The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-01-02

| officiating. The attendants were Mr.. Edgar
Hall and Miss Bsrtie Chamblee, Mr.. Joe
McGill and Miss Macie Hall. After the
ceremony was performed delicious sup
per was served and was greatly enjoyed by
all present The bride was the recipient of
many nice presents. The next day an
elegant reception was given at the home Of
Mr.. Samuel ]. McGill, the father of the
groom.
From the Columbia State of December
27tb, we clip the following: "Mr. R. q.
Burriss, the popular and efficient book
keeper at the South Carolina penitentiary,
was yesterday united in marriage with
Miss Birdie Hawkins, of wberry. The
ceremony took place at IL q. M, at the
Washington Street Methodist Church, the
pastor, Rev. W. W. Daniels, tying the
nuptial knot. The bridal party entered
the Church to the merry strains of the
wedding march played by Mr.. D. A.
Presley, Jr., Messrs. Trezevant Presley
aud Harry Riley acting as ushers. The
bride entered the Church under the escort
of her uncle, Mr.. G. F. Aughtry. The
groom was accompanied by Mr.. Rufus
Barr as his best man, and the bride by her
maid of honor, Miss Anne Hawkins. The
couples In waiting were Miss Estelle Bur-
riss with Mr.. G. Barr Allen, of Anderson,
and Miss Bessie Calmead with Mr.. Will
Little, of Edge6eld. Immediately after
the ceremony the newly welded couple
left for Anderson on a brief bridal tour.
They were the recipients Of many congrat-
ulations."
The Baptist Church at Honea Path was
to have been the scene Of the closing event
of the season on the evening of December
26th. Friends and relatives had been in
vited to witness the nuptial ceremonies OF
Professor ]. L. Eskew to Miss Lizzie Brock,
at O'Clock. The Church was nicely deco
rated by loving hands, which consisted CT
four high columns with Ivy trained up iu
it's natural state, other decorations such as
ferns, ivy, flowers and ribbons were to he
put in on the above named day so as to
present fresh, floral appearance. But,
alasl The day dawned cool and grey, the
sun did not shine in its warmth and glory,
the clouds frowned and looked dismal and
angry, growing thicker and heavier, till
presently, to the disappointment OF all,
the rain began to fall in torrents, which
was Kept up all day without ceasing. But
while the bleak winds we're blowing their
chilly blasts and the rain descending in
almost sheets of water, within the walls of
the brides home there wrs scene ofjoy
in the midst of summer-like spleudor.
The parlor had been decorated during the
day, which made the scene as pretty as the
decorations were complete Then most Of
their friends were out in their evening
toilet, notwithstanding the weather, and
everything was as charming as nature
could have OWNED. The hour for the
wedding was O'Clock, but 1t was later
when the commotion near the entrance
door warned the expectant assemblage
that all was ready; the family came in and
took their places, and then it was only
few moments until the organ began the
wedding march, Miss Lola Harper play
ing. The attendants were as follows: Miss
Jennie Erwin and L. A. Brock Miss Lizzie
Reese and j. E Harper, Miss Hattie
Crowther and G. E. Burts, Miss Rosa
Eskew and J. w. Brock, Miss Ida Brock
and J. ]. Mattison, Jr., Miss Eva Stringer,
first bridesmaid, and W. N. Trowbridge.
Then came the bride and groom, who took
the space left in front of the officiating
clergyman, Rev. A. G. Stepp. The mar
riage ceremony was impressive and SIM
pie. The benediction was pronounced and
Mr.. and Mrs. Eskew then received the
CONGRATULATIONS of their relatives and con-.
gregatsd friends. The company then
repaired to the dining room, where the
choicest vIands we're in readiness for the
entire assembly. Many were the praises
given the hostess who superintended this
department in person. The parlor was
again sought and the time passed rapidly
chatting over past, present and future
events. The bridesmaids were dressed as
follows: Miss Jennie Erwin, pink silk
trimmed in lace; Miss Lizzie Reese, blue
silk trimmed in lace; Miss Hattie Crow
ther, pink silk trimmed in ribbon; Miss
Rosa Eskew, blue silk trimmed In ribbon;
Miss Ida Brock, pink silk trimmed in rib.
bon; Miss Eva stringer, blue silk trimmed
in flowers. The bride, who is unquestiona'
bly, one of Honea Paths handsomest
daughters, never looked more beautiful
than she did on her wedding night, array
ed in beautiful costume of white silk.
She wore lovely bridal veil, caught at the
top of her head with handsome cluster of
pearls. Professor Eskew is principal OF
the large and Furnishing school here and
is liked by every one that knows him.
They left on the afternoon train next day
for short visit to the groom's parents at
Grove Station. The happy couple were
the recipients Of msby beautiful and use
full presents.
n..o1utioD. donfed nv Cftv Council.