Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-23
JOHNSTON LETTER.
MIR. and Mrs. Marsh Celebrate
Twenty Fifth Wedding
Anniversary. New Cen
tury Club Met.

A most beautiful and happy occa-
sion was that of last Friday evening
when Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Marsh
celebrated the 25th anniversary OF
the marriage, their silver wedding.
In response to invitations, friends OF
the town and adjacent towns, gather
ed at the hospitable home, Breezy
Heights" and happiness .relgned su-
preme.
This couple, coming here 25 years
ago, following their marriage at the
home of the gracious and beautiful
Young bride, Miss Ada Fleming, IN
Florida, endeared themselves to all,
and the attachment has increased dh-
ring the years, by what these two
have meant to their friends.
1t is beautiful to see such union
of lives, the establishment of such a
Christian home, the rearing of such
noble sons. These two have gone
hand in hand and have been as two
minds with but single thought, two
hearts beating as one.
Everyone was happy with them on
this day, when they reached Ghe 10Th
milestone of welded happiness, so
this was why sgch throngs were
found vending their way to offer con-
gratulations.
Breezy Heights" looked beautiful
and was most artistically decorated.
When the guests arrived, they were
welcomed by Messrs, j. A. Lott and
w. E. LaGrone out on the piazza and
were met at the front door by Mrs.
J. L. Walker and Miss Maude Nick
erson. In the hallway, the registry
book, the same one that was used at
the marriage ceremony, was held by
Miss Theora Fleming, and on extra
leaves the guests inscribed their
names. Mrs. j. A. Lott then ushered
the arrivals to the parlor where the
receiving line stood, this being COM
posed of Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh, Messrs.
John Fleming and Theodore Marsh
and Mrs. C. G. Pedrick, the mother of
Mrs. Marsh. They stood under the
chandelier which was prettily covered
in maline and orange blossoms with
many tiny silver bells that seemed to
be pealing forth happiness. Mrs.
Marsh appeared as dainty and as
beautiful as twenty-five years ago, in
a white embellished georgette and
carried the same handkerchief and
fan.
The decorations in this room were
of real orange blossoms. The guests
were presented to the receiving line
by Misses Sara Sawyer and zena
Payne.
Out in the hallway punch was
served by Mesdames Herbert Edison
and Walter Sawyer and Miss Lillian
Marsh. Quantities of pink roses made
a lovely decoration here. Near by
stood table filled with gifts of sill
yer which were tokens of love.
From the hallway, the guests went
to the dining room which was artis-
tically decorated in qualities of ferns
and white roses that banked the man.
tie and buffet and the table was COW
cred with handsome renaissance
lace cover, and lighted with many
candles from silver candle sticks. The
centre held a large silver basket of
brides roses. Seated at the table were
Mrs. F. S. Bland and Miss Marie
Marsh who cut block cream, and this
with silver cake was served by Misses
Helen and Debbie Marsh and Matte
Lee and Lena Long. The matrons pre-
siding in here and assisting, were
Mesdames o. D. Black, H. D. Grant,
]. A. Dobey, j. W. Cox, Shelton Saw
yer, w. F. Scott and A. B. Harrison.
The favors were tiny silver bells
with a spray of orange blossoms.
During the entire evening lovely
music was enjoyed, instrumental and
vocal. Those who filled the musical
program were Misses Frances Tur-
ner, Bette Waters, Emma Bouknight,
Annie Holmes Harrison and Mes
danes C. P. Corn, T. R. Hoyt and ].
H. White.
The guests fingered on and were
reluctant to leave scene of much
joy, pleasure and happiness.
Among those from Edgefeld who
attended the celebration of the 25th
anniversary of the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs. Marsh were: Hon. and Mrs.
]. L. Minis, Mrs. Mamie Tillman, DR..