The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-11-05
Miss Adele Hamilton of Car
Isle and MIR. Maxcy Perry
of ROcktOn Married Last
Tuesday-Church Beau
tifully Decorated.

ing weddings of the fall in point of
beauty and social Importance was that
of Miss Anne Adele Hamilton of Car
Isle and Maxcy Perry of Rockton.
which was celebrated at Bethel Meth
odlst church Tuesday evening. The
church was filled with representa-
tive assemblage and the edifice was
transformed into a sylvan bower.
Amid garlands of Southern smilax
and banks of palms, the glitter of in
Vulnerable golden lights displayed the
gorgeous yellow chrysanthemums and
goldenrod. Great bowls of yellow tint
ed chrysanthemums and goldenrod
were placed on the chancel railing
and outlined with tracery of South
ern smilax, thus lending a special
grace to the occasion. Miss Elizabeth
Deaver of Carlisle played the we'd
ding march and many beautiful selec-
tions preceding the ceremony which
include "Traumerei," "Tales from
Hoffman," and to herald the bridal
party, Miss Aileen Deaver sang "Be-
cause" and "At Dawning." When the
deep notes of the organ vibrated with
Mendelssohn's wedding march NJ
lovelier bridal procession ever wended
its way to the chancel. The ushers en-
tered first and were Charles Leitner,
Alex Robinson, Pope Brooks, Barnes
Beckham, H. H. Hinnant and DR.. R. G.
Hamilton. They entered in pairs on
opposite aisle and crossed in front of
the altar, taking their places in
semi-circle in the chancel. Next to
enter were the taper bearers, Miss
Lois Chappell of Newberry, Mrs. w.
B. Todd of Buffalo, Mrs. r. G. Hamil-
ton of Rockton, Miss Agnes Ruff of
Newberry, Mrs. Edward Mason of
Greenville and Miss Sadie Gist of
Carlisle. They entered in the same
manner as the ushers and formed
semi-circle just in front of the ushers.
They wore elegant black crepe de
chine evening gowns, en- traine with
gold trimmings and carried cluster
of yellow tapers.
The groom's attendants and the maids
entered together and down opposite
aisles and added another half circle
to the already-brilliant picture. The
groomsmen were Arthur Wolfe of In
man, Ben Broadway of Summerton,
Fl. G. Gibson of Gibson, N. C. The
maids were Miss Dele Jeter, Miss
Daisy Whitney, Miss Rosa Ratchford
of Carlisle. They were gowned in
yellow charmeuse combined with rich
lace and wore bewitching yellow tulle
wells, caught to the hair with a band
of black velvet ribbon. Golden chry-
santhemums tied with yellow tulle
gave the added touch to these hand
some toilettes.
The maid of honor, who was Miss
Joe Caldwell, entered next. She also
wore yellow charmeuse, draped with
chiffon and carried gorgeous yellow
chrysanthemums. The dame of honor,
Mrs. j. w. Wallace, came next, and
was handsomely gowned in yellow
pussy willow taffeta with lace draper
les and fur trimmings. Her flowers
were yellow chrysanthemums tied with
yellow chiffon. The bride was given
in marriage by her father, P. P. Ham
ilton, and made lovely picture in her
bridal costume of soft crepe meteor
"n traine; it's shimmering folds drawn
into modish draperies and caught with
clusters of orange blossoms. Rose
point lace formed the greater part of
the corsage and the fil'ny tulle veil
was worn over the face and was fas-
tened to the coiffure with wreath OF
orange blossoms and her flowers were
white rosebuds, showered with valley.
lilies and tied with chiffon ends. The
groom and his best man, Jake Frey,
of Fountain Inn, awaited the bride at
the chancel and the ceremony was read
by the Rev. J. A. Bledsoe, the vows
being spoken under a wedding bell
made of smilax and yellow chrysan-
themums, the outer rim holding gold
en- tapers. An impressive bit of sem
timent was given the occasion by the
color scheme of old gold and black,
the chosen colors OF Wofford college,
which were used in the decorations
and the lovely gowns worn by the
maids and taper bearers. The groom
and his attendants are alumni Of
Wofford college and the colors were
worn in compliment to the alma
mater of these distinguished sons.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. p. p. Hamilton of Carlisle, and
since her debut several years ago has
been an acknowledged favorite. She
has a charm of manner and is a
beauty of a distinctive brunette type
and is popular with a wide circle of
acquaintances. Mr.. Perry is a prom
inent young business man and has
already achieved for himself success.
He is heartily congratulated upon be-
ing so fortune favored in winning
the hand and heart of this lovely
young woman.
Following the ceremony DR.. and
Mrs. r. G.. Hamilton entertained the