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

Ing elEer OIL the crowley QlSlIlct, anu
Miss Lillian Gibbs were united at the
First Methodist church by Rev. Fltz-
eeralds Parker of Nashville, Tenn.
The prominence Of Rev. Mr.. Henry
in 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 ampl-
theatre. exceeding all seating capa-
city. with standing room almost at a
premium.
The decorati1so. artistic. elaborate,
Transformed the church into a poem
in green and white; in this transfor-
nation one could recognize refined
taste and unusual deftness and art;
the white walls overshadowing the
chancel CLEANED through tracery OF
delicate vines and branches, and the
altar was bank of giant palms and
ferns: vines entwined altar and chan
eel ratings with charming effect.
Three arches were erected IL the
church, wreathed with bambo and
bride roses. Over the central arch a
wedding bell of white roses was sus-
pended caught with love knot OF
white satin ribbon. Above the arches
on either side the letters 'H' and
"G'' were outlined in green AID
white. A tracery of vines formed
dado around the entire church, the
whole effect being strikingly beautl-
full and artistic.
At the hour Of four while the great
audience waited, the organs notes
suddenly filled the air with deep ton
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 ushers led the way to tne
altar. Messrs. Philip Chauvin, Ed
ward Flowers, Clyde Sanders and
Joe Austin; separating at the altar
they crossed and took position ander
the arches on either side.
Down the, right aisle followed the
matron Of honor, Mrs. c. A, Holcombe
Of Baton Rouge, in dainty waite
oreandie 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 whiteness Of which
the great roses she held shone pink
ly.
From baskets Of blue forget-me-
nots two beautiful little flower girls
nreceded tne bride scattering the
azure tinted blossoms, little Gene
Were Washburn and BerG1ice John
ston. They were pictures OF eheru-
bic beauty in white null over olue
silk and created sensation with their
beauty.
The bride, upon whom every eye
eentered with admiration entered on
the arm Of her brother, Mr.. Fred
Gibbs. Never fairer bride was seen
than tnis, the soft dark eyes, the
rounded cheek delicately chiseled and
flushed with pink shone radiantly un-
der the enveloping veil Of Illusion
against the dark hair with drooplng
lilies Of the valley. Her gow1 was
an elegant and artistic creation OF ma
line over chiffon and taffeta, richly
embroidered; she carried an arm bou-
ouet of bride roses and ferns. Sne
was joined at the. middle arch by the
groon who entered from the right
with his best man, Rev. John Foster,
and the two stood just beneath the
wedding bell, ushers and attendants
o,ronned about them, making a picture
that will not u easily forgotten.
Miss Estelle Conner at the organ
changed from the wedding march to
Schubert's Serenade which pulsed
softly on the air while the beautiful
ring ceremony was performed with
impressive grace by Rev. Fitzgerald
Parker, The reverent selemnity OF
the service impressed the entire audi
eree.