The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
N u pitfalls Of Mrs. Hunt And
 MT. Ward

t.Snetlally DeautlIul anu SignHtchnt
 as the music which accompanied the
 uptial ceremony at the Independent sresbyterian church last evening when Mrs. Frances Green Hunt, prominent Birmingham musician, became the bride luf George B. Ward. The bride had been for the past two years pianist for che church. Mir. Phil Mcguire, Mrs. Mae Shackelford. Miss Rebecca BaEe- more and Mir. Leon Cole. her associates Nin the choir, presented the program. se- lections for which included some of the best loved of bridal melody, with a sweetness that seemed to have in it something of the affection in which they hold her.
 The ceremony was almost private one. The group. who were bidden to hear Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds, pastor of the church, pronounce 1t, included only the immediate family and a few very close friends from out the ever-widening circle of this leading Birmingham citi. zen and his lovely bride. The parlors of the church with their restful colors and home-like furnishings afforded am ple space for the small gathering. Twilight was the hour of the cere- mony. The vows were spoken just at G o'clock. Soft rose and gold-shaded lamps cast gentle glow over the scene. Yellow chrysanthemums and palms were banked near the fireplace in the sem blance of an altar.
 Before the ceremony Mir. Mcclure sang All for You" followed during the ceremony by Mir. Coles rendition of T Love You Truly" love song that has been q favorite of brides flor several generations Mrs. Shackelford and Miss Bazemore sang 'The Barcarolie" during the period preceding the arrival of the wedding party.
 Mrs. Hunt was attended by her small niece, Lucille Scriven. charming lit tie girl dressed in pale pink georgette and carrying the wedding ring in a French nosegay: and by Mir. Wards little nieceA pretty Peggy Spain, wear. ing green georgette apd scattering rose petals from basket. Mir. Philmer Mar. tin Green gave his daughter in mar. riage. She was attired for travelling, in three-piece brown bengaline costume bordered in a lustrous fur. Her hat was a small close-fitting toque. Mir Ward was accompanied by his brother Mir. William Ward. The wedding music was played by Mrs. Robert Newman. Interest in the marriage of Mir. and Mrs. Ward is widespread, as attested by the number and beauty of the wed ding gifts, notable among which is q replica of a noted vessel, rare reliC which beaxs the card of Senator and Mrs Oscar Underwood
 Mir. Ward, for years one of q grouI of Birmingham's most successful men is one of the most influential men oI this section. He is a capitalist and has served his city as mayor and in othei public capacity. He is a member of thu leading clubs and member of one o Birmingham's pioneer families. Hi bride, young woman of unusual charm has been factor in affairs artistic eve since she came to Birmingham iron Fort Payne, Ala, few years ago.
 Leaving last night for New York Mir. and Mrs. Ward expect to be ab sent from Birmingham until December 15sa They will go to New York thence to Montreal, where he will attend ar international convention, sailing iron that city for Liverpool. After severa weeks touring England they will pass the latter weeks of their stay on thu continent chiefly in Spain and AItaly Returning to Birmingham they will b' at Mir. Wards residence on South Twen tieth street and Thirteenth avenue un til spring when they expect to spend much of their time at Vestavia, theiI beautiful new place on Shades Noun tain, which will be completed at that time.