The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
(COntributed.)

that has ever occurred in Sumter was
that of Miss Beaufort Brand and Rev.
John "A. McMurray, on Wednesday
evening October 22nd, at the First
Presbyterian Church. The ceremony
was impressively performed by the
pastor Of the bride, Rev. j. Il. Marion.
| The church was decorated with
southern smilax, ferns and palms. in
terspersed with groups of candles
which were placed around the altar,
the whole forming q most effective
setting for the marriage scene. AS
the audience gathered it was delight
fully entertained with several selec-
tions by Prof. Schumacher, violinist,
accompanied by Miss Edmunds. The
Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin joy
ously heralded the approach of the
wedding party. The groomsmen came
down the center aisle and took their
places on either side of the altar, fol-
lowed by the bridesmaids who form
ed a semi-circle in front of them.
The maid Of honor. Miss Juanita
Hewitt, preceded the bride, who camc
in on the arm Of her eldest brother.
Capt. II. A. Brand Of Wilmington, ".
e, and was met at the chancel by the
groom, accompanied by his best man,
Mr.. j. L. Moore of Chester. During
the ceremony McDOwells "ro a Wild
Rose" was tenderly played. The at
tendants were Mr.. j. =. McMurray,
or YOrkville. ). c.. and Miss Eta
Brand Of Wilmington, n. c.; DR.. w.
l.. McCutcheon of Sumter and Miss
Madge Brand of Wilmington, n. c.,
Mr.. Bryan Rhame Of Sumter and Miss
Sue Dufiie of Sumter, DIR. o. NJ. Moore
or Charlotte, n. c., and Miss Claudia
Fraser of Sumter; Mr.. C. M. Brand
OF Sumter and Miss Jennie Walsh of
sumter; Mr.. Carl Hewitt of Darling
ton. s. c., and Miss Hazel Brand Of
Augusta, Ga; DIR. James ii. North
ington of BOardman, n. c., and Miss
Minnie Garner of Darlington, s. c.;
Rev. l.. Ray Riddle OF Yorkville, S.
c., ard Miss Cora Garner of Darling
ton, y. c. The bride was never love-
lier than in her wedding gown of
white charmeuse trimmed with real
lace and pearls. the veil being caught
hn fan xx,itt~
SONS. Her only ornament brooch
of diamonds surrounded with pearls.
q gift of the grOm. Her flowers were
brides roses and lilies Of the-valley
The maid-of-honor wore blue brocade
charmeuse and carried an armful of
white carnations.
The bridesmaids were gOwned in
pink epe-de-chine and they carried
pink carnations. The Out-of- town
guests were: Mrs. w. l.. Hill anG
Mrs. Arthur Ervine of Sharon, s. c..
Mrs. McMurray of Florida; Mr.. James
Frank McKellar of Boardman, n. c.;
Capt. and Mrs. II. A. Brand Of Will
mington. n. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. n.
Brand and children Of Savannah, Ga,
Master II. A. Brand, Jr.. Wilmington,
y. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. w. $. Brand of
Augusta, Ga; and Mr. Tom Brand of
Augusta. Ga; Miss Josephine Brand
of Grovetown. Ga; Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. w. Hewitt of Darlington, s. C..
Mrs. j. $. Garner of Darlington, =. c.;
Mrs L.. T.. SmoOt of Darlington, s. G.. :;
Mr.. j. 5. Garner. Jr.. of Columbia. s.
e; Mr.. j. Il. Duiiic, of Columbia, s. G..
The brides going away costume
was or navy blue serge. hat and
gloves To match. Rev. and Mrs. Nc
Murray went as far as Florence as
guests of the brides brother, Mr. j.
y. Brand. Division superintendent of
the Atlantic Coast Line, I'm his private
car, where delightful refreshments
were served To the bridal party. At
Florence the private ear of her broth
er. Capt. X. a. Brand. vice president
OF the Coast Line. was detached from
the special train, and the Wilmington
contingent left the party at that
place. the bride and groom taking the
Florida Special for points north.
Mrs. McMurray will he missed
from social circles and more especial
ly by music loveis who have often
been charmed by her brilliant voice.
After November 1st, Rev. and MS,
McMurray will be at home to their
many friends. I'm Guthrie svilic, 5. c.,
where Mr.. McMurray is pastor of tn,