The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-09
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Out-0f-Town Wedding of
 Local Interest, THE DAYS EVENTS
Luncheons, Teas and Cards-Affairs Arranged for Brides Elect. Dances-Young Folks Par
 ties-Personal Notes
By MYRTLE NILES.

A special from Meridian, Miss, states that one of the most beautiful weddings ever seen in that city was that of Miss Irma Carter 10 Hon. Samuel Augustin Fowkes of Selma, which occurred Wednesday night at the home of Capt and Mrs. Thomas Clay Carter 10s3 Twenty-ninth avenue. The nuptial vows were spoken by the Rev T. J. Shipman, pastor of the First Baptist church of Me- ridian. To the soft strains of Mendelsz sohns wedding march the bride entered the large double drawing room of the handsome Carter home with her father, but was preceded by Miss Matelyn Fowlkes, sister of the groom. maid of honor, and by Mrs. Robert Powell, ma tron of honor, sister of the bride.
 One of the most pleasing attendants at the wedding was little Miss Louise Powell, the flower girl who carried white chry- santhemums and lilies of the valley.
 Just preceding the ceremony and before the wedding march, which was rendered by Miss Bessie Lott, Senator w c. Crumpton of Evergreen sang two appror priate solos.
 The bride wore 1avishly beautiful decolette creation of white crepe meteor, point lace and paris She wore an il- fusion veil caught with a wreath of orange blossoms. Her only ornament Was a beautiful diamond necklace, the bride groom's gift. Her bridesmaid Miss Fowlkes was attired in white charmeuse with point lace and chiffon trimmings and carried white chrysanthemums. Mrs. Powell; matron of honor was in yellow charmeuse with lace garnitures and car ried yellow chrysanthemums.
 Immediately after the benedction had been said by the minister the entire com pany of relatives and the few close friends who had been bidden to the event gath cred about the young couple and showered their good wishes and congratulations upon the couple. From here the guests repaired to the handsomely appointed din- ing room, which had been so profusely and tastefully decorated for the occasion by Mrs. w. s. Lott with ferns, lilies of the valley and southern smilax. From the chandelier above the large round board hung a shower of lilies of the valley and tulle. Underneath was the cut glass bowl filled with brides roses The
 
 white satin festooned with love knots of white tulle. Each candlestck held a larg white rose and on the table sat white hints in compotes. The guests were served tempting plate luncheon and hot coffee, poured by Miss Hattie Lott from a silver urn Miss Lott wore yellow bro- caded satin and white lace. On a side table rested the huge brides cake. | In the front room of the home was | seen one of the most handsome, costly and exquisite collections of bridal presents ever assembled at a wedding in the south.
 MT. and Mrs. Fowlxes, after being bid- den good night by the host of friends, amid many good wishes, took an early morning train for New York. Niagara and Washington, where they will spend their honeymoon of two weeks. MT. Fowlkes is a member of the Ala bama legislature from Dallas county and his marriage to Miss Garter joins to- gether two of the south's oldest and best known families. After their wedding journey the newly wed couple will be at home in Selma, where a warm welcome will await the coming of Mrs. Fowikes, who will be most welcome acquisition to the young matrons of that place.