The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-14
WilLian1s-Fox and
ilidn1s-Carter NuptialS

The double wedding OF Miss Lynn
Williams and Mr.. Phelps Fox and
Miss Ards Williams and Mr.. w. w.
Carter, solemnized at the Baptist
church Tuesday at noon, was one of
the most beautiful events ever witness
ed in Dawson Plans were made for
only one wedding, the latter couple
surprising their friends by deciding
only a short while before the cere-
mony to have the nuptial knot tied.
The artistic decorations in a motif OF
green and white expressed exquisite
taste and dignihed elegance. Smilax
was gracefully entwined about the
altar and formed beautiful hangings
for the windows and chandeliers. Mag
nihcent palms formed a rich back
ground. Tall vases were filled with
stately Easter lilies. Preceding the APP
proach of the bridal party Mr.. Will
Melton sang "All For You," and to
the notes of Lohengrin's march the
maids and groomsmen entered alone
up each aisle and were gracefully
grouped about the chancel. First came
the junior maids, Mary Nell Fits,
lovely in a girlish frock of shell pink,
and Elizabeth Riordan in an exquisite
creation of turquoise with raspberry
trimmings. The maid OF honor, Miss
Ards Williams, was charming in sun
set taffeta with hat to match. She car
ried an arm bouquet Of pink carna-
tions. The matron of honor, Mrs. Car
ver Fox, wore stylish model in gold
en- brown taffeta with harmonizing &C
L 5,,1r
nations. The brides maids were ele-
gantly gowned in taffeta frocks bout
FAINT effect and carried shepherd 5
crooks to which were tied bows OF
tulle to match the toilettes. They also
wore becoming silk hats i'll the same
shades-Miss Della Horsley nile green
taffeta, Miss Winnie Brim canary
Misses Frances Peddy and Susie
Geise gas light blue, Miss Lillian
Franklin of Statesboro cerise, Misses
Eleanor Crouch OF Dawson and Jane
Stewart OF New York city orchid, Miss
Sara Lou Monroe of Morgan rose
pink. 1t was the general comment that
more charming group OF young
ladies was never seen.
The groomsmen were Messrs. Clyde
Newman, Carl Melton, ]. H. Mas
worthy, Chris Sherlock, Ralph Norton,
Will Pace, Mercer Wooten and Wal
ter Mercer. The dainty little flower
girls-Fannie Alexander in blue or
candle and Margaret Alexander in
yellow wore quaint little bonnets to
match and carried baskets OF sweet
peas. The ring bearers-Mayo Viii
liams and Jim Alexander-wore white
satin and velvet suits and carried the
rings in white japonicas
The bride entered the church with
her father. She was handsomely attlr-
ed in French blue Canton crepe with
grey slippers and gloves, and carried
a shower bouquet of bride roses and
valley lilies They were met at the al
tar by the groom and his best man,
who came from the vestry The beau
tiful and impressive ring ceremony was
used, Rev. S. F. Lowe receiving the
vows. The organist played softly dur
ing the ceremony, Believe Me II All
Those Endearing Charms" etc, Men
delssohn's march was played as the
bridal party passed out OF the church.
Following the ceremony which unit
led Miss Lynn Williams and MIR. Fox
the brides charming sister and the
maid of honor, Miss Ards Williams,
and the best man, Mr.. w. w. Carter,
of Worcester, Mass, took their stand
before the officiating minister and
were pronounced man and wife:
The brides book was presided over
at the entrance of the church by Mrs.
Will Crouch in a smart gown OF blue
velvet and Mrs. Jack McNulty most
attractive in dark blue taffeta.
The charming brides; the only
daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs. onathan
Williams, have been among the most
popular young ladies Of Dawson, ad-
mired by young and old for their ge-
NAL natures and many splendid traits
of character. The grooms hold respoen-
sible positions in Greenville. 5. q; be-
ing closely associated in business. They
are men of sterling character and pop
ular in social life. The young couples
will share a beautiful apartment IN
Greenville, S. c., where they have al
ready begun housekeeping.