The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-06-09
MOWER-MARTIN.
A Brilliant Marriage at the Home OF
Hon. George S. Mower cn Wed
nesday Evening.

George S. Mower, in Boundary street,
the wedding ceremony of Miss Mary
Helen Mower and Mr.. Foster N.
Martin was solemnized by DR.. r. T.
McClintock, pastor of me Associate
Reformed Presbyterian church, OF
Newberry, assisted by the Rev. T. w.
Sloan, pastor of the First Presbyter-
ian church, of Greenville.
The attendants were: Miss Myrs
Mower, maid of honor, with Mr..
James N. Mclaughlin; Miss May
Lansfield Keller, of Baltimore, with
Prof. w. A. Stuckey; Miss Eliza Hol-
land. of New York, with Mr.. F. L.
Bynum; Miss Alice Wood, Of Balti-
more, with DR.. W. E. Pelham, Jr.;
Miss Lucy Mclaughlin with Mr.. L.
F. Wright; Miss Neville Pope with
Mr.. Frank D. Mower; Miss Mary
Nance Fair with Mr.. Henry T. Can
non: Miss Lalla Martin with Mr.. l.
H. Hunt; Miss Bernice Martin with
Mr.. w. II. White, of Abbeville; Miss
Azile Pool with Mr.. H. T. Renwick.
The brides dress was Of messali1e
made in princess style trimmed in
chiffon and pearls. The veil was
caught with pearls, and she carried
shower bouquet Of white roses.
The maid of honor was attired in a
dress of white net, cut slightly low,
and carried a shower bouquet OF
sweet peas.
The bridesmaids wore white organ
die and carried shower bouquets OF
sweet peas.
The brides mother wore cream SILK
voile, trimmed in silk lace.
The reception hall, were the cere-
mony was performed, was decorated
with daisies and ferns. The bridal
partv entered through gates OF dals-
les and ivy, which were opened by
Misses Mary Frances Pool and
Eleanor Martin. The maid of honor,
Miss Myra Mower. preceded the
bride. who. entering with her father,
Hon. George S. Mower. was met BY
the groom. accompanied by Mr.. Jas.
N. Mclaughlin. under a canopy OF
daisies and ferns. where the ceremony
was performed.
The adjoining rooms were art1stl-
cally decorated with roses and aspa-
ragus ferns against background OF
potted plants. The mantels were
banked with roses and ferns, and the
chandeliers were festooned with 'bam-
boo. White carnations, sweet peas,
and asparagus ferns were effectively
used in decorating the dining room.
The center of the table was covered
by a handsome piece Of Batenberg
lace, pond lilly design, while long
ropes of tulle descending from the
chandelier were caught at each corner
OF the SQUARE table with burlches of
sweet peas.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party were served with de-
lightful refreshments in the dining
room. after which the groom pre-
sented each groomsman with hand
some souvenir scarf pin. and the bride
presented her bridesmaids with
beautiful brooches.
A reception was rendered the bride
and groom by Hon. and Mrs. Geo. 5.
Mower, and their many friends were
received between the hours OF $50
to o.3o and from $50 to 1880.
The presents were numerous and
elegant.
The bride is the eldest daughter Of
Hon. and Mrs. George S. Mower. and
is one of Newberry's most popular
and intellectual young ladies. She
IS a graduate of the Woman's COL
leee. of Baltimore. Her charming
manners and high order Of intellect
have surrounded her with host Of
friends.
The groom. Mr.. Foster N. Martin, is
assistant cashier of the National
Bank. of Newberry, and is an able
and influential young business man.