The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-06-24
YEAD0N.ElRlE WEDDING.
BEAUTIFUL SOCIETY EVENT
WEDNESDAY EVENING AT
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH.
Simple hut Tasteful Decorations Add
to Imprcssivcness of Ceremony
Which Is Performed in Presence Of
Many Relatives and Fricnds-Bri-
dal Trip to Points North.

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week was the marriage on Wednes.
day evening at the Presbyterian
church of Miss Louise Yeadon. daugh.
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Yeadon
and Mr.. Richard Harrison Earle, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Earle, of
Greenville. The ceremony was per.
formed at 8 o'clock in the presence
Of a largo crowd of relatives and
friends.
The decorations followed out a pink
and white color scheme and were
carried out in very simple. but
tasteful manner. The altar, at which
the marriage vows were given, was
the only part Of the church decorat-
ed.
While waiting for the bridal party,
the congregation was entertained by
music rendered by Misses Mamie Ed
munds on the organ and Miss Isadore
Teicher on the violin. A. the ap-
pointed time the strains of Mendel-
ssOhn's Wedding March were heard
and the bridal party entered, the
bride coming last with her father. She
was met at the altar by the groom,
who was attended by his best man,
Mr.. Robert L. Mcleod.
The wedding ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. ]. p. Marion, pas
tor OF the Presbyterian church to
which the bride belongs. and the bril-
dal party left as Tannhausers We'd
ding March was played by the mu-
sicians.
The bride was attired in a dress
OF white crepe de chine, trimmed
with lace and pearl beads. She car
ried a beautiful bouquet Of roses and
lilies Of the valley, her brides veil
being caught back with lilies of the
valley. Her only ornament was a
beautiful diamond and pearl pin, a
gift of the groom.
The gowns Of the ladies in attend
ance were all In keeping with the
color scheme.
Miss Madeline Bedell of Green
vile was maid Of honor. She wore
pink crepe meteor and carried a
bouquet Of pink roses.
The bridesmaids, Misses Helen
Woods Of Darlington, Emma Baker.
Hattie Gibson Of Sumter; Mary Marks
of Columbia; Beatrice Sumter and
Katie Pitts Of Sumter. were gowned in
white crepe de chine and carried
bouquets Of pink roses.
Master Haynsworth Pitts, a neph-
ew Of the bride, was ring bearer.
The groomsmen were Messrs. Frank
Henry and James Derieaux. Of Green
Vile; Alex Haynsworth, Bentley
Gibson. Riley Bradham and Henry
Rembert OF Sumter: the ushers were
Messrs. G. B. Yeadon and w. Yates
Yeadon, brothers Of the bride, and
Mr.. w. Yeadon Pitts.
Immediately following the marriage
an informal reception was given In
honor OF the bride and groom by the
brides parents at their home on
Haynsworth street at which the bridal
party and relatives and close friends
OF the two families were received.
Miss Antonio Gibson received at the
door and Misses Emma Mood and
Theo Gregg served punch. Here as
at the church the color scheme was
white and pink.
After receiving the guests at the
reception, the bride and groom slip
ped out and took an automobile to
Privateer. where they boarded the
train. getting away from the others
OF the party without the shower OF
rice which was awaiting them at the
station In Sumter. They will be gone
on a trip to Washington, New York
and Boston for several weeks, when
they will return to Greenville, where
they will make their home.
A very handsome collection OF
presents were received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Earle from their many friends
and relatives.
Mrs. Earle is the youngest daughter
OF Mr.. william YeadOn. She
has taught in North Carolina and ir
this city and is a most charming ant
accomplished young lady. Mr.. Earle
Is a young travelling salesman and /:
quite popular here as we'll as il
Greenville. Both have many friend!
throughout the state who wish then
much happiness
Several informal entertainment!
have been given for the young ladie:
and gentlemen who took part in th'
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