The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-10-21
Tho Smith-Smith Wedding.

One of the most beautiful weddines
Of the early fall was solcmniZcd on
the evening Of the l4th at Chappells,
when Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. r.: Smith gave
in marriage their daughter, Julia
Matilda, to Mr.: Robert Derrill Smith,
Ir:, of Ncwbcrry. The Baptist church.
under the artistic direction OF Mrs. T..
w. Watkins, was deliberately decorat-
ed with Southern smilax, pink and
white roses, and numerous lights
transformed the chanccl into a thing
Of beauty
The following musical programme
preceded the marriage ceremony: Miss
Kathleen Griffin, of Williamson, sang
"Schubcrt's Serenadc;" Miss Mary
Hart Griffin. Of Williamson sang BE
cause" the Misses Griffin sang duet.
20, Lovely May" Miss Mabel William
; son, Of Ncwbcrry, sang "Thc Dawn
ing
AS Mrs. George Y. Reid skillrully
sounded the buglc notes of Mcndels-
%ohns Wedding March the ushers.
;Scurry, Brown, Boazman and Reid,
slowly proceeded up the aislcs, fol.
lowed by the bridal party in the fol-
lowing order: Miss Charlotte Mellow
an, Of Iaurcns, with Mr.. Il. A. Griffin.
Of Ncwhcrry; Miss Aggic McLecs, Of
Orangcburg. with Mr.. Joseph Kcitt,
Of Newbcrry; Miss Lola Wannamakcr,
Of Orangcburg, with Mr.. Paul Smith,
Of Montgomery, Ila.; Miss Genie Nc
Caslan, OF Greenwood, With Mr..
Graham Smith, OF Greenwood; Miss
May Reid, Of Newberry, with Mr.. Alan
Johnstonc, Jr., Of Columbia; Miss Vic
Wallace, of Ncwberry. After the at
| tendants had taken their places in a
| semi-circle In rear Of the altar, the
danes Of honor Mrs. W. II. Bowen, of
Hamlet, N c., and Mrs. w. o. Hollo-
way, Of Chappells, step sisters, and
Of exactly the same age, entered, wear
ing exquisite gowns Of pink crepe de
chine en- train and carrying white
carnations. Next came as maid Of
honor, Miss Blanche Smith, sister Of
the bride, In a Frenchy costume Of
pink crepe de chine and spangled net
Dainty little Miss Margaret Bowen, of
Hamlet, N. c., came next. scattering
roses in the path OF the lovely bride
as she entered leaning upon the arm
Of her brother. Mr.. Archie Smith, who
gave her away.
AS they approached the altar Rev
G. II. Asbill, escorted by Mr.. w. III.
Bowen, of Hamlet, N. G., met them,
and with the beautiful and impress
sive ceremony pronounced them man
and wife.
After the ceremony the bridal party
repaired to the brides home, where a
reception followed. The Smith home
was elaborately decorted with smilax,
roses and potted plants, and brought
back memories Of the hospitality OF
tho "olden time" so lavishly dispens-
ed by the Simths, of ChaDpells.
Brides cake, cream and mints we're
served. the color scheme Of the whole
wedding, pink and white, being car
ried out in the refreshments.
The bride was vision Of lovelness
in her wedding dress Of crepe meteor
lace and pearls, enveloped in her misty
veil OF tulle caught with orange bios
SONS. Her only ornament was a
lavillere Of diamonds and pearls, the
gift Of the groom.
The wedding Is Of peculiar interest
as 1t unites two of the largest and
most prominent families Of Piedmont
Carolina, the Smiths Of Laurens, and
the Smiths, Of Newberry. both taking
part since colonial days in all that
pcrtaincd to the welfare Of their
state and respective counties
Miss Smith possesses a very attrac.
tive personality and is much admired
and beloved by hosts Of friends
throughout tho State. The groom Is
a popular young nan OF Newbcrry,
highly esteemed in business and social
circles.
Aftcr bridal trip, their many
friends will find them at their home
in Newbcrry.--Newberry Herald and
News.