The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

as their sponsor, Miss Bessie simpson ol Montgomery, the lovely daughter of their commandant, Capt. James M simpson: The maids were Miss Ida Parrish Of Montgomery and Miss Mary Cameron of Birmingham. Miss Cameron is the neice of the beloved late Capt J. M. Faulkner, founder of the Confederate Soldiers Home of Alabama. Mrs. M. J. Smallen, one of Birminghams most charming young matrons, was chaperone The large party reached Birmingham on the morn ing of June 9.
 MT. William c. Jordan of Midway was house guests of MT and Mrs w. H Mer- ritt during the reunion.
 During the passing of the parade Thurs day there were many pleasing incidents that occurred, that brought the visiting delegations in close touch with the hearts of the people of Birmingham. The Texas division received special attention along the entire line of march, much of which was due to the beauty and gracious man ners of their sponsor Miss Ruth Jar rard. of Huntsville Texas, a striking brunette and her equally attractive maid of honor Miss Christine Taylor, Of Mar shall a pronounced blonde. These young ladies were chaperoned by Mrs. J. A. Rountree, whose father was Texas Ranger. lar care of General Van Zandt of Fort Worth. and his staff. While passing one of the leading hotels, a gentleman whose name it has been impossible to learn, but whose former home was in Texas, pusn- ed to the front of the crowd, and uhlurl- ing a magnificent silk flag Of the Lone Star. held it aloft. for these young laules and their escort. to pass under, whlie the surrounding multitude cheered wildly for etc 4f. irlP as their carriage halted in the parade, a tray of refreshing iced drinks would he handed into the carriage, with illt of the hat. and the remark, "I was born Tn Texas. and l hope you will accept thls little tribute" thoughtful compliments to people from homo-strangers, as the world sees it-but with tie stronger than that of mere introduction.
 In the Turkish room of Hotel Hillman. directly after the conclusion of the vet erans, narade one of the prettiest incl dents of the reunion, took place In the presentation to Miss Daisy Hodgson or New orleans of a handsome silver loving cup. Doctor Thomas M Owen maoe the speech on behalf of Mrs. John C. Lee, retired vice president for Alabama, ano other members of the Confederate South- ern Memorial association, in which or oanization Miss Hodgson has acted as sec retary for several years There were pres ent. besides Mrs. Behan. president or the
 Confederate Southern Memorial associa-
 tion. ouite a number of the members or
 inc Memorial association and yisltiny Daughters of the Confederacy. Miss HodS-
 son responded in most gracious manner
 on receiving this token of esteem. --erv nretty and quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride, the mast week when Mrs. Sarah Wolff H1ckeS' was married to MT. T. Epstein, reiatNes only being present at the ceremony MT. O. Wolff of Dayton. Tenn.' IS the guest of relatives in Birmingham. At the concert at the Southern clup
 this evening from 7:S0 to 10 o'clock, the
 CaImans orchestra will present the fol-
 lowing programme:
 Overture-"B "Bohemian Girl Balfe.
 -Mignon, Thomas
 Waltz-Whiches Whirl Pauii.
 Selcction-"M Martha" Flotow.
 Concert Polka-Gretchen, Schonet. selection-"Carmen,' Bizet characteristic-"L Paloma." Balfour.
 selection-"Jolly Widow" Lehar. Novelette-"Twinklng Star" Peabody. Overture-"Ba rber de Seville" Rossini. beautiful home Wedoins "hien took place Wednesday evening, was that of Miss Helen Wilmer Clayton ana
 Mir. John Snodgrass of Scottsboro' Ala. tbe Rev. James A. Bryan officiating
 The bride was given away by her
 father. and the bridegroom was at tended by his best man, MT. Samue Cav also of Scottsboro. The entire lower floor was thrown open, and al though very quiet only the nearest
 relatives being present, the decora : tions and arrangements were appro- nriate and lovely. The bride looked charming in a going away gown of
 new blue Rajah. in Empire Princess eff feet with trimmings of deep cream 1 lace. | Mrs. Snodgrass is the second daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph >Averette | Clayton, and granddaughter of the late | Gen. Henry D. Clayton of Alabama. Sho | is most attractive and beautiful young woman. and popular among a | large number of friends, who will re- | gret her departure to another city. Mr. Snodgrass is a young man of splendid qualities and business abilit>>, being one of the most prominent mer- chants of Scottsboro, and progressive and influential citizen of that place.