The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-04-30
A Beautiful Wedding.


5 o'clock at the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles IL. Bailey,
in Hall Township
A company Of fifty or more relatives
and friends witnessed the beautiful
wedding, which was marked by all the
sOlemnity and sweetness that clings to
the ideal home wedding.
The parlor, iii it's decorations of
green an1 white, was typical of Spring
verdurc and freshness. The ceremony
was performed in front Of tile nlantal,
which was nothing but a mass of green
and white. very artistically arranged
ut the sides and middle. under large
bell suspended from the ceiling. Above
the bell were attached white p0mpons,
which draped gracefully to the side
walls and about which was entwincd
green festOoning. About four feet
from the bell, on the left and right
front, were angels in the act of flying
toward the bell. On every side were
touches of white and green. The hall
and sitting room opposite the parlor
were similarly, but not SO profuscly,
decorated.
The dining room was beautiful in its
decorations Of green and pink. Near
the ceiling ut the center the iecora-
tons formed Il diamond. AT the cen
ter Of this diamond was light that
sent its rays to every part Of the room; ;
and around Just outside were the ia
bles, four in number. Three were vie
ing in beauty with their separate deco
ratiOns of pink, lilac and violet, but
each WAS surpassed by the brides table
III white, with ascension lilies for deco
ratiOns. In the center was the brides
cake. tastefully decorated and on which
stood Il miniature representation of
bride and groom under Il marriage bell.
Each table was filled with fruits, cakes
and bOnbOns, and ut each plate law q
dainty bouquet of white yiOlcts, tied
with white ribbon, to be worn away by
the occupant.
AS Just Because | Love You, Dear
was being played and sang by Miss
Widciian. the bridal party entered
from the room opposite the parl0r.
Misses Jennie FELTON, and Eleanor
Smith, dressed in blue. gathered up
The ribbon ut the door and very grace
fully fastened it to the festoOning at
equal distances from the bell. Then
came Mr.. j. b. FELTON,, Jr, and wife,
taking their stand to the extreme left,
followed by MIR. Claude lIcrndon and
Miss .Namie Bailey to the extreme
right. Next came the groom with his
best man. Mr.. Joseph Cobb, who i'm
mediatcly dropped little behind on
the right. The maid of honor, Miss
Selma Shirley, entered alone and took
her place on the left, and then followed
the bride, leaning ON the arm of her
father, who stood just behind on her
left. y short bnt impressive ceremony
was then performed by Rev G. y. .
Rogers.
The bride was fairer and lovclcr in
her wedding gown than ever before,
the pure whitencSs Of the costume
bringing out her pretty features She
carried Il graceful long bouquet of lilies
~ tlit Witty. ne DrlucSinaluS wore
lovely gowns of white.
After the ceremony nn.l congratula-
tinnS, al repaired to the dining room,
where delightful refreshments were
served.
y great number of beautiful and usr-
ful gifts were received by the bride.
The bride is the eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. CharlrsII Bailey. Gifted
with the truest charms Of womanhood,
and sincerity, purity and sweetness of
nature, she brings to the man of her
choice dowry fur above riches. Mr..
FELTON, is n true man worthy of his
bride. He is greatly respected and
liked by all who know him, and in his
profession he is forging to the front
and we are confident of his success.
Accompanied by three of Hartwelrs
finest young men, Mcssrs. Ben. Afford,
Claude Herndon and Joseph Cobb, the
happy couple left the next morning for
Hartweli, Ca, where they will make
their home. We wish for them every
happiness and blessing that Providence
can bcstow. A Friend.