Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-05-04

from South Carolina, referring to the
gracious bride and Mrs. Hugh Mil
Ter, who was Miss Christie Poppen-
helm of Charleston.
The groom's response was most
gracefully given.
Miss Mary Poppenheim, whose
brilliant flow Of language has greatly
distinguished her in the many promi-
nent positions she has graced, pro-
posed a toast to the flowers from 9TH
er states, which added so to this fes-
tive scene, Miss Mary Sweaney of
Chattanooga, wittily responding.
Other toasts, all using the appro-
pirate smile of the flower, were CIV
en- by the assemblage among whom
were many widely known for bril-
liant attainments.
On little tables scattered about on
the wide lawn the great throng of
guests were served refreshments in
two sumptuous courses. their happy
voices vying with the orchestra's
notes. Beyond the shaded lawn an
old fashioned flower garden carried
out in perfect riot Of blossoms the
scheme which SO beautifed indoors.
At one end of the veranda which
almost encircled the house, shaded
by a giant mulberry, was the punch
bowl, where a beyy of attractively
gowned girls served delicious fruit
nectar. The pretty evening gowns of
those who assisted with the entertain-
ing added to the very brilliant scene.
Up stairs in the wide hall mag
nifcent array of silver, glass, china,
and bric-a-brac bespoke the loving
thoughts that follow the young couple
into their new life. Among the gifts
of special interest was silver tray,
legacy from the brides maternal
grandmother, who left in her will GER
tain money with which her bevy OF
attractive granddaughters should pur-
chase beautiful silver trays as their
wedding gifts.
The groom's parents gave the bride
a miniature done by splendid artist
| of the groom taken in the uniform of
the Richmond Blues, he having served
over seas as lieutenant in this far
famed command.
The complete ches. of silver was
the gift of the brides brothers.
Mrs. Miller, as Miss Emma Bouk-
night, has been popular and genuine
ly admired, not only in her native
county and state, but the many other
states in which she is known. After
graduating at St. Mary's, she travel
ed extensively, recently returning
from delightful trip abroad where
most of her trousseau was purchased.
She has lived at Mulberry Hill Plan
tation with her three brothers, Will
liam, Belts and j. H. Bouknight, who
like their father, the late j. H. Boukl
night, are prominent planters With
perfect ease and rare graciousness of
manners did this young girl preside
over the. old mansion far famed for
genial hospitality.
Mr.. Miller, after returning from his
overseas service, commenced to prac-
tice law in Richmond, he having grad
uated in law at the University of fir-
ginia after graduating from the
University of North Carolina. Mr..
Miller is a grandson of Gov. VIM. R.
Miller of Arkansas.
Guests from other states mingled
with South Carolinians, making the
afternoon one of the notable events
in the history of county whose an
nails are filled with interesting gath
erings.
Edgefeld county reluctantly gives
up her flowers of such rare beauty
and culture to enhance the charm of
Virginia, but the good wishes of
everyone who knows Mrs. Miller go
with her into her adopted state.
Among those who attended the
wedding from Edgefeld were Mrs.
Mamie Norris Tillman, Misses Eliza
beth and June Rainsford, who as
sisted in receiving on this brilliant
occasion.
C. H.F.