The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-07-08
EAST END.

Our locals were lost last week before they
reached the printers haudR. We placed them
as we thought, in the P. &. B. box at the
Postoffiea and can't imagine what became o.
cause we make mention OF news that now
may seem old, but like all correspondents we
like 10 have our say, go pardon as II Wnat
should have appeared last week appears ID
this Issue.
AT HYMENS ALTAR.
On last Wednesday evening June oath. at
$50 O'Clock the marriage Ceremony Of DR..
James 9. Hill and Miss Sara E. Henry was
solemnized in the Presby terian Church ol
this city. Rev. F. w. Gregg officiating, using
A large and select assembly OF friends and
relatives filled the church to witness tne
"union OF hearta" Of this popular connie.
The church decorations were simple yel
very pretty The solo There let nns me ses s,arH 30
was sang iu a clear sweet voice just before
the bridal party entered.
Mtss P'evna Seal presided at the organ VIVID
that grace and ease of manner that always
cha racterizes one accomplished In music. apo
as her fingers passed deftly over the Keya'
the low sweet strains OF Mendelsahons we'd
ding march pealed forth and the bridal party
entered First the usbers, next the brides-
maids and grnomsmen, then came the bride
on the arm OF her brother. Mr.. David Henry,
attIred in a most beautiful and becoming
gown OF while liberty aatin wearing lons
her lab figure, heing caught up oy ores
cent diamond pin the gift OF the groom.
The bride never looked more lovely III ahe
stood before the Altar, under the oeautlin'
and im preRsive words OF the minister. Tt .
Groom entered with bis best man, DR.. W. b
Warthen Of Barlow Ga.
The bridesmaids In number were beautl-
fully gowned In pink messeline, each carry
ing bouque Of La France roses and will
never look more lovely until they In turn
stand before the altar as bride.
Miss Lucy Henry, looked charming In their
lovely costumes OF white messeline elaborate
ly trimmed in lace. they wore snort wells
Instead Of the aigrettes in their hair.
Little Miss Florence Henry Neuffer, ele.
gantIy dressed In q pink accordian plested
SILK looked as pretty as "fairy" as she
marched down the aisle carrying beautiful
satin cushion upon which was placed the
wedding ring.
Immediately after the ceremony the invited
guests repaired TO the homo OF the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frances Henry on
upper Main street where an elegant reception
The home "amopg the oaks" was prettily
decorated and everything within was bright
and gay. Mrs. w. E. Leslie and Mrs. Or. u.
A. Neuffer assisted their mother, Mrs. Fran
ces Henry, in receiving the guests. Each OF
these ladies were becomingly gowned In
elegant costumes.
The bridal couple left over the seaboard for
q Northern tour OF several cities.
The bride is one OF Abbeville'B most charm
ing and attractive young ladies, sharing the
love and esteem OF hosts OF friends as was
attested In measure by the large assortment
of elegant and costly presents. among which
were full sets of silver and china, and q
beautiful cut glass punch bowl.
The groom is one Of Abbeville's rising
Physicians having the esteem and confidence
OF every one. He 10 up.,o-daie IN ms Pro,
distinction he richly deserves. He is the SOD
of DR.. l.. T. Hill, one of Abbeville's most
eminent hysiclans.
This popular young couple begin lie unaer
the most favorable auspicies and have the
best wishes and hearty CONGRATULATIONS OF
hosts OF friends. Our wish is that their life
may be full OF sunshine and true happiness
attended with health and great prosperity
PLEASANT RECEPTION.
An Informal. but most enjoyable occasion
was the reception at which Miss Antionette
Hammond entertained large number OF
her friends last Friday evening at her home
on lower main street.
The occasion was complimentary to her
guests, Miss Annie Neal OF Clover Virginia,
Miss Lillian Hammond and her brother Mr..
Albert Hammond OF Columbia. The nome
was prettiy decorated for the occasion In
palms, ferns and cut flowers.
Miss Hammond WAS an attractive hostess
In a gown Of white silk trimmed in lace. and
her guests OF honor Misses Neal and Ham
mond. were most charming in elegant cos.
tunes OF Wnlte.
Those who assisted Miss Hammond In
receiving were, Miss Annie Cochran, Miss
Bessie Murray and Mr.. o. II. Cobb.
Misses Cochran and Murray were becoming
Iy dressed In lovely suits OF white and cream
prettily trimmed in lace.
During the evening dainty refresh hments In
ices and cake were served and the evening so
pleasant 10 all, too swiftly passed away.
MISS ESTHER GRAYDoN ENTERTAINS
A UNIQUE and up-to-date party was that
given by Miss Esther Graydon last Friday
evening In celebration Of .'Indipendence Day"
Here's the Invitations
will you please come tomorrow night
And bring your girl all dressed In white,
And both attend my party gay,
TO celebrate Independence day,
And wear your badge OF red, white and blue
To show that you are to that day trHe."
The JOung ladies were dressed In white
wes ring saahes Of red, white and blue, while
the young gen ntleman pinned on the lappels
of their coats beautiful rosette badges OF the
same national colors.
The home was beautifully decorated with
1ags and bunting in the national celors, all
grouped together made up picture both
picturesque and beautiful.
| Miss Esther was pretty and attractive
| hostess. -
and delightful cake were served.
| THE guests about Is In number spent most
delightful evening, and the parting came. all
| too sooD
Major F. w. r. Nance celebrated his Hth
birthday last week.
"A humber OF his children and grand chill
dren honored him by their presence and Wers
like "Olive plants, round about MS taoie
major Is full OF life, fun add frolic.
| Nav he have many years allotted to hin