The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
BRILLIANT WEDDING AN EVENT OF
 WEEKS SOCIETY LIFE IN MONTGOMERY
By RosAL1E HAMPSTEAD HIGGINS


 Montgomery, August S1.-(SpeciaD--One of the most brilliant weddings of the summer and a marriage of interest toH friends throughout the state was that of Lieut. Joseph Francis Stewart and Miss Mary Augusta Betty, which was i'm pressively solemnized Saturday after noon at o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas N. Betty, on South Hull street. The home was artistically decorated for the occasion with a wealth of palms, ferns and baskets of Ophelia and Mrs. Hender- son roses. Before the ceremony an ex- nuisite musical programme was rendered by several members of the base hospital orchestra at Camp Sheridan The bridal party entered to the strains of I<ohen- gren' wedding march, led by the rib- bon bearers, little Miss Virginia Range ley and Master Thomas Rangely, neice md nephew of the bride.
 They both wore white and carried bas-- kets of pink rosebuds and broad white satin ribbons with which they formed hn aisle for the other attendants.
 The bridesmaids, Miss Margaret Wool : ~k, Miss Phyllis Gale and Miss Maude Allen, wore lovely costumes of white satin and lace and carried shower bou- uuets of Mrs. Henderson roses. The
 
 Eufaula, wore a costume of blue satin and tulle, and carried a bouquet of Mrs. Henderson roses. The brides sis ter, Mrs. Virginia Betty Rangeley, who was the matron of honor, wore gown pf yellow satin and tulle, and her flow hrs were also Mrs. Henderson roses.
 The bride entered with her father, MT. Thomas H. Betty, by whom she was given in marriage. She was girlish and beautiful in her wedding gown. fash loned of white duchess satin, trimmed with seed pearls and tulle. Her veil of tulle was arranged cap effect, with orange blossoms and she carried a bou- nuet of brides roses and swansonis. Lieutenant Stewart was attended by Ma jor Skillern as best man and the cere- mony was performed by Dr. Dannelly.
 An informal reception followed and an tce course was served. Assisting in re- teivfng the guests were Mrs. Thomas H. Betty and Mrs. Edgar Finch, mother and sister of the bride Mrs. Betty wore gown of gray satin and corsage bouquet of Ophelia roses. The punch table, which was decorated in pink roses, was presided over by Mrs. w. B. Grff- lin, Mrs. Davis Stakely and Miss Ameiie Hill. Assisting in receiving the guests were Miss Katherine Whitfield. Miss Mildred Lee, Mrs. w. F. Pitts, Mrs. T.. B. Whitfield and Mrs. Perry Thomas.
 Later III the evening IitHteHdut ctSN~ art and his bride left for Camp Pike, Ark, where he is stationed at the pres ent as instructor. The bride travelled in handsome coat suit of blue velour, and smart hat of blue panne velvet, trimmed with blue ostrich tips.
 The bride is an unusually pretty girl of blond type, and possesses winning personality and a sweet graciousness of manner that has endeared her to a large circle of friends who wish for her every happiness, but who regret that her mar riage will take her elsewhere to make her home. Lieutenant Stewart is with the Seventy-fifth Canadian infantry and his been detailed as an instructor lt Camp Pike. He was stationed at Camp Sheridan for several months. and by his genial nature made a host of friends who extend sinces congratulations.
 MT. and Mrs. ~r7rt H. CroweH of sDeatsville annohs Marriage of their Laughter, Mary h. k Mir Henry I. 8, at o'clock at their home. No cards.
 This announcement will be received with cordial interest. The bride for merly resided in Montgomery with her parents, and has many friends here. She Is pretty girl and is bright and at tractive. and is quite favorite in Bir- ningham, Tuscaloosa and other cities, where she has visited.
 rs MT. Finn also resided in Montgom- ery several years ago and has host of friends who extend to him sinceres congratulations. He has been attending The fourth officers training school at Camp Wheeler and received his conn