The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-10-18

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and Mrs. b. II. Wilkes tomorrow even
ing, when their daughter Imogcnc,
VIII bc married to J. Moore Mars, ESQ.
of Abbevillc. Only the intimate friends
ana relatives will be present, but fol-
lowing the ceremony a reception will
be rendered the bride and groom to
which a large number Of invitations
have been issued.
Richards Todd.
Liberty Hill, Oct. 5.-One of the
prettlest home weddings ever solemn
lied in Liberty Hill brought together
company which filed the spacious
parlors of the Richards home yester-
day evening, when at $3.50 o'clock Miss
l<iturah Righton Richards eldest
daughter of Hon. and Mrs. John G.
Richards, and Mr. John Wells Todd,
Jr., of Laurcns, wore united in mar.
riagc.
The house was most artistically
decorated with smilax, ferns and cut
movers. pyramids Of hot house plants
lowered in masses of dark green in
the corners to the right and left of an
improviscd arch from which was sus-
pended large floral bell.
Immediately preceding the entrance
OF the bridal party, Mr. stephen NJ.
Richards, brother Of the bride, sang
"A Perfect Day" The bridal party en-
tered to the strains Of Mendclssohn's
I"Wcdding March" most beautifully
Rendered BY Miss sophie Richards. The
bride was attended by Miss Bette
| Richards maid OF honor. BY Mrs. L. NJ.
McCrae, formerly Miss Sadie Richards,
as dame o. honor. Master John Edward
Richards was ring bearer, while IIar-
ricttc Todd and Jcanc Richards
trcwcd the path Of the bride with rose
pedals The bride entered with her
father. She was met at the altar by
the bridegroom and his best man, Mr..
James c. Todd, OF Laurcns.
The bride a dainty blonde. wore an
exquisite gown Of white satin, made
round length, the veil fastened with
a wreath of orange blossoms She car
ried shower bouquet Of brides ros-
cs and lillies Of the valley. The maid
and dame Of honor were becomingly
gowned in white Organdic, and car
ricd bouquets Of Killarney roses. The
impressive ceremony was performed
| by DR.. Charles NJ. Richards, pastor Of
the Presbyterian church, Davidson, ~
c., assisted by Rev. w. II. Workman
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Mayesvllc, s. c., both uncles Of the
bride.
Of the newly married pair Delightful
refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Todd left shortly ar
forwards for the wedding Journey
north, planning to visit Washington
and New York The bride travelled in
a suit OF dccp blue cloth with velvet
hat and gloves Of matching shade.
They will hc at home TO their friends
| in !.arrCnS upon their return after ten
days.
Tho bride is a younG woman cf
many ACCOMPLISHMENTS and admirable
qualities, and will be a valuable add
ton TO the social life Of tho city where
in the future she will make her homo.
Mr.. Todd is a prominent and sue
ccssful business man OF Laurcns, hold
ing responsible position with the
Peoples Loan and Exchange Bank.
The gifts were many and handsome
and were a testimonial Of the high cs-
TEEN in which the young couple were
held.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Dr.. and Mrs. G. NJ Richards and Miss
Jane Loyton Richards. Davidson, n.
c.; Rev. and Mrs. w. II. Workman,
Maycsville, S. c.; Mr. and Mrs. J. j.
Workman, Camden; Mrs. A. II. Clarke,
Camden; Mr.. and Mrs. d. A. McCollum,
Homer, s. c.; Mrs. II. c.. Workman,
Greenville; Mr.. l.. r. Richards, Row
land, N. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. j. Wells
Todd, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Todd and
Miss Harriettc Todd, Miss Bessie Todd,
and Mr.. j c. Todd, Laurcns; Miss
Rekah Richards, Rock Hill, and Mr..
and Mrs. II. NJ. McCrac, Denmark
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