The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-09-25
PRETTY WEDDING.
Miss Alice Minis of Lewiedale, and
MIR. Fred CasOn are Married.

There was q brilliant assemblage Of guests
at the home Of Mrs. Catherine Minis, OF Lew
iedale on the evening Of the 18th. They were
present TO witness the marriage of her dapgh-
ter, Miss Alice, TO MIR. Fred Cason, OF Aope-
willie.
Even Nature wished to lend all possible
joyousness TO the occasion, and the rain
| three days, ceased, the dark clouds drlfted
away, and the sun lit up the last hours OF the
hitherto dull day, with bright gloW-all OF
py Is the bride that the sun shines on"
The bride is one of the most popular young
ladies In the State. Besides beauty and &C.
Charming manner. which has endeared her to
q large circle OF friends. The groom Ia one OF
Abbeville's sterling busine ess men, and is held
In the highest respect and esteem by al VINO o
brother, Norman Cason.
| The other guests from distance were Mr..
and Mrs. Giles Minis, of Edgefeld; Mrs. An
drew Gage, sou and daughter, Colpmoie a,asI Mr.
wood Mrs. David Carson, Orangeburg; MISS
Rebecca Swearingen, Columbia; Mr.. aud Mrs.
Piokens Roof, Lexington DR.. James Crosson
and Miss Victoria Crosson, Leesville; Misses
Jones, Batesburg, and Mrs Brown Syfan, Alb
bevile. "
Loving hands had decorated the rooms in a
tasteful, beautiful manner, and the color
scheme being yellow and white, was well car.
ried out with golden rod and white roses IN
abun dance, entwined with wreaths and fes'
| toons of ivy.
In one corner Of the parlor tall, graceful
arch had been placed. 1t was covered with
golden rod and Ivy. From the centre was
suspended by white satin ribbons an ever
green heart, with the letters M" &C. In white
strains Of the Wedding March sounded, and
the bridal party sentered in the following
Miss Rebecca swearlngen and Mr.. Norman
krt1 ntH nd
Swearingen was charming in crimson India
silk, the skirt of which was trimm with
bands OF garnet panne velvet, and the bodice
with cream applique. She wore cream roses
| and carried q large bouquet OF the same.
Next came the dame OF honor, Mrs. Blake, q
graceful, beautiful woman. Her dress was 8
i dream OF beauty. 1t was OF white organdy
| and white satin ribbons. Sne wore Wnlte
roses and carried an immense bouquet o.
/ them.
est sisters Of the bride. Mrs. Gage, who II
very handsome, wore an elegant costume O.
white, elaborately trimmed with narrow satin
ribbon. Her flowers were golden rod.
| Mrs. Carson, charming petite blonde, new
or looked lovelier than on this OCCASION Sht
broad blue sash. She looked like fresh
lyoupg debutante, rather than matron.
Next came the little flower girla, Lillf
Blake and Katharine Gage two pretty little
girls attired In white. and scattering a path
way Of flowers for the bride and groom.
| MIR. Cason was was accompanied by Mr.
1 Blake, and the bride came IN leaning on IN
arm OF her brother Mr.. Giles Minis, who gave
her away. The impressive ceremony OF tht
Methodist Church was used.
/ The bride was perfectly lovely. Her dresI
was an exquisite creation OF daintiest white
Iorgandy, point lace and satin ribbon. Hel
veil, which fell in soft, graceful folds to thu
end of the train, was held In place by spray
/ Of diamonds. She carried shower bouquet
| of white bride roses and maiden-hair fern.
/ mother. made
i sweet tender picture, dressed In purest white
She was as young In appearance as the young
est present. Mrs. Yon another sister was
strikipgly handsome figure IN this gathering
/ of fair women. The costume she wore was 9
a charming one of white organdy, white satin
ribbon and diamonds. She wore white roses
and looked as sweet as they. Mrs. Giles
handsomely gowned in black silk. Also VIC
noticed lending the beauty OF their counte
nances to the happy occasion were two manly
ot to
occasion Of equal Joy to them In the distant
The bride received many handsome pres
ents, dainty needlework, china, silver and
cut-glass being some Of them.
! During the evening elegant refreshment Il
were served and enjoyed by all.
| The time passed all TOO swiftly. when we
were reminded that the time was at hand fol
The happy couple left on the 12 o'clock
train for the home Of the groom's parents
| near Abbeville.
| Though we were indebted to our hostess for
| q delightful evening, there was shade OF sad
ness in the midst of It's pleasures. for the
bride was leaving the home Of her childhood
But new friends await her in the home to
| which she Ia going. and will warmly vel.
come her as one OF them.
| They will be at home after Monday the 23rd
at the home OF Miss Margaret Brooks.
The groom is to be congratulated on having
won 80 fair and sweet woman. Our best
wishes attend them.