The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-06-12
HoLMAN-S SMITH.

HOLMAN Smith
Yahe NuptiaIs of Miss Ansie Holman
and Mr. Joel A. Smith. Jr.
On Wednesday evening, June 5, at
the Presbyterian church We're united
81 marriage Miss Ansie Wannamaker
Holman and M. Joel Allen Smith, Jr.
The church was decorated in as
paragus ferns and handsome pot
plants, and alight with nyriads Of
candles. which cast a soft glow over
the faces of the young friends who
gathered to honor the occasion.
The bride, daughter of Capt. E.
II. Holman and granddaughter of the
late Col. ]. D. Banding, was formerly
one Of the fair roses Of Sumter,
known and loved by a large family
Connection and many friends all over
the State. She was beautifully attir-
ed in a trailing gown of marquisette
over white satin, trimmed in folds of
satin and applique, simple and beau
tiful in outline, revealing the grace
ard youth of the figure. Her veil was
held off of the face by a cluster OF
lilies of the valley and fell to the
hem Of the skirt Her only ornament
was q. diamond bracelet, the groom's
gift. ana indeed. nature had so well
provided her with loveliness that she
needed no adornment. She bore a
beuoue, of brides roses tied with long
satin ribbons.
Promptly at s o'clock the strains
OF the wedding march aoated softly
ever the church and the wedding
party entered. First came little Es-
elier Clark and Ray Blanding, who
removed from the aisles the satin rib
bons. Then the ushers, Messrs. E.
j. Cunningham, Horace Hardy, Rob
ert Cooper, of Sumter, and Mr.. Perrin
0narles, OF Abbeville. Then came
the first bridesmaid, Miss Gussie
Hardy, gowned in white radium silk
and rosepoint lace, meeting at the al
tar the first groomsman, Mr.. Bradley
Rees, Of Abbeville. Next came the
bridesmaids IN the following order:
Miss Helen Smith, in white crepe de
chine and Irish lace.
Miss Anna Spann, in white China
silk and lace.
Miss Carrie Hammond, Of Missis-
sippi, in white net over taTeta with
ribbon and lace.
And lastly, the maid Of honor, Miss
Edna Holman. also in white net over
taffeta with lace plaitings.
The groomsmen, Messrs. James
Holman, Of Batesburg. Joel Morse
and J. c. Thompson, of Abbeville, met
them at the altar, and formed a semi
circle about it, facing the audience.
The bride entered on the arm of her
father, and the groom with his broth
er, Mr.. Gillespie Smith.
They were united il marriage by a
solemn and impressive ceremony per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. McClees, assisted
by Mr.. Marion Of the Presbyterian
church. 1sfter the holy vows were
taken the bridal party repaired 10
the residence Of MI and Mrs Henry
Clark, where reception was held in
their honor. The house was daintily
decorated and on every side were
displayed the most beautiful wedding
gifts, bespeaking the popularity Of
the bridal couple.
After refreshments were served
and healths drunk the guests escort
e,' the bride and groom to the depot,
where they left for trip to the north.
They bear the love and good wishes
OF all who know them.
Some of the guests of honor were
the Misses Smith, sisters Of II :
groom, Mrs. Cauthron, Miss Cautn-
ron and Mr. Len Dick, Of Abbeville;
Miss Cleveland Of Spartanburg; Mr..
and Mrs. Ted Dick and others.