The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-10-29

Bride of Mr.. Spencer Rice
Perrin-UnusuaIly Popu-
lar Young People.
"A brilliant gathering of friends and
relatives filled the First Presbyterian
church Wednesday to witness the mar.
riage of Miss Eta Mellow to Spencer
Rice Perrin. Unusual interest had
long been manifested in the happv
event, because of the prominence of
the family connections of the bride and
groom and the personality of both.
The chancel was handsomely dec
grated with palms and ferns and gar
lands of ivy; clusters of white can
dies lighted the church, enhancing the
effect of the decorations and forming
background of unrivalled beauty for
the picturesque wedding scene. The
seats for the family and out-of- town
guests were marked by bows of pink
tulle and the handsome evening dress
OF these guests presented a brilliant
spectacle.
Miss Vivian Sarratt presided at the
organ and gave lovely program pre-
cedIng the entrance of the bridal par
ty and during the ceremony which in
cluded "To a Wild Rose" overture
from "Poet and Peasant" Barcarole
from "Tales of Hoffman," Melody in
and 'Traumerie." Mrs. Richard A.
Jones, who possesses a voice of rare
sweetness, sang "Until the End" and
during the ceremony softly sang
"Schubert's Serenade."
Promptly at the appointed hour the
ever-inspiring notes of Lohengrin's
wedding march heralded the approach
OF the bridal party. The ushers came
two and two down either aisle, as fol-
lows, Dudley Beatty and ]. s. Morgan
and Jones Browne and A. G. Kennedy.
sEhey crossed In ffehS of, thesaIt and
awaited the maids who entered in the
same way. They were Miss nellie Mat
tlson of Honea Path, Misses Mary
Jones, Kathleen James and Mary Per
rim. The maids were modishly gowned
in white lace frocks and fashioned in
the coiffure of each one was band of
brllliants. They carried bouquets of
pink rosebuds tied with pink tulle and
looked their very prettiest.
Miss Irene Mellow, a sister of the
bride, appeared as the first brides
aid and was exceptionally handsome
In dress of pink crepe combined with
lace and carried an armful of white
cmysanthemums and ferns.
Just preceding the bride were the
dainty little flower girls, Elizabeth
Matheson and Frances Mellow, scat
tering rose petals from La Tosca bas-
kets. The bride entered with he.
brother, l.. B. Jeter, Jr., who gave her
in marriage and at the same time the
groom entered from the vestry with
his best man, Carlisle Perrin, and
joined her at the chancel steps and
here, surrounded by the ones who love
them best, they plighted their troth,
the service being read by the pastor,
Rev. John F. Matheson.
The bride was indeed queenly
figure in her robes of soft crepe met
cor, the long folds falling gracefully
about the feet, while the draped bodice
showed an artists touch. The cor
sage was entirely of point lace, en-
broidered in silver threads and a
tracery of pearls. The tulle veil being
caught from the face with coronet of
orange blossoms. Her flowers were
white rosebuds and ferns, tied with
long chiffon ends.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard w. Mellow and is count
ed one of Unions most popular and
best beloved young women. She is
vivacious and has charming man
ner, and numbers her friends by the
hundreds.
Mr.. Perrin received his degree at
Clemson college and since that time
has been connected with the Union
Buffalo mills. His fine ability and
sterling character are much este ,mrd
in this community where he has lived
Fluctuations were extended to him and
his bride.
They left on the evening train for a
honeymoon sojourn at Palm Beach,
and other interesting points in Florida,
after which they will be at home on
No. Calhoun avenue.
The brides going-away costume was
blue broadcloth trimmed in fur and
worn with a chic hat to match.
The array of wedding gifts in a
measure expressed the love and admi-
ration of their many friends.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mellow, and the color scheme
of white and green was carried out
in detail.
The brides register was presided
over by Miss nellie Mattison and the
brides bouquet was caught by Miss
Kathleen James, who, if the omen
holds good. will be the next bride.