The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-23
Marriage of Miss Jsnie Mar';. and Rev.
Thomas w. Sloan.

Thomas w. Sloan.
In the olden time weddings took place
at the old homestead and around them
cling the most pleasant "reminiscences.
return to this custom marks an era
III the train Of our lleeting events. All
who attended the splendid wedding
sccnc on Wednesday night last enjoyc /
thp pleasure of seeing ono Of tho MOI +
beautiful weddings that has transpircd
in our town. The occasion was the
uniting in the holy bonds of wcdlocll
the lives of Rev. Thomas Wylic Sloan
and Miss II. jamie Martin. 1t took
place at Aspcnwall, the handsome resi-
'cncc Of our townsmun Mlr. James n.
MIrtin, President of tho National
ljank OF Ncwbcrry. The splendid man.
sion was admirably suited for the ccrc-
mony. Its spacious halls, .purlor and
rooms were filled with the admirers of
the popular couple. Some time was
spent In admirjng the tastci ii aud clab-
crate decorations. Tho par.or was
decorated with pink chrysanthcmums
outlined with ivy, aud beautiful ferns
were masscd here and there. The sit.
tlng room, which opened from the par
lor, was decorated with old gold chrys.
anthcmums and autumn leaves. In it
was displayed in pleasing varcty.num-
crOus and we'll selected bridal presents,
consisting of silver plate, gold mcmcn-
Ia ~ ,l>
eagles, half eagles and grccnhacks,
china, cut glass ware, pottery una
lamp. And lust but not least was the
gift of II thorough brcd Jersey cow bya
devoted Troy friend.
The dining room was Il profusion of
roses, ferns and smilax. The large hall
was beautifully decorated.
Promptly at $50 o'clock p. M, Mrs.
$. B. Jones and Mrs. Nat Gist touched
the keys Of the elegant piano, and the
sweet notes Of the "bridal chorus" Vi
brutcd the hall.
AT the sound Of Il signal note The
drapcry suspended to the grille which
extended across the hall was gently
drawn aside by Mcssrs. T.. \. Carlisle
and John G. Wilson, Jr., when an Eden
like scene burstcd upon the vision.
The entire wedding party stood in II
garden Of palms. ferns and yellow aud
white chrysanthcm,ms.
The briGc and groom stood under
the large palms. ON their left, Ecv.
w Jbn,,l ,h,,
Moriat Martin, the maid OF honor. and
Mr.. Foster Martin with Miss McCl;n-
tock. TO their right were Rcv. Oliver
Johnson with Miss Grace Jones aud
Mr.. l.. B. Kennedy with Miss Lallah
Martin. Eleanor Martin, the little
Hover girl, was gracefully strcwing
roses IN the pathway of the bridal cru-
llc.
REV. f. u. McClintock, pastor of the
Thompson Street church, then came
forward and with the assistance of DR..
w. NJ. Gricr performed the ceremony.
In II few well chosen words by the
brdc's pastor, Rev. Il. w. Slouu and
Miss jamie Martin were made husband
and wife, DR.. w. NJ. Gricr, n II tourM-
ing and appropriate prayer asked the
divine blessing upon them.
After congratulations by the family
and guests all were invilcd into the
beautiful dining room to parlakc Of on
elegant supper.
The modest beautiful bride was
II IL, l,I
nishcd with pearl trimmings, mousse
line de sOir and white roses. her We.
WAS bccOmingly worn with orange
blossoms. ..
Miss Moriat Martin wore an elegant
dress Of white orgundy crOrdian
plated. Miss Jones and Miss McClin-
tock wore dressed in yellow talcta silk
trimmings chiffon, lace and velvet.
Miss l.allah Martin in chiffon. The
groom and groomsmen wore evening
dress suits with white gloves.
The bride is one Of the most Charm
ing and popular young ladies of oar
town, and her departure from our
midst will leave II vacancy nv casily to
be filled.
The groom is the pastor of the y. l..
u. church at Troy, S. G., and is fire
pulpit orator.
Among those who attended the we'd
ding from abroad were: Hon. w. ~.
Bradley and lady, Mrs. II. u. Sloan,
Miss Widcman and Miss Laura Gricr Of
Abbcvilic County. Mr.. Thomas I;o.%'
and Mrs. Ross Of Charlotte, n. G.
The bridal couple left the next day
for Troy, 3. c.. where they will make
their future home.
The Shakers have made Il discovery
which is destined to accomplish much