The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-05-02
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4lfh LIE at and Near Santnn

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hiR. xbrroR.-That mytholopical cod q
love, Cupid Is responsible for bringing obon
the greatest social event on the 23i of Anr;I
OF the season, in Santuc by goodly numbe
Of ntenas sni relatives gathering mt IN,
rcsidene> q Rev. and Mrs James +. Jetcr
70 witrS the marriage of their pretty and
highly nplished daughter, Miss Bessie
TO MI, 7. Jeter, a prominent young
ousinez ff the firm Of J. r. Jetcr s
Son, Of place, Rev. Charles X. WilleforI
APfhciatl| ESQ the reception, given by the
Goom parsnts, Mr.. and Mrs. j. X.
SSerfen the 2ith, Mt their residence.
S2 ~ were present only members Of the
~ -17<-ssaelt:,.c-- and they
.capacify of their hearts by the cordial bosni.
!ahty and generosity Of the host and
| hostess,
10 attempt 10 describe the galaxy of
beauty that graced these occ ,sions. would
&c almost ms vain task rs to gild refined
eoia' or to paint the lily. The pretty
ia handsome groom seemed TO be happi.
sess personiicd
The presents given the bride were nu-
nerous, and both ornamental and useful
short while aficr the ceremony was per-
formed the guests were invited to partake of
most sumptuous feast, and TO behold n
| iiRnttu anu artlStlcllly
decorated with fancy cakes, fruits and flow
ers, who could hardly be surpassed in
elegance and superb taste.
AT 'he reception the guests had the most
enjoyable, free and easy time also. And
cannot ia,l to say something Of the table
there, wlich was beautiful i'm the extreme.
and which the writer had ihe pleasure of
looking upon and admiring before the dinner
hour, at r. nj. This table was equally rs
aytl:tS:a> decora.ed. with the exception of
vac ,.ehS, rsTTs~for dinner and in the
daylight t<but taking in The whole, could
not see where anything could be done to add
10 us a'lrachvehcs'. al In the centre of the |
table wa! cake, the shape IF basket. with
loops of icing, initiating strings Of beads or
fringe suspcnding from the handle and |
around the top of the basket, which was
filled with sweet flowers. This and other
fancy cakes, displayed artistic taste and in.
genuity i'll that line Of housckecpinr.-
Directly over the table was a large wreath
OF evergrecns asai flowers, from which was
n hanging basket filled also with
cvergrecns and flowers. The walls of the
room were lined with beautiful blooming
hot-house plants, adding greatly to tho
orilliancy of the whole scene. To sum il
Ill up, the event was the most pleasant the
most soclaole, The frccst from ostcnta,ion
'"N wv S"'iS'' ioi 'He guests 10 adapt them |
elves to that was ever witnessed in this |
'icinity, and will be long cherished by
hose who participated as the plcasantcst
ccasion of their lives
Iho happy couple takes with them on
''ir voyage OF married life the hearty con-
ratu'ations, the hest aud sinccrcst wishes
all fora happy and prosperous life.
Dame rumor s'ys that others arc cSpcct-
lg 10 embark on the same voyage soon.
nd. judging from what | have very re
'ntly seen, cupid is prying into other q
carts, trying to put two of those girls 1
'ps over some one at once
our temperance Society seems 10 be more |
business frame Of mind Just now and Il
pegts 70 make tho meeting more pleasant "
r. X. c. Farr, the ID. G. W. r.. has re II
5ned and brother d. b. FAINT has been ap- il
tinted in his stead l.
Speaking of temperance reminds me of 81
editorial not long ago i'll The TIMsS, the |
ostance OF which was that TO make a clean Ii
ecp OF intemperancc. it must be worked II
at home and among the ladies' etc | &
'ich would beat all legislation comtrovcr- ~
8, etc., If the ladies would draw line and sc
Ike q distinction. til
THOSE hays always been my sentiments. W
lycyW not say M aything for fear of being IN
Il thS Aecnsed Ru. have :----:, -:.. E,
y wouh christian Young lad;lth profanity G.;
i yuld dssss.y,, s...a.>.. s.-.-- SShtly the very
use thde pc ladies loved, either church or
nperancc. And yet how often do we sec
ch youhg men given the preference 10y
unS L{dies of fine christian character; IN il u
xpensirAg their favors and selecting their 4;
.!e ASSOCIATES. In that way they oher
emiuml for immortality and 'ntempcrahce ''
ri turn their backs upon young men "i
,rol worth and steady habits. IL
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