The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-26
What God hath Joined Together Let not Man
Put bssunder"


Married, on Wednesday, the oath, ut y o CLOCK
y. NJ in the Church of the Nativity at this place,
by Rev. J. .. Mccullough, Mr.. w. McBERNrE
SLOAN, of Columbia, to Miss CYNrHIAA. GIBB.s,
daughter of DR.. J. NJ. Gibbes, of Union,
For weeks past our community had been
looking forward to this event, with more than
common interest, and the most elaborate prep
arations were made by tho numerous friends Of
the fair young bride to give it fitting testimo-
NAL of their love and esteem for her.
Miss Gibbes was one of the bright central
stars of attraction in our society, and her puri-
ty Of heart and amiable disposition irresistabiy
drew to her the love and admiration Of all who
came within the circle of her acquaintance.
The church had been elaborately decorated by
the true and loving friends of the bride, and we
feel unable to give faithful description Of it.
Upon the Alter was placed beautiful cross
of white Easter Roses, behind and on either side
of which were placed grand Gala Lilies while
the alter was covered with pure white flowers
and around the railing were entwincd ever
greens. Above all was suspended the ever
memorable Marriage Bell. This was the largest
and handsomest we ever saw. The outside was
Wv" "h;te interspavaed with orange colored
flowers, while the inside was Of deep cvergreens
with massive white tongue suspendng from
the centre. On every window was n large and
beautiful bouquet of choice brilliant flowers !;
while n majestic Gala Lily, surrounded ut its
base by profusion of flowers of all shades,
graccd the Baptismal Fount. Elegant chande-
liers and lamps were suspended in all parts of
the Church, giving a briliancy to the scene
truly fairy-likc.
At the appointed time the Organ of the
Church, under the skilful hands of Mrs. Wm
Munro sounded forth the wedding march, and
the cortegc entered the church, and marched up
the aisle to the altar in the following inverted
ORDER
Mr.. James II. Maxwell of Pcndleton with Miss
Cornclia Wallace, of Union.
"John Metts, of Columbia, and Miss Sallie
Farrar, OF Union.
"J. Jervey Smith of Columbia, and Miss Ella
Arthur, of Union.
al. Edward Salinas, of Charleston, and Miss
Bessie Farrar, Of Union.
OR. C. Mot, of Columbia, and Miss Addie
Stesdman, of Union.
Thos S. Bryan, of Columbia, and Miss Lily
Dawkins, of Union.
Theodore Munro, Of Union, and Miss May
Salinas of Charleston.
"John 7. Sloan, of Columbia and Miss Helen
Wallace of Union.
81. d. Pope, Of Columbia, and Miss Fannie
Wallace, of Union.
Mrs. Gibbes, Mother of the Bride and w.
McB. Sloan.
DR.. j. NJ. Gibbes, and his daughter, Miss
Cynthia y. Gibbcs.
..Tnc Mid, ,N1,E sYtirs r fiatr min, Inntf nY i.
E'ost solemn and impressive manner performed
the Marriage ceremony, audibly pronouncing, the
two joined together as man and wife.
Under the inspiring music of the Wedding
March, tho cortcgc retired as it catered, with
this exception, DR.. Gibbcs and his wife were
left to 60 home by themselves, while the Bride
and Groom marched down the aisle the very
picture ofpurc happiness, which we hope will be
with them all through the journey of life
After the ceremonies Of the Church n large
pa, tyjoincd at the residence of the bride parents
md enjoyed most sumptuous and elegantly
Arrahgeu supper, keeping up the Joyousness OF
The occasion with music and the dance until the
'wc sma hours
unwilinsly we transplant our fair young
friend to Columbia society but feel assured that
he same beauties Of face, form and character
which were cherished and admired by all
icre will win for her the same pure love and
Kind attention in her new home and sphere
With our whole community we sincerely hope
he blessings of Almighty God may attend friend
Sloan and his lovely bride.
1t was, taken all in all, one of the best mr.
'anged, most smoothly conducted and graadest |
weddings we have ever seen. As we looked |
ipon the cortcgc when it passed. up the aisle we |
elt prouder than ever of the beauty and grace |
't our Union Young Ladies. We have never |
seen them dressed with rurcr taste or look hand |
'omcr than on that occasion, and knowan their |
Intelligence and moral worth We could not but |
eel that our little town and vicinity possess So
'al advantages fully equal if not superior to |
my part of the country. The bride always
'rctty, looked truly beautiful in the midst Of
cr happiness.
Or the young men we can say with truth they
cportcd themselves as true gentlemen, and