The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-13

Ken place IN WATERFORD in q number
OF years was solemni2ed at the resi-
dcnce of Capt. a. G. Shaffer, at high
noon on Tuesday, January 5, when
Miss Emily Shaffer Bellinger became
the bride of Mr. Samuel Elmore Bonev
of Laurens. S. c. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev Thomas p.
Baker. rector Of ST. Jude's Episcopal
Church Of this place, in the presence
OF large number OF relatives and
friends Of the contracting parties
The lovely and spacious home of
Capt Shatfer, the guardian of the
bride, was most beautifully and artis--
tically decorated for the occasion the
color scheme being a happy combin-
alton Of green and white. In the west
parlOr in which the ceremony was
performed, the scene presented was
one OF rare beauty and charm. Here
the ingenuity and taste of the dec
orator were most effectively display
cd. From the centre Of the ceiling
from which was suspended large
white wedding bell, intertwined with
delicate tracey OF green, garlands of
smilaX, interviewer with gray moss,
reached to the four corners of the
room. Against the wall, facing the
door, The bridal altar was placed and
this was most Charmingly decorated
With proluSiOn ul palms. SmilaN,
grey iEO$& and fresh pine nrrdlr&.
which also served To form an arch
beneath which the bride and groom
stood. Throughout the room the
glow OF waXen candles, set in ancient
candelabra, effuScd Il soft and mellow
radiance, making the whole scene one
OF the most striking and picturesque
beauty
At the appointed hour, to the
stains OF Lohengrin's Wedding March,
which was rendered on the piano by
Mrs. Norman G.. Moral, the bridal
by Mr. Irving NJ. Fishburne and Mr.L.
S. Betty, who took their positions on
either side Of the altar. They were
followed by the groom and his best
man, Mr.. e. ID. Sallenger of Charles
ton. Miss. Annie Keith Savage, the
maid OF honor, next came into the
room, and was Immediately followed
by the bride who entered upon the
arm Of MIR. Il. 7. II. Shaffer. At the
altar, the bridal pair was met by the
Rev Mr.. Baker, who spoke the beaut-
iful Episcopal ceremony.
The bride was gowned in an cX-
QuiSitc creation OF mcsSalinc silk,
trimmed with ducheSse lace, and made
in the Directoire style en- train. Her
veil was delicatcly caught in her hair
by a spray OF orange blossoms, and
fell in graceful folds to the train
of her gown. In her left arm she
carried a large boquet Of brides roses
and lilies of the valley.
The maid Of honor wore a bCaut-
iful gown of pale blue meSsaline
made Dircctoirc style, white carna-
tiOnS, tied with tulle.
Immediately after the ceremony, the
spacious room of the handsome home
were throne ell suite, and a delight
full reception was rendered the guests
the nsherS being assisted in serving
by friends OF the bride. Mr. and Mrs
Boney were assisted in receiving by
Mrs ID. II. Terry, the mother Of Capt
Shaffer, Miss ELLA Terry, her daugh-
ter. Miss Annie Boney, sister OF the
groom. and the Misses Bcllnger
auntS OF the bride.
giant luncheon was served to the
bridal party and few friends. after
which the bride and groom left on the
i O'Clock train for LaurenS, S. c., the
future home Of the couple.
The bride and groom have many
close friends in Waltcrboro, and
throughout the state who wish them
happiness in their welded life.
Mrs Bomcy was justly recognized as
one of Watcrboro'S most popular and
beautiful young ladies, adding to her
personal charms and accomplishments
those excellent qualities Of mind and
heart which made her loved by all
who knew her.
The groom is the editor OF rhc
4aurens Advertiser, and although
ttniT I,l
reputation in this State in the news
paper world. He is well known in
Walterboro and his many friends
here who wish him much happiness
in his bencdictine state
The popularity Of the couple was
atteSted by a large number OF bcnut
iful and handsome presents, among
them being a half dozen water glasses.
the gift of the brides aunt. Miss
Lottic BcllinEcr which belonged to
Mrs Bon"y's -Rrand-mothc".
Among the out Of twn guests at the
wedding were: Mr.. and Mrs. r. p.
LeseSnc, Of Charleston; Miss Annie
lSOney. of Georgetown; Mr. SaXby
Chaplin Bcllingcr, OF Virgins. Mr.. e.
-. Sallenger, Of Charleston; and Mr..
c. a. Boncy Of lorkVillc.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. H. Copeland will
entertain few friends Wednesday
evening in honor of Mrs. s. T.. Boncy
600
Miss Pauline Anderson and Mr..
Alexander Haskell Sanders, both OF
this city, will be married Thursday
evening at o'clock, at the home of
the bride-cleCt.
600
Miss Rosalce Franks will entertain
the Mysterious twenty-five club on
Wednesday afternoon in honor OF her