Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-12-24
REEL-CALLISON.
Reel Mansion Scene of
Beautiful Wedding. Sumpt-
uous Feast Served.
Handsome Presents.

The stately colonial home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. H. Reel in western
Edgefeld presented scene Of sur
passing loveline ss Wednesday af-
,ernoon, the occasion being the mar
riage of their eldest daughter, Miss
Margaret Elizabeth Reel, to Mr..
Tolliver Cleveland Callison. The
ceremony was performed by DR.. M.
y Jeffries, the pastor Of the bride.
Within the walls of this splendid
home, which is one of the old land
marks of Edgefeld, other nuptial
scenes have been witnessed in the
past but none were more beautiful
than the Reel Callisnn wedding
This home is noted for its immense
proportions, broad verandas, spa
cious halls and large rooms, and all
of these were made to appear to the
best possible advantage on this oc-
casion by the profusion Of Southern
smilax, palms and other potted
plants. The decorations in tie left
front parlor where the troths were
plighted we're particularly beaatl-
full. The dining room with its lavish
decorations of yellow and white
was exceedingly pretty.
The suspense which usually ac-
companies the waiting for the ap-
pointed hour on such occasions was
prevented by musical program
which was thoroughly epjoy ed.
Three selections, Sweetest Story
Ever Told" "You and Love-" and
Mine" were sung by Miss Mae
EBoozer of Lexington. b ing accom-
panied :onsthe piano By Mrs. Mamie
.N. Tillman.s a, !: &i+ .:..:5::s 3.s. (,
AT lhesclose of the last vocal Sc,
II isssfoas IS is j,
sounded 1.MendelssohR's wedding
Emarch unon the piano and after
kfcrming in the upper hall the bridaI
party slowly descended the long
stairway and entered the parlor in
the following order: With dignified
step the officiating minister led the
way, being followed by Miss May
Roper with Miss Matte Callison,
Miss Maud Thurmond with Miss
Daisy Lyon. These Young, ladies
were beautifully attired in white.
each bearing a bouquet of pink car
hations. Next entered the maid of
honor, Miss jamie Reel, a cousin OF
the bride, who wore n rich gown OF
pink, bearing On her arm bouquet
of pink carnations. The groom en-
tered with Mr.. j. B. Reel, his best
man. Mr.. G.. II. VanOrmer, OF
Pitlsburg. was i'll and could not be
present. The bride entered upon the
arm of her brother, Mr.. Wallace
Reel, bearing bouquet Of brides
roses. She was clad in an exquisite.
ly beautiful gown of white satin
which, together with the flowing
veil, added to the beauty of her tall
graceful form. Standing under a
large snow-white wedding bell, with
cIasped hands, these widely beloved
Young people committed their future
into each others keeping. Among
the Jewels which the bride wore was
pin set in pearls, the gift of the
EdgeteId Woman's Christian Ten
perance Union, of which organlza.
ton she WAS member.
Immediately after the conventions
al greetings and congratulatiou;
which on this occasion 'uid be sin
cerely bestowed, tn" guests crowded
into the east parlor 10 view the
large and varied assortment of bean
;iful tokens. Before this pleasant
diversion came to an end sumpt-
nouS wedding supper was served III
courses.
Just before nightfall the bride
and groom donned travelling suits
and departed amid showers of rice
to catch the Southhound train fo'
Florida, where they will spend a
fortnight. Upon their return they
will be at home to their friends in
Lexington.
Edgefeld gives up Miss Reel with
great reluctance, being young wo-
| man of superior worth who will
make her impress upon the hom e
of her adoption just as she has done
IN Edgefeld. Mr.. Cslison is like
wise young man of sterling quail
ties and is rapidly rising in his pro-
fession, being one of the leading
memb bers of the Lexington bar.