The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-17
Bessener News

tNti tiit Suilic Qtdi tSi pl 1'la. III i5lo tnV total receipts amounted to S509O.11, while in 1914 the receipts amounted to $5501 .09 making an increase of s41o.9 per quarter or s1S699 per month
 Acting Postmaster H. A. Glosson stated this afternoon that during the time the late Capt. H. w. Crook was postmaster the office showed steady increase. MT. Gleason was assistant postmaster at the time of Captain Crooks death and has been appointed postmaster until Captain Crooks successor is named
 The state convention of the Order of Eastern Star will convene in Bessemcr tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Masonic hall on Twentieth street. A number of state officers, as we'll as a large number of delegates are expected and interesting programme will be rendered. A box lunch will be served at the hall and the meeting will close at 12 clock tomorrow night
 A large crowd attended the banquet given tonight by Bessemer lodge No. 721. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, at their hall on Nineteenth street. An drew C. Mitchell acted toastmaster. A rambler of impromptu talks were made by May. Thomas T. Huey, Gardner F. Good wyn. Ben G. Perry, pr. T. $. Winters ]. r. Cannon, George Ross, W. s. Welch, E. E. Honeycutt, pr. George D. Waller. c. B. Hollingsworth, w. P. Gum. Dr. F. F. McTyiere E. A. Little. Charles Aplin. W. W. Hollingsworth, Clip Hoentt and a number of others. The banquet was very successful.
 The following had charge of the ar engagements: Clip Hoentt. chairman; E. A. Little, Andrew c. Mitchell, Norman Lef- kovits and Girard Crook.
 The reception given in the afternoon by the Elks for their wives. daughters and feminine friends was q success in every way. The hall was artistically arranged ir the lodge colors purple and white. A large bow of purple and white tulle was tied on the chandelier, with streamers reaching to the table, where the guests registered
 Miss Corinne Goldberg and Mrs. Har- old Rogers presided over the registra- ticn book. Crystal vases filled with white roses and purple fiass stood in every available nook.
 The guests were met at the door by Mrs. T. T. Huey and shown into the reception rooms. where they we,e received by Mrs. sam Lefkovits. Mrs. c. A. Harris, Mrs. T. c. Donald Mrs. A. r Deason Mrs. W oolSOn. hiS J .. Nl1lttfS. hIS. $. E. Grout, Mrs. W w. Iolingsworth, Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth. Mrs. J. B. Houston, Mrs. G. R. Lewis. Mrs. E. A. Little. Mrs. Ike Marks. Mrs. George Ste venson, Mrs. R. w. Waldrop Mrs. Cora Handy. Mrs George Ross and Mrs. A. c. Mitchell
 Refreshing punch was dispensed from flower banked bowl by Misses Virginia Mitchell and Matura Benton. In the read ing room the same tones were used in the decorations. cut glass vase of rcses and ferns adorned each table
 An ice course in which the colors were emphasized was served by Miss Zelna Lcfkovits, Miss Jessie Huey. Miss Lucy Iluey, Miss Ruby Crook, Miss Clara Ross Miss Lallah Mae Hyde and Miss Amy Huey. One hundred and fifty ladies reg istered during the afternoon. Music was furnished by an orchestra
 Walter Veitch of Bessemer, who has been in the United States navy for the past year is home on furlough of 30 days He is expecting to receive dis patch to report and go to Mexico at any time.
 The marriage of Miss Catherine Adams, the youngest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. I. A. Adams, and Mr. Orvlle Lay. which will be of interest throughout this district. was solemniZed tonight at Trin- ity Episcopal church. in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. the brides father officiating
 Huge clusters of Easter lilies were placed about the altar of the little church aho palms were massed back of them. Cathedral candelabra each with its seven white tapers ablaze, stood at either side. An attractive musical programme was presented. Mir. Thornton Adams of Mem phis. brother of the pride sang At nawning' and 70, Perfect Day." accom- panied by Miss Julia Houston
 At the strains of Lohengrn's wedding march the bridal party entered. the ushers leading the way. Miss Doris Huffman, with Miss Kathleen Holt leading; Miss Violette Coleman, with Miss Jessie Bum gardner followed, each wearing white lin- se'ie dresses with green sashes
 Mir. Prater of Woodward was the first groomsman to enter and he was followed by Miss Elise Robinson and Miss Lucy Lyman Powell of Birmingham. Mir Will Lacey came next. Miss Terese Merrill of Eufaula entered alone and was followed by MT. Everett Lay of Gadsden.>
 The young women all wore artistic toi- lettes of white lingerie with lace garni- lures and touch of green in girdle and Eodice, with short white veils and car ried arm clusters of Easter lilies Mrs Robert Conner, sister of the bride was matron of honor She wore an attractive toilette built of white charmeuse, with Lace draperies. and short white veil. she also carried Eastei lilies and was followed by Miss Ethel Adams, who was her sisters maid of honor. She was at tired in green silk crepe with chiffon draperies and a green veil
 Little Miss Rosa Perry was ringbearer. carrying the ring in an Easter lily, and Ben Perry. Jr., scattered flowers in the path of the bride, who entered on the arm of her brother, MT. Thornton Adams, who gave her in marriage
 Mir. Lay, with his best man, Mir w. c. Martin. came from the vestry and met her at the altar, where the service was read.
 Miss Adams wedding gown was built of white crepe de chine with trimmings of chanchilly lace. Her veil was caught with wreath of orange blossoms and she carried prayer book with a shower Of lilies of the valley.
 Immediately after the ceremony Mir and Mrs Lay left for f-ew Orleans and other southern cities Mrs. Lay travelled in coat suit of green cloth with &C., cessories to match. On their return they will be at home at Woodward, where the groom holds a responsible position with the Woodward Iron company.
 Among the out-of-tow,i guests for the wedding were MT. and Mrs. w. P. Lay of Gadsden, Earl Lay and Mrs. Carl Lay of Gadsden; MT. and Airs. Thornton Adams of Memphis and Mrs Seals of