The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-12-11
LIVINGSTON HAMER.
Marriage Of a Popular Cousle 10 Des-
HettsvilIe Wednesday

ton-Hamer marriage 1t Bennettsvilie
last Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
was the social event OF the season In
eastern South Carolina. For weeks pre-.
vtous II had been the absorbing subject
10 social circles, ard extensive prepare.
lions bad been made for I'D elaborate
ceremony 10 the Methodist ehurch
The invitations had al been sent out
and owing TO the social prominence Of
the young couple doubtless 1t would
have been largely attended by triends
from all parts OF the state.
The sad death Of Mrs. r. p. Haner
Of Little Rock, Marion county, the
mother Of the groom, about two weeke
previous necessitated change In al the
arrangements, hence last sunday the
Rev. Q, B. Smith, BY request, armour.
ced from the pulpit that all invitations
had been Withdrawn and instead OF a
church wedding the young couple would
be quietly married at the residence OF
Col. and Mrs. Knox Livingston, the
parents Of the bride and only the rela.
tives and stew intimate friends would
be present.
At the appointed hour Wednesday AZ.
tsrnoon about IS persons gathered at
the home and the impressive scene.
will long be remembered by everyone
present.
The parlors were beautifully decora.
ted In green and white; the curtains
were drawn and the rooms lighted With
varied colored lights. Between two
pedestals upon which we're burning q
cluster Of candles knelt tho bridal cou.
pie when they took upon themselves
The vows that made them beucetorth
man aud wife. Above their heads sue.
pended q representation Of o four leaf
clover upon which was worked on one
bali the letters Nv. H." and on the
other 81" The beautiful holly hong
in graceful festOons around the room
and the vases were filed with white
roses and ehrysanthemums.
The Rev. Chas. h. Smith OF the Meth
odist conference was the officiating
minister.
Mrs. William p. Breeder with &c n
but graceful touch irst gave a rendition
OF "Marche Du Sacre" from MayerbeeEs
prophet as the guests assembled
the parlor, but at the approach Of the
bridal party Merdelseohn's old but ever
ever new "weddng March" resounded
throughout the house. First came the
groom, Mr.. william Mccall Hamer,
leaning on the arm OF his bert man.
Col Thomas G.. FIamer, who were fol.
lowed by Mrs. II. !. Haynsvorth Of
Greenville, the only sister Of the bride.
Next came the bride, Miss Shade Liv-
ingston, leaning on the arm Of her faith
or, Col. Knox Livingston. These were
followed by Mrs. Livingston and con.
Vann, q handsome Clemson cadet.
Then came other near relations. The
bride was clad in a beautiful dress cfl
white satin trimmed with applique and
wore her mothers wedding veil, and
those who we're so fortunate as to catch
. glimpse Of her face declared that che
never looked prettier than. on this SSyI
oas,on.
Rev Mr.. Smith IN a clear and i'm
pressive voice read the Methodist c4rp. |
nony, and IN the presence Of God and
these witnesses" these two pIiCdted
their trotb one to the other. Imme.
msdiately after the ceremouy Mr.. and
Mrs Hamer left for CheraV 10 ca1h
the nOrthbonnd tain on the Seaboard
for Richmond and northern points.
Those who have lived ia this COMM.
nifty all thpir lives declare that such an
array Ut costly and handsome presents
have never before been seen. Among
them was asolid service set presented
b. members OF the Bennettsville bar
and officers OF the court"
The bride is deservediy popular aud
is known among large circle Of friends
and admirers
Mr. Hamer is general manager and
secretary OF the Dillon cotton n.ill as
we'll rs the owner of large tracts OF
farming lands in the famous Pee Dee
section,
With him life has been success. and
his friends all over the State will be
glad To know that he has won So fair a
bride.--F. r. G. in Columbia, IS. C1l