The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-13
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Walterhoro, Jan. 9-One of the
most beautiful weddings that has tn-
I ken place in Walterboro i'm q number
OF years was solemnized at the resi-
- oence OF Capt a. {. Shaffer. at high
noon on Tuesday. January : when
Miss Emily Shaffer Bellinger became
the bride OF Mr.. Samuel Elmore Roney
of l,aurens, S. c. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev Thomas p.
Baker, rector of st. Judes 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 Shaffer, the guardian Of the
bride, was most beautifully and artis--
tcally 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
ed From the centre Of the ceiling,
from which was suspended large
white wedding bell, mtertwmed with
"a 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 profusion of palms, smilaX,
grey moss and fresh pine needles
which also served to form an arch
beneath which the bride and groom
stood. Throughout the room the
glow OF waNen candles, set in ancient
candelabra, effuSed Il soft and mellow
radiance, making the whole scene one
of the most striking and picturesque
beauty.
At the appointed homr. to the
stains of Lohengrin's Wedding March.
which was rendered OH the piano by
Mrs. Norman c. Moral, the bridal
party entered the parlor, preceded
by Mr.. Irving NJ. Fishbulne 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, MI 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 Mr.. +. II. II. Shaffer. At the
altar, the bridal pair was met by the
Rev Mr.. Baker, who spoke the bcaut-
iful Episcopal ceremony.
The bride was gowned in an cX-
QuiSitc creation OF meSSalinc silk
trimmed with ducheSSe lace. and made
In the Directoire style Ell train. Her
veil was delcately caught in her hair
by spray of orange blossoms, and
fell in graceful folds to the train
OF her gown. In her left arm she
carried large boquet Of brides roses
and lilies Of the valley.
The maid Of honor wore a bcaut-
iful gown OF pale blue mesSaline
made Dircctoire 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
ful reception was rendered the guests,
the usherS being assisted i'm serving
by friends Of the bride. Mr. and Mrs
Boney were assisted in receiving by
Mrs ID. H. Terry the mother of Capt
Shaffer, Miss ELLA Terry. her daugh-
ter. Miss Annie Boney, sister Of the
groom. and the Misses Bellingcr.
aunts of the bride.
Following the reception an clc-
giant luncheon was served to the
bridal party and few friends. after
which the bride and groom LETT 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 Boney was Justly recognized as
one of Waterboro'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 The
LaurenS Advertiser. and although Il
young man, hes attained an cnviablC
reputation in ihIs state in the news
paper world He IS we'll known in
Walterboro. 3nd his many friends
here who wish him much happiness
in his bencGic,inc G!ntc
IL" pOHUidi ity Ui the couple wdG
auestcd by a large number of hcaut-
iful and handsome presents, among
thcm being hal' dozen water glasses
the gift Of the brides aunt Miss
Lottic Bellinger. which belonged to
Mrs BoncyS grcat-g grandmother.
Among the out Of twn guests at the
wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. T.. y.
Lesesne. OF Charlcston; Miss Annie
I'oney, Of Georgetown; Mr. SaXby
Chaplin Bcllingcr. Of WigginS Mr. t.
ID. Sallcnger, of Charleston; and Mr.
g. ~ BOncy. OF YOrkvillc.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Copeland will
entertain a few friends Wednesday
evening in honor of Mrs. S. t. Boney.
Miss Pauline Anderson and Mr..
Alexander Haskell Sanders, both OF
this city. will be married Thursday
evening at 6 o'clock, at the home OF
the bride elect