The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-23

Marriage Of Miss Frances Morrow and
Mr.. Calhoun Harris.
A Notable Event.

The lovely December day added much to
the glory n splendor Of the marriage OF
Miss France Chiles Morrow TO Nh. Calhoun
al 500 o'clock in the elegant home OF Mr.. j.
w. Morrah, the BRIDES father. Promptly at
$50 Miss Jessie Boyce sweetly sang. Call me
thine own" from L. Elclain, Immediately
following, Miss Brownlee, OF Due West, s. O.,
Memberships soul-stiring wedding
march. Messrs. Morrah opened up an aisle
way OF white ribbons from the stair way TO
first Miss Frances Harris, OF AbbevilIe, 3. e.,
and Miss Wideman, of Troy, 3. G. both In
lovely white net dresses over taffeta, next
come Miss Knox, OF Mt. Carmel and MISS
Eileen Mauldin,. OF Anderson, 8. o.. hand
messaline, Misses Mamie Morse OF Able.
VILE, q. e., and Miss McGinty, OF Augusta,
Ga. came next dalntily dressed In net over
OF Abbeville, s. C., and Mrs. Mark Bradley.
OF Clemson, &. O., were the danes Of honor,
both wore white satin, their wedding gowns.
Following own the stairs came the groom
on the arm Of his cousin and best man, Mr..
Harris Todd, Of Washington, d. G.. All eyes
were now turned toward the stairs as the
lovely bride descended on the arm OF her
beautiful sister, Miss Kathleen Morrah. The
peared IN the simple princes gown OF clutches
satin and real lace. Her veil oftulle was pin.
ned on With a lovely pearl and diomond
crescent, Mrs. Harris gift. A spray OF orange
OlObeOu16 douSo W hC4 1Snobys AASA NeoS
bouquet was Of BRIDES roses and lilies OF the
valley held together with tplle. .
The maid OF honor wore q princes dress OF
white satin that enhances her girlish bseuty.
She carried an armful OF American beaht1es.
The BRIDES maids bouquets were OF white
carnations and asparagus fern tied Win
white satin ribbon.
Rev. MI. Patterson performed the ceremony
very impressively. Mr.. Frazier. OF Anderson,
added blessings as he led in prayer. Congrat:
ulations followed by the many friends and
relatives OF both parties. An elegant supper
was served to all In the spacious dining halls,
ribbon and violets. The wedding cake was
cut, and Miss McGinty got the ring, Miss
Morse the dime, Miss Moarah the thtmble,
and Miss Harris the button.
A. Harris, Of Abbeville, Mrs. Robert smith, OF
Lowndesville. g.. c. and Miss JAMIE jay OF
Mt. Carmel ~ j..
The souvenirs were tiny silver bells tied
with the wedding colors, green and white.
These were pinned on the guests BY Misses
Lyon, of Anderson, and Morris, OF Willing
on.
Punch was served in the hall during the
reception by Miss Frank Carlton and Miss
Maggie Knox, both Of Mt. Carmel,
The decorations OF the house made IL look
like fairy land. Tn halls were thrown into
one. The hall being decorated in holly, red
ribbons and red carnations, while the perlor
was tastefuIly. decorated in ferns and smilax.
The wedding bell was OF white crysanthe-
.
After the sumptious supper the bride and
groom left on q special train with many
friends for Anderson where they will make
their home.
The brides going away gown was Of satin
broad-cloth, Of the new color. wisteria, hat
and gloves to match. :
such an array Of handsome presents was
never seen before, expressing love and affec-
ton from the wealthiest TO tbe hired ferry
man. The presents numbered about $50:
Among the handsonest we're three chests OF
silver, numerous cut glass and silver can.
dlelabrs, and we might say every concelva-
BILE piece OF silver, china, or cut glass;.
The hospitality extended In this home Is
we'll known throughout the State. and the
wedding OF Miss Morrah can better be imag-
ined Than described.
out of own guests were from Abbeville,
about Is, from Anderson, IS, besides many
others from Green wood and Due West.