The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14


 Ariz., Daily Herald will be read
 with keen interest by many friends in the city:
 Perhaps but few times previously in the history of our nation has more sig nifcance been given to the words: Whom God hath joined together, let no man put asunder," than was brought to the realization of those who witnessed the marriage of Miss Lottie Brand of Mont gomery yesterday to Lieut.. Algernon Syd- ney Cowan, Jr., of the Alabama infan- try.
 With nothing but a few yards of army canvass, beautiful flowers, and green things of nature were utilized with the great open azure sky for a chapel. Banked along the tent of the headquar- ters chapel were Arizona frs in profu- sion, and peeping out from every avail able opening were large golden chrysan- themums, the flower so dear to the heart of the Dixie-born, perneating the air with their redolence.
 The sun in all it's magnificent splendor was slowly sinking below the horizon, throwing flickerlng and cheerful beams of light down on the assemblage, through the almost intending rows of tents.
 After the national flag had been low cred and proper salutes given, the bride appeared, walking slowly to the chapel altar, escorted by Colonel Crenshaw of the Second Alabama
 The groom simultaneously appeared from an opposite direction. The grooms- man was Capt. A. T. Mcfarland. While the happy young people wended their way to the altar, the infantry band played an inspiring wedding march.
 The barred heads of $500 stalwart defend CTS of our nation and numerous civilians and diplomats formed a tribute of respect to the officer and his bride-to-be. As hushed silence fell over the vast concourse the rites were performed by Chaplain Geiger.
 The closeness of the gathering to na- ture; the simplicity of every ceremony, created thrills on the nerve cords of every human present,
 Venerable old men, with faces callowed by days of hardship and exposure were seen to turn their faces heavenward while glistening tears in their eyelashes fol- lowed the terrific tugs at their heart strings.
 As a climax, the musicians sounded the
 
 of the Alabama boys to the fine old tradi tions of their birthplace was demonstrated as cheer after cheer floated in resonance through the twilight Louder and louder became the ovation, which only died away with the full expiation of loyalty to old Dixie
 The bride was presented to the mem bers of Lieutenant Cowans company. The brilliant young officer was almost xuifb al tO m by name as they appeared
 All the shimmering sheen of glistening gold could not have made the occasion more impressive. The close communion with nature was the most inspirational conception possible.
 The following from the Washington Post will be read with interest by friends in the city: The musicale for the benefit of the white children of poor mountain eers of Alabama, Virginia and other southern states at the Willard Saturday afternoon attracted a large audience from the official and social circles of Wash ington, and was a notable success both from an artistic and financial stand- point. The entertainment was given by ar'-- rr.--i-'- 7" mble of Alabama, as-
 ler hs as enelope Bryan of Vir- 4!nia ~ho sc sll known members or .ha C5iapiai al s and kindred societies aaI rs ly known for their eff
 astr ioa anthropic lines. The f-sit-- .~s,.~-.4..4ae was given by capable artists under the direction of MT. Sam uel Burleigh Milton, who is the musical director of the Shakespeare Society of America. MT. Augustin Borguno, Spanish pianist and composer, who is comparative stranger in the city, created a most favorable impression by his bril- liant playing. Mrs. Milton was in excel lent voice, and sang the "Cavatina alla Polacca," by Donizetti, with the style and expression for which she is noted. Mrs Milton also gave most artistic in- depreciation of LArditis Magnetic Waltz" the sweet lyric qualities in her voice finding excellent opportunity in this famous song. MT. Newton Hammer. baritone, sang very effectively, Would T Were Rose" by Edward Hasselberg, and 'Invictus" MT William H. Morsell, the well known singer of character songs, sustained his reputation for happy and popular music MT Arthur Middleton, the bass singer, whose impressive and pleasing voice is known to many here, gave a selection MT. Harry Waller, a young violinist, who is making rapid progress in his chosen art here, charmed the audience with the brilliancy of his execution. Mme Luzanne Olwig of the Washington College of Music and MT. Myron Blodgett were the accompanists. The following was the list of patron esses and patrons of the entertainment: Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Senator and Mrs. Oscar Underwood, Senator and Mrs John H. Bankhead, Representative Thomas Heflin, Senator Thomas Staples Martin, Senator and Mrs. Claude Swan son, Mrs. Samuel Burleigh Milton, Judge and Mrs Richard Cuthill of Chicago, Miss Sarah Phelan, Mrs. Bradley Mason D ,faff iva 1fdd tnt1. Don resentative Andrew J. Montague, Mrs.