The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-11-01
At Hymen's Altar.

Anderson never saw a more beautiful
wedding than that which occurred Tues
day evening in the Presbyterian Church
of this city, the contracting parties being
Rev. John r. Edwards, of Due West, and
Miss Amelia Brown, of this city, Mr.. Joe
B. MCGEE, Jr., and Miss Marie Brown,
both of this city.
The popularity Of the contracting par
ties, and the occasion being double
wedding, something that has not hap
pened In Anderson in long number of
years, attracted very large crowd of
people, the Church being full and run
ming over within ten minutes after the
doors were opened, and there were fully
even standing room in the building.
On, around and above the spacious ros-
trum were to be seen some lovely decora-
tions, consisting of chrysanthemu ums, hot
house plants, and beautiful white roses,
with the pretty ivy entwined all through
them. Over the center Of the rostrum
was suspended large horse shoe, made
of a most beautiful selection of white
flowers. These lovely decorations with
the happy smiles Of the very large con-
gregation reflected by the brilliant illum-
ination of the electric lights, presented
scene that can hardly be described.
At about $50 the bridal party arrived
at the Church. When they descended
from their carriages they found solid
wall Of spectators on both sides Of the
walk from the street to the Church, on
the steps and in the piazza. In short
time the wedding march, played by Miss
Virginia Evans on the organ and accom-
panied by Mr.. G.. w. Evans on the vio-
lin, announced the incoming of the
party.
The rostrum had been temporarily ex-
for the party.
The first to enter were two pretty little
girls bearing flowers, Misses Eula Brown
and Meta Sullivan.
Then came the ushers, Messrs. r. L.
Robinson, Clarence Tolly, Jas. L. Brown
and j. M. Flynn. They steod just next
the rostrum in prolongation Of the semi
circle of attendants on the rostrum.
The following were tie attendants Of
Miss Brown and Mr.. Edwards:
Miss Jennie Edwards, Of Due West,
and Rev. T. w. Sloan, of Troy.
Miss T. Craig, Of Clinton, and Mr.. W.
w. Edwards, of Due West.
Miss Louise Nardin and Mr.. J. G.
Reid, Of Charlotte.
Miss Lille Barr and Rev. 8. w. Reid,
of Woodruff.
Miss Mamie Renwick, OF Newberry,
and Mr.. John X. Hood.
The attendants of Miss Brown and Mr..
MCGEE were:
Miss Anna Brown and Mr.. II. Frank
MCGEE, of Abbeville.
Miss Nellie MCGEE and Mr.. r. 8. Nc
Gully.
Miss Lille Brown and Mr.. W. E. Nc
Gee.
Miss Victor Nardin and Mr.. J. W.
Bruce.
Miss Mamie Barr and Mr.. M. T. Brea-
zeale.
Miss Lois Phillips, of Louisville, Ca,
and Mr.. George Townsend.
The couples came in alternately, those
first named turning to the right at the
rostrum, then ascending and walking
across @ to the other side, While the second
named turned to the left, and then went
to the opposite side of the rostrum.
The attendants were then followed by
Messrs. Edwards and McGee, who pre-
ceded the Misses Brown. At the foot of
the ailse the contracting parties paired of,
one couple turning to the left and the
other to the right.
They met and faced each other near the
centre Of the rostrum, and then DR..
Frierson, who had been standing with
DR.. w L. Pressly, of Due West, just In
front of the central window Of the ros-
trum, stepped forward and in choice
language and beautiful thought spoke Of
the marriage institution and then took the
VOWS of the couples. D Pressly then
led in prayer, after which DR.. Frierson
pronounced the several contracting par
ties man and wife.
That being done, the march was again
heard softly stealing through the vast
audience and then the party retired from
the Church in an inverse order from their
entrance.
After the ceremony, the wedding party,
accompanied by 9 few invited guests,
repaired to the home of the brides
happy couples received the congratula-
tions of their friends and relatives. The
lovely brides wore dressed in white
satin. trimmed with lace and white rib
bons, and wore diamond ornaments.
The reception was an elegant affair
throughout, and one long to be remem-
bered by those present. The supper was
such as only the Southern home is capa-
BILE Of affording. It was abundant and
delicious, and served in elegant style.
The presents were too numerous to
mention, but were lovely in the extreme,
and testify of the popularity of the young
people who have plighted their troth.
The brides are the second and third
daughters of our late fellow-citizen, E.
W. Brown, deceased, and are two of An
derson's most genial, accomplished young
ladies. Mr.. Edwards, is son of DR.. E.
81. Edwards, Of Due West, and is bright
and promising young minister Of the &.
r. p. Church. He has recently been
appointed by his Church missionary to
Mexico, and will leave about the 1st
December to begin his work down there.
In his selection of bride he will have a
most valuable helpmeat in this work.
Mr.. MCGEE is the second son of Mr. ]. B.
MCGEE, of this city, and Is too we'll known
to our people to need any incomiums
from eur pen. He is certainly fortunate
in his selection Of life companion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards left for Due
West this morning, and will be rendered
a reception tonight at the groom's home.
Mr.. and Mrs. MCGEE will not leave
home, but tonight will be given a re-
ception at the residence of the groom's
brother-in-law, Mr.. &. M. Tolly.
May there be long, bright life ahead
of these young people. May they carry
the ioyousness of their young love into
all the vexing problems Of the matrimo-
NAL school. And may they walk down
lifes years, hand-in-hand, In sunlit hap
piness, even until they reach that distant
winiry twilight when most gently LIES
enhooj ia dismissed