The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-20

hrst prize a half-dozen silver almond
ulshes, was won by Mrs. Frank Cameron,
the consolation an elegant renaissance
lace center piece, became the property of
Mrs. Brewster, while the BOBBY, a dainty
silver heart was cut by Mrs H r Inge
delicious refreshments were served of
strawberries in dainty white hearts,
chicken salad, olives, crackers, sailed al
monds. The frappe was served in hearts,
and the ices were triumphs of the confec-
toner's skill, representing flowers of
every Kind. almost too perfect to be de-
stroyed. The center piece of each table
was bowl of maiden-hair fern, encircled
with broad bow of red satin ribbon.
Mrs. Dickens reception Tuesday even
ing, from to 8 o'clock. was a most en-
joyable and delightful affair. The draw
ing room was decorated in dogwood,
white roses, ferns, and palms, while the
chandelier was trimmed with smilax and
green crepe paper. The receiving party
consisted of Mrs. J. o. Dickens, assist ed
by Mesdames w. P. Mcintosh. ]. w.
Gray, H. T. Inge. C. T. Herin and Mar
shall Higley. In the dining the color used
was pink and the round table was a love-
ly mass Of sweet peas and lighted by can
delabra holding pink candles and shades.
Ices cakes, almonds, bonbons, tea and
chocolate were served by a bevy of very
with pink ribbons. Tea was dispensed by
Mesdames Overall and Mellett. The color
used In the hall was red, myriads of
red roses, and in one corner cham
payne punch was served by Mes
danes Annie Mitchell and j. Tannen-
baum There were about 400 callers dur
ing the afternoon.
The second concert of the Philharmon-
les was given at the Mobile theater on
Tuesday, with the following program:
Part l
Scene and Prayer From Cavelleria Rusti-
cana-Mrs. Griffin. double chorus and
orchestra. ..,
Sleep Well (abt.)-Mr George Fuerst.
"Dost Thou Know That Sweet Land
Oh Thou Sublime, Sweet Evening Star
Mrs. Griffin.
Part II.
Athalie CMendellssohn)-Solo Mes
danes Griffin, Airey, Simon and Miss
Harris.
Reader.-Mrs. G. Ligon.
The Clara Schuman Club had a de-
lightful recital on Tuesday evening at
McGill Institute.
Wednesday night Christ Church was
filed with a large and fashionable audi
ence to witness the marriage of Miss
Louise Odette Mann to Mr.. George Fred
erick Fletcher. The church was tasteful
ly decorated with potted palms and
Easter lilies. The chancel looked beauti-
full and was a mass of white with just
enough green showing to relieve the
monotony.
At eight o'clock to the strain of the
Brides March, the matron of honor, Mrs.
w. s. Hosford, entered the church from
the room near the chancel and proceeded
slowly down the aisle toward the rear
She was followed by the bridesmaids, in
double line, Miss Elise Williamson, of
jackson, Miss; Miss Elizabeth Shingleur
of Jackson. Miss; and Miss Jessie Whit
ing Miss Kate Irwin, Miss Margaret
Billups and Mrs. Adeline Pearce. sister
of the bride. At the rear of the church
they were met by the remainder Of the
bridal party, and in reverse order re-
turned to the chancel, the ushers, Messrs
]. Rowe Fletcher, VIII Douglas, Walter
Hosford, John Mosal. DIR. William Oates
and DR.. ]. B. Killebrew, preceding them.
| Then followed, alone the maid of honor.
| Miss Rosa Mann, sister of the bride The
bride came last with her brother-in-law,
| Mr. Robert Rachford, of Jackson, Miss,
| who gave her away. The groom entered
with his best man; his brother, Lieuten-
| ant Henry Fletcher, of the United States
army, and met his bride at the foot of
the chancel There, In the midst of the
bridal party, who were gracefully group
ed around the chancel, Rev. Matthew
Brewster made them man and wife in
the beautiful marriage service of the
Episcopal church.
The bride wore a very handsome dress
Of white liberty chiffon over white satin
with court train, her bridal veil being
caught back with orange blossoms. The
only jewel she wore was a diamond and
pearl sunburst the gift of the groom.
She carried large shower bouquet of
bridal roses.
Mrs. George Frederick Fletcher is the
youngest daughter of the late Captain
and Mrs. John G. Mann: her father was
formerly general manager of the Mobile
and Ohio railroad. Since her debut into
Mobile society. Mrs. Fletcher has been
one of the most popular young ladies in
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