The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-19
COLONEL DuM0Nr ENTER
 TANNED AT DINNER.

COLONEL DUM0NT ENTER.
 TANNED AT DINNER.
 At the initial dinner in the encamp- ment of the 1st regiment Colonel Roo- ert duMont and his stan entertained number of ladies last evening when these soldiers proved most gracious hosts as they dispensed the joys or a tents fare. The party went out Tn time to witness the dress parade of the 500 defenders of the nations rights and to enjoy the maneuvers through majors at the helm. The impressive and inpiring ceremony of retreat as the nations flag was lowered to rest until reveille spread If ts another eGies day and a stroll through the white canvas city were subjects of interest until dinner was announced and Colonel n auMont s.aat ed with their guests to enjoy the even. ing meal in camp. The occasion was full of all the delight of bountiful hos pitality received by apprec'a'iVe
 General Brandon near the conclusion of the dining arose and in few words.
 Miss to say so yo Colonel duMont." Miss Scott with an air of sweet timidlty stood up and as as she presented a box of cigars to
 Colonel duMont. the women or Ala bama have always admired those quail. ties in the sterner sex which mace you possess all these qualities. the party which now enjoys your hospi- taIity desire that your stay in Mont be ana anS s%eees that your troubles go up in smoke, We welcome you and your splendid regiment to the capital l,of. of State that of cehenet she %aaHa m rfR,y Gs said t hard on a man who was not speaker when he was confronted with the prop osition of answering such beautiful re- marks from a charming young woman duMont then continued and in a few words of appreciation of the hearty re- ception accorded the 1st regiment and f0r the gift a ns tsan he iuded to himself as mot a speaker" Several of the gentlemen of the party were called upon for speeches and happy responses were made by Colonel Harry Shorter, Captain J. c. Goodfel. 1ew of the Rey U A GsPs GsPtsn captaa Thaa Van Liew and General Brandon. who "The people of Montgomery desiring city. have brought their best about your board tonight. While we will not weave for you a garland all radiant
 heR Ses Se l est flowers. who extend to you well | come and who desire to make the stay of your regiment pleasant as well as profitable. In their presence, sir. sad. ness seems less sad and milder light creeps in among the shadows, for in whatever they may say or do there Is and delicate touch of woman's hand. l They come on this. your initial night in camp to encourage you in the eff. which the whole State Is justly proud"
 The dinner party included Mrs. Q. D. Sartlett , Mrs M . de c91tss; s,sn Misses s.o.. Mary KirRPs.rick, Annie Lowe; Matte Mcqueen. Ethel Clifford of Birming- ham and Lucille Wilkinson of Prattville; Colonel Robert. duMont. Captain Joe Captain Thad Partridge. Rev. A. c. Harte, Captain c. M. Van Liew. Captain T. M. Maddox, Colonel W. W. Brandon. Lieutenant l. l. Soper and Mr. J. H. | Faunce
 MARRIAGE OF MISS oFFUTr
 While the weadnT MND ,as1 MIR; n,rbt TRInHhE a; Mn
 Nathaniel William Trinble of Ixtlahu- aca, Mexico, and Miss Eleanor Ofutt of Montgomery. was a quiet home af. fair it was none the less beautiful and impressive.
 The young persons were married nt 8 o'clock at the residence of the pride parents, MT. and Mrs. Robert w. Offutt. i'll High street. the officiating minister being Rev. Charles A. StakeV, D. D. The impressive services were performed in the presence of the relatives and intimate friends of the two families. MT. John Trimble of Birmingham, & brother of the bridegroom was his best man and Miss Susie offutt. "a sister of the bride, was her maid of honor.
 The color scheme of the wedding was green and white the parlors being tastefully decorated in bamboo and smilax At one end of the room where the couple knelt was an improvised altar festooned with greens. and sur rounded by candelabra which shed mellow glow over the whole
 The bride wore 9 wedding dress of white lace which heightened her bru nette beauty Miss Susie Offutt wore a dress of white chiffon trimmed in lace.
 MT. and Mrs Trimble left at 9.35 o'clock last night for Mexico. They were accompanied by Mrs: George | Copeland, who has been visiting rela- tives in Hayneville and who was a guest at the wedding. MT. Trimble Is