The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03
McCAUGHRIN-HARPER.
The Brilliant Marriage of Miss Man.
ME mclaughlin, of Newberry,
and DR.. J. G. Harper, of
Greenwood.

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tifuIIy arranged with tall and state
Jy palms and delicate and graceful
ferns, with myriads Of white tapers
softly cleaning and glistening
through the profusiop of foliage,
and in the presence of a large and
brilliant assemblage Of relatives and
friends, Miss Mamie Andrew Me-
Caughrin, Of this city, and DR.. James
Clarence Harper, Of Greenwood, were
united in marriage at half past six
O'Clock on Wednesday evening, Janu-
arv !. at the home Of the BRIDES
brother. Mr.. James n. Mclaughlin,
in Main street. The simple and i'm
pressive ceremony was spoken by the
Rev. Melvin B. Kelly, of Green
wood, pastor Of the groom.
The bride is a social favorite in
Newberry and throughout South Car
olina. To the charm Of her personal
loveliness she adds many accomplish
ments, and she has many friends
and is deservedly popular wherever
she is known. She is a daughter OF
the late Mr.. Robt. L. McCauyhrin,
who was president Of the National
bank Of Newberry and Of the New
berry cotton mills from the organlza-
ton of each Of these institutions un-
til the time of his death.
DR.. Harper is one Of the leading
medical practitioners of Greenwood.
He is a graduate Of Wofford college
and Of the University Of Maryland,
and while he is young man, he has
already attained an enviable place in
ais profession. and has before him
very bright future.
The large sitting room, where the
ceremony was performed. was taste
fully decorated in Southern smilax.
The walls were festooned and gar
landed, and white wedding bells ad-
ded much to the beauty and effec-
tiveness Of the Scene. The elaborate
decorations here, as elsewhere
! throughout the old Southern home
were appropriate to the holiday sea-
sen and to the happy occasion.
Mendelsson's wedding march was
played by Mrs. James A. Burton,
and as the inspiring notes Of the
beautiful march were sounded, the
Rev. Mr.. Kelly entered and took his
place in front Of tl1caIittaf. the ait -He-was
followed by Misses Fannie and Lucy
Mclaughlin, sisters Of the bride,
and her only attendants. The bride
entered on the arm Of her brother,
Nh. James N. Mclaughlin. The
groom was attended only by his best
man, Mr.. ". H. Nicholson, Of
Greenwood, on whose arm he enter
ed. During the ceremony "Hearts
and Flowers" was softly played.
The bride was lovely in her we'd
ding gown of white chiffon broad
cloth. She wore veil, which was
gracefully held in place by spray
Of lilies of the valley, and carried a
bouquet of brides roses and aspar-
agus fern.
Misses Fannie and Lucy McCaugl-
rim. sisters and attendants Of the
bride, wore empire gowns of pink
crepe tissue. with wide satin girdles.
They carried pink carnations held
with pink ribbons.
Following the ceremony, the wed
ding reception was attended by the
friends Of the contracting parties in
Newberry and Greenwood and
throughout South Carolina. An ele-
giant salad course was served in the
dining room, from which the guests
were ushered into the parlor where
black coffee and cake were served. In
the dining room the color scheme
was pink and green, the walls being
festooned with smilax, and the table
holtlag great punches Of pink carna-
tions with sprays Of asparagus fern.
Real lace centre pieces over pink sat
in were used, and over the whole
scene soft glow was shed by pink
candles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harper left Newber-
ry at 9.47 for Florida. When they
reached Florida they expected to de-
eide upon their further wedding tour.
The brides going-away gown was
of brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harper will make
their home at Greenwood. The best
wishes Of many friends will follow
them in their journey through life