The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-11-15
Henry-Gibbs.

when Rev. James M. lIcary, prcsid-
ing elder Of the Crowley district, and
Miss Lillian Gibbs were united at the
First Methodist church by Rev. Fitz-
geralds Parker Of Nashville, Tenn.
The prominence Of Rev. Mr.. Henry
III the state and the sweetness, grace
and popularity Of the bride combined
to make the occasion one of engross-
ing interest to the entire community.
No cards had been issued but the
handsome church could scarce ac-
commodate the fashionable and rep
resentative assembly that overflow
ed into the Sunday School room, fill
ed the center aisle and crowded ev-
cry inch of space in the great ampi-
theatre, exceeding all seating capa-
city, with standing room almost at a
premium.
The decoratilSo. artistic. elaborate.
transformed the church into poem
in green and white; in tnis transfor-
nation one could recognize refined
taste and unusual deftncss and art :;
the white walls overshadowing the
chancel CLEANED through traccry of
delicate vines and branches, and the
altar was a bank Of giant palms and
FERNS; vines entwined altar and chan
eel ratings with charming effect.
Three arches were erected il the
church, wreathcd with bambo and
bride roses. Over the central arch a
wedding bell of white roses was sus-
pended caught with Il love knot of
white satin ribbon. Above the arches
on either side the letters "U' and
"G' were outlined in green aid
white. y traccry of vines formed Il
dado around The entire church, the
whole cilcc, brin" Strikinaly bcauti-
ful and artistic.
AT the hour Of four while the great
audience waited, the organs notes
suddenly filled the air with deep toa-
ed harmony and the rich baritone
of Mr.. Harry Prophit caressed the
car in the exquisite love song: "Be-
cause God Made Thee Mine.' When
the last tender note died on the air
the organist's skillful fingers passed
into Mendelssohn and down either
aisle the ushcrs led the way to the
altar, Messrs. Philip Chauvm, Ed
ward Flowers, Clyde Sanders and
Joe Austin; separating at the altar
they crossed and took position under
the arches on either side.
Down the right aisle followed the
matron of honor, Mrs. G.. A. Holcombe
Of Baton Rouge, il dainty white
oryandie and lace, carrying" pink
roses, and down the left, the maid Of
honor, Miss Jayne Gibbs, in an airy
creation Of wash chiffon and lace
against The snowy whitcncss Of which
the great roses she held shonc pink
".
From baskets of blue forget-me-
nots two beautiful little flower girls
preceded the bride scattering the
azure tinted blossoms, little Gene
Were Whshburn and Bernicc John
slon. They were pictures Of chcru-
bic beauty in white null over blue
silk and created a sensation with their
beauty.
The bride, upon whom every eye
centcrcd with admiration entered on
the arm Of her brother, Mr.. Fred
Gibbs. Never fairer bride was seecl
than this, the soft dark eyes, the
rounded check delicatcly chiscled and
flushed with pink shone radiantly I'M
der the envcloping veil Of illusion,
against the dark hair with dropping
lilies Of the valley. Her gown was
an elegant and artistic creation Of ma
line over chiffon and taffeta, richly
embroidered; she carried an arm bou
quct Of bride roses and ferns. she
was joined at the middle arch by the
groom who entered from the right
with his best man, Rev. John Foster,
and the two stood just beneath the
wedding bell, ushers and attendants
grouped about them, making picture
that will not be easily forgotten.
Miss Estelle Conner at the organ
changed from the wedding march to
Schubert Serenadc which pulsed
softly on the air while The beautiful
ring ceremony was performed with
impressive grace by Rev. Fitzgerald
Parker, The reverent solnmnity Of