The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
Champion McWhOrter.

l Hayneville, July 2O-(Special. )-The l Presbyterian Church was arrayed for bridal beauty Wednesday evening when Miss Mary McWhorter and MT. w P. Champion were joined in holy we'd lock.
 Smilax and white roses adorned the altar and entire pulpit platform. with a | beautiful white pyramid of brightly | burning candles in the rear. and the | altar railing was co red with palms | and evergreens, just in front of which | with streamers of long white ribbon. there was suspended from the ceiling the large marriage-bell, underneath which the bride and groom took their solemn vows.
 rendered by the organist. Mrs. Callie Reddick. assisted by Mrs. Russell Merri- wether, who, just as the minister enter ed the church. began to sing in sweet tones Call me thine own" At the conclusion of the song. the wedding march began. when the ushers. Messrs. Stuart McWhorter. Frank Cafrey, Lynn James and Clark Marlette. entered from the two doors. ard upon reaching the altar each usher caught one of the rib bon streamers from the marriage bell and took his position in the form of a square; then followed the attendants. Miss Davis and MT. McGaugh. Miss Bel gart and MT. Burnett MoWhorter. Miss Pritchett and Mr. Brightman. all of whom formed a semi-circle within the altar and facing the audience.
 The gentlemen were in evening dress. and the young ladies wore dresses of white ling erie. with pink sashes. and arm showers of pink carnations. caught with pink ribbon.
 The maid of honor, Miss Mamie Mo Whorter, the beautiful younger sister of the bride. dressed in white with short veil. carrying an arm-shower of white carnations, entered in advance of the little flower girls. cousins of the bride. little Margaret Haigler and Louise Me Whorter. five and six years. who as they proceeded up the aisle scattered beautiful white roses and eVergreens in the pathway of the bride, who Closely followed leaning upon the arm of her father as the groom and his brother, MT Clarence Champion. as his best man. advanced from the other aisle to the altar, where the bridal couple met. and standing before the officiating minister were joined in holy wedlock. with a touching and unique ceremony. pronounced by the Rev. F. B. Webb. D. D.. the brides former pastor.
 The brides dress was of white satin striped chiffon over silk, entrain, and bridal veil caught with lilies of the val lev. and a bouquet of brides roses and ferns. with tulle ribbon. and thus beau tifully arrayed she appeared in en- trancing loveliness.
 Following the ceremony there was an elaborate reception at the home of MT. and Mrs. McWhorter, where there was a display of exceedingly handsome we'd ding presents. among which was a chest of silver from the father of the bride. and handsome soup-tureen of sil- yer. a silver service from the uncle. w. T. Brightman. and silver water service from the grooms father. and other very beautiful presents from friends.
 The bridal couple left for an ex- tended trip through the East. and the brides travelling dress was champagne vaile over taffeta. hat of burnt straw. with toule of pink. A large company of friends met them at the train and amid the showers of rice, tossed at the bride. she threw her bouquet among her attendants. and it was caught by one of them indicating hers as the next marriage.
 There was a large company of out of-town guests. who rejoioed to be presept at such marriage feast.