The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-06-11
Gibson-McCaughrin.

solemnized the marriage Of Mr. jas.
Nance Met Cau@hrin and Miss Marga-
ret Gibson. both Of this city. the Rev.
l.. e.. Phillips. officiating.
TIE already very beautiful church
wa< most exquisite! : drrnr.:ed on
this joyful occasion and the pulpit
was transformed into verltable bow
er Of beauty b. the artistic and taste
ful friends and relatives Of these two
popular young people. The flowers
used being ferns, palms, and white
hydrangeas.
Mrs. J. A. Burton presided at the
organ and the sweet strains Of the al
ways lovely wedding music floated
through the church with unusual
sweetness at the touch Of this accom-
plished musician and fell with an ad-
ded charm on the ears and hearts OF
the expectant audience gathered at
the close Of this beautiful day in June
to witness the nuptial VOWS of two
loving hearts which henceforth would
beat as one.
To the strains Of Lohengrins
Bridal Chorus, by Richard Wagner,
the bridal party entered the church.
First case the ushers, Messrs Will
liam Brown, Robert Holmes, Robert
Fair, and Robert Mayes. and these
were followed by Misses Myra
Mower and Mary c. Burton, then
! Messrs. Henry Cannon and J. R. Fair.
Next entered the sisters of the groom,
Misses Fannie and Lucy Mclaughlin
and were followed by Mr.. Henry Rob-
ertson and DR.. Frank Mower. The
dame of honor and the maid Of honor,
both sisters of the bride. came next.
Mrs. Cecil Reid. Of Fredericksburg,
Va. and Miss Nina Gibson. The love-
" bride came down the aisle on the
arm of her father Mr.. A. J. Gibson
and was met at the altar by the groom
and his best man, Dr. Thomas Pope,
Of Kinards, who preceded by Dr.. Phil
lips came from the pastors study on
the side Of the pulpit.
Here surrounded by their closest
friends and nearest relatives Mr.. JAS.
n. Mclaughlin and Miss Margaret
Gibson were pronounced man and
!! wife, to live together under Gods Or
dinances until death do them part;
and to the strains Of Mendelsshon s
wedding march the bridal party left
the church in reverse order.
! Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party returned to the home Of
! Mr.. Gibson where very elaborate
reception was held, about one hum
dred invited guests being present.
During the evening delicious SAL
ad and ice course was served in buffet
style by the following young ladies':
Misses Joe Caldwell, Mary Cannon,
Mary Brown, Ola Brown, Elleanor
Martin, and Julia Phillips.
The home Of the bride was very
tastefully decorated for the wedding
reception. The parlor was in ferns
and white daisies, the sitting room IN
ferns and sweet peas, and the dining
room in ferns, white carnations, and
sweet peas. From the chandelier ex-
tended three graceful tendrils Of sml-
lax into which had been entwlned
sweet peas, and on the table was
beautiful center piece containing cut
glass vase filled with large white car
nations which were also banked
against the vase and on the center
piece.
After the reception the bride chang
ed her wedding gown for a stylish
go-away suit of green material, and
on the evening train Mr.. and Mrs.
Mclaughlin left for an extended
bridal tour.
The out-of-town guests at this we'd
ding we're: Mrs. Cecil Reid, Of Fred
erieksburg, Va, Mrs. VIII Brown, Of.
Clinton, Mr.. and Mrs. Silas J. Nc
Caughrin, Of Birmingham, Ala, Mr..
and Mrs. J. C. Harper, Of Green
wood. Miss Minnie Gist, of Union,
Miss Laura Barksdale, Of Laurens,
and Mr.. W. H. Nicholson, Of Green
wood.
The bridal presents were numerous
and beautiful and all manner Of good
wishes expressed in various ways
showered on the happy young couple.
Mr.. James Nance Mclaughlin is a
son of the late R. L. Mclaughlin ana
for a long while Was connected with
the Commercial bank. He IS now
treasurer of the Security, Loan and
Investment company, and IS one OF