The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-01-22
A Brilliant Marriage.

Last Wednesday evening al o'clock the
marriage of Mr.. D P. McBrayer and Miss
Gena Benson was solemized In the Pres.
byterisn Church in the presence of large
audience. The Church was filled to its
utmost capacity long before the hour SET
for the ceremony to take place, every
available space of standing room being
taken, testifying to the popularity of the
contracting partius.
The interior Of the Church was most
tastefullv decorated. the floor bein J.. car
peted in white, while from the brilliantly
lighted chandeliers trimmed in green and
white ribbons were suspended baskets
filled with maiden-hair and BRIDES roses.
The rostrum was arranged in two tiers,
the background being white with Ivy fes-
tooned over it The front Of the upper
rostrum was bedecked With pretty plants,
ferns, palms, in lovely white pots tied
with green ribbons, all of which presented
most enchanting and attractive scene.
Tue upper tier of the ro>trum was orcu
Ligon, Mrs r 8 Ligon,J @ Cunning.
posed of Mrs. J D Maxwell, organ J
D Maxwell. flute; J 81 Won Haalen
violin; Paul Brock, base violin, and J D.
Maxwell, Jr.. flute. As the bridal part,
entered the Church the quartette sang 9
wedding march, accompanied by the
orchestra Ths order of entering the
Church by the party was novel and beau
t1fuL.-First came Revs ] N III Sum
merel and OIL Martin. who were followed
by the groom, accompanied by his hesr
man, L D Wilson, of Shelby, N G
Then came the following groomsmen In
pairs: g. w Evans and @. B. Townsend,
B F Brown and G. A Milford Clarence
Brock and Thomas Maxwell Following
these we're the charming young brid--
maids, who were gowned In white organ
dies, green ribbons and short flowing
wells, each carving lovely bouquet OF
bride's roses. Thev came in singly as fol.
lows: Miss Anna Humphreys, MISS Chris.
tine voDBorstel. Miss Kittie White, Mlss
Victorine Nardin. Miss Idell Rice and
Miss Alma McBrsyer, followed by Miss
Ina Hill, the maid of honor. Then came
the lovely bride accompanied by her step
father, Mr. j. L McGee The bride and d
groom joined each other at the front of the
main aisle, facing the audience, with the
attendants In the rear and on the right and
left. The brief but impressive ceremony
was performed by Rev J N. 81. Sum.
merel, and Rev. O. L. Martin invoked the
divine blessing.
The brides costume was of white satin,
en- traine. trimmings of pearl passemen.
ierie and soft tulle, drsped around the
throat, and wearing long fl ,wiDg veil
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party, accompanied by few invit
ed guests. repaired to the home of Mr. J.
T.. MCGEE, where most elegant reception
~as rendered them. The presents, which
we're numerous and costly. testified to the
personal popularity Of the bride
Mr.. MoBrayer is a native of Shelby, N
c.. but has been resident of Anderson
for several years engaged in buying cotton.
He Is genial gentleman, and has made
many warm friends in our city. Mrs
McBrayer is daughter of the late Capt. T
P Benson, and is a most accomplished aud
charming young lady, and Mr. McBrayel
is to be congratulated on winning &c
lovely bride. We beg to join in the
cho,us of congratulations and wish the
briue and groom many years Of health and
happiness.