLS A huge pink eandied basket
| ornamented the table, and the cakes,
heart shaped, were ornamented with
orange blossoms. The wide balcony with
out was enclosed with canvas, over which
smilax was draped. while from the CELL
ing were suspended Japanese lanterns.
The orchestra back of the palms dis
coursed music throughout the evening.
| Mr.. Jones and his bride left last night
| for. their wedding journey east.
| Their marriage Is one of unusual in
terest in society. by reason of the prom
inence of both families. The bride is a
granddaughter of DIR. Joseph Riley
Smith, one of the wealthiest and most
representative men In Alabama, the fam
lily having always been prominently iden-
titled with the history of Jefferson coun-
ty. On her maternal side, Miss Smith is
connected with many of the fine old fam
lilies of the South, the Motions, the Du-
bosses, and she is a eat-great-niece of
General Robert Toombs of Georgia
From both sides of her family she in
herits her many charming qualities, that
have made her a recognized belle. She
is very charming and great favorite In
society.
Mr. Jones is a son of DIR. and Mrs. A
w. Jones, of Selma, one of the most
| representative and influential families in
the South. He is a member of the firm of
the Birmingham Arms Co. The wedding
gifts were numerous and unusually hand
some. The guests included the most rep
resentative society, the family connection
being large one. Mrs Smith. the bride 8
mother wore a beautiful toilette of lilac
| crepe de chine.