The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-12
SOCIETY

The wedding of Miss Lottie Wren War
ner and Mr.. Harry Lee Koenig took
place last evening at $50 o'clock at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Shepherd Warner. on High
land avenue. The ceremony was inn
pressively performed by the Rev. DR.. A. j.
Dickinson in the presence OF a brilliant
assembly. and was followed by a recep-
ton.
| Miss Warner was given away by her
| father. She was radiantly lovely in a
wedding gown of baby Irish lace, fash
| Toned exquisitely over white chiffon and
silk. The fashionable pointed effect was
seen ON the skirt. the medalllons of lace
being combined with liberty silk and
shaping into a train of medium length.
The bodice was of lace threaded with
pearls. The veil was of tule edged with
lace, and the bridal bouquet was of lilies
of the valley
An aisle was formed of white tulle
caught with purple violets and white car
nations, the ushers descending the broad
staircase and entering the drawing room
| in advance of the other members of the
wedding party They were Mr.. Jackson
Halstead, Mr.. Benjamin Reynolds, Mr..
| owen Gillespie, Mr.. Drewry Foy, Mr..
Burks Savage and Mr.. Robert Hood.
| Mrs. Eugene F. Enslen. Jr., was matron
of honor. She was gowned in white lace
and carried brides roses. The maids of
honor were Miss Minnie Eatherly and
Miss Orlean Brandon of Nashville. Miss
Eatherly was gowned in white silk tissue
and Miss Brandon was in lilac. Their
bouquets were of Easter lilies.
The bridesmaids were Miss Fletcher
Stinson. Miss Luctta Gregg. Miss Her
mione Brown and Miss May Ruth Nc
Lester They were gowned in white and
carried Easter lilies. Their gowns were
finished with two ACCORDION plated ruff
hes and the girdles. slippers and gloves
were in the violet shades.
| In the drawing room. where the cere-
mony was performed. an arch was erected
and suspended from the center was we'd
ding bell of white carnations and lilies.
The mantel was massed in white carna-
lions, and garlands of white rosebuds
were used with asparagus vine. Preced-
ing the ceremony Mr. Owen Gillespie
sang two solos. Mendelssohn's wedding
march announced the coming of the bri-
dial procession.
During the reception an orchestra pre-
scented a bright programme and buffet
supper was served. The table was deco
rated with violets and white mallne. The
centerpiece was a basket of white and
purple violets, and the maline caught
ON the chandelier held at intervals large
clusters of purple violets Smilax was
used as frieze about the house and here
and there 1t was caught with long
stemmed violets. Punch was served in
the conservatory, where the decorations
were of purple wisteria, the lavender
colors distinguishing all the decorations.
The ices were designed as doves and the
cakes were heart-shaped, while the salad
course was ornamented with cupids.
The presents were displayed in an apart
ment upstairs. They were numerous and
beautiful.
Mr. Koenig and his bride left on late
train for the west, where they will spend
several weeks. The brides travelling
dress was of grey wolfe, the short coat
having a white vest hand-embroidered in
gold. Her hat was of grey. trimmed
with lavender roses.
Young Mrs. Koenig is a beauty Of
the brunette type. She is vivacious. bright
and attractive. Mr. Koenig is in the con-
strnction department of the Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Koenig, parents
OF Mr.. koenig' were among the out-of-
town guests at the wedding
Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the First Presbyterian church
an Easter bazaar and baby show will be
given today at the residence of Mrs. Will
liam Hardie On Sycamore street. The
bazaar will open at II o'clock and con-
tinue through the day.
The card party to be given on Easter
Monday by the William L. Yanoey chap
ter, I. d. c., will be at the Morris hotel
instead of the Hillman, as previously an
nounced.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of the
Pelham chapter U. d. c., was held yes
terday afternoon at the residence of Miss
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ident, reported financial success of the
lecture given by John Temple Graves
the proceeds of which will go to the me-
moral hall fund. Pelham chapter will
celebrate its tenth anniversary early in
June.
Miss LaVere gave an art exhibition yes
terday at her residence on Highland ave-
nue.. which was well attended Examples
in china painting, tapestries, and wrought
leather were exhibited and the occasion
was successful. Palms and cut flowers
were used in the decorations.
Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider gave a luncheon
| yesterday TO Mrs. William Halls, Jr.. of
New York, the occasion being one of sew
eral charming small affairs that she has
given this season.
The Ladies' Aid Society and Guild Of
! the Church of the Advent will have a
white sale next Saturday and Monday.
Beautiful lingerie and many lovely ar
ticles in white will be on sale.
Highland will have a sale of candy Fri
day and Saturday.
/ The board of control of the Hillman hos
| pital chapter will have a meeting this
morning at 10 o'clock at the Hillman hos
! fa1