The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-23
PRESENTATION.

On Wednesday evening last at SO o'clock
a number Of Mr. Charles E. Dennston's fellow
officers, employees and friends of the Charles
ton, Sumter and Northern r. R., assembled
at Hotel Nixon, and Mr.. Nixon ushered
them into the parior of that hotel. Mr.
zon then Informed Mr.. and Mrs. Denuiston
lat friend had called 10 see them and was
IN tie paror After a delay of about two
minutes the newly married couple appeared
and were much surprised at the number Of
gentlemen standing in circle to greet them.
On the center table WAS handsome
and useful silver service, consisting oe a
waiter, pitcher and two other pretty pieces.
The bride and groom were 10th 10 under
stand the meaning of it al, but after being
assured that they we're captured by friends
and in the hands Of those who wished to
show their friendship and esteem, Mr.. Deu-
niston introduced his charming bride to
those of the gentlemen who had not had the
pleasure of meeting her. Geu'l Passenger
Agent E. ~ Averill then informed Mr. and
Mrs. Dennston that If they would be seated
he would Offer al explanation Of his and his
fellow officers and employees presence. Mr.
Ayerill then said
We have come to welcome Mrs. Denniston
to her new home in our Sunny Southland,
to assure her warm and hearty reception
among people proEerbial for their hospi-
tality, and to present TO yon both in behalf
of your friend. of the Charleston, Sumter
and Northern Road this gift of silver
Trusting the revolving years will bring With
eech succeeding anniversary of the happ:
event so la tely celebrated among the hills Of
New York increased n4ppiness and pros
perity and may this Git AS year after ye.r
takes its fligh, serve to remind you Of yonr
friends of :ne Charleston. Sumter and North
ern Road.
70 you, Mrs. DenHi>ton whom may say
have 50 !areiv joirsd the ranks of The Rad
read fraternity, SO offer our :hanns for hav-
i:g rescued Ctr fr;eh0 fronl the horrioe i;..e
Of bachelor, aad ex.tHi to yon oar best
wishes knowing :has vonr coo6iencr lSs
been plare;; where il Will never be forfeited.
To You ,.r. Dennistoo, our friend and
comrsea fer years with The C S. Il n, W
cffrr car hearty cong74;nialiof on :uur hav-
ing al last ;nrowa na the felters OF single
wretche,ltess .:.i joined the hHa3 IL v:hcsr
ranks alone cA:i truc earthly happ;ness br
found.
To you both we wish long, happy, and
prosperous, life crowded with every blessing
that can he bestowed upoa you.
When Mr. -ivcrill concluded his remarks
Mr.. Denriston arose and said that his
surprise was so complete that be was totally
unable to respcnd in manner which would
express bis and Mrs Dennis,on's appreciation
of the honor conferred upon them by their
friends The beautiful testimonial Of esteem.
and the Eiud cords OF welcome spoken to
his wife were iudeed appreciated by them
both and it but added to the happiness OF the
four years be had spent arnorg the een;'ene::
present and which be would ever remember
as the pleasan test years of his !:fe. (Of course
the future with his pretty wife excepted.
The appreciation of Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis
ton was manifest and both were deeply
affected.
An hour was pleasantly spent by all
present in pleasant social intercourse, sod
after wishing Mr.. AID Mrs. Dennis
ton oil the happiness aud prosperity mag
insble hade them u reluctant though plesSsn,
good night.