The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
scott-Johnson Nuptials.

The First Presbyterian church was the scene of a brilliant June wedding last evening when amid large assemblage of friends and relatives with all the beauty and grace of a coterie of bridesmaids groomsmen and ushers, Miss Lester Scott daughter of Judge and Mrs. N w. Scott and MT. Maurice Richard Johnson were united in marriage.
 The church was artistically decorated with palms and white jonquils. The lux uriant palms extending high above the altar made a rich and effective back ground for the bridal party.
 Mrs. Belle Mccoy of Birmingham was organist and proceeding the ceremony rendered several selections. Mendels- sohn's wedding march announced the ar rival of the bridal party. The ushers marched down the aisles singly followed by the greomsmen, as they met at the altar they crossed and took positions on the right and left, the bridesmaids fol- lowing and taking places behind the all tar in sem-circular effect, facing the as brother, MT. R. E. Scott; the groom with his best man, MT. Henry Wurtele. The maid of honor was the brides sister, Miss Maud Scott
 Rev. B. B. Glasgow, cousin of the bride, took his place in front of the altar with the bride and groom, the maid of honor end best man in front of him.
 The maids in white lingerie, wearing a head dress of sweet peas and filet of pearls and carrying lavender sweet peas made a picturesque setting against the mass of green in the rear.
 The bridal party were Miss Maud Scott, maid of honor; Miss Agnes Mo- Dowel Miss Lillie Fair Smith, Miss zal- dee Rogers, Miss Edith Scott Miss Bes- sic Morrison, Miss Cecile Kron, Miss Der tha Cowan Miss Augusta Bloodwortn, bridesmaids; MT. Henry Wurtele, best man. Mrs. Jerome Byrum MT. Claude Rogers, MT. Max Melton, MT. L. C.. Smith, Mir G. H. Cunningham. Mr. Ken neth White, MT. Robert Martin, MT. Charles Sloan, groomsmen; MT. Foster Hamilton, MT. E. B. Kilgore. Capt. K. Boyd, Dr. M. Whitfield Glasgow ushers.
 The maid of honor never looked more charming than last night. She was becomingly gowned in lavender messaline and carried white sweet peas. The youthful bride was beauti- fully gowned in white silk messallne with hand emb roidered panel and trim ming of real lace and pearls. Her veil was caught With a spray of lilies of the valley. She carried an exquisite shower bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley
 No fairer or sweeter bride ever stood before the altar. Her wedding attire became her dainty figure and brought out all her fresh girlish beauty. AS Rev. Glasgow pronounced the wedding ceremony the soft strains of the organ filled the church. The bridal party left the church In couples as the march in Tannhauser pealed forth. After the wedding the bridal party and few intimate friends were entertained by MT. and Mrs. N. w. Scott at theid hand some residence on Ensley Highlands. The house was tastefully decorated with palms and ferns and the colors of the wedding were carried out. The punch bowl was presided over by Miss Mary Lamont and Miss Ola Scott. The ices, frozen as hearts and cupids. Mrs. John Morrison, Mrs. Foster Hamilton, Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell. Mrs. F.. B. Kil- gore and Mrs. T. A. Cohen assisted al receiving. Many handsome present were received by the young couple.
 MT. and Mrs. Johnson left for New York, Washington and other points and will be absent about a month. The brides travelling suit was green bro cade with hat to match. and was most becoming MT. Johnson is native of Virginia and connected with some of the oldest families of that state. He is civil engineer and highly esteemed by his associates
 His bride Is one of the most lovable girls in the social set. Her beauty and accomplishments have won her much popularity. Many congratulations were extended the young couple. They will be at home on Ensley Highlands in the early part of July.
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