Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-23
A BRILLIANT WEDDING
At ST. Andrews Episcopal Church Last
Night-Mr. Perkins and
Miss Asiin.

-. Andrew. with gray gables. stee p
roof and weather beaten crosses,
nesting amid the trees that almost
surround It, the scene Of many beau
tifui weddings Ia days gone by, wit
messed another last night.
Friends IN Bryan and many other
points Ia the state have been looking
forward foi weeks 20 the marriage Of
Miss Daisy Ethel Astin Of this city
10 Mr.. Frank Dudley Perkins Of Me-
Kinney a. brilliant social event.
and 80 IL proved.
The church was eXquisltelv deco
rated with white Roses ana Easter
lilies. relieved by greenery Rose
arches gracefully spann'd the aisle
at Intervals, and "A large arch Of
Easter lilies, with "A wedding bell OF
lilies aud double hearts Of Roses, was
erected Ht tho altar. The church WIS
filled 90 Overlooking with brilliant
asse mblage, aud many were unable
20 obtain admission. Miss Mae Cole
oiliciated at the organ, accompany
ing Am orchestra. Just before the AR
rival Of the b idal party Miss Hulda
Tarlton OF HillsbOro sang, 20. Fair
aud Sweet aud Holy" with much
art and sweetness. To the notes OF
"Meudol-sohu's Wedding March
the bridal party entered Ia process
sionnl order, Miss Nelma Scott Of
Mckinney and Mr.. Cuftis oliver,
Miss Hulda Tariton and Mr. % T..
saunders, Miss Elma Harhers and
DR.. Metz of Mckinney, Miss Alma
Dickcrsou of Paris aud Mr. Fred
Heard Of Mckinney. Miss Lillian
Tension and Mr.. Phil Pratherof Oal.
las. Miss Maud Garrett of Dallas aud
Mr.. John d. Astin. little Miss Dorcas
Parker aud Master Jim Astln bear
lug heart shaped white satin altar
pillows, Hiss shirley Caller OF Dali
las, maid Of honor, and the bride
leaning upon the arm OF her brother,
Mr. J k Astin The groom. accom-
panied by bis brother aud best mau.
Mr.. james r. Khea of Mckinney.
met tUr bride 90 the altar. aud the
twain stood before Bishop a. a.. q .r-
rett of Dallas, who administered 20
them the VOWS according 20 the rites
Of the Episcopal church, ever So
sweet aud solemn aud fun of stately
dignity. The recessiOnsl was Lob
engriu's Wedding March.
4 reception was rendered at the
home % the brides mother a. .
o'clock This beautiful home. just
completed IL Of colonial architec-
ture, complete Ia design, nuish aud
furnishings. In the spacious recep-
ton ball the guests were received by
Mr,. O. n Astin, Mr.. ! r.. Astin,
Miss Mary Rhea of Mckinney and
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. n. Astin. The hall
WAS lovely with American beauty
roses. pot plants and old mission
furnishings. The bride aud groom
received congratulations in the bay
window OF the drawiug-rOom. Here
white carnations and smilax were
effectively arranged with a canopy
Of white satin ribbon above. In the
library Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.. Astin re-
ceived with Capt. and Mrs. w. A.
Rhea OF Mckinney. parents Of the
groom, Mr.. John Heard OF McKin-
ney. Mr.. and Mrs. W A. Rhea. Jr..
Of Dallas aud Mr. aud Mrs. j. 4. As
tin Of stamford. The library was In
pink with bridesmaids roses. The
young ladies of the wedding party
received 90 the dining room. where
Easter lilies and smilaX were woven
in graceful fostoOns from the table
% the electrolier. The room was also
brilliant with cut glass can ielabras
and vases of lilies. Music was sup
piled by au orchestra frOm Brouham.
a bridal book was provided for the
signatures of all present, and will
prove q much cherished souvenir 4
two-course luncheon was served.
Punch was served in the hall adjoin-
ing che library throughout the eve
ming by Misses Mary Ross Parker
and Mary Knowles.
The brides dress was OF duchess
satin with court train. duchess lace
and diamonds. long veil and orange
blossoms. Sine carried "a white prayer
book. "a giit from her mother, from
which the service was read. Miss
Caller wore white silk net over
white liberty satin, with half veil,
and carried Easter lilies. The brides
maids wore beautifully gowued la
white. With half wells and carried
lilies. The gentlemen We're in eve
ming dress.
The bride is the only daughter of
Mrs %. n. Astin aud no swecter and
lovclier young girl has ever been
reared in Bryan. She was educated
90 ST. Mays College On Dallas.
The groom, Mr.. Perkins, Is also "a
native Texan, and % brIi ht young
business man. He was formerly e
student of the 4. and NJ. College and
has many friends in Bryan.
Numerous handsome presents
were received, many of them coming
from distant parts of the state.
Mr. aud Mrs. Perkins will make
their home in Bryan.