The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-25

ple altar Tn thls cnapeI. the spectator feels that God indeed has joined the man and the woman in holy wedlock, d feeling alas, often lost sight of in the spectacular effects of big church wedding. Who that saw them will ever forget the quiet beauty of the marriage of Miss Madeline Jones to MT. James Maury. or of Miss Ellen Mordecai to Mir. Garrett. or more re- gently that of Miss Jenie Fee Austen and MT. Gates?
 Upon this chapel nows rests another sweet memory, the marriage of Miss Ellen Marston and MT. George Dent Lining, which occurred this evening at twilight. The light from numerous wax candles fell upon the crowded pews and upon the altar whore white carnations and ferns shone against background of palms. Here the cere- mony was performed by the Rev Mat thew Brewster, the bride being given away by her brother, MT John Win throp Marston. The bridal toilette was of embroidered chiffon. with conven- tional veil and orange blossoms and a shower bouquet of brides roses. She was surrounded by group Of her girl- hood friends, Mrs. l.. D. Gates. matron of honor; Miss Mamie Marston. maid of honor, and Misses Emma Lining, Josie Macmurdo. Jessie Hollinger and Miss Marie ', Marston, bridesmaids. These young ladies wore gowns of white organuie with girdles and steramers of white satin, and carried white carnations, while the costumes of the maid and matron of honor were varied by pink girdles and pink car nations. MT. Lining was accompanied by Mir H. HatciIer, best man. Messrs. Frank Winter, Warren Field, Willis Hybart. Archie Marston and Alb Jack son, groomsmen. with MT. Robert Err win and MT. Charles A. Lining, ushers. The wedding party entered and left the church to the notes of Lohengrins chorus sung by Mrs. Frank Davis. Miss Gusman, MT. Ernest Planck and MT. Simmers.
 A reception followed at the brides house, attended by the wedding party, the relatives and few near friends. The parlors were decorated in white carnations and camellias and the bridal couple stood beneath a floral bell to receive congratulations. In the dining room pink flowers took the place of the white, and refreshments of cake. wine and icks were served, with Miss Blanche Planck in charge of the punch bowl At midnight MT. Lining and his bride left for Washington and from there will go to other cities before re- turning home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Minto celebrated their, silver wedding anniversary this evening at their home on Conception Street. and a very happy celebration 1t was of q very happy event. Mrs. Minto was becomingly gowned In soft grey crepe de chine, and she and her hus- band received their friends standing in a bower of palms and ferns, the green .oIsox,nd t,x, u,.auflffa0 If white camel- lias The dining room was especially pretty in it's deeorations. Tulle was twIned about the chandeliers and caught to the table. while the tinsel upon 1t told the story of the silver an- niyersary. White flowers, cut-glass and silver added to it's attractions, and substantial supper came neither last nor least The fruit punch was served by Miss Hazel Minto. Miss Pansy Ra- vier, Miss Duggan and Miss Anna Nor- we'll. During the evening music was furnished by Davidson's orchestra. 
 No debutante has ever received more beautiful complements than has Miss Lettfce Clark this season. and she wears her Iaurels with dignity and modesty that win all hearts. Mrs. John B. Waterman, beautiful bride of this winter, added to her chapter of honors today by giving 8 luncheon for her, the other young girls chosen to share the occasion being Miss Aline Resque, of St. Louis, Miss zemma Mastin, Miss Aline St. John, Miss Ella Pickens, Miss Lucilleg overall and Miss oline MeMil- Ian. The decorations were orchids and maiden -hair ferns.
 The members of the Tea Club braved the cold this afternoon and in the cosy home of Mrs. J. F. Ross forgot that there was anything but warmth ana brightness without. The decorations of narcissus and maiden-hair fern told of the coming spring, and were much admired. The usual dainty afternoon tea was served informally. Mrs. Rosss guests were. besides the club memoers' Mesdames De Riviere, William H. Ar rington, X. S. Huntington, Erwin Little, Arthur Yerger. Russell Ladd. w. F. Tebbetts and A. P Bush.
 The Century Book Club met today and gave the following program:
 Luther and the Reformation--Mrs' J. S. Robbins.
 Shelton Sims.
 Early German Art, Duer, Cranaeh' Holbein-Mrs. S. c. 5haffner.
 iscussion--Leader, Mrs. B. B. Boone.
 The Luther Places Eislaben, Eise- mach. The Wartburg, Worms, Erfurt, Frankfort, A. M. Wittenberg, Old Nurn- berg Legends of the Hartz, Reforma-- tion Hymns.
 A number of little children were made happy this afternoon at the birth day party of little Ila Josephine Dan- iels, the pretty 6-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. James P. Daniels. From 3 to o'clock she little ones held the fort with games, sweets and souvenirs to make them happy, the merriest fairy of them all being the little hostess
 The L. o. Ms gave a ball at German Relief Hall this evening, beginning about 9 o'clock. The society appeared in domino and maintained great mys- tery.
 The launch party that was to be given for Miss Reba Walden this after noon by Mir. D. R. Dunlap, was post poned on account of the weather.
 Mrs. McAdoo of Montgomery is the guest of Miss Mollie Irwin.
 Miss Ellen Smith is now the guest of the Misses Hallett.
 
 Don't those poor girls work hard behind those counters?" exclaimed the sympathetic lady. "Yes. but mercy! I've worked a good deal harder In front of them. matching samples. "--De- troit Free Press,