The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-12


this color scheme were used and each
fashioned nosegay. The place of the
hrlde-elect was marked with a corsage
OF ophelia rosebuds, tied with purple
tulle. A delicious six-course luncheon
was served and places were laid for
the members of the bridal party.
MISS Sayra Ruth entertained at cards
thursday AFTERNOON in compliment to
MISS Emily Ligon, who will be married on
October 20 to Mr.. George Temple Bow
dom of New York city. This proved to be
one OF the prettiest of a series of pre-
hupt1al affairs, which are being given
in honor of Miss Lyon. The residence
OF Miss Ruth was decorated most ar
tlstically with woodland flowers, car
rylng out general color scheme of gold
and white. Pretty hand-painted score
cards, decorated in bridal themes. were
presented the guests, and each card table
was supplied with sailed nuts and minis
MISS Llgon wore gown of black bead
led chiffon, trimmed to the waist with
tiny black poire ribbon ruffles. and wore
a black picture hat. She was presented
with most unique memento of this en-
Joyable occasion, distinctly French
novelty, imported from Paris This was
dull silver marriage medal, inscribed
on one side with the names of the bridal
couple and the date of the ceremoey
with an appropriate motto in Latin On
the opposite side a miniature bride and
groom pliehting their troth was shown
Mrs. Hardwick Ruth and Miss Juliette
Ruth acted as scorekeepers. After the
games dainty refreshments We're served.
The list of guests was as follows:
Misses Emily Ligon. Florence PEBBLES,
Marjorie Allen, Elizabeth Dent, Helen
Dent, Jeanette Westcott, Leona West
colt, Dorothy Thigpen, Ellen Fleming,
Sallie Pearson, Miriam Russell, Elizabeth
WilNerson, Anice Mattel, Virginia Smith,
Elizabeth Adams, Clara Vandiver, Juliet
Burke, Theodosia Lee, Clementina
Burke Theodosia Lee, Clementina
hohn, Virginia Tyson, Anne Kilby, Hazel
Hannah, Anne Ella Garrett, julie SAT-
fold. Ruth Minniss, Priscilla Goodwin.
Louise Johnson, Emma Stuart and Mary
Roquemore; Mrs. Harry Bandy. Mrs.
Thomas Owen, Jr., Mrs. Cleveland Stokes,
Mrs. Billie Weber and Mrs. Robert Den
ham.
On Saturday afternoon at O'Clock Mr..
Homer Wright and Miss Catherine Dow
dell of Auburn were married at the resi-
dence of the Rev. ]. F. Mcleod.
The ceremony was performed by Mr..
Mcleod. This marriage. is of great in
terest to many Alabamians. Mrs. Wright
as Miss Catherine Dowdell was a charm
ing and attractive young woman. She
is the daughter of Mr.. S. c. Dowdell of
Auburn and granddaughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Dowdell Mr.. Wright,
who is brother of Mrs. A. H. Buch-
anan of this city, is the second son of
Mr.. J. w. Wright of Auburn and grad
uate of the Alabama Polytechnic insti-
tute
He has been a successful druggist at
Auburn since his graduation 10 years
ago.
Many congratulations and good wishes
are extended the young couple by their
many friends in the state. Mr.. and Mrs
Homer Wright will reside at Auburn.
One of the prettiest OF the early fall
weddings was that of Mr.. Grover Cleve-
land Murchison and Miss Ethel Richard
son. which was solemnized Wednesday
afternoon at 4:30 O'clock at the home of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wade
Richardson. at Gilmore. The home was
artistically decorated for the occasion
with palms, ferns, autumn leaves in their
rich coloring and cut flowers. Miss Car
men Bennett played the wedding march
from Tannhauser, and there were no at
tendants, the young couple entering TO-
gether. The bride wore a handsome coat
suit of taupe broadcloth, with accessories
to match and a smart hat of velvet OF
lifC Same tOllcsA lIlIllIn6Q WIN a SILVER
rose. She carried a shower bouquet OF
brides roses and lilies of the valley I'm
mediateiy after the ceremony, which
was performed by the Rev. w. r. Sey-
more, Mr.. Murchison and his bride left
for Birmingham and other cities to spend
a few days before returning to Montgom-
cry, where they will be at home at 400
Finley avenue.
Miss Elizabeth Kinlock Pelzer and Mr.
William Rowland Weber were quietly
married last Wednesday at the summer
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Pelzer. at Skyland, N. C. Mr..
and Mrs. Weber are now enjoying a
motor trip and will return to Montgom-
cry to live in the near future, having
taken home at Winthrop court.
The marriage of Miss Nellie Sue Kelpp
and Mr., Joseph Glenn Rutland was sol
emnized last Thursday by Rev. John A.
Peterson at the HON eof the brides
grandmother, Mrs. p c. Kelpp, 2o6
Forrest avenue. The ceremony was per-
formed in the presence of few friends
and relatives The bride wore a becom-
ing suit of tricotine. with hat and other
accessories to match.
Mr. and Mrs. Rutland are now at home
to their friends at 52S Highland avenue.
Miss Esther LeCroy of Hollins waA
married Sunday afternoon at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Lee
Croy, to Mr.. Theodore Wolf of Montgom-
cry. Only relatives and intimate friends
of the young couple were present.
After a wedding trip of few days,
they will be at home in Montgomery and
will be at the home OF the groom's
mother, Mrs Emma Wolfe 3l4 Carter
Hill road.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Aubrey Ccsten
of Red Level, Ala, announce the en-
gagement and approaching marriage OF
their daughter. Mable Claire, to Mr..
Francis Lee Cole of South Boston, Va
The wedding Will ia
q at the home of the brides parents.
The following engagement will be OF
much Interest TO Montgomerians, as Mr.