The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-06
BRILLIANT WEDDING
 IN UNION SPRINGS
Miss Mary Ivey Ely Becomes the Bride of Thomas M. smith eff e,toap
 Houston, Texas. fs@a1

Union Springs, JuneN5.-(Special. )- l The First Baptist Church was the scene of a beautiful wedding this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock when Miss Mary Ivey Ely and Mir. Thomas Masterson Smith were united in marriage. | For the occasion the decorations of the church were notably pretty and artistic. Tall palms and graceful ferns were grouped about the altar. while against the background of green ped estals were placed pots of white hy- drangea interspersed with candelabra which shone with splendid effect.
 Prior to the arrival of the bridal party the following musical program was rendered. with Miss Meta Mean drew. at the organ: Duet, Love Me and the World is Mine" by Mrs. w C. Thompson. cornet: Mrs. Gilbert Ramsey, violin; solo, T Promise Thee" | Mrs. Plttman: duet. Loves Awaken Ing" Mrs. Blue. Miss Callie Pickett; solo, Because of You" Mrs. Blue As the choir sang Faithful and True" the bridal party entered. The brides maids came from the rooms on either side of the altar, the groomsmen entering from the door and taking their stand in a semi-circle facing the audience: the maids went out to the vestibule. then turned and came back down the aisles strewing sweet peas from baskets in the path of the bride. The attendants were: Misses Ethel and Janette Smith. of Columbia, Texas: Fanny Brown of Montgomery, Imogene Simms of Allan ta, Kathleen Blount. Virginia Pickett, Adna Hey, Messrs. Joe Hey of Att lanta, W. A. Robertson. James Eley Mike Hey. Tom Martin. Floyd Powell Next came the matron of honor. Mrs. W. A. Robertson, and Mrs. B. P Powell. aSso matron of honor. who ent- cred with her husband.
 The maid of honor. Miss Tedy Hey, preceded the bride. wearing a lace em- broidered robe and carrying brides maid roses.
 The bride entered with her father. MT. J. H. Hey. She was much ad- mired in her elegant bridal gown of white Duchess satin. trimmed in real hand made lace and pearls over shim- mering taffeta. Her flowers were brides roses. At the altar they were joined by the groom and his best man, MT. M. N. Hey, where Rev. R. L. Bell with impressive words, made the two one,
 The bridesmaids wore wash chiffon dresses and Mrs. Robertson was gowned in hand made Duchesse lace robe. and Mrs. Powell. who Is a re- cent bride. wore her bridal gown of chiffon brilliant.
 The bride is an attractive young wo- man, possessing admirable character istics of mind and heart that have especially endeared her to her friends. The bridegroom is a splendid young man of Houston. Texas, and enjoys the esteem of all who know him.
 The out t-of-town guests at the we'd ding were Mrs. Whitehead of Opelika. Mrs. E. NJ. Hey. Mrs. Ed Mcdonald and daughter of Atlanta. Mrs. B. L. Graham and children of Clarksdale, Miss.
 Miss Mary Ivey Hey entertained yes terday in honor or the bridal party at A seven course dinner, covers were laid for fifteen.
 Tuesday evening Mir. and Mrs. W. A. Robertson entertained the bridal party and intimate friends with an in- formal reception. The home was ex- quisitely decorated and punch was serv- ed in the hall by Miss Fanny Brown of Montgomery. Tn the dining room the brides cake was cut and much mer- riment ensued over the findings of the ring, thimble and penny.
 Miss Virginia Pickett entertained also this week in honor of the bride with A linen shower. which was a most ele- gant affair. Punch was served in the parIor by Misses Anastasia Pittman and Adna Eley then the library was chandelier was A star shaped box from At word from the hostess these rib- linen and toast sent with the gift. These were read and then the honoree offered to her dear home friends .