The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-16
IN SELMA
LAsrAR-wARD NUPTIALs BRILLIANTLY CELEBRATED.
After Quiet Ceremony Bridal Coupla is Entertained at Elaborate Reeep-
 ton. Many Handsome pres- eufs on Exhibition.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau, Selma, Jan. IS. Ft A most beautiful and brilliant wedding occurred tonight at half past o'clock at the handsome home of pr. and Mrs. F. R. ward when their daughter, Miss Bessie Burton Ward. and Mir Josiah Smith Lamar were united in the holy bonds of wealock.
 The spacious residence was tastefuily dec- orated for the happy occasion with stately palms. smilax and cut flowers. The H. brary where the ceremony was performed was transformed into bower of beauty with its decorations of palms, smilax Easter lilies and white candles burning in crystal candelabra-
 At the appointed hour the bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of Tam hausers wedding march rendered by Dunk lin's orchestra. who were stationed in a palm filled corner First came the ribbon bearers little Misses Belzora GBaker and Eleanor Stilfweii of Anniston. who wore dainty frocks of white China silk with pink ribbons. The bridesmaids came in single file down the broad stairway at the foot of which they were met by the groomsmen and entered the library in couples First came Miss Julia Barnweu and Mir. Bestor Ward of Greensoboro: Miss Rivers Porter and Mir. James Craig; Miss Eleanor ward of Greensboro and Mir. Julien Bibb of De- catur; Miss Florence Ward and Mr. Roland Lyde of Birmingham. The bridesmaids
 
 and csrried arm clusters of pink carnations. Mrs. WiIr T. Sheehan of Montgomery, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore Q lovely toilette of white embroidered chif- fon and carried pink carnations and the maid af honor. Miss overton Ward. sister of the bride. wore a becoming sown of pink embroidered chiffon and carried pink car nations. Lastly came the bride on the arm of her father. who gave her away. She vas radiantly beautiful in an exquisite gown of white embroidered chiffon trimmed with duchesse lace She wore veil and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. They were met at the place of ceremony by the groom attended by his cousin MT. Bowie Smith as best man. and Rev. F. M. Peterson of Montevailo who said the sol smn words uniting them for life.
 Only close relatives witnessed the cere- mony but at . o'clock large reception was held in honor of the young couple, when hundreds of friends came to offer congratulations. Those in the receiving party besides the wedding party were Dr. and Mrs. E B. ward. Mir, and Mrs. Ernest Lamar. Mfr. and Mrs. John creagh. Mrs. E F. ward. Mr. and Mrs. ". F. Cook.
 The many elegant presents were display cd in the parior which was decorated with smtlax and pink carnations. Friends who presided here were Mr. and Mrs. Julien Smith. Mfr. and Mrs. T. R. Ward. Mir. and Mrs. Converse and MT. and Mrs Hamilton. The dining room was artistically adorned with smilax and white roses The brides table was thing ofebeauty with its huge vase of brides roses and white candles burning beneath white shades. while from the chandelier to the table fell graceful stresmers of wtite tulIe. Those here wers Mesdames B. L. Melvin. J. c. Parham. F. M. Hunter. Jack Brown. Misses Ellen Stew nrt and Marion Melvin. knd Messrs. Dan Mitchell and Presley WeIch. At an exquia- I iteiy appointed table punch was served by | Misses Catherine Reese. Kate smith and l Pearl smith and in the dining room ices and cake were enjoyed.
 At c'cioek Mir. and Mrs. Lamar left for | \ few weeks trip to points in Florida. She | wore . travelling gown of blue voils with | hat and gloves en suite. The bride is a | young woman of rare beauty and accom- I piishments. while the groom is . prominent | young man both in the business and social | world.