The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-18
nAaRIAeE OF Mr.. LASrER

AND MISS nAAL
November, with Its crisp air, Its
golden sunshine and its wealth OF
autumn MOWERS Is indeed an ideal month
for : wedding, ana more perfect
day than "wednesday could not have
been chosen when. at o'clock In the
evening the marriage of Mr.. CLIFFORD
A Lanier and Miss Mary Siebeis Ball
was solemnized at the home OF her
mother, Mrs. Charles Pollard Ball, on
Adams Avenue.
The home was deliberately decorated
for the occasion; q master hand had
worked there. and the effect was sur.
passingiy lovely. Bridal tones 81
white and green were used throughout
the home. In the parlor. which Is
large room. where the ceremony took
place, the decorations were most eff
fsctive. The walls were almost COW
cred with festoons OF Southern smilax.
An altar wes arranged In the Day WIN
dow. which was mass OF green with
towering palms. surrounding the
altar was . number OF silver candle
stcks in which white tapers burned
shedding q soft glow over the scene.
Forming q line around the bay win
dow were number Of white straw
vases filled with gorgeous white chry-
santhemums.
\ 3 An inferssting feature in connec-
tion with this was that the brides
mother WAS married at the same spot.
forty years ago.
In the dining room the walls were
festooned with smilax. In the centre
OF the room was the brides table. II
was covered With handsome cloth
Of Battenberg lace, which fell nearly
to the floor. on the table were trail
ings or smilax and around the edge
were festoons Of white ribbon ano
smiIax, and at either end. large
white satin bow. The centre of the
table was o basket Of brides roses and
ferns. On the table were small satin
slippers GIled with rice and bon-bon
dishes with green and white minis
At the other end of the table was tne
handsomely embossed brides cake.
To the strains OF the wedding march,
rendered by an orchestra. the bridal
party descended the stairs, led by the
ribbon bearers. Miss Laura Jones and
Miss Meta Jones. who carried white
ribbons and formed an aisle for the
bride. They both wore white lingerie
dresses trimmed with lace.
Next came the bridesmaids, Misses
EN- Semple, Meta Jones and Sue Allen
Ball Of Atlanta. They were followed
by the brides matrons, Mrs. Lawrence
Anderson. Mrs. Temple Seibels and Mrs.
Ed Joseph, Jr.
Both the maids and matrons wore
exquisite gowns of white embroidered
mousselin. with trimmings OF real lace
and pearls. and they carried arm clus-
ters of American beauty roses. They
all wore ieweled tiaras.
Just preceding the bride was ner sis
ter, Mrs. PhiIiipa Ball Stratford, who
was her matronl OF honor. She was
very handsome in q gown OF white
crepe de chine. with pearl trimmings,
and she carried shower bouquet of
brides roses and ferns.
The bride entered on the arm of
her mother, Mrs Charles Pollard Ball,
who gave her away.
She was beautiful in her wedding
gown OF white satin, with trimmings
Of real lace and pearls. she wore q
long tul1e veil which hung to the hem
OF her train, and on her hair wreath
OF lilies of the valley. She wore the
court jewels worn by her grandmother.
Mrs. John Jacob Seibels, when she was
presented at the court In Brussels to
the King and Queen OF Belgium. She
carried bouquet of orchids and lilies
Mr.. Lanfsr was attended by Mr.
James Wyman as best man
Rev. e. b. cohbs performed the
ceremony. ~
After the ceremony, q reception was
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served. n
A large number of handsome pres
ents were received.
After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Lanier left for New York, Washington
and other points.
After the first of December. they
will be at home with his mother, Mrs.
g. A. Lanier. on South Perry Street.
The brides going-away gown was
q handsome three-piece suit of rafsin
color. with hat to match.
This marriage united two of the
most prominent and Influential families
Of the state.
The bride Is a young woman possess
ing many fine qualities of mind and
heart, and has scores of friends.
The groom Is popular in both busi-
ness and social circles, and Is sue
cessfui young business man Of the
city.
MARRIAGE OF MEl. DOWNEs
AND MISS MULCAHY
A beautiful wedding. which took
place at St Peters Catholic Church