The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-02-13
RUSSIA DECLARES HERSELF
NOW OUT OF THE WAR
MOCK MARRIAGE A SUCCESS.
Large Crowd Attended Social Event
at the Graded School.


On last Friday evening in the school
auditorium the most astounding social
AFFAIR OF the season took place. when
Mr.. Teddy Toodlc Jones alias Fleming
Jones was handcuffed to Miss Anas-
thcsia Would be- We'd, alias DR.. Walk
On, until divorce, scandal or the soda
biscuits OF the blushing and robust
bride effect either a total or partial re-
lease from the nickel plated ring 80
tenderly placed on tho hands of the
contracting parties by the Rov. DR.. II.
II. Hughes.
The tic-up was made all the moro
rosplcndant by the elegant and luyu
rious decorations which served as a
back ground to this so serious and
touching scene The procession was
led by MIR. jim Dunkln and Miss
Crank Cainc, the latter dressed in
white satin caught up on the sleeves
with pearls. She wore a cluster of
diamonds borrowed from leading
pawnshop, and q handsome Ingcrsol
wrist watch Next came Miss t. w.
Copeland, accompanied but nnaidcd
by Mr.. Geo. Bale. She was attircd i'm
white taffeta with a train of the same
material which served to sweep tho
floor for the incoming party. Mr.. Ford
FRANKS, ESQ, recently Of English
manors and polo courses. bcmonoclcd
and dressed in the extreme fashion OF
the English court, escorted Miss Bur
CESS to the scene OF hostilities. Fol
lowing them came Mr.. Nat Richard
son and Miss Oswald Anderson who
was dazzingly attircd in pink char
meuse. She carried n bouquet OF
green and odorifcrous onion tops. Miss
McCuen was then led to the slaughter
by Mr.. B. NJ. Wolff and Miss Lamar
Smith was escorted by Mr.. Jas. Harncy
p CasNally strolilng up the aisle was
seen Mrs. Albert Todd, the dame of
honor, who was dressed in cream satin
with tiara of pearls. A picture of
dignity she was as she walked to the
altar. After the aforementioned dame
came Miss Albright, school friend of
the bride, who trippCd gayly to the
tune OF Hail, Hail, tho Gangs all
Here. She was dressed in white
rcpc-dc-chinc and tennis shoes Then
as the audience became hushcd and
still there emerged John Henry, the
small and charming little son OF Mr.
and Mrs. j. II. Powc, bearing the ring
a plain pair Of handouts guaranteed
10 hold tight upon a horse blanket and
in his path flowers nf brightest hue
and sweetest perfume, were strcwn
by little Allie Lee and James Snlli-
van, tho bcdmploti little flower girls.
Following them came the bridal party,
the groom in full dress and the bride
in cream taffeta. She carried a show
er of carrot tops and her veil was
caught with bunch of lilies of the
valley. Numerous friends OF the con-
tracing parties were present and the
affair was an accurate mirror OF the
modes OF the season. Tho affair was
presided over ably by Knowcm All
Wright who introduced all relatives
and friends.
The aged and infirm parents of the
bride and groom were present and lent
their heartfelt gratitude to the passing
scene. Dr.. Hughes tied the knot and
the party left on the c., N. & l.. short
dog for Clinton and points south, bear
ing with them the plaudts and bless
|. ings Of the multitude
Preceding the mock marriage de-
lightful program of music was rem
dered by Mr.. John Hicks and Mr.. VIM.
0. Barnweil, accompanied by Mrs. Cora
G. Lucas, while Mrs. j. l.. NJ. Irby, wife
Of Capt. Irby, U. S. A., gave splendid
reading.
The performance, for performance
1t was, netted neat sum to the local
chapter Of the Red Cross, for whose
benefit 1t was given. The gross re-
ceipts were in the neighborhood Of
$4,000 and the expenses hardly ex-
ceeded $1,000.