The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-26
Movr,..-StauIea Wedding.

An important social event of today was the marriage this evening al o'clock of Miss Annie Louise Morriss to Mr. Alfred Lewis Staples, of Scran- ton. Miss, which was beautifully cele- brated at the home of the brides par ents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Bragg Morriss, at 451 Government street.
 The home was transformed into a bower of beauty by the artistic ar- ranRement of palms, ferns, white chrysanthemums and brides roses and in the front drawing room, where the ceremony was performed. the prie dieu, draped in white and lighted by numerous wax tapers, was set in background of palms and chrysanths- mums Dr. Frazier performed the ceremony and to the strains of Lo- hengrin's wedding march. played by the orchestra, the bridal party en- tered. First the matron of honor, Miss CharIita Turner, who wore 8 most becoming gown of pale green messa- line silk in empire princess effect, and carried bouquet of brides roses. Then the two little flower girls, Am toinette Quill and Sadie Lyons, in dainty dresses of white lingerie and carrying baskets of white roses. Next came the radiant bride, who entered with her father, and whose gtrlish IoveIiness showed to exquisite advan- tage in her beautiful directofre we'd ding gown of white satin with sash edged with silk fringe and yoke and sleeves of duchesse lace.
 Her veil of illusion, which com pletaIy enveloped her, was caught to the end of the long train by a bunch of orange blossoms and a spray of this same flower crowned her pretty head. Her only ornament was a diamond brooch, gift of the groom. and she carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and orchids.
 The groom. and his best man. MT. E. H. BixIer, IT,, awaited her coming at the altar.
 A large reception followed from s:s0 until t2 and Mrs Morrtss, mother of the bride, did the honors of the occasion most graciously fin a becoming gown of Iavendar satin with trimmings or lace. The brides table was in green and white. A basket of brides roses and lilies of the valley formed the cen- tral decoration and combined in beau- tifuI effect with the crystal candelabra tied with tulle and holding white ta pers shaded by chrysanthenurns The large brides cake was surrounded by punches of lilies of the valley and this same flower ornamented the bonbons and the smaller heart-shaped cakes. The ices were served in chrysanthe- mum cups. The dining room was in charge of Mrs. John Quili and Mrs. J. S. Morrow and they were assisted in serving by Misses Ella Wheeler. Mabel Cleveland, Marie Shaffer, Lucille Over all. Emily Goulon. Mamie Fitzpatrick and Mary Danner.
 Miss Aline St. John had charge of the brides book.
 The punch bowl was prettily decor ated in ferns and white roses and was presided over by Mrs. R. S. Bacon and Mrs. Russell Ladd.
 The bride, who Is the only daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Tom Morriss. and the groom. g. former Mobilian who now makes his home in Scranton. where he is prominent in banking circles, are both popular members of the social life here, and have a large circle of friends at home and abroad to wait them con- xratulations and good wishes for hap py and prosperous life.
 Mir. and Mrs. Staples left at midnight for an extended tour to Cincinnati, Buf- faIo. New York and Washington. and on their return will make their home in Scranton, Miss.
 The bride wore a becoming and styl- tsh travelling dress of brown satin broadcloth with hat of brown silk and plumes.
 The presents were unusually hand some conspicuously among them being a chest of silver from the brides father.
 A silver dinner service from MT. and Mrs Freeman Turner.
 A silver tea service from MT. and Mrs. s. A. Burgoyne.
 A full set of china from the grooms mother. Mrs Catherine Staples. and from MT. E. J. Jane, president of the Merchants and Marine Bank of Scran- ton. and his wife. silver tea service
 The brides gift to her maid of