The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-30
WEDDING OF MISS HENDERSON
AND DR.. MILES WATKINS,

The historic First Presbyterian
church has been the scene of many in
teresting marriages, but a more bril-
liant wedding has never been SOL
emnized there than that of Dr. Miles
Watkins, of Birmingham, and Miss
Julia May Henderson, which took place
on Tuesday evening. Owing to the
prominence of both young people, this
marriage is Of interest throughout the
south, and a large number of out of
town guests were present, says the
Montgomery Advertiser.
The decorations of the church were
very elaborate and beautiful, and the
effect was altogether artistic.
The altar and organ were complete
~ hidden from view with graceful
palms and festoons of southern snilax
against a background of white were
very effective. Tiny electric bulbs were
hidden here and there amid the mass
of green, and from the chandelier just
above the altar were ropes of South
ern smilax, studded with white bios
SONS and electric lights. These were
carried TO the outer edge of the altar
rail and tied to baskets Of white roses
tied with white tulle. In the center
was a large basket of brides roses, and
at each side was a handsome bronze
cathedral candelabra burning a dozen
white tapers.
The chandelier In the center OF the
church was a mass of smilax and
white blossoms, having the effect of a
wedding bell. The ribbons were mark
ed by bouquets of brides roses tied
with white tulle. Before the ceremony
a beautiful musical program was rem
dered, Miss Kate Booth presiding al
the organ. Mrs. Howard Seay sang
How Do Love Thee" by Greig.
To the strains of Lohengrin's we'd
ding march the bridal party entered
the church, led by the ushers and
groomsmen, DR.. Will Oates, DIR. c.. G.
Laslie, DR.. Fred Wilkerson. Mr.. B. G.
Betty, Mr.. Henry d. Seibels, of Biz
mingham, DR.. E. M. Mason, DR.. CASTOR
Torrance, DR.. T. v. Macgruder, DR.
Earl Drennen and Mr.. John Watkins
Of Birmingham.
The bridesmaids, Miss Edith Pou, OF
Raleigh, N. c.; Miss Mary Cobbs
Miss Anne CASTOR, and Miss Cath
crime Sander, of Savannah, entered
next, each walking alone.
Miss Pou wore a gown of white
crepe de chine, embroidered in a rose
design, and trimmed with shadow lace
and crystal beads and crystal fringe
Miss Cobbs wore a gown of white
brocaded charmeuse, trimmed with
real lace and pearls.
Miss CASTOR wore a gown Of white
crepe chiffon, deliberately trimmed
with lace and crystal beads.
Miss Catherine Gamblers costume
was of white crepe meteor embroider-
ed in crystal beads and trimmed with
lace.
Mrs. Ludlow Elmore, the matron OF
honor, entered next. She wore a gown
Of white satin, brocaded in Easter
lilies and trimmed in lace and pearls
Mrs. w. c. Oates. also matron Ct
honor, wore gown of white satin
trimmed with real lace and pearls.
Both the maids and matrons carried
arm cluster bouquets of American
beauty roses.
The maid of honor, Miss Helen
Steiner, entered next She was hand
some in a gown Of white crystal net
over white crepe meteor, draped with
princess lace. She carried a bouquet
Of brides roses and plumosa fern.
Just preceding the bride was the
dainty flower girl. Miss Juliet Sellars
She wore frock of white lace with
white ribbons and carried a silver
| basket filled with white rose petals,