Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-11
Mr.. Percy Marshall Feltham. Of
Greenville, Weds Miss Curran
Maude Hartley-Edgefe1d's
Most Brilliant Home
Weddin g.

Little wonder it is that some of
Edgefeld's young men are long
faced and heavy Of heart. Another
of our fairest flowers is to be
pluckedyby an alien hand. This
{ Tuesday evening at eight-thirty
O'Clock young gentleman from
the "Mountein City, will lead to
Hymen's altar one of Buncombe's
loveliest. maidens.
The stately Bates mansion, sur
rounded by scores of Lebanon-like
cedars that remain as some of the
ol landmarks left by the pioneer
settlers Of the town, will this even
ing be scene of exceeding bril-
liancy and enchanting loveliness.
Huge bonfres without will light
up The pathway of approaching
guests and myriads of candles and
lamps within will welcome and
gladden. them as they cross the
threshold. Not only the trout par
Tors, drawing-room and spacious
hall but the entire household has,
under the direction of Mrs. Eu-
gene Bates, assisted by a bevy Of
beautiful girls from the town, peen
very tasteful!y decorated. Palms,
ferns and pot plante, in additl D
to golden lod and eyergreens that
are festooned and draped upon the
walls and doorways,;will heigbten
the surprising beauty Of the deco
rations.
The color scheme Of white and
yellow will be minutely and
uniquely carried out in all of the
decorations, including the bridal
table aud in the attire of brides
attendants.
The beautiful giriisn bride. Miss
Curran Hartley, who by her gentle,
amiable disposition and many
charms Of manner has endeared
haraelf to q large circle of friend da,
is the only daughter Of Mrs. N AIRY
Bates Hartley--.he queen and
idol of The home. The handsome
young groom, Mr.. Percy Marshall
Feltham, is q very popular and
prominent business man of Green
Vile. AS these two greatly beloved
young people plight their tro.bs
III the presence ofiadmiriug friends
and loved onest the words that shall
make tht m husband and wife will
be pronounced by Rev. Charles
e. Burts. Mr.. James r. Bacon will.
preside a! the piano.
The wedding ceremonial will be
opened by the following sweet lit
tie girls: Miriam Norris, Natalit
Padgett, Helen Iillman, Emily
Tompklns, Ida Folk and Flornce
Minis, who will form al aisle of
white satin ribbon that will lead
to the floral arch from the centre
OF which will be suspended large
wedding bell of white roses. Pretty
little Margaret May will be the
ring bearer.
The attendants are TO be Miss
Kate Tompkins with Mr.. Benjamin
Boatwright, Of Ridge Spring; Miss
Virginia Addison with Mr.. Porcher
Of Greenville; Miss Fannie Shep-
pard with Mr.. Joseph Cunningham,
Of Columbia; Miss Rhett Shep-
pard with Mr.. Tabor, of CoIum bia;
and Miss Grace Tompkins with
Mr.. George LaFaye, Of Greenville
Miss Julia Crouch, of Salitb Jury,
N. c., will be maid Of honor, Mrs.
Eugene Bates matron of honor and
MIR. Eugene Bates best man.
During the evening, after con-
gratulatiops and good wishes have
been showered upon the bride and
groom, a sumptuous wedding sup
per will be served. The great num-
ber of very handsome presents that
have already been received attest
the great popularity and esteem in
which these young people are held,
Mr.. and Mrs. Feltham will leaye
on Wednesday morning for Way
cross, Ca, where reception and
house party will be given III their
honor by the parents of the groom.
Later they will spend some time