The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-05

The marriage of Miss Helen Kennon Nc
Adory, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Kennon McAdory, and Mr.. Carlton Pope
Smith, the younger son of Mr.. and Mrs.
FAC p. Smith, was elaborately celebrated
last night at the First Methodist church
in the presence of several hundred guests
The large number of witnesses TO the
VOWS indicated, as did the number of pre-
nuptial parties given In honor of the
bride-elect, and the many handsome gifts,
the great number of personal friends oil
both the MeAdory and the Smith families.
The McAdory family is one of the largest
and most influential in the district, and
the father of the bride has long been
we'll known figure in the political affairs
of the city and county. The parents OF
the bridegroom, Mr.. and Mrs Zac z.
Smith, are also among the best known
and highly esteemed citizens of the COM
munity. The two young people are low
able and popular in large circle OF
friends. SO their union is matter of
pleasant interest
The Methodist chuch was filled last
night long before the appointed hour OF
the ceremony. AS the party gathered
Miss Corrie Handley, organist, assisted
by Miss Norma Scholar. presented
beautiful programme of nuptial music.
Miss Scholars voice in presenting the
song. "Helen," which was composed by
Mr.. Smith In compliment to his bride, was
especially tender, though In the Wagner
number. "Elsa's Dream" from "Lohen-
grin" she was superb. Miss Handley
the entire programme was enjoyed by
every guest. DIR. i. c. Branscoinp per-
formed the ceremony.
The organ was surrounded with green
ery and about the altar were placed tall
palms and other tropical plants, candles
in silver candelabra giving an especially
elaborate aspect to the decorative motif
which was emphasized in the tulle decora-
tion of the pews, and the clusters OF
chrysanthemums within the chancel
The ushers led the bridal procession.
They included Mr.. w. D. Taylor of Besse-
mer. Mr.. Robert McAdory, brother of the
bride; Mr.. T. w. Byrne, Mr. o. G. Gres-
ham, Mr.. John Paul Jones and Mr.. Ed
ward Goodhue.
They were followed by the bridesmaids
and groomsmen entering alternately in op-
posite aisles. The bridesmaids wore green
and lavender gowns alternately, the green
clad maid entering simultaneously oppo-
site TO the one in lavender, approaching
from the other aisle. Miss Anne Sibley,
Miss Geneyieve Burt, Miss Mary Brock
man and Miss Alma Messer wore green
chiffon and charmeuse gowns made with
white lace introduced into the bodlce.
Miss Marie Rosamond, Miss Lillian Huges'
Miss Maybeth Beddow and Miss Sara
Simnson of Atlanta were In lavender
creme meteor with lace and rhinestone
.araitures. The bridesmaids all carried
enormous bouquets of white chrysan-
themums.
The groomsmen were Mr.. W. V. M. Rob
ertson Jr., Mr.. Alexander Dearborn, Jf.,
Mr.. Lundy Gaines, Mr.. Charles Malone,
Mr.. Tom Jones and Dr. Tom Lide smith
of Admission, Mr.. Wallace McAdory and
Mr.. Erin Farley.
Mrs. Clarke Mccormack, the matron OF
honor and Miss Pattie Rena Shepherd,
maid of honor, entered from opposite
aisles, Miss Shepherd wearing handsome
green chiffon and white lace robe with
rhinestone garnitures, Mrs. Mccormack in
a similar gown which followed the laven-
der shade. They both carried bouquets
Of lavender chrysanthemums.
Just in advance of the bride walked
three pretty flower girls, all in white.
They were Elizabeth McAdory, Elizabeth
Fitzpatrick and Katherine benson. Mas
ter Hubert Scruggs, a handsome little lad
in white silk serge, carried the ring to the
altar In the heart of a big white chrysan-
themum.
Miss McAdory entered with her father,