The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
NEWS OF DAY THE
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Morning Wedding of Miss Au- gusta Reid and MT. Roue che YESTERDAY'S CAVITIES
Miss Mary Tardy Is Hostess at Even. Ing Bridge Party ChiIdren,s Party-To Meet Distinguished
 Visitor - Other Notes.
BY MYRTLE MILES.
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The soft sunshine of early yesterday made the day ideal for the marriage Of Miss Augusta Randolph Reid and MT. William Lee Roueche, which was cele- brated at the church of St. Mary's-on- the-Highlands at 8:3O o'clock.
 It was not a large wedding the at tendants including only the best man and the maid of honor The young people assembled their intimate friends about them informally, invitations being sent only to out-of-town friends, and the beauty of the Episcopal service, with the perfect morning, made the occasion one of solemnity and sweetness.
 A profusion of palms, ferns and smilax made beautiful setting for the bridal party grouped about the, altar in the quaint church and the sunlight stream ing through the richly tinted windows shone on an ideal wedding scene. The service was pronounced by the Rev. J. w. Cantey Johnson of Lake Charles, La, and former rector of St. Mary's. Miss Reid's maid of honor was her sister, Miss Brett Reid. She entered the church and passed to the altar alone. & girlish picture in soft lace and lingerie crea- tion of white Her hat was a large black one of the picture type and was crowned with dropping white plumes, and her bouquet was a sheaf of pink and white carnations. The wedding march was played by Prof. Fred L. Grambs.
 Miss Reid was given in marriage by her father, MT. John Bradley Reid. She was gowned for travelling in tailored costume of gray with which she wore chic chapeau of gray with touches of lavendar, and gloves and shoes en suite. Her bouquet was shower of brides roses.
 MT. Roueche and his best man, MT. Joseph L. Hill, entered from the side aisle. meeting the bride at the altar. Soon after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Roueche left for an eastern trip, which will include Washington, New York and other points. When they return they will make their home with MT. and Mrs. John P. Evans, 1927 South Sixteenth avenue.
 The keenest interest is felt in this | marriage Mrs. Roueche as Augusta Reid has made her home in Birmingham since infancy and counts her friends by the score. She is a member of a promi- nent family, her mother being one of the Randolphs of Virginia and her father also a member of an old southern fam l fly. She is the third daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Bradley Reid. MT. Roueche is successful young Birrning- ham business man, and is popular In social as we'll as business circles. He holds an important position with the Crane company.
 TO MEET DIR. HoLBRooK. One of the most graceful affairs over which Miss Hattie Morton has presided was an informal gathering of few of her friends who were bidden yesterday afternoon to meet Dr. Eason Holbrook, the distinguished lecturer. Owing to Dr. Holbrook's mourning, Miss Morton could not entertain for her formally, but she gave a few friends the privilege of meet ing socially one of the most delightful as well as one of the most cultured wom- en that has ever visited in Birmingham. 1 Miss Morton's guests included Mrs. George R. Ward. Mrs. James Bowen, Mrs. Richard Johnston, Mrs. J. V. AL len. Miss Myrtle Miles. Mrs. w. 0. Ward, Miss Julia Ward, Miss May Ward, Mrs Southall Mrs. Robert H. Sterrett, Mrs. W. K. McAdory, Miss Willie AL len. Miss Beth Allen. Miss Ruth Allen and Mrs. Steele. Ices and punch were served by several of the young ladies who are students at the seminary. Miss Mortons skill as 2 hostess Is well known, and her charm yesterday after noon was brightened by the graceful and lovely personality of her guest pr. Holbrook is to lecture at the high school this evening and she will no doubt he heard by many.
 A BOX PARTY.
 The Misses Burger gave box party yesterday afternoon at the Bijou in com pliment to Miss Susie Phillips, whose wedding to MT. Bernard Field of vicks- burg will be an event of this evening In the party were Miss Rose Burger, Miss Hannah Burger, Miss Ethel Bur ger, Miss Phillips. Miss Alice Phillips, Miss Alice Hirsch, Miss Mabel Field, Miss Ruby Field, Miss Birdie Field, Mr. Ber- nard Field. MT. Nicholas Field. MT. Hugo Friedman, MT. Morris Huss, who will be members of the wedding party, and MT. and Mrs. F cid of Vicksburg AN EVENING OF BRIDGE
 FOR VISITORS IN THE CITY.
 Miss Mary Tardy was the hostess last evening at bridge party in compliment to Miss Lula Montgomery and Miss Mary E. Montgomery of Pulaski, Tenn. and Midshipman Thomas senn. who is spend- ing September with his parents. Miss Tardy entsrtains frequently and her af- fairs, usually informal, are always charming. There were five tables of play CTS last evening. Following the games three attractive prizes were awarded and