The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29

fhst day--a mans guide today might give him similar warming"
 MARRIAGE OF MISS RICE
 AND MR. BARTLETTE.
 The following account of the marriage of Miss May Rice and Mir. Henry Bartlett which took place at Loretta. the home or the brides mother. Mrs. Smathers. near AshsviIIe. N. C.. is clipped from The Ashe- vile Citizen of November 18th:
 Loretta Heights. the handsome home of Mr. and Mrs. George Smathers, In Waynesyille, has been the scene of many delightful entertainments. but never a mors brilliant or joyous one than on We'd nesday morning, when their friends gath cred to witness the marriage of Miss May Rina, Mrs. Smather's daughter. to Mr. Henry Bartlett of Montgomery. Ala.
 "The spacious reception hall. with It's beautiful panels of native cherry, thrown into relief by masses of dark green holly. it's bright red berries. and the tall, grace ful palms made a striking background for the bridal party as they descended the wide stairway, passing thro' fold ing doors into the back parlor. down the aisle formed by the ribbon bearers. The aisle extended the entire length of the double pariors, to the oriole window. which had been converted into minia- ture chapel. with lighted tapers. garlands of Southern smiiax and clusters of roses and white chrysanthemums, these being used In both rooms, yellow chfysanthe- nuns replacing the white in the back parlor.
 "In the gift room, where were displayed the many beautiful and elegant presents. the color motif was pink. also in the din- ing room where the wedding breakfast was served. the dainty pink of the chrys- k-a fwf1 Aoyf vrzit the sparkle of the cut glass and silver, en- hanced by the soft glow of many pink capped candles and crystal lamps.
 while the guests were assembling. Speer's orchestra rendered a delightful musical program. Among the selections were the following:
 Trammerei.. .. .. ,.............. .Schumann Caratnie.. ..,.....'......F .Fannenauser Spring Song. ............Me endeissonn Flower Song... ....,............... ave Maria. ......Gounoo
 Promptly at 10 o'clock. to the subdued strains of the orchestra, Mrs. Hamilton s exquisite soprano voice was heard sing ing the bridal chorus from Lohengrin. which announced the coming of the bride. Mrs. Hamilton also sang during the cer- emony her beautiful voice floating over the heads of all like benediction.
 First came the flower girl. little Miss Ellen Rice Smathers, sister of the bride. dainfily attired In cream lace over pink, carrying a basket of pink chrysanthe- mums. The first bridesmaid. Miss Mabel Mathis. came next wearing lovely gown of white silk tissue over pink taffeta. and carried pink chrysanthemums Following her came Master Archer Seaver, the ring bearer. dressed in white.
 After the ring bearer came two groomsmen, Messrs. Frank Miller and John gmathers. and as they took their position on either sids of the altar, two bridesmaids. Misses Adora Smathers and Lura Jones came slowly down the stair way passing to their position on either side of the altar slightly in advance of the grOcmsmen. Next came two grooms- men. Messrs. Emmst Seibels and Charles Knight, who took their position with the other groomsmen, followed by two bridee- maids. Misses Sarah Stringneld and VII. lie Knight, who took similar positions with the bridesmaids.
 ''The bridesmaids wore white silk tissue over pink taffsta, with pompons of tuile and pink forget-me-nots in their haiI They carried pink chrysanthemums.
 "After the bridesmaids came the mat ron-of.honor, Mrs. Archer Beaver, attired in an exquisite robe of cream lace oveI satin, and carrying pink chrysanthemums. As she passed down the ribbon aisle. the maid of honor. Miss Marguerite Rice, de- seconded the stairs and passed to her po- sition beside the matron of honor. The brunette beauty of Miss Rice was enhanc. ed by the lovely gown of pink crepe dS chine over tafreta. which she wore. She carried white chrysanthemums.
 'Tmmediately following her came tht bride leaning on the arm of her father Mr. smathers As she slowly descended