The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-27
BIRMINGHAM MEN N
NASHVILLE WEDDING

Mr.. James Simpson and DR.! John
Simpson, both of Birmingham, were
groop1snien in the Henry Craig wedding
in Nashville Thursday evening. The
Nashville Banner has the following &C.
count. ~ ..,yi. "a :.
Notable among the social events Of
the year was the marriage Of Miss
Kathryn Craig. only. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Douglas Selph Henry, son OF
Mfr and Mrs. R. A. Henry, which was
brilliantly solemnized Thursday eve.
ming at s 80. clock at the West End
Methodist church. the pastor, DIR.
George Stoves. officiating in the pres.
ence of a large assenfblage. The mar.
riage of this young couple, members
lefstwo Of the most prominent families
of this section, has been looked for
ward to with keen interest. y
In the exquisite church decorations
hundreds of Ascension lilies were
used. and jackson vines yelled the
walls, The altar was banked in palms
and ferns, and placed effectively
against the beautiful background, of
green were great clusters of the snowy
blossoms High up on the latar were
placed six seven-branched candelabfa
| bearing white, cathedral tapers, and
at the base on either end were two
tall single candlestieks. Hanging balls
of Formosa ferns and lilies. were hung
on either side of the organ and be-
tween the pillars of the balcony, which
was entirely concealed with garlands
Of Jackson vine. The white ribbon
pews were marked with clusters Of the
lilies, completing / a scene of unusual
beauty. -
The personnel of the bridal party
included Mrs. James Albert Woods, as
matron of honor, and the bridesmaids
were: Mrs. Edwin w. Craig, the
brides sister :. Mrs. Frances Dudley
Gardner, Miss Martha Lindsey, Miss
Emmie Keith. Miss E1leanore Tyne,
Miss Mamie Craig Wills, Miss Ellen
Stokes and Miss Cornelia Keeble,
Little Elizabeth Craig served as. the
dainty flower girl. She wore lovely
handmade frock of pink chiffon. trim
med, with 1fisht lace and tRilk9 flowers
in the Dresden. Shades She carried
a miniature arm bouquet of sweetheart
roses, sweet peas and lilies of the
valley. The matron's gown was Of
pink chiffon made in the straight lines
Of the mode, with insets Of cream lace
She carried an arm bouquet Of pink
roses. The maids all wore gowns FASH
toned of cream chiffon, lace trimmed
over flesh satin, and their bouquets
were of pink roses and Ascension lilies.
All were tied with long steamers of
pink tuIle.. -.
The groom's brother, Mr.. Robert
Henry, attended him as best man The
groomsnnen were, Mr.. Harvey Pride,
Mr. j. NJ, PEBBLES, Mr.. Currell Vance,
Mr.. Two Burns Glenn, Mr.. Fitzgerald
Hail. Mr.. George KiIlebrew, Jr., Mr..
James Simpson and DR.: John Simpson
Of Birmingham.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father. She was a radiant picture
of loyeliness in her exquisite wedding
gown of heavy white satin trimmed
with French lace and beaded in pearls.
The long court train of the satin had
an inset; of lace down the center. The
tulle veil was worn with a coronet Of
rose pointe lace, caught across the back
of the hair with orange blossoms. The
energy and their brains. If they only
would! But to. appreciate really. how
they feel about it you'd have to hear
Ethel Barrymore !, wall, Why. won I
they take us seriously? It's really
such serious question y
Maybe some: day Ruth will be able
to play a double.header and get Will
| Rogers and Amy Lowell to speak on the
same evening. Five. dollars! Why the
tickets would be cheap at twenty five