The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-17

wore with stately grace and when ac-
centuated her dark hair and eyes. Little
Miss Virginia Jacobs, daughter OF MIR.
and Mrs. Scion Jacobs, wearing. white
frock over green and carrying basket
of white chrysanthemums was one OF
the charming members of the wedding
party, and entered just in front of the
bride, who was preceded by Miss Carolyn
Smythe of Memphis. her maid of honor.
Miss Smythe was very pretty in deep
yellow gown. with which she wore gold
shoes, as did the bridesmaids.
Mr. Harris with Mr. Sharpe Gillespy as
best man entered from the vestry to meet
Miss Whatley as she approached to be
given in marriage by her father Mr..
George C. Whatley. She was a lovely
bride, wearing a duchesse satin gown,
whose entire bodice was composed of
point lace and whose VEIL made with a
quaint cap decorated in orange blossoms.
was formed of a priceless sold point lace
that has long been In her family. She
carried a shower bouquet of bride roses
and valley lilies.
After the ceremony only the two fami-
lies and the bridal party met at the
Whatley home for the subsequent buffet
supper, and to cut the wedding cake,
which, like the rooms, was decorated
with yellow chrysanthemums. Later Mr..
Harris and his bride departed In private
car for their wedding trip, first to New
YORK, Washington and other eastern
cities. to be concluded in Florida. It its
conclusion they will live with Mr. and
Mrs. Whatley on Beach street The mar
rage followed a number of social ar
rangements whose beauty and attractive
| appointments indicated the affectlonate
esteem In which the young people are
held. Mr.. Harris holds responsible posi-
ton with the Southern railroad, and is
popular In the younger set, in which his
bride is also a favorite.
The meeting of the State Federation of
| Women's Clubs in Montgomery, which is
| introduced with session at 8 o'clock this
evening, promises to be the most men,
orable In the history of that organization.
which has been meeting for the past %
years. From Birmingham score of
prominent women will go. and the presid-
ing officer of the convention is a Bir-
mingham woman, Mrs. l.. j. Haley, who
is one of the most capable feminine ex-
ecutives in the country, and has taken
a leading part in club work for many
years. The delegates are anticipating
many treats during the convention not
the least being Mrs. Haley's address The
address of DR.. Carolyn Geiser distin-
guished lecturer will be an important
feature of a weeks programme which
in the variety of interests touched upon
indicates the many sidedness of modern
club life.
been pleasantly arranged by the hos
pitable women of hospitable city The
delegates will go down on the afternoon
train, leaving here at $40 and arrive in
time to attend the evening meeting To-
morrow afternoon automobile rides and
teas will be followed by a reception. Mrs
Emmet O'Neal will give a reception
90 h.
sion for the delegates and officers of the
federation
The convention is to be Suitcase af-
fair, delegates who leave this afternoon
taking only those articles of the ward
| robe and a simple gown or two that are
| necessary for visit of such brevity. The
sessions throughout the day and evening
will be beneficial and so interesting
that those who are able to attend the
twenty-second annual meeting count
themselves fortunate
The cotton ball is to be the chief
event of the evening, taking place at
the Tutwiler, which is to have its great
mezzanine floor en- fate for the occa-
sion. The identity of King Cotton and
his queen is still shrouded in mystery.
What manner of queen is she to be? Is
she light or Is she dark? Tall and state
ly or diminutive-a little spirit lust as
high as ones hearth" These are some
of the things perplexing inquisitive
minds and may only be fathomed by
attendance at the ball.
| There are to be features to interest
and entertain the nondancing as well
as the dancing set. The dances, ex-
quisitely graceful arrangements taught
and drilled by Mr.. Hubert Kinney, will
be demonstrated by some of the pretty
and popular girls In the dancing set.
Maids of honor chosen from among the