The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1898-10-28
AT HYnENs ALTAR.
r1r. Victor DePass and Miss Frances
Douglass. two Popular Young Peo-
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One of the most fashionable church
weddings that has ever been witnessed
in Union took place at the Presbyterian
church Wednesday evening at s O'Clock.
when Mr.. Victor E. DeTass and Miss
Frances Douglass, two of Unions most
prominent and popular young people,
were united in marriage.
AT an early hour the crowd began to
assemble at the church, and the moment
airy arrivals swelled the crowd until the
spacious edifice was filled to its utmost
capacity, every available space being oc-
cupied.
"A few moments before the bridal
party arrived, the strain of expectancy
was relieved by the monitory tones of
the organ, as it pcaled forth i'm soft,
sweet melody the solemn and impressive
strains of the Brides Prayer" accom-
panied by the rich mellow voice of Miss
Minnie Scofield. of Davidson, N. G.
This air was rendered with fine express
sion, and was a fitting prelude to the
momentous event to follow. Scarcely
had the tender melody of this touching
air died away, when the orchestra peal
ed forth the measured strains of Mendels-
sohn's wedding march, and the bridal
party, preceded by the ushers, Messrs.
Russell Walker and Geo. Wright, enter
ell the church in the following order:
Mr.. V. E. DePass, the groom, with
his brother, Mr. Addison DePass, of
Camden.
Miss Annie Epps, with Mr.. J. Fred
Mcclure.
Miss Mamie Townsend with Mr.. At
kinson, of Chester.
Miss jamie Vance, of Clinton, with
Mr.. Frank Tompkins, of Columbia.
Miss Pearle IIumphries, with Mr..
Weldon Twitty, of Spartanburg.
Miss Lucy White, of Abbeville, with
Mr. Morris Moore, of Union.
Miss Mary Emma Foster, with Mr..
Will Simpson, OF Backstock.
Miss Minnie Scofeld, of Davidson, n.
c., with Mr.. Marion Twitty, of Spartan
burg.
Miss Eloise Beatty, with Mr.. Harry
DePass, of Spartanburg.
Miss Hattie Harvin, of Manning, S.
c., with Mr.. &. S. Steele, of Lowrey-
vile, S. G.
Miss Florie DePass, of Camden, S. c.,
with Hon. B. F. Townsend, of Union.
Then came the little flower girls, Misses
Annie Moore and Louise Foster, follow
ed by Miss Isabella Foster, maid Of
honor, who slightly advanced in front of
the bride elect, who proceeded up the
aisle leaning on the arm of her father,
Capt. James Il. Douglass, who led her
t. the altar where she took her place be-
side the groom. Rev. G. A. B. Jen-
nings then proceeded to perform the
marriage ceremony according to the
Presbyterian ritual, which was very
beautiful and impressive. When the
service was over the patty left the church
in the reverse order Of entrance, and
were driven to the elegant and hcsp;table
home of tie brides parents, where re-
ception was rendered and wedding feast
fit for the gods served. Dainty and dc
licious edibles, sufficient TO satisfy the
appetite Of the most fastidious epicure.
were spread in abundance before the
guests, and the Il ,eting hous spent most
delightfully."-. Long will the occasion be
held in fond remembrance by all who
were present.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
rich costume of white silk, with pearl
trimmings and chiffon, en- traine. She
carried Il bunch of lovely white BRIDES
roses, and looked the very picture of
beauty and loveliness.
The maid Of honor, Miss Isabella
Foster, was attired in lovely costume
of white. corded silk, with pearl trim
minss, and carried an exquisite borq uct
of pink roses.
All the bridesmaids We're dressed in
white organdies, trimmed in baby rib
bon, and carriedwhite chrysanthemums in
their hands. The groomsmen wore full
evening dress suits.
The wedding march was superbly rem
dcred by Mrs. Geo. II. OetZel.
The church was profuscly decorated
with flowers, white chrysanthemums