The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-12-24
A Brilliant Marriage Mt Fulton.

slvEn, Dec. 22.-The world to-day is a.
f,II of enjoyment as ever. Pleasure abounds
the young folks are merry, hopeful, and
i;ve,y. Every advancement amid ones
cben uered pathway is strewn with beautiful
oarla ands, and they rejoice not>Qly with the
SS~asant, but console the mind that pleasure
abounds.
On the 18th. by special invitation from the
oroon, early in the morning arranged to
he one to witness the marriage of Mr.. A. c.
Pr;oes Silver's most popular young mer
chant 70 Miss Elise Brailsford, one of Ful
ton's noost handsome and attractive young
ladies The morning was dark and gloomy
M s1nsbine; the wind blew blizzard; ev.
eryth;nc looked dreary and cold: for once
We Ionoed for old Soils bright rays, little
warmth TO cheer US on the way. but alas,
the dec,4e was otherwise, so in making the
trin We had one of the most unpleasant and
6iSaoreeable trips We have ever made TO 8
marriage. e,.,
mat w;tb misfortune Our road cart
dronned Judge Mahoney and your scribe in
the road But thanks to kind friends we
oot TO Fnlton in to witness one of the
most brilliant marriage professions we have
ever seen. The ceremony took place in St
Marks Episcopal church. This is O hand
some brick building, built in times Of wealth,
and is furnished with elaborate pews A
warm fire from the stove raised Us from our
frozen state, put new life Into US, and in
spired readiness to discharge that trust
imposed by the TINES.
It was not lorg ere the groom, attended
by his lovely bride and groomsmen and
bridesmaids, made their appearance at the
church. Rev. j. B. Kershaw robed in white
gown stood within the chancel awaiting the
party. Mrs. j. c. Manning beautifully rem.
derea Mendlessohns wedding march as two
by two they entered, marching up the
aisle.
The church was handsomely festooned
with eyergreens around and about the bell
under which stood the bride and groom.
The solemn words of the minister making
them man and wife fell like dew drops upon
the audience.
The groom wore costly black cutaway
The bride looked very sweet in dress oi
beliotrope henrietta cloth, plush trimmings
and toque to match.
Mr.. r. NJ. Moore was attended by Miss
Camilla Briggs, who wore red and gold
plaid trimmed with red velvet and gold
braid, Nellie Bly, cap.
Mr. P II. Tate. of Vances, attended by
Miss Mamie Richardson, who wore blue
velvet with panels Of brocaded silk, blue
velvet hat with pink ostrich tips, diamonds
and silver
Mr. J. Il. Dingle attended by Miss Hen
ME DesChamps. Her costume was scarlet
henrietta, black velvet trimmings.
Capt A. L. Lesesne attended by Miss
Annie Brailsford, charming debutante.
beautiful costume of navy blue flannel. ruby
ornaments and diamonds. black straw hat
with ribbon to match.
Mr. W. G. Frierson attended by Miss Ida
Briggs, colored velvet robe.
Mr. II. W. Crosswell and Miss Broughton,
black silk and pearls.
Mr.. H. 81 Sanders and Miss Ida Bra;ls.
ford, silk and diamonds.
Mr.. II. L. Sauls and Miss Annie Briggs,
light colored heliotrope henrietta, plush
trimmings, hat to match.
Mr.. E. P. Briggs and Miss Nora BraIls-
ford, costume of rose henrietta, gold braid
trimmings, toque to match.
Among the married ladies were Mrs. NJ.
r. Brailsford, the brides mother, who wore
black be nrietta cloth, trimmings of crepe
and jet.
Mrs. r. C. Richardson. Fulton, black cos.
tune, bonnet with shaded green plush.
Mrs. b. B. Richardson. mourning cos.
tune.
Mrs. J. c. Manning, black velvet and
silk.
Mrs. j. NJ. Richardson, OF Pamela, street
costume, black cashmere, ostrich plumes,
velvet hat.
Mrs. R. H. Belser, of Summerton, striped
silk skirt, black velvet bodice.
Mrs W. s. Briggs, of Silver, hellotrope
henrietta cloth, trimmed with velvet and
velvet ribbon, rhine stones, black velvet
hat with ostrich tips and birds.
Mrs. J. r. Henderson, Of Summerton,
plum colored silk and velvet, rhine stones,
black felt hat, ostrich planes and birds.
Mrs. A. N. Brailsford, of Fulton, black
silk covered with valencennes lace, black
velvet bonnet and plumes.
Mrs. j. B. Richardson, handsome black
costume, black and red plumes.
Mrs. J. w. Weeks, of Pinewood, superb
costume of black satin.
Miss Mazyck, directoirc costume, peacock
green, trimmed with cream.
Miss Christian, brown striped newman
ket, light brown skirt.
Every one repaired to the residence of the
brides mother, where We enjoyed q delight
ful dinner, embracing every variety of food
provided on such occasions: all manner OF
me ats and delicacies Of every kind. The
bride received many handsome and costly
presents. The day. although severely cold,
passed off unusually pleasant to all visitors,
and we can only pray heavens choicest
blessing to rest for days to come on the new
ly married couple. ToH.