The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING IS
 SOLEMNGZED AT CAPITAL

Uniting two of Montgomery's most prominent ,milies and attended by hundre IS of friends the marriage of Miss Roberta Jones and Harry El- liott Allen was beautifully solem- nized Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'c'ock at St. Johns Episcopal church.
 Palms and white dahlias effect- lively arranged at the alter formed pretty background fer the bridal party. Prior to the appointed hour for the ceremony, a musical n~o- gram was rendered by Mrs. r. E. NY, soprano, who sang "I Love You Truly" accompanied at the organ by Miss Maybelle Schwend Miss Schwend played Mendellshon's wedding march for the entrance of the bridal party and during the cere- mony rendered a number of apprC- plate selections
 The ushers were Joe Allen, brother of the groom, Edwin Pitts Frank Jones and Jack Peebles. Entering next were Miss Mae Steiner, maid of hcLo@, wearing a creation of flesh and pink chiffon, and Miss Myra Whit bridesmaid, gowned in pale lavender chiffon over pink. Their fo!wers were Ophelia and butterfly shaded roses insterspersed with lavender dahlias.
 The bride entered with her father, MT. Robert H. Jones. by whom she was given in marriage. Unusually handsome and of the rich brunette tyre, she made a beautiful picture in her Cope romaine gown beaded in crys:"l and pearls. Her veil was an imported creation of rose point lace and was gracefully draped the length of her gown. She carried a shower bouquet Of valley lilies.
 The groom was attended by his brother, Edwin Allen, as best man, and the ceremony was performed by Dr. Richard Wilkerson, rector of St. Johns.
 Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Allen left for a motor trip to North Carolina. They will re- turn to Montgomery in a few weeks, and will make their home with her parents, MT. and Mrs. R. H. Jones, l702 Madison avenue. Both young people are members of prominent families and are identified with the social life of Montgomery.
 Among the out-of-town guests for the wedding were Edwin Allen of Greenville, S. C., Miss Edith Allen Of the University of Alabama Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Jones of Birmingham. For Bride.
 For several weeks prior to her marriage Mrs. Allen was beautifully entertained by her many friends. She Is member of the Montgomery Pilot club, and it was this organization to entertain her first, an elaborate shower being given Wednesday. Oc- tober 3. al the home of Mrs. Marie Bankhead Owen.
 On Friday, october 5. Miss Myra Whit entertained at a beautifully appointed luncheon in honor of Mrs. Allen. Of the more recent entertain ments was a bridge party given Tuesday afternoon by Miss May Steiner, her maid of honor. The Steiner home on South Hull street was artistically decorated for the occasion with autumn flowers form ing pretty background for the three tables of bridge guests. Fol lowing the conclusion of the game guest, top score and consolation prizes were awarded and delicious refreshments were served.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Hobbie enter tained the bridal party Tuesday eve ming at their home tn South Perry street. The affair followed the church rehearsal and was delightfully."- informal Throughout the home a wealth of white dahlias and ferns were used, and in the dining room at a prettily appointed table, punch was served by Miss May Steiner and Miss Myra Whit.
 The guests were limited to the members of the bridal party rela- tives and out -of-town guests for the wedding.