The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-04-18
UNION BOY WINS
BELTON BRIDE
The Marriage of Mr.. Roy p.
Whitlock and Miss Mary
Inez Geer, in the First
Baptist Church at Bolton,
on Wednesday of Last
Week, was a Great Social
Event of Statewide In
tereSt.

In ceremony of rare beauty and
impressiveness, Miss Mary Inez Geer
and MIR. Roy p. Whitlock were we'd
ded Wednesday evening at o'clock
in the First Baptist Church, of Belton
Rev. w. T. Tate officiating. The we'd
ding was one of distinct social inter-
est throughout the State on account of
the prominence of both families, and
was attended by brilliant company
of relatives and friends. The church
was beautifully decorated in tulle and
southern smilax, the color scheme was
pink and white. The organist, Mrs.
w. A. Clement artistically rendered
the following numbers:
Andante, by Edward Baptiste,
Serenade, by Schubert.
Loves old sweet song, Molly.
Mrs. w. W. Collier, of Greenville,
sang, "All for You," and az love You
Truly" Mrs. Collier has rare sweet
and cultivated voice and the numbers
were much enjoyed. AS the notes of
"Mendelssohn" sounded the bridal
party formed. First came the rib
bon bearers. Misses Ruth Geer,
Gladys Whitlock, jamie Haynie and
Sara Geer wearing white dresses
with pink ribbons. The ushers we're:
Messrs G. H. Geer, u S. N. A., An
napolis; Blair Rice, DR.. E. C. Frier
son, Eugene Geer, Louis Seel, of Bel
ton and Marvin McWhorter, Jones'
vile. The bridesmaids were: Misses
Carrie Wideman, Greenwood; Eunice
Bristow, Greenville; jamie Todd, Au-
gusta, Ga, Sails McGee, Honea Path,
Martha Alderman, Alcolu; Mozelle
Alderman. 4-Alcolu;- Lsda yRoors,-,and
Sara Latimer, of Belton. They were
gowned in alternating pink and white
carrying opposite colors of flowers.
Especially beautiful were the rhine
stone and spunglass ornaments worn
in the hair, a present from the bride.
The DANES of honor were Mrs. H. M.
Geer, mother the bride, in grey
charmeuse pearl trimmings, carrying
white roses. Mrs. r. J. Alderman,
in grey charmeuse, gold lace trim
mngs. The ring bearer, little Jane
Calhoun Geer, looked like a little
fairy as she walked before the maid
of honor bearing the ring on pillow.
Miss Margaret Geer, was gorgeous
ly attired in white lace, carried white
flowers and preceded the bride Lo-
hengrinS march was played as the
bride entered with her father. They
were met at the alter by the groom
and Mr.. Roy Fant of Union, acting
as best man. The bride was hand
somely gowned in white brocaded
charmeuse entrain, elaborately trim
med in pearl and rare old lace. Her
only ornament was a diamond and
pearl la Vallere, the present of the
groom. The long tulle veil was fasten-
en- with lilies of the valley The i'm
pressive ceremony which included the
bestowal of the ring. and through
which Mrs. w. A. Clement softly rem
dered Loves Greetings. An ele-
gant reception followed the wedding
at the Geer Hotel, which was lavish
J" decorated in ferns, smilax and cut
flowers. During the evening Misses
Matte Vandiver, Nannette Campbell,
Annie Childs gracefully presided at
the punch bowl. Miss Margaret Gle
ment rendered several musical selec-
tionS.
Among those registered in the brid-
e's book from out of townwere:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Geer, Charleston;
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Geer, Green
Ga, Mr.. and Mrs.'J. NJ. Greer, Green
vile; DR.. and Mrs. C. C. Geer,, Green
vile; Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Geer
GreerYil!e M. and Mrs. M. f. Geer
Douglasville, Ga, Mrs. Ida F. Whit.
lock, Jonesville; Miss Belle Whitlock
Jonesville; Jean and Gladys Whit.
lock, Jonesville.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fl. NJ. Geer, and is a charm
ing young woman. She is widely pop
ular, and since the announcement OF
her marriage she has been the center
Of social interest. Numerous dinners
luncheons and showers preceded tn,
wedding. Mr.. Whitlock is youns
man of pleasing genial manners, ant
of sterling worth. He is connected
with the bank of Landrum. The,
were the recipients of many costl!
and beautiful presents, notable anon,