The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-11-24

a paradise below"
Weddings are always OF interest, :hey
stir the hearts Of the community and
set in motion the throboings OF anticl-
pasion, especially IS this the case where
the bride IS bound 70 The community oy
the seaderes. ties Of love and friendship,
and too, when i: is known tha; her Sc
lection O, = soul-uace is man worthy
CT tne esteem and trust reposed n hIm.
The marriage OF MIR. William Gordon
B>isor ana the pretty and accomplished
- IS Mary Elizabeth tPet) Wilson, e.o'
es: daughter o, Judge and Mrs. John >.
Wilson, las, Wednesday evening was an
event in Manning's social circle, wn!cn
will Eoger long IN sweet remembrance
with the vas. congregation which tiled
the Presbyterian church, the church u
which the bride was born and reared.
The edifce was decorated 70 suit :he
occasion-wi.h quite dignity, the floral
banks made q natural appearance, and
the music was enchanting. The pulpit
ares was indeed 8 beautiful picture, It's
bsck of yellow and white chrysanthe-
NUNS, pot:ed ferns and other green
made a lovely back ground for the beau
,iful ceremony.
At the appointed hour, FIVE O'Clock,
the ushers consisting OF Messrs. Or. +
". DuRan, OF Georgetown. Frank Z.
Barron OF Charleston. J. Ingram VIII
son, brother OF the bride, and Mr.. >.
| Oliver O'Srvan had seated the immense
congregation OF relatives aud friends,
the first four pews OF either middle Isle
were reserre6 for the family, relatives
and few special friends.
Just before the bridal party entered
the church Miss Edna Brockintoo &C
conpanied by Mr. l. r Rice OF Alcotu,
entered which was sigma announcing
the arrival OF the bridal party, Als:
S-uckinton as prelude 10 the ceremony
rendered Tanohauser' Grand Narch .
on the piano and as the attendants wecS
entering Lohengr:n's Bridal Chcrus &C
conpsnied by Mr.. Rice on the violin
Both the piano and violin being oeauti
fully played When the enchanting mu
sic was softly waving 3 swee. welcome
the handsome young uslers cane cowc
their respective Isles spreading white
carpet. and then took their positions OF
either side Of the chancel, then follow
ed the brides maideS AID Scoomsmen II
couples 10 the following order: R,gh
isle, Miss Helen ST. Clair Scot. OF King
stree, with ]. J. Earle, Esl., OF Co!um
bia. Left isle, Miss Faloa Love Johnso!
of Marion, with Ashby D. McEaddin
ESQ. OF Columbia. Right Isle Miss Nor
can Kirkpatrick OF Seneca, with George
?. Logan, Esq, OF Columbia Lett isle
Miss Clara Wilson Taylor OF Charleston
with Hon. J. Gordon Hughes OF Union
Right isle, Miss Pauline Wilson. sIs;e
OF the bride. as frs: brides maid Will
Nj. I-vice F. Belser, brother OF th'
groom. Left isle, Miss Seuiaa Wllsou
sister of the bride, with Hon. ]. J. Nc
Mahoa 0: Columbia.
| Dame Of honor, Mrs. W. Il. Ingram
OF Sumter, maid OF honor, Miss Jam
Purdy OF Sumter. Mrs. Ingram wore
gown Of cream satin aod Miss Purcy Il
yellow chiffon and gold trimmings, ao'
presented 4 most lovely appearance
The brides maids wore white silks mad
princess md the gentlemen in full even
ing dress.
Following the maid OF honor the brid
entered the church through the !e!
door OF The arm OF her father, JUdg
John S. Wilson, and was met AZ the a
tar by the groom, who entered To
church f=oD the left front door with HI
best man, Hon. 81. D. Melton o: Colucr
bia. AS the pair ne, Judge Wilson re
, lioouished his daughter and took HI
position by the dame OF honor.
Rev. Melton Clark OF Greensboro, \
c., college mate and warm persons
I friend {: the groom, 10 most charm
. ing!y impressive manner performed IN
, ceremony, assisted by the pastor. Rev
) 4. r Woodsoa.
The bride was beautiful and carrie
: herself with natural grace ard diSnit!
I she wore very handsome gown OF whit
: satin made Princess en- train tcimme
with embroidered silk bands brid;
wreath and diamond broach, gift {