The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-01-15
UNDER THE bow OF PROMISE
TWO OF ABBEvILLE's MOST POPULAR
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE MARRIED.
The TastefulIy Decorated nnd Bril-
lianHy Lighted Presbyterian
Church is the Scene of Bead
tiful Wedding.

We furnish below the account Of the we'd
ding Of DR.. =. &. Thomson and Miss Ad!lic
Russell, as taken from the Ne1Es and Courier.
The account is so full and SO gracefully
written that it only remains for us to speak
OF the parties TO the beautiful and interest
ing ceremony, rs one Which uniteS the
lives and fortunes of two favoritcs of our
town.. DR.. Thomson Is u young man,
many OF our organizations. identified with
our societies, and standing high in all, and
manly in form. His bride belongs to q
beautiful bevy OF sisters, all noted for their
unusual attainments and adorned by every
gift and grace that goes to make up that most
cherished Of all ideals, Il lovely and beautiful
woman.
Mr.. Russell, by his own unaidcd efforts
and business tact was able to give his, daugh,
ters the advantages Of our best cGucational
institutions, and we'll they have repaid him
for his pains. He is n prosperous cltlZen, ana
Interested in the material advancement OF
our town, and is now well of in this world S
goods.
ABBEvILLE, January a-Special: Since
the completion of the beautiful PreSby terrain
church at this place there has been no mar
riagc ceremony celebrated with more simple
splGndor and grace than the marriage which
was performed in it last night, when DR.. :. Il.
Thomson and Miss Addie Russell, both OF Alb
bevile were made husband and wife. Fair
and devoted hands had decorated gracefully
the front of the chancel ailins with all sorts
OF pot flowers and roses, while Immediately
| in front of the main aisle was a lovely arch
Of ivy and cedar. Suspended from this was
q typical marriage bell CONSTRUCTED WIN
bridal wreath flowers and immortelles. OH
er decorations made the floral tribute to the
cyentful occasion perfect and beautiful. Inc
beauty and architectural taste OF the interior
OF tho lovely temple OF The Prcsbytcrians
made the general effect OF the scene the more
striking and suggestive.
| The hour for the ceremony to take place
was $50 o'clock. Long before that time Inc
people began to come into the church, anu IN
/ ,,I,tI ort IFIlG
and the congregation was not youthful one
| by any means, for the good people OF every
| age and condition were present. 1t was o
strikingly pretty and appropriate testimonial
to the handsome young groom and MS
charming bride. The crowd was seated with
out difficulty, however, by the usherS, Messrs
Thomas Quarles and Thomas Thomson
who performed their pleasant duty well
Shortly after the appointed time the mar
riage party arrived at the church, and then
the soft, inspiring tones of the familiar Men
delssohn's wedding march, played WIN 6,S artls
At this signal the marriage march to the
chanccl began. Preceded by the ushers the
groomsmcn and bridesmaids filed in the left
aisle in the following order:
! Mr.. w. H. Smith, with Miss Edna Tustcn.
| DR.. NJ. f. Game, with Miss Winnie Harmon
Mr.. j. r.. Glenn, with Miss Cornclia Brun
Mr. J. Link, with Miss Lila Bowie.
Mr.. J. \. Allen, with Miss Monte William
Mir. J. NJ. Lawson, with Miss Leila Quarles
! Mr.. i. g. Gary, with Miss josie Russell.
| DIR. +. l.. Harrison, with Miss Neltlc Nus
sell. arc
Immediately in tho rear of these "fail
maids and handsome groomsmen" came INT
bride and groom. When they had arrived
under the bridal bell and paused the Rev. j
| Lowric Wilson, the eloquent and beloved
pastor or the Presby tcrian church, steppct
| forward and In clear, distinct voice per
| formed the marriage ceremony. After 1t had
been concluded, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomson lei
the church by way OF the right aisle, followed
| by their party.
Immediately after the marriage ceremony
had been concluded Il reception was tcnderct
| The bride and groom and their attendants n
| the residence Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. II. Russell. II WAS very enjoyable
entertainment and one that Will long be re
membered.
Dir. Thomson is son Of tho late Judge
Thomas Thomson, and Is one OF the ablesl
and most prominent dentists in the state.
| The brides costume was an artistic dream
| of beauty. 1t was made OF Ottoman SllR
combined with handsome brocadc SILK, trim
med with pearls and lace. Diamond orna
mcnls. All the costumes Of the bridesmaid:
were likewise very pretty, and were as fol
! lows:
Miss Russell, white silk, lace ovcrsIt ant
pearls. go ,,
lace ovtrsuit and pearls.
tune of white fallc; natural flowers anu ala
mOndS.
Miss Williamson, cream cashmere, ostrlci
tips and lace; diamonds. -,
| Miss Bowie, white silk, lace orcrsuit will
| ribbons: diamonds.
Miss 4; ulson, white silk, net oveiSult ant
pearls. go -,
Miss Harmon, white silk and lace with dia
mOnd.
Miss Tnstcn. white silk and tulle; pearls
and diamonds.
The grOomSmen were aitlrch in regulation
| Prince Albert suits with white ncciiGs.
EP. MIX.