Okolona messenger., 1913-03-20
GEORGE E-,-SCALES

March 5h, at the Baptist church Of
this city, when Miss Hazel Scales,
the lovely young daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Noah Scales, was united in mar.
riage to Mr.. Ernest George, formerly
of Meridian, Miss. Rev. DR.. Jones of
the Presbyterian church said the cere-
mony.
The church was most artisticaIly
decorated for this occasion. A white
and yellow color motif was very sue.
cessfully carried ont in the use Of
southern smiax, palms, ferns, huge
butterfly bows Of yellow tulle and
quantities OF junquIIes against a white
back ground. Six tall condeabra.
lwined gracefully wan vines, lunches
Of ionquiIes and bows of tuIIe, gave
the Eug lsh effect to the church This
effect was again in evidence in the
decorations Of the front pews, These
consisted of tall rods, which we're or
namented similarly to Tie candeIabra,
and which were fastened to the backs
OF the pews.
AS prelude to the wedding march,
Mr. John Wilson, Of Meridian, Miss,
sang several beautiful selections,
among which were, Hearts Delight
and Love Song" Miss Bessie Ferris
presided over the music.
AS Me professional music, which
was the Wedding March from
'Lohengrin," began, SIX rIand girls,
Misses Nancy Pog, I ary Emma
Richardson. Mary Morpaey, DaneIle
Yates, Dora Evelyn Connor and lnez
George, Of Meridian, sister of the
groom, came down the isle bearing
garlands Of white uIle, twined with
ionquilles. The ushers, Messrs Chess
Fealherston, Of Macon, and HandIey
Nelson, Of Meridian, took their places,
one on either side oi the chancel.
Four bridesmaids, Misses Nell Allen,
OF Macon, Nancy Cavett, Of Tupelo,
Mary Dean and Eloise Chandler, of
Okolona, marched two at time from
the rear Of the chauce to the back Of
the church, where they were joined
by the arooms-men, Messrs. Hugh
Smith and Vareen Evans, Of Meridian,
Charles Combs, of Macon, and DR..
Cope, of Arkansas, before returning
to their places at the altar.
Mrs. j. L. Klaus, the brides sister,
who was matron of honor, came next.
The two little ring bearers, Master
Erie Scales, nephew OF the bride, and
little Miss Mamie, Barnes, preceded the
bride. The bride came in on the arm
Of her maid of honor, Miss Luara Hib-
bier, Of Macon, and met the groom at
the alter. Mr.. Jack Griffin, Of New
Augusta, was best man,
During the impressive double-ring
service, Miss Ferris rendered "Trau-
merei" by Shumann,
The recessional was Mendelssohn S
Wedding March.
The bride was beautiful in a crea-
ton Of white brocaded crepe satin,
trimmed in real lace pearls and real
orange blossoms. Over her veil,
whichawa arranged Juliette fashion,
she wore a wreath Of natural orange
blossoms. She carried Bride roses
showered with Valley lilies. The
brides only ornament was a diamond
brooch, gift from her father
Miss. .Hibbler was charming in a
robe of yellow embroidered chiffon,
caught up over yellow charmuese
with French roses. Her flowers were
Golden Gate roses.
The matron of honor was regal in
white charmuese, draped in white en-
broidered chiffon. with garnture oI
chiffon roses and pearl ornaments
Her boquet was Of Golden Gate roses
Master Erie Scales, in white serge
and little Miss Barnes, in airy plated
yellow chiffon, were cunning.
The four maids we're lovely in
Viola Prudc, Troy, R. l.