The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29

the stairs, her winsome beauty and grace fui carriage were remarked by all. Her wedding gown was a superb creation or white embossed chiffon. over silk with an Interlining of accordion pleated chiffon. A deep bertha of Duchesse and rose point lace adorned the bodice, and the soft traii- Ing skirt. with its deep court train. which was one billowy mass of lace, as she ad- vanced to the altar. where she was met by the groom and his best man. his broth CT. Mir. Oliver Bartlett. She carried c shower bouquet of brides-roses and lilies of the valley. Her hlmy tulle veil. which reached to the end of her train. was held in place by a diamond heart-shaped pin of exquisite workmanship. the gift Of tho groom.
 "The marriage ceremony of the Roman Catholic Church was impressively per- formed by Rev. Father Marion or st. Lawrence Church. who advanced to the front of the altar and stood within the suaiiax wreathed gates, which were opened by the little flower girl as the bride ad- vanced. The altar was mass of white roses. the pale green of the delicate buds contrasting with the pure white of the full blown roses. The soft glow of the hundred candles, the gleaming crucifx at the top. lent an air of solemnity and sacredness, not often felt outside of church. After the ceremony, to the joy ous strains of Mendeissohn's Wedding March. the bridal party repaired to the reception hall. where the bride and groom stood for a few moments to receive the congratulations of their friends, after which they went to the breakfast room, where a delicious course breakfast was served.
 Here the decorators art had achieved perfection. Gariands Of smiiax draped chandelier and walls. its graceful tendriis twining the crystal lamps. which cast soft glow over the gorgeous pink chrys- anthemums. which banked mantel and cabinets. In the centre of the table stood a basket of graceful design. filled with pink chrysanthemums, tied with a bow of pink satin ribbon, and resting on hand- some centerpiece Of lace over pink satin. Tall, slender crystal vases containing chrysanthemums were placed at intervals along the table, the soft glow of the many pink shaded candles deepening their deli- cate color.
 Immediately in front of tine bride was placed the brides cake, wonderful cre- ation of the confectioners' art, oval in shape and bearing aloft large clustres of pink chrysanthemums. The satin ribbons, extending to each bridesmaids plate, when pulled created much merriment, Miss Adora Smathers being the fortunate winner of the ring, Mrs. Seaver the dime. Miss Willie Knight, thimble. The dainty place cards were obiong in shape. each one bearing the initials of the bride and groom. "R. and B." in gold, and a saucy cupid, his arms full of pink chrysanthe- nuns. On the reverse side the name of the guest in gold lettering. Mrs. Smath- CTS, the brides mother. wore hand some gown of champagne colored silk Zib- line. with garnitures of real lace and dia- monds.
 '"The brides going-away gown was a stylish brown zibiline with hat and gloves to match. She made a lovely picture as she stood on the landing distributing the small bouquets of which her bridal bou. quet was composed to her bridesmaids. Each one contained souvenir. a gold spoon of beautiful design, the handle Q cluster of lilies of the valley. and the bowl. the initials of the bride and groom.
 "Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett left on the noon train for Washington. New York. Boston and other Eastern points. and later will be at home to their friends in Montgom- cry, Ala. NJ
 Mrs. Bartlett is the granddaughter of the late Judge Rice. Chief Justice of Ala bana, and though native of Montgom- cry. has spent the greater part of her young womanhood In Waynesville. where her sweetness of disposition and bright, vivacious manners won for her lasting friends who regret to lose her from their midst.
 ''Mr. Bartlett is a prominent young bus mess man of Montgomery. where his moral worth and integrity of character have won for him an enviable place in the financial world.
 Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs, Oliver Bartlett of Jacksonville, Fla; {; Mir. Emmett ceibles of Montgomery, Ala. !: Mrs. Samuel Rice, Miss Marguerite Rice Miss Maggie Fitzgibbons. of Montgomery. Ala; Col. Jas. w. B. Bowles. the Misses Bowles of Louisville, Ky; Miss Hooper Of Selma, Ala; Mss Randolph and Miss Youngman of Atlantic City; Mrs. O. C. Hamilton and Miss Hamilton of Asheville, Mrs Louden Jessup of New York, Mss Eva Dowhy of Birmingham"
 A PRE- I GERMAN.