The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-20

TN NE of the most oehsht1l Hlu- O sieales of the season was lD. that noon at the home of MT. and Mrs. George F. L.um by several of the students of Mrs. Leon Cole.
 The spacious home was beautifully decorated in yuletide colors, and the flowers made a most pleasing background for the artistic endeavors of the per formers. It would be difficult to criticize the individual work of each student eX- cept in the most favorable manner. Their breathing stage presence, phras- ing and enunciation denoted careful and intelligent application in the study of their respective numbers.
 Birmingham is fortunate in possessing a teacher and vocalist of Mrs. Coles calibre. One whose knowledge in op- cratic anthology is most intimate Her close association with Martinen and Botta the past season in New York, where she appeared in recital many times with such conductors as Bimboui, Tetti, Raphaen and Tulh and the Metro politan orchestra has given her unique authority upon operatic tradition, her pupils gave evidence of this in their rendi- ton.
 The programme was diversified Those taking part were Mrs. Pomeroy, Miss Lum, Miss Antwine, Mrs. Wynings, Mrs. Cowart and Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. Bagwell of Gadsden and MT. Cole. Ac- companists, Miss Fannie Mae Pointer and Miss Lucille Nader of Gadsden, artist pupil of Grover Tilden Davis.
 A happy surprise was a huge Christi mas tree in the drawing room bearing gifts for every guest. Mrs. Grover Tilden Davis presided at the tea table
 A wedding of interest to many friends was that of Miss Martha Bell Lyman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hen- ry D. Lyman. and MT. Walter F. Shil- tito, which took place yesterday after noon at 4:30 at the Handley Memorial church at Norwood, and was witnessed by a large assembly of friends and relatives.
 The church was most effectively decorated, quantities of ivy, smilax, ferns and palms combined with white blossoms The altar was lighted with many cathedral candles
 A lovely musical programme was rendered before the ceremony by Miss May Bell at the organ and MT. Posner sang several solos.
 The bridal party entered to the strains of Lohengrins wedding march and the ushers were AIT. Henry Lyman and Mr. Alex Hafer. The maid of hon. or was Miss Rebecca Wilkinson, who looked lovely in yellow Jersey suit with large black hat She carried an
 
 The bride entered with her father, who gave her in marriage. She was a very pretty picture in her gown of blue cloth trimmed in mole with shoes and gloves to match Her black hat was most becoming. She carried a bridal bouquet of brides roses and valley lilies. They were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, MT. Lawrence Hobart, where the Epis- copal ceremony was said by the Rev. George Lang of Clarksville, Tenn.
 Mr. Shillito and his young bride left at once for wedding trip to be spent in Florida, and after January 3, they will be at home in West End.
 The young men of the Reid -Harri- son wedding party gave a stagg lunch con yesterday at the Tutwil$ in hon. or of MT. John B. Reid. Jr,, whose marriage to Miss Tone Harrison will be an event of this afternoon.
 Mir and Mrs George E. Harrison entertained the members of the Reid- Harrison wedding party last evening at a buffet supper at their home on North Highlands following the re- hersal at the Southside Baptist church The guests included the members of the wedding party and Capt and, Mrs John B. Reid, parents of the groom.
 
 The following invitation has been received by friends in the city:
 The Young Mems Dancing club in- vite you to their Christmas dance at the Elks hall. TalladeEa, Tuesday evening, December 26. 1916. o'clock
 Mrs NJ K. Erdriech will receive in- formally on Sunday evening for the Tuxedo club and their friends, com plimenting her neice. Miss Edwina Marx of Uniontown, who is her guest for the holidays, and another neice Miss Madeline Hirshfeld of Mobile, who is spending the winter in the city.
 Miss Margaret Gage entertained the Tuesday Bridge club yesterday at her home. lovely rhine stone hair orna- ment was given as the prize. Among the guests were Miss Elizabeth Wy man. Miss Susie Green, Miss Margaret Davis, Miss Margaret Moore, Mrs Richard Stotlar Mrs. William vann Bartlett, Miss Mary Sbley. Mrs. Cecil Gaston, Miss Ireta McCrossin, Miss Elizabeth Locke and Miss Anita Eus- tis.
 Miss Josephine Evins will entertain at a dinner on Saturday evening, December S0 at the Country club in honor of Miss Elizabeth Wynan and her guest, Miss