The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-01-25
MARY HATH CHOSEN THAT GOOD PART
The New Methodist Church Is opened
for tnc First TiH,e---A Bridal Altar
il Erected Loving s"nrfs are
Dedicated to Each Other.

MARRIED, Wednesday evening". january
Is, I>SS, in the new McthndiSt ci,nrrii, ny ,mr
iS,%r Eer Z H. H. IiSs IsrkMsIHlM MHMiE n! LiWHHN
all Of hbbcvillr village.
UKIDESMEN AND BRIDESMAIDS.
Mr.. s. Jcnncr Link and Miss Fannie Ia SSon.
Mr.. j. NJ. Lawson and Miss kiitc LINK.
Mr. w. ID. Wilson and Miss Willie Moore
MIR. J. VI. Nisanska and Miss Mamie iiil.
Dr. +. r. Harrison and Miss Clcnra Thomson.
Mr.. \. ID. Calhoun and Miss Leila 'luarl"S.
Mr. w. :. Coihran and Miss Lula Mc'ihre.
MIR. J. j. CARTRIDGE and Miss Aylct;e Chalmers
Ir = G. Thomson and Mr.. James thal,
mrrs were the uS,,crs and they performed
In cir duty In the most acceptable manner.
Long before the appointed time for the mar
ruyr friends began To arrive anu occupy lhc
seats When it was time for the marriage
ceremony to be said, the church had been fill-
cd with as fine an assembly oil people us Is cF-
er seen anywhere. ,,
Bcnct played the "Wedding March, The
bridesmaids and brldesmen took places n
the sides of the altar, while the bride ana
groom stood beneath the floral bell, that
hung from an arch OF eVcrgrecnS. .,,,.
When the vows had been spoken, the newly
married people knceled before the preacher,
and at the laying on OF hands received MS
bencdiction, while the man OF Coo IN SoiShln
and impressive manner asked Il divine bless
ing for those who had been so lately married
The bride never looked prcttier, ana inc
groom never appeared more handsome IMAM
when they came IN inc churcn 10 tnne upUn I,,s
themSelves the VOWS which made them nus
band and wife, With bridesmaids and brides
men on either side of the pulpit, and BRIDE
and groom in front, a prettier tabieau Is sell
The murrlago of Mr.. Link and Miss Mamie
Lawson was the social event OF l;ist week.
Great numbers of friends were Interested In
the good fortune of the happy. young people
whose lives were TO be united III the nolS
bonds of matrimony.
Sir. Link is one or the most worthy young
men OF the village. being chief clerk In me
business house of Mrssrs. =. Rosenberg u CO.,
and the bride Is one of our most popular
Young ladies' in whose welfare all feel Il kind
iy interest. Happy and sunshiny In dlSposl-
lion, and possessing heart which is lovely,
rs we'll as loving, her husband has won q
Jewel, which surpasses in value the richest Oh
earths treasures,
with charms to win, and sense TO fix the
heart
The marriage was the first occasion TO open
the new and elegant church building OF the
not the fact be an auspicious omen for the ln-
ture usefulness and happiness Of our young
friends.
After the ceremony the invited guests were
''receiyed at home by the brides mother,
and q most enjoyable evening was spent by
oil.
The table was one of the most beautiful
which has ever hen spread in Atbeville and
the supper was all that taste or sight could
wish. ~ -.
their own homes.
The newly married couple are now at Mr..
Tustcn's, where they have engaged boarding;
The Press and Banner cXtonds sincere ana
hearty good wishes to them.