The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-10


 Mary M. Moore, and Mir. Charles Aller Brown. It was the most important we'd ding of the week and but for the heavy rain just at the nuptial hour-7:l5-would have been attended by hundreds.
 UsusaIly a quite wedding proves to bs an occasion of much fuss and ceremony just as a small dance is almost invariably a ball, but Miss Moore and MT. Brown kept their word, and it was quite 8 simple and informal incident, and the lit tle gathering afterward at the Moore residence was really limited to about 50, the two families and their connections.
 They took advantage of the charming twilight hour. just after the lights were Ill. The First Methodist church's decora- ton of tall palms and ferns, and the light 1racery of smilax twining the white chan eel rail sounded the note of quiet elegance which predominated throughout the cere- mony. Miss Corrie R. Handley played the beautiful love music from bohengrin pre- ceding and during the entrance of the bridal party, who left to the impressive strains of the Mendelssohn march.
 MT. Robert Curry and Mir, William Jack son Adams led the approach to the altar, and were followed by MT. J. J. Asbury and MT. J. c. Griggs, the other ushers. Miss Elizabeth Allen. Miss Moore's maid of honor and the brides niece, and Mrs. John Armistead matron of honor, fol- lowed approaching the altar simultane- ously through opposite aisles.
 Miss Allen, slender brunette young woman, and Mrs. Armistead, a queenly blonde beauty, whose fresh, vivid color ing was in direct contrast added especial interest to the bridal tableau because of their good looks. Each was attired in white lace lingerie-cloud like, lacy crea- tions built over pink messaline, and con- plemented with pink satin sashes and slip pers. They carried large shower bouquets of pink sweet peas, and wore only ba- Tettes of brliants in their hair.
 Miss Moore was distinguished and love 1v in her bridal gown. Slender and grace ful of figure. her pretty face, her dark eyes and golden hair, made her delight ful bride. As the bridegroom, too, has more than ordinary good looks, they were an ideal couple as they left the altar, and accomplished a graceful exit from the church. Miss Moores robe was built of crepe meteor, with a court train of un- usual length and draped skirt, whose only trimming was a bit of handworlx, where it was caught over one knee and at the side. From the bodice, which was almost made of. duchess lace, extended graceful cascade of the rare lace and high col lar was also fashioned of the filmy stuff Her bouquet was a shower of lilies of the valley, and the same delicate blossom was used to confine her becoming bridal veil She entered the church with her brother MT. Jack Moore, who gave her in mar riage. The ceremony was pronounced by the Rev. Dr. A. J. Dickinson, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which MT. Browr has long been a useful and ardent mem Der. MT. Brown met her at the altar t1- .l.--- ..~ brother, MT. Darby H. Brown, who wa: his best man.
 In the 'white ribbons," which set apar the pews in reserve for the families. wer, noted Mir. and Mrs. Walter Moore, the former Miss Moore's brother; Mrs. Mary M. Moore. her mother; MT and Mrs. E. P Lewis, the latter a sister of the bride Mrs. Jack Adams, another sister; Mrs Darby H. Brown, Mrs. Kimbrell, an aun of Miss Moore; Mrs. Bancroft, MT Browns sister; MT. John Arhistead ant other relatives. Mrs. Moore and her sis ter, Mrs. sKimbrell were attired for tn, wedding in black net and lace robes. Mrs Adams wore a handsome pink embroidered chiffon gown garnitured with rose point and duchesse lace, and made over bro. cade. and Mrs. Lewis was In apricot chif- ion richly embroidered. Mrs. Walter Moore looked very pretty in white lace and chiffon made over white messaline and Mrs. Darby Brown was in gray silk made slightly low and garnitured with cream lace and white messalne. Mrs Bancroft wore white lingerie.
 The buffet supper which followed al tlN brides home was quiet informal The Moore cottage was artistieally decorated with palms and other plants, and in the dining room, from which an elegant sup per was served green and white were predominant. though pink sweet peas were also in evidence. wedding cake was cut and MT. and Mrs Brown left early in the evening for an extended trip They will go first to Chicago, where they will rcmain some time, deciding later upon their ultimate destination, and returning home the last of August
 The congregation which witnessed the wedding ceremony was made up of friends deeply and beautifully interested in the nuptials. Mir. Brown, who is a member Of prominent south Alabama family is a man with the broadest of interests and the truest of friends in all; a devout and constant attendant at church, q leading figure in musical circles, a mamber of the Southern. Country and Athletic clubs; an athlete whose prowess in several lines is widely acknowledged, and teacher who has been one of the most powerful educational forces in the city for many years. He was educated at Auburn, fol lowing his student years there with fur tfer work at the University of Chicago and holds an A. B. degree and another il civil engineering, though his procession i that of teacher. He came to Birmingham as an instructor in the Birmingham Higf school and spent three years in that work He then became principal of the Henle, school, where Il years were passed. Foul years ago he was elected principal of tn, High school and the progress which tha magnificent institution has made since hs has been at it's head is eloquent of hi efficiency and unusual personality Mir Brown was formerly more active in ath letic pursuits than at the present time and handsome collection of trophies 1. evidence of the fact. At golf he won th, splendid Culpepper Exum cup and als, the Tom Watson trophy, a silver pitcher These were contested for three and fou times respectively before they passed int, his hancs. In tennis he has also beel most successful. For several years, il company with MT. Coleman Ward, he hel, oAe south's championship in singles an, doubles. So MT. Brown is that somewha rare combinaton-a student and an out door man. Mrs. Brown is member o a family of the first corners among Bir mingham folks. She is the daughter O the late Joseph Moore, who, with his wife came to this place in 1879. The family i well known and the bride of last nigh Aa of4 4x .,tt |.