The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24
MISS IRMA LEVI MARRIED
TO DIR. ARTHUR LEVY
Brilliant Wedding and Reception at the Phoenix ClubAfter
noon Tea Announced-Church and Phanthropic Activi-
ties-Club Meetings-Cards Issued for Weddings and
Receptions-Other Notes of Society
nv MYRTLE psrr.Es

the marriage of Miss Irna Levi and
for. Arthur Levy was beautifully solemn
izea last night at the Phoenix club at
$40 O'Clock in the presence of several
hundred guests. Mr. and Mrs. =. II.
Levi, the parents of the bride, had Is
sued 800 invitations to the ceremony ana
reception, and there were few spsentees
Both the Levy and Levi families have
made Birmingham their home for num-
her of years and are popular among a
large circle of friends. Dr. Levy Is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Levy, and
both the local relatives and number
from other cities were among the guests
last night.
The Phoenix club was elaborately deco
lated. pink and white chrysanthemums
making a splendid floral effect against
a quantity of southern smilax. The deli
cate evergreen trailed over the lights
in the ball room and twined the STAIR
ways and mantels; chrysanthemums 50
freshly bloomed that their lovely petals
had still a suggestion of dew were Gus
tered on the mantels and tables. In the
grill. room where the brides table was
arranged and from which elegant re-
freshments were served during the re-
oeption a shower of lilies of the valley
depended from the ceiling and on the
table beneath other sprays of the bride
best loved flower were intemingled with
orchids.
The music for the wedding was played
by Mr.. and Mrs. William Gussen, who
gave a we'll selected programme. The
ball room of, the club was arranged
cathedral fashion and long aisle led
TO the temporary altar which had white
platform and was surrounded with ferns
so placed as to make a solid background
reaching the ceiling. Seven-branched cam
delabra were lighted with white tapers
ard burned throughout the service; white
chrysanthemums and roses save em-
phasis to the waxen brilliance of the
lights.
The ushers and groomsmen, who led the
way to the altar were Mr.. E. Millard
Mayer of Cincinnati, Mr.. Raymond Klotz,
Mr. Melville Sommer, Mr.. Leroy Jacobs,
Mr.. Bertram Jacobs and Mr.. Samuel
Sterne. Miss Levi was attended by two
maids Of honor and a matron.
Mrs. Alfred Springer of Cincinnati, ma
tron of honor, wore the gown which She
had worn at her own wedding, an event
not long past. Tt was a superb crea
ton of charmeuse duchesse and point
lace. Miss Alice Levi, sister of the
bride, and Miss Bertha Levi, both wear
ing modish evening gowns, created of
seashell-tinted eharmeuse with touches of
gold and draperies of shadow lace, were
.he maids OF honor. The three attend
ants held huge arm clusters of pink and
white chrysanthemumS
The bride entered with her father, Mr..
b. H.. Levi, who gave her in marriage
as they met DR.. Levi, with Mr.. Charles
Levy. the best man. The bridal gown
and veil were superb. White satin of a
heavy, luminous quality, constructed the
gown and it's garnitures were point lace.
The VEIL made entirely of lace, was con-
fined with chaplet of orange blossoms,
and the bouquet, which the bride carried,
was fashioned of orchids showered with
lilies of the valley
A delightful reception followed the
vows Mr. and Mrs. Levi stood with
the bridal party and the out of town
guests to reveive. The hostess was at
tired for the evening in a becoming black
eharmeuse costume made with a tulle
bodice. A number of other handsome
gowns were noted.
DR.. and Mrs. Levy left last night for
an eastern trip to be absent three weeks.
They will be at home with her parents,
at 34l6 Cliff Road.