The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-21
SUMMERTON.

On Wednesday, last, u full hour oc:G:s
the appointed time for the ceremony,
the Presbvterian church OF this place
began to fill with friends and relatives
who would witness the marriage ot Miss
Sarah Lenora Nelson To Mr.. Alfred ud-
son PlowGen. Willing hands had trans
formed the church into Z htunG bridal
bower, beautiful in lis dress OF ever
greens, ferns and cut flowers. GarlanGS
OF green. intermiNeG with pink roses
fell gracefully over the pulpit and en-
closed the choir; while punches OF ever
green and white topped the posts whlch
formed au avenue along which The orld-
al party would pass. Just over the cen,
ter Of the platform hung lovely bell
made Of white and entwined ln terms.
Immediately before the arrival OF the
bridal party Miss May Purdy of Sumter,
sang in a sweet and impressive manner
'.Schubert'S Serenade' and Calm as
the Night" At toe appointed hour,
Miss Fannie Chandler of Mayesvllle, be-
gan the wedding march. accompanied
by Dr.. c. E. Morris on the violin, and
the bridal party entered us follows
Usners. Messrs. Pat Nelson. Julian
Scarborough. Douglass P]owden oI
Maaniry. and Jim Weeks of Piuewood:
Miss Mary Nelson with Mr.. W. D. Nc
C!arv. Mis7 Matte Mayes OF Mayesvllle
with Mr. Hall Nelson, Miss Martye
Boyle of Sumter with Mr.. A!iSton James
Miss Annie Purdy OF Sumter wl;h Mr..
Coskrey Plowden of Sumter, Miss Grace
Briggs with Mr. Lutte Plowden OF
Georgetown, Miss Cora Cantey with Mr.
Ceth Mason. Miss Mary Nash OF Sumter
with MIR. f. 2. Burgess of Maoning.
Miss Louise Brockinton of Naming with
Mr.. Percy Harvin OF Sumter. Miss Belle
Plowden with Mr.. Manning Rcken-
baker of Orangeburg, Next came the
maid of honor. Miss Mary Weeks of
Pinewood. dressed in pink chiffon over
silk. carrying u lighted taper mounted
on di.::9ty candle sticks bedecked IN
pink. The maids wore lingerie dresses
and carried lighted candles. Preceding
the bride. little Carolyn Richoourg and !!
Master Charlton Dui2ant carried r!nk
baskets of flowers. followed by the ring
bearer, little Miss Weeks. Then came |
the bride on the arm OF the Dame or
Honor, Mrs. Robert \. Chandler, } r, !;
OF Mayesville The bride wore white
mesaline satin with pearl trimmings, !
her veil was lightly caught with orange |
blossoms. and she carried a lovely bou-
ouet OF Brides Roses She was met al
she altaS by the groom and his best man,
Mr.. Covert Plowdent. The Rev. James
Mcdowell of McClellanviile. read the
impressive marriage ceremony: after
which at the home of the brides moth /
ro.
ception was rendered the happy couple.
In the midst Of this hour OF enjoyment
discerned by DO one save Mrs. Nelson:
Mr.. and Mrs. Plowden slipped away in
an automobile to Sumter, from where
they will 90 to other points not yet dis
closed. Much interest centered around |
the cutting of the wedding cake, and
the throwing of the brides bouquet.
Miss Grace Briggs cut the ring, Mr..
Lutte Plowden tie dime, and Mr.. W. D
McClary the button The brides bou-
ouet was caught by Miss Briggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Plowden are two OF
Summercou's most popular young peo-
pie. and their wide circle of friends here
wish them much happiness in their jour
ney through life.
o. Tuesday morning. at II O'Clock,
Miss Grace Briggs rendered "mlscel-
laneous shower'' to Miss Nelson, which !
is recognized as prominent feature of
The wedding festivities. Having about
twenty.four of Miss Nelson 5 friends, in
cluding the brides maids. Miss Briggs
very appropriately and happily brought
out the insigniicance of the gathering,
by presenting the bride-to-be with good
wishes, advice and warning. During the
course luncheon roasts OF fitting nature
were made to Miss Nelson. Suspended |
over the table was white parasol which |
contained the gifts, and after the table
had been cleared vine was broken
which held the parasol and the parcels
in front of Miss Nelson.
On the same day Mr.. Plowden gave a
delightful stag dinner to his groops-
men and a few Intimate friends, at his
home few miles from town.