The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-09

 him by some. nnknoun man. It developed that Williams was struck with Q bottle in bar room and Amos is held as tho man who delivered the blow.
 l Mobile Society News.
 By the time that the big hands of the city clock pioutedl to the hour of three this afternoon. Christ Church was filled with a fashionable throng of men and women.' assembled to witness the nuptiais of Miss Kate Bayard Irwin and MT. Edward C. Hughes ~ee
 Christ Church Is. an ideal place for a wedding. The recess chancel, several feet higher than the body of the church, lends itself admirably to decorating and a wedding party grouped at the altar rail makes an artistic picture that delights the eye. apart from its solemn import. The church for this occasion was lovely. the grouping of the palms and ferns and the arrangement of flowers being the low ing work of friends. White chrysanthe- mums set against the green background and iigted candles upon the altar coni- pleted pretty effect. The pews reserv- ed for the family and chosen friends were marked by clusters Of white chrysanthe- nuns tied with white satin bows | Shortly upon the stroke of three, the bridal, party entered the church to the notes of the wedding march, first the ust- CTS. Messrs. w M. Harrison, J. S. Bar rett e. p. Harrison and Leslie Irwin. Miss Moilie Irwin sister of the bride. and | only bridesmaid entered alone, wearing pretty white toilette of etamine over silk with black fpicture hat trimmed in piumes. She carried a large bunch of American Beauty roses. Little Irwin Fearn. the brides niece and god child. was the dearest of little flower girls In white frock with pink ribbons, carrying l La France roses. .; The bride entered with her father, My. Lee Fearn Irwin Her toilette was charming and most becoming-white crepe de chine trimmed with handsome lace, and she wore the conventional tulle veil. Her bridal bouquet was of white roses and ferns. At the altar, MT Hughes with his best man, MT. E. C.. Rice, awaited her coming. Both gentlemen, as we'll as the ushers. were frock coats with white tie and waistcoat. a Rev Matthew Brewster performed the marriage ceremony and at the conclusion before the benedicticn was performed, the choir composed of Mrs. Lavretta. Mrs. Acker, MT. Halliwell and MT. Taylor, sang The Voice that Breathes Ger | Eden"
 There was no reception after the cere- mony, Mir. and Mrs, Hughes leaving on the 4:16 train flor New Orleans, where they will spend their honeymoon. On their return they will occupy their home on Selma Street, which will be completed | by that time. Mir. and Mrs. Hughes begin their mar ried life with a wealth of love and friends that should float any bark safely over the matrimonial seas. The quanti- ties of pretty presents received prove in what esteem they are held by all who know them. tN
 Few debutantes make their debut under more favorable auspices than Miss Ida Richardson, who was presented to society this evening by her aunt, Mrs. Julian Whiting. The Whiting home on Gov ernment Street was the scene about which social life revolved this evening, and from g to Il constant stream of wis., itors filled the rooms. General and Mrs, Whiting. Miss Whiting and Mrs. Robin son received their guests with the gra. ciousness that is their great charm. They were assisted by Miss Gertrude Smith. Miss Louise Vass and Miss Zemma Mas tin' three attractive debutantes of this year.
 Miss Richardson was charmingly gown ed and carried handsome flowers. Her place in the ranks of belledom Is assured. and her friends can only add the wish tha tall her life may be as bright as tho first night of her reign. The young ladies who assisted in the dining room were Misses Mary Robbins May Threefoot, Theo Williamson and Georgia Sage Pink roses were used lavishly in the decora- tions and pink predominated in the color scheme of the refreshments.
 Hon. Charles w. W.,Thompson was the host last evening of an elaborate supper party given at the Battle House after the per formance of Twelfth Night.' His guests were Miss Hattie Smith, Miss Ger trude Smith. Miss Grace Bestor, Miss Jes- sic Whiting, Miss Amanda Moore, Messrs. w. F. Tebbetts, W. G. Horn, Dr. Kille- brew. Dr. Goldthwaite; chaperoned by MT. and Mrs. F. J. Inge.
 Yesterday afternoon Mir. Tebbetts gave a small launch party in compliment to MT Thompson. his guests being Misses Hattie Smith, Jessie Whiting, Ruth Bush, Mir, Perrin Bestor. Dr. Goldthwaite and Mir. Thompson. ~ l
 MT. and Mrs. G. M. Luce gave a thea ire party last evening, followed by a supper at the Battle House. The guests were Dr. and Mrs W. NJ. Mastin. Mir. and Mrs, A. P. Vass and MT. and Mrs. F. E. Dewey -.
 Mir. and Mrs Goegory L. Smith have IS. sued invitations to cotillion in honor of their daughter. Miss Gertrude, the event to take place Monday evening, December filth, at Temperance Hall.
 Among the out-of-town guests at the Hughes-Irwin wedding today was Mir R. l.. Crawford of New York City. MT Crawford is the guest of MT. and Mrs T. H. Lake. 5- , s
 Miss Mary Robbins will entertain al luncheon Saturday at o'clock in com. pliment to Miss Nettie Nelder. whose marriage occurs the following Wednes- day.
 MT. and Mrs. c. w. Hampstead have re- turned from this bridal trip and are al home at 20 Congress Street.
 DEATH -H WAurER COUAA&AN.