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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
MARRIAGE OF MISS RICE
 AND MIR. GERSON

The marriage of Miss Jennie Rice and MT. Meyer s. Gerson was celebrated last evening at 6 o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Emanuel Rice.
 The ceremony was beautifully and in- pressively performed by Rabbi A.. J. Messing, Jr.
 Immediately before the appearance of the bride. Miss Bertha Kaufman of Co., lumbus. Miss, sang in superb voice. Be cause I Love You. Dear" Miss Kaufman was gowned in white embroidered crepe de chine, with real lace and pearl.
 Two little flower girls. Misses Ruth and Bernice Loeb, led the way of the bridal party. They wore dresses of white lace and carried white carnations.
 The maid of honor, Miss Bertha Rice. sister of the bride, preceded her. She was gowned in a lovely creation of white mousselin with elaborate embroidery of spider webs, and carried a shower bou- quet of white carnations.
 The bride entered with her father. She was an ideal-looking bride in her wedding robes of white crepe de chine embellished with real lace and grape ornaments. She carried 8 small Bihle, bound in white moire, gift of the bridegroom.
 The bridal party was met at an impro- vised altar by the bridegroom and his brother, Mir. Nathan Gerson, who acted as best man. There, in the presence of about eighty guests, composed of the inn mediate family of both parties. the we'd ding ceremony was pronounced.
 The reception which followed, at ! o'clock, and to which about three hundred guests were invited. was notably elegant. The parlor, where, on a raised platform. the newly-wedded couple stood to receive the shower of congratulations, was adorn- ed with palms and white blossoms, hya- cirths and carnations. The hall was sim- ilarly decorated. In the rear of the par- Tor a room was devoted to the display of a lavish number of bridal gifts-sllver, cut-class, china, bric-a-brac and house. hold articles. In the room opposite the parlor a band was stationed and dancing was enjoyed. For the dining room. where a course supper was served. two apartments were thrown together and the table stretched through their double length. This room WIS brilliant in color scheme of pink and white, brought into relief by a profusion of giant smi- lax. Pink ribbons were festooned at in- tervals from the chandelier to the cor ners and sides of the table, and on each of these were tied clusters of pink and white roses. On the table were pink and white carnations, and white candles shad- ed with pink. In the rear of the hall pun oh was served.
 After the reception the bride changed her wedding gown for a travelling suit of blue. tailor-made. Mir. and Mrs. Gerson then drove to the station and left on the evening train for New Orleans, where they will spend Mardi Gras.
 This marriage is one of the social events of the season. The bride has been one of the most attractive and beloved of the young ladies in society since her debut.
 Mir. Gerson is a prominent young busi- ness and club man, and is universally popular.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

But the astute American manager was Oh hand and the young virtuoso was soon en- gagged by Rudolph Aronson for a tour of the land of the Stars and Stripes.
 Of the young man, Pietro Mascagni the com poser of Cavaleria Rusticana recently saId in an interview:
 An! That boy, Kocian. He is good. He great. He is wonderful He knows That ex presses it perfectly-he knows One has but to listen to him to understand and believe.
 His music Is his nte-his all. By his art he makes 1t speak. He interprets it with the sure touch of the master the understanding Of a great soul.
 For the first time I heard him play. It is beyond my power to express how deeply he impressed me. had expected great things, but not great He is greater than Kubelik. His future is
 He has hands like iron but he plays as if they feathers. Never has virtuoso shown a more exquisite touch. His technique is superb. magnificent. But, best of all. hA has the great gift-soul. His playing is filled with temperament. with understanding. HA throws himself into his work and makes it 6 living thing. His music speaks to you, cries out to you. Ii tells you of tho beauty of the world; it tells you of it's great sadness. You may not speak his tongue. you may never take his hand. and still you know his heart and know that he knows yours.
 "As we sat together listening to him. my wife Stgnora Mascagnl. much affected. The tears stood in her eyes. she trembleds so beautiful 1t was"
 Manager Heck said last night that 1t was Q source of regret to him that Kocian was un- able to give his Montgomery performance and he hoped that at some future date the young violinist would be able to return to Mont, gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
JAROSLAV KOCIAN ILL
YOUNG VIOLIN vIRTUoSo
 COULD NOT PERFORM.
Suffering from Fever and Swollen Tonsils He is at a Mentgom- cry Hotel-May Not Go
 to Mobile.

JaroslAv Kocian. the young Bohemian violin virtuoso, is i'll at the Exchange Hotel and probably will not be able to fill his engagement at Mobile tonight.
 It was a source of deep regret to many Mont gomery musicians last night when at the doors of the Montgomery Theatre they were told by R. C. Heck. Kocian's manager, and Sam Htrscher of the Montgomery Theatre that the talented young viollnist would be unable to ap- pear in concert on account of illness. . Kocian played before a large audience Wednesday night in Nashville. The perform ance was given contrary to the advice of a physician under whom Kocian had been for treatment for a high fever and swelling of the tonsils The young vrtuoso played, however, and although he came near collapsing. he charmed the audience.
 He arrived in Montgomery yesterday and was very i'll. He was taken to the Exchange Hotel and a physician summoned. The Mont gomery performance was immediately called of. Kocian is now under the treatment of a Montgomery physician.
 Kocian Is accompanied by his friend. school mate and piano aecompanist, Franz spindler' Miss Julia Geyer. solo pianiste, and Mrs Geyer, her aunt and chaperone.
 The young virtu0so born in Widen schwert, Bohemia, eighteen years ago At the age of he evinced a remarkable ear for music and was given a toy fiddle. which he at once mastered His father, a country pedagogue' saw the talent and encouraged his son to study the violin. At the age of l2 he was sent to the Prague Conservatory, where he be- came a pupil of sevcik and Dvorak and was graduated four years later with highest hon prs. His talent was by this time widely known and he was soon besieged by invitations TOT concerts.
 pr. Hans Pitcher became interested in the young man and was instrumental in securing Dim a position as soioist in the Richter or
 ehestra, where he made distinct triumph
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
FIRST MEETING OF
 MUSIC STUDY CLUB.

The first netting of the Music Study Club since its organization was held yes terday afternoon at the studio of Mrs. Bennett Griffin.
 The formation of this club means more for the artistic development of Montgom- cry in a musical way than would appear at first thought. It marks an artistic epoch.
 The members are serious in their desire for development and mutal improve ment. Only those so interested are eligi- ble to join the club. Those who are students of music are eligible as mem- bers others not students, or not under standing the technique of music, but ap- >preciative of its beauty, are eligible as associate members.
 At the meeting yesterday a delightful program was rendered and explained. It consisted of the following numbers:
 Essay-The study and Appreciation of Music as an Art, MT. Robert Eilenberg.
 Intermission for discussion.
 Gluck, Aria from Orfeo. Mrs. Leota OBrien.
 Bach, Three Part Inventions, No. g, No. 10, Miss Lucia Cromwell
 Schumann, selected songs from "Wo- mans Love and Life;" Cycle-Poems from Chamisso. Mrs. Leon Well.
 The following quotations appeared on the printed program:
 ''Wouldst thou know If a people be well governed: If its laws be good or bad? Examine the music 1t practices. s."-Con- fucius.
 Music is the art of moving by sys- tematic combination of sounds, the af- factions of intelligent, receptive and cul- tivated beings. ."-Berlioz.
 See deep enough and you see musically; the heart of Nature being everywhere Music, If you can but reach it'-Carlyle'
 The meetings are to be held every alter nate Thursday.
 The present members are Mrs. Bennett Griffin, MT and Mrs. Robert EEenburg. Mrs. Leon Well, Mrs. Virgil Griffin, Mrs. John O'Brien, Mrs. w. M. Teague, Mrs. Fred Ball, Mrs. H. C. Gunnels, Mrs. A. n sayre, Mrs. H. H. Fitts. Mrs. C. L. Campbell Mrs. w. NJ. Wilkerson, Mrs, Nornie Carter Miss Lila Edwards, Miss t<ata Booth. Miss Hattie Bell Booth. Miss Henrietta Foy, Miss Alma Cohn. Miss Clara Greil, Miss Juliet Greil, Miss May
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
IN COMPLIMENT
 TO MRS. GUDEBRoD

Mrs. Christian Gudebrod of New York who is visiting MT. and Mrs. James s. Pinckard was the honored guest at q beautiful luncheon given in compliment to her by Mrs. J. G. Winter yesterday at noon.
 The large round table was spread with center piece of honlton lace over pink satin. on which stood a pink carnations. Over the white cloth tracings of hot house smilax and sprays of plumosa were artistically drawn.
 The whole was lighted with pink shaded candles in silver candelabra.
 The guests invited to be with Mrs. Gudebrod were: Mrs. Fisher of Angus ta, Mrs. w. A. Gayle, Mrs. J. l.. Hall Mrs. James s. Pinckard, Mrs. Charles Jones. Mrs. Pauline Foster. Mrs. Dick son Tharin. Mrs. Montgomery Smith, MT. Christian Gudebrod and Mrs. J. M. de- Cottes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
MISS GIBSON APPOINTED
 BY GENERAL GORDON,

Miss Louisiana Gibson. says The New Orleans Times-Democrat has been appointed by General J. B. Gordon, Chief Maid of Honor for the Confederate Reunion to be held at New Orleans. Miss Gibson is a typical Southern beauty.
 An interesting story is connected with her name, Louisiana. She is the daught- CT of Colonel Tobias Gibson and niece of Colonel Hart Gibson, both Confederate officers and influential Kentuckians, also niece of General Randall Gibson, late United States Senator from Louisiana. Six Gibson brothers enlisted in the Confeder- ate service as privates and came out of- ficers.
 The Gibsons, the McKinleys, the Pres tons, the Breckinridges, the Harts and Shelbys are closely related American fam allies, members of which have been con- spicuous, not only for courage on the battle field, but in public life, from Colo nial and Revolutionary times to the pre- sent day, and as statesmen, Governors and brilliant jurists.
 After the Louisiana purchase in 1863, brought about by MT. Livingston in Paris, John c. Breckinridge. attorney general, and Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States. John c. Breckinridge came to make visit to Spring Hill, the home of his relatives, the Harts, in Wood ford County, Kentucky. While he was there child was born to Susanna Pres ton Hart and MT. Breckinridge was given the honor of naming the little girl, T will call her Louisiana in commemora- ton of my greatest achievement" said he, and Mrs. Hart replied. 'I will add Breckinridge in honor of my favorite cousin"
 Afterward little Louisiana Brecklnridge Hart became the wife of Hon Tobias Gibson. Sr., of Louisiana. and the mother of Colonel Tobias Gibson, Jr., of Lexing- ton, Ky, who gave his daughter the pretty and significant name of her grand mother.
 It is therefore. peculiarly appropriate that Miss Louisiana Breckinridge Gib- son should be chosen Chief Maid of Honor for the New Orleans reunion, having many notable relatives in New Orleans and Louisiana. and. in fact. throughout the entire South.
 She is a Blue Grass beauty and belle. of the purest blond type, tall and grace ful, with a dignity of bearing which seems a birthright.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
IN COMPLEMENT TO MISSES ADAMS AND
 MISS MITCHELL.

mISS m1ICnEAA. A notably brilliant reception was given yesterday by Mrs. T. J. Reynolds at her home on McDonough Street, when she presented her friends, Miss Mattie Adams of Decatur and Miss Estelle Mitchell of Rome, Ga.
 Mrs. Reynolds wore a gown of green silk trimmed in white; Miss Adams was attired in pink satin striped grenadine. and Miss Mtchells toilette was of white point desprit with bands and folds of white silk.
 The friends who received with Mrs. Reynolds and her guests of honor were Mrs. J. A. Rice. in black grenadine and satin; Mrs. Mathew Stokes, in white mousselin and lace, and Mrs. Alex Gar land, who wore a gown of tan etomine and lace over green satin.
 The apartment in which the receiving party stood was decorated in pink car nations and smilax and lighted with pink shaded tapers.
 The floral adornments of the second par Tor, in which the refreshments were served were daffodils and smilax, and in the hall, where the fruit punch was serv- ed, the color tone was red and the flow CTS red carnations.
 The punch was served by Mrs Charles Teasley, whose gown was of red crepe de chine. with touches of black. and Miss Hayes of Louisville, wearing black crepe de chine.
 Those who assisted in entertaining were:
 Mesdames E. A. Reynolds, A. c. Jones, Edwin Jones. D. c. Allen, w. E. Pitts, A. T. Hannon, c. L. Ruth, A. E. Gar land, w. B. Tanner, J. G. Finley, Mat thew Stokes. M. w. Stuart, c. A. John son. J. A. Rice. T. D. McGough, w. D.. Peel. Norway Brown, Ed R. Malone, Misses i'liams, Lily Pelzer. Bessie Jones. Rocnili Jones, Ellie Barnett. Da- lia Calm. Fannie Hannon, Pattie Gilmer, Helen Winter, Annie Graham, Frances Patteson. May Allen. Bettie Allen, Willie Allen and Louise Allen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
IN coMpL1MENT TO MISS REID.

Mrs Alex Troy entertained few friends charmingly at whist Wednesday evening in compliment to Miss Annie Ried of Birmingham.
 The guests were Mir. and Mrs. J. L. Hall, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Fillmore. Jr, Mrs. Frank Fillmore, Mrs. Frank Mo- Donald Mrs. D. w. Troy, Miss Annie Reid, Miss Louise Marks and Miss Gabriel Watts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
Fair-Ozment.

Tuscaloosa. Feb. 19-(SpeciaL)-The residence of pr. and Mrs. T. J Ozment vas the scene of a pretty wedding yes. terday afternoon. the contracting parties being Miss Flora Ozment and J. B. FaiI of Birmingham. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev. John Van Lear. The parlors were beautifully decorated in white violets and carnations. The bride who was elegantly attired in a gown of white lansdown, was attended by her sis ter, Miss Jamie Ozment, while the groom was attended by Truman OZment. Mrs Hugh Martin of Avondale. sister of the bride was matron of honor. The bride has been q resident of Tuscaloosa since early childhood and has many friends and admirers. The groom is popular empIoye' of the Southern Railway at Bir- ningham. Immediately after the cere- mony they left for Atlanta and other points. after which they will be at home at Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
SANS SoUCI CLUB ENTER
 TANNED BY MISS RANDOLPH

The Sans Souci Club was deightfully entertained yesterday by Miss Sadie Ran dolph at the home of her sister, Mrs. Il. P. Candler.
 The decorative scheme was yellow artis- tically carried out. Yellow jonquils were the flowers used and the candles and lights were shaded with yellow. The score cards were in the shape of yellow daisies.
 The prize was an exquisite Japanese teapot, won by Miss Alberta Pickett.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
MESSENGER GIRLS IN LONDON
Said to be More obliging and Expe-
 ditious Than Boys.

London Telegraph.
 Some people are concerned about the disappearing office boy. Considering that he Is, rightly or wrongly, credited with being one of the disturbing elements in the mechanism of business. the report of his decline was received with some thing almost akin to joy. Inquiries, how ever, elicited the fact that he is neither dead nor dying! he Is merely masquer- adinE under new name. In the multi tudinous ranks of junior clerks he is now pursuing his ingenious course. His position is more definitely assured under the latter, title. and must not he con- fused with the old order of things, when his duties commenced with the lighting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
Kniehts of Momus Parade.

New Orleans, Feb. l9.-The Knights of Momus gave the opening pageant of the Carnival representing the myths of the Red Men, sixteen floats giving gorgeous pictures based on legends of the aborig- ines. The city was magnificently illumi- mated and decorated, the weather Ideal and the throng of visitors greater than aver Miss Roosevelt and other visitors viewed the parade from the club gal leries. while Admiral Schley stood beside the Mayor at the city hall platform and was given an ovation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
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 Mrs. w. F. Vandiver left last evening for New York and Washington. She will be joined in Opelika by her daughter Mrs. L, B. Whitfield who is going to Washington as delegate to the National meeting of the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, which will be held there.
 Hon. and Mrs. Richard Arlington who were married at Timmonsville N. C., last Tuesday, Feb. r. have arrived from thelr wedding journey and are with the form CTS mother, Mrs. Mary Arlington on Church Street.
 Lieutenant George A. Herbert of PIattsburg Barracks New York. who was hest man at the Norwood- Durham nuptials left Wednesday evening for Washington.
 Mir Albert Loeb of Columbus, Miss, and Mir Emanuel Gerson of Cincinnati arc among the out-of- town guests who came to attend the Gerson- Rice wedding.
 Miss IJlv Pelzer left yesterday for Noo, orleans where she will spend Mardl Gras as the guest of Mir. and Mrs, charles NiIburn of Washington, D. c. Naws comes from California that Miss HuIet Trapp, who has been visiting the 1 Misses Cleary. has sailed for the Philip pines on the steamship The China" | Master Reese Harvey. little son of Mir. and Mrs. Reese Harvey was awarded tbe nrize yesterday afternoon at the baby | show of the Elks' Bazaar, which Is being
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Be sure and come to the George Washington party at Elks' Old Gu riosity Shop today, and to the candy pulling Saturday. Hours 3:3o to 6 p. m.
 Special attractions for the children: Fish Pond, Klondike Dig and Feeding the Goose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
NOTICE MAGAZINE CLUB.

The Magazine Club will meet today at 3;aO o'clock with Mrs. J. M. Falkner. Im- portant business will come before the club and the members are urged to at tend. By order of the President
 Mrs. Stewart Mcqueen. President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
WOMAN Qno
 SOCIETY.
(BY MRS. J. M. de CoTTEs.)

shephard. Mss Lounella Cromwell. Miss Virginia Norwood, Miss Barnes.
 The officers of the club are Mrs. Leon Well, president; Mrs. Iila Edwards. vice. president; Mrs. Charles Campbell. secre- tary; Mrs. w. M. Wilkerson, treasurer.
 The directors of the study of music are MT. and Mrs. Robert Eilenburg. Mir. and Mrs. Bennett Griffin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
RIVER STEAMER ARRIVES.
City of Mobile Brought a Big
 Cargo.

Cargo. The river steamer. City of Mobile. reached Montgomery at 9 o'clock yester- day morning after being four days out from Mobile. with good cargo, consist ing chiefly of paint, oil and lead. The steamer reached Selma Tuesday night
 The river is very much the same as when the boat came up last week. It has not fallen much since the last heavy rain.
 The City of Mobile left at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Flows and Saddles given away free to the successful users of our fertilizer at Marks 6 Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20
SOMETHING FOR NOTH-
 ING.

"GooD LUCK" Baking Powder cans now contain Sections" which, when re- turned in accordance with directions, are valuable. These "Sections" cost the con- sumer absolutely nothing, but afford her, nevertheless, an opportunity for earning money prizes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Man is born to serve life sentence at hard labor. but occasionally he secures a stay Of execution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

The so-called witty remarks attribute | to great men after their demise are enough to make them do flipfiops In thei' graves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Mrs. R. T. Wray, formerly Miss Au- gusta Moses. of New York, Is visiting her cousins, Mir and Mrs. J. T. Moses, on Lawrence Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

held this week at the Auditorium. The prize boy is wonderfully bright and handsome little fellow, who is worthy of several awards. It is a matter of inter- est that the young mans father before him was awarded prize when a baby at a similar show.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Miss Georgia Wood of Louisville, Ky Is visiting Mrs. Henry Davidson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Every man knows how different he would act If he were some other man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Miss Lyons of Mobile is visiting Mrs. I l.. Hill at 523 South McDonough Stree
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Mrs. Julius Leopold of Selma and Miss Josie Stalbald of Kansas City. Mo, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Rice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Miss Matte Adams of Decatur. who has been the guest of Miss Mayo Allen, will leave for her home today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Miss Annie Reid of Birmingham, who has been visiting Mrs. Daniel Troy left yesterday for South Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

A little daughter has arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. William 5. Kelly She is named Mary Petrie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Mrs. Jake Leopold of Selma is the guest of Mrs. J. Simon. She came to attend the Gerson-Rice marriage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

News comes from California that Miss HuIet Trapp, who has been visiting the Misses Cieary. has sailed for the Philip hines on the steamship The China
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-20

Richmond, Virginia.
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