The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-20
HOLCoMBE-HAYNES

HOLCOMBE-HAYNE
One of the most beautiful weddings
ever witnesses in Columbiana, was
that of Miss Lera Graham Haynes and
Mr.. Jasper Holcombe, Jr., this happy
event ocsurring on Tuesday after
noon, o'clock, November 10, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Jason Haynes.
Parlor, hall and drawing room
were bedecked in flowers, yellow
and white being the color scheme.
The drawing room was beautiful with
the graceful smiIax trailing over the
white walls.
An improvised altar of ferns. palms
and huge yellow and white chrysan-
themums interspersed with altar
candles. added much to the beauty of
the scene; vases and baskets of yell
low and white chrysanthemums, the
queen OF autumn flowers, were also
in evidence. A wedding bell of white
chrysanthemums and tulle was sus-
pended from the ceiling under which
the bridal couple stood while taking
the nuptial vows.
A delightful musical programme
was rendered. First, Loves old
Sweet Song" was sung by Mrs. w.
w. Wallace. Mrs. Middleton, first
violin. w. w. Wallace. second colin
and Miss Polite Friedburger piano
accompanying her. Then an instru-
mental rendition of Il Love You
Truly" with both violins and piano,
and last Mrs. Wallace sang the bril-
day song My Promise" being accom-
panied by violin and piano as be-
fore.
AS Miss Friedberger began play
ing Mendelssohn's wedding march
DR.. j.. r. Stodghill, the officiating
minister, entered and took his place
in front of the altar. Then the little
ribbon bearers, Ruth Luck and
Franklin Norris came bearing the
white tulle streamers, that made the
aisle for the bridal party. They
were adorable in their white cos
tunes. Next came the maid of honor,
Miss Minnie Bell Haynes, and best
man. Mr.. Lewis LETTERS. Last came
the bride and groom.
There amidst the mellow glow of
candlelight. DIR. Stodghill with the
impressive ring ceremony, united
these.two for life. ''Traumerei" being
softly played, as they plighted their
troth.
The bride was truly a vision of
lovelines in her robe of duchess satin.
deliberately embroidered in pearls.
and trimmings of real lace. She wore
a string of pearls and a diamond pin.
gifts of the groom. Her veil in
shape of coronet with clusters of
orange blossoms worn back from the
face formed train of billowy white
tulle. She carried an arm bouquet
of valley lilies.
white ivory satin, and carried yellow
and white chrysanthemums. She is
a petite blonde and looked lovely.
Mrs. Edwards Davis. Mrs. ]. L. Leeper
Mrs. w. S. Compton and Miss Winnie
Brooks assisted Mrs. Haynes in re-
ceiving her guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holcombe left for
Mobile and other southern points.
The brides going away gown was
of midnight blue duvtyn with mole
trimming with hat of same and gray
accessories.
They will be "at home" to their
friends in Calera after November rs.
The bride is charming young
woman. and Columbiana regrets that
her future home will not be here. but
Calera is to be congratulated on
gaining so fair and winsome
daughter of the south.
Mr., Holcombe Is a successful young
business man of Calera.
The out-of-town guests We're: Mrs.
Edward Davis. Philadelphia, Pa;
Miss Winnie Brooks, Admission; Nc.
and Mrs. w. s. Compton and Mr..
Lewis letters of birmingham; Miss
Julia Judge of Leeds; Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Bowdon. Miss Roberta Bow
don, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holcomoe.
Mr.. and Mrs! Cowart, Mrs. Ozley of
Calera: Mr., Lymon Of Montevallo and
others.
PHOENIX CLUB
OPENING BALL
The members of the Phoenix club
have received the following invita-
tons:
THE Phoenix club invites you to
be present at their opening ball on
Wednesday, November twsnty-.sissss,
Nineteen hundred a18 s~-,rIy -one, at
nine-thirty .o'easek. Formal"