The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-17
Observation-Disclosures.

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TRVINGTON. VA. Oct. 16.---At $50
I Wednesday afternoon In Irvington
I Southern Methodist church a most
I beautiful nuptial ceremony was per-
I formed ny the pastor, Rev. J. y. Hoo
/ SER In the presence Of en assembled
multitude representing some five coun-
ties in this section. The contracting
parties were Mr. william Lorenzo Bel
lows. son of Captain Joseph f. Bel
lows, of Ocran. Lancaster county, and
Miss Myrtle Vaughan Brewington,
daughter of Captain John c. Brewing
/ ton, of this place.
The decorations Of the church were
profuse, being confined to the pulpit
and chancel, extending from one side
of the building to the other. Aspara-
gus, myrtle and other evcrgreens with
potted plants and yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS literally hid the pulpit recess
from behind which the strains of the
organ fell, mellowed, upon the com
pany The Chancel raj itself was
free without any festooning what
ever. and in front of II only the di-
van covered with a rich rug for the
couple to kneel upon, With the cleo
trio lights covered in yellow and num-
erous candles around about the organ
and pulpit casting the same soft glow
over the otherwise darke ned church.
the scene was at once impressive as
well as beautiful--to the credit of the
young peoples several societies of this
place, who took upon themselves the
management of the affair for their
associate. who was TO step into another
and happy realm.
After ASSEMBLING at the home of
the brde-eIect, the bridal party took
automobiles 10 the church door. and
as Miss Pauline c. Long rendered
familiar strains upon the organ Miss
Nina Bellows a sister of the groom,
entered on the arm of one of the
ushers. Taking a raised stand behind
the chancel, she sang two verses of
d Hardelots because God Made You
Mine" in her strong, melodious voice.
Immediately following this came the
ushers, two and two: K. Bruce Squires
and II. o. Rock. A, r. Became and
Sargent Brent, who separated at the
altar and took their stands to the ex-
IRENE right and left. Following them
we're the groonsmen and brides
maids-C T.. Brewington and w r.
Rowe and Misses Frances Bellows and
Ruby V. Smith, w. j Haynie and
II. r. Humphreys and Misses Caro-
line V. Gunhy and Annie BauRher.
Then followed the matron of honor,
Mrs, II. O. Rock, q sister Of the bride:
maid of honor, Miss Edith Brewing
ton. another sister Of the bride; the
little ringbearer Ethel Brewington. a
niece. then the bride upon the arm
of her father, the groom entering
from a side door upon the arm of
Whitfield Moore. a brother-in law. At
the chancel the contracting parties
met and faced the minister, who was
almost hidden. In a bower of palms,
The ceremony was performed In
most impressive but not protracted
manner during which the organ lowiy
echoed the strains of Believe Me
II All Those Endearing Young
Charms" After kneeling upon the
altar for short prayer the bridal
party arose, the ring was placed upon
the finger of the handsome lady who
was Immediately pronounced to be
Mrs, william Lorenzo Bellows.
After the ceremony MIR. and Mrs.
Bellows took steamer to Baltimore
en- route TO Buffalo and Niagara Falls
The gowns OF the bridesmaids and
sweet singer were of handsome yellow
charmeuse to comport with the color
scheme, with overdress OF Spanish
lace. They wore moon bonnets to
correspond with the gowns and car
ried showers of large yellow Chry-
santhemums on their arms
The matron of honor was gowned
in white Charmeuse--as was also the
organist--and carried white chrysan-
themums. The maid Of honor was
Eowned IN yellow charmeuse yelled in
yellow chiffon, carrying yellow chry
santhemums The bride was beauti-
fully attired in white crepe meteor.
trimmed in pearls with court train.
her long veil being caught with lilies
OF the valley, Her going away gown
was of dark brown Clcth, with hat
and gloves to match. All OF the men,
including the groom. wore Prince Al
berts and grey trousers, carrying their
silk hats in their hands Altogether
the scene presented by the figures par
ticipating was hardly excelled by
natures floral handlwork.
The popularity of the contracting
couple was evidenced by the many
and costly presents displayed In the
parlor of the brides home
McDauieI--Harrts.