The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13

An important event of yesterday was the marriage in Rome, Ga, of Mir. Perrin Bestor Brown of this city, and Mrs. Ethel Hillyer Harris one of the most prominent women in literary and patriotic circles, in the state of Georgia The nuptial service, pronounced by Dr. c. A. Nun nally assisted by the Rev. w. l.. Walker of Rome, was read at o'clock in the presence of a limited and representative company of relatives and friends of the bridal couple from Rome and other cities, gathered at the brides home.
 The party stood within an alcove Of the long drawing room, decorated with a thick background of greenery which in- cluded magnolia leaves and large ferns. The altar. which was erected there. was lighted with many brass candelabra in which bazed white tapers.
 Miss Eleanor Willcox, Mrs. Harris niece. was her only attendant, and entered in advance of her. standing with MT. Perrin Bestor Brown, Jr., at the altar. Miss Wilcox wore rose-colored crepe de chine and lace with fur border, and gold slippers. An orchestra played the pro- cessional and continued programme throughout the subsequent reception.
 Judge George Walker Hillyer of Atlan- ta gave his niece in marriage, and as she entered her distinguished bearing and her charming face were now the admiration of the large company that pressed closer 10 see her. She was exquisitely attired. her gown a combination of violet and white liberty satin with tunic effect in Grecian drapery given added lines of grace by a superb court train and medici collar of rose point lace The violet gauge sleeves were long, and had a graceful design embroidered in violets; rose point lace was employed in the decoration of the corlAge and this lace also appeared as banks. 12 inches in width on the violet satin undermine of the robe Her only ormnament was a jewelled miniature of her great grandfather, George Walton Watkins. MT. Brown, accompanied by his son, MT. William Brown of this city, met her at the altar to receive the vows. During the reception that followed Mrs. K. w. Dixon of this city. life long friend of Mrs. Brown, presided at the
  some in a silver brocade decollette cos tune garnitured with lace.
 One of the handsomest women in the re- ceiving party was Mrs. Laura Brown Morgan, also of Brming ham, the daugh- ter of the bridegroom She wore white chantilly lace robe, made with a long traine, and lavishly adorned with crystal and pearl bands, crysta. and gauge but farf ,lattt ha dnr a,t nf ha decollette bodice.
 Mrs. Browns daughter. Mrs. B. C. Yam cey (Maud Harris) of Rome. was another lovely member of the receiving cCterie. Her gown was lavender chiffon and satin with a bodice, in high waisted effect created of pea green satin and lace.
 MT. and Mrs. Brown have gone to Florida on their wedding trip and at the conclusion will make their home in Rome Mrs. Brown is expected here very soon, 10 be the guest of Mrs. Laura Brown Morgan. The interest Of friends through out Alabama is centered in this wedding. MT. Brown comes of a cultured Sumter county family, being the grandson of MT. Daniel P Bestor, whose name in that sec tion of the state was long associated with worthy achievements in literary, political and religious lines MT. Brown and his family have always occupied a note-
 
 The reception given yesterday after noon at the Southern School of Musical Art formally launches an institution of which Birmingham has every reason to be proud.
 The home of the school adjoins Ter race Court at Five Points. It has been remodeled and makes studio building both comfortable and convenient, and one whose interior is decidedly attrac- tive. Thrown open as it was and bril- 1iantly lighted its aspect yesterday was welcoming, and every one of the hun dreds of callers was charmed both with the appearance of the school and the cordiality and warm greetings of the various members of the faculty whom Mir. Milner and the hostesses who as- sisted him were introducing.
 MT. Grover Tilden Davis, pianist; MT Robert Dolejsi, violinist; MT Robert Lawrence, vocalist; Miss Prudence Neff, pianist; Miss Mary Haggerty, pianist; Mrs. R. V. Allgood. pianist. compose the faculty of the new school. MT. Lawrence has been in Birmingham for several