The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-04-21
BEAUTIFUL WEp",NG.
Popular Young Medico From Over The
Rio Grande, Takes Captive One Of
AbbeviIIe's Fairest Daughters.

One Of the prettiest church weddings Wit
messed In many days was held In the A. r. p
church last Wednesday night, April IA.
The contracting parties were DR.. Jack Press
ley and Miss Mary Miller, DR.. PRESLEY is a
son ofRev. Neil E.. Presley OF Tampico, Mex.
DR.. PRESLEY has spent the past few years in
Abbeville and his gentlemanly bearing, hap.
py disposition, and great big heart has en-
deared him TO all who became acquainted
with him during his stay here.
The bride, Miss Mary Miller Is a daughter
OF Mr.. Cbanoey Miller. She is we'll known IN
Abbeville society. A more demnre and low
~ maide one rarely meets.
The. hymeneal altar was erected in the
Little church around the corner"
Clusters of easter lilies, white spirea, and
wild symlax adorned and festooned the
church n altar.
The ushers, Messrs Henry Dupre, Hugh
McIlwain, Joe Hughes and Wilson johnson
led the way to the bridal altar. Next In or
der came the groom accompanied by Rev.
Presley. Following the groom came Misses
Mildred Miller and MARY Graydcn carrying
oask cts OF lilies and spirea, which they scat
tered over the path of the bride about TO be.
1u6 Ddmo VI hOuOTs Ills cuHdTu OupIc
daintily gowned In a princess Of yellow satin
carrying yellow roses preceded the bride.
The bride elegantly gowned In white satin
webbed with lace of finest texture, carrying a
bouquet of brides roses and lilies Of the val
ley and over all q fllmy veil caught in places
with orange blossoms, came leaning on the
arm OF her sister and Maid of Honor, Miss
Bessie Miller; who was dressed in pink satin
and carried pink carnations. Such a picture
accompanied by the %intrancing strains OF
Mendleshons most famous production, the
wedding march was enhancing.
The ceremony was said by the brother Of
the groom, Rev. Pressly assisted by Rev E.
B. Kennedy, pastor OF the bride. The music
consisted of piano and violin executed by
Prof. Jules Huguelet and Miss Lorena
Beacham. After this beautiful and impress
sive ceremony the bride and groom accompa-
MED by a host of friends repaired 10 the
home OF the bride.
The house had also been beautifully deco
rated for the occasion. Festoons Of flowers
greeted the eye at every turn. Magnificent
bowls brim full Of delicious punch adorned
the spacious piszzas. These were presided
over by a quartelte Of charming girls,
Misses Mamselle Norwood. Fay Sellers,
Carrie Huguelet and lone Miller,
One OF the capacious rooms was given
over to the many tokens OF love and esteem
in the shape OF beautiful and valuable gifts
from a hosts of friends.
In the parlor the bride and groom received
congratulations n good wishes from all
present.
Another attraction was the dining room
where delicious things to eat were dealt out
with a lavish hand.
The entertainment was enjoyed by all. and
all who were present will bear a fond recol.
lection OF the suspicious occasion and hearty
good wishes to the happy bride and groom.
Only one tinge OF regret-that the bride and
groom will not cast their lot among US, but
will make their home beyond the broad bo-
som OF the Rio Grande, under the skies Of
the Montezumab and in the land OF silver
and gold.
To them we can only say q fond adieu!