The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-11-22

She was met at the altar my the
groom and his best man Mr.. William
Gentry.
Rev W. l.. Ball Of the First Bap-
tist church performed the ceremony
before an altar of rich ferns and
white chrysanthemums. On each side
four brass candlesticks held cathedral
candles and the mantels were also
decorated with these in crystal candle
labrum.
Immediately following the ceremony
the relatives and close friends who
had gathered for the ceremony re-
manned for an informal reception. Mr..
and Mrs. Jordan, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Scruggs parents of the groom and
Mrs. Kate Switzer. grandmother of the
bride were in the receiving line with
the bride and groom, and Mr.. and Mrs.
r. B. Sims received in the front hall.
In the living room the wedding gifts
were placed, among them being a
handsome chest of fiat silver gift of
the brides grandomther, Mrs. Kate
Switzer. Receiving in here were Mr..
and Mrs. d. ID. Little and Mr.. and
Mrs. v. p. Patterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Taylor and
MIR. and Mrs. r. l., Wolff Of Laurens
invited guests into the dining room,
where receiving and serving ices,
cakes and bonbons were MI and Mrs.
I. G. BlackwoOd, Mrs. III. e. Chapman,
Mrs. w. w, Holland, Miss Pearl Keen
an and Miss Nancy Scruggs.
The dining room decorations were
OF white chrysanthemums, and lighted
tapers, the central decoration of the
dining table being bride roses and
ferns.
Mr.. and Mrs. IScruggs left during the
evening for trip to Jacksonville,
Fla, and on their return will be with
the brides parents on Lee street.
Mrs. Scruggs though a South Caro-
linien by birth, has until the past two
years resided in Bay City, Texas.
where she was educated, spending one
year specializing in music at the Bel
ton Musical conservatory.
Mr. Scruggs after his graduation
from Hastoc school entered business
and now holds the position as assist
ant supervisor 4of the demurrage bu-
reau of the Southern Railway.
Jessee.BalIard
An autumn wedding & much beau.
ty centering the cordial interest of a
host of friends was that OF Miss
Maudie May Jcssee and Mr.. Sherman
Hart Ballard, which was solemnized
at the home Of the brides parents.
Mr. and Mrs, e. G. Jessee on Wednes-
day afternoon at four' o'clock.
In the presence of relatives and a
few close friends, the impressive
words Of the ring ceremony were spok-
en- by Rev. G. T. Squires, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church of Laurens.
An exquisite arrangement Of white
and green was used in the ceremony
room. A white aisle marked the path
for the wedding party from the en-
trance door to the improvised altar
which was formed by handsome ferns
and palms, in the back of which was
an arch Of white tulle and ivy, stud
ded with burning white tapers which
cast soft glow over the scene.
Tall pedestal baskets filled with
snowy white chrysanthemums COM
pleted the beautiful scene.
In the hall the columns and stair
way were entwined in white with
traces Of Ivy. Ferns and chrysanthe-
NUNS were used In abundance adding
a charming touch to the already beau
tiful effect.
A preliminary musical program was
rendered by Miss Rekah Richards al
the piano and Mrs. element Latimer
who sang II Love You Truly" and
"Until". Mrs. Latimer was becoming.
ly gowned in black satin and lace with
a corsage OF Parma yiolets,
The notes OF I,ohengrin's Bridal
Chorus announced the approach of the
wedding party. The bride was attend.
ed by Mrs. Carter Price, of Barnwell
as her dame and by Miss Irma Floyd
OF Statesboro, Ga as her maid OF
honor.
Mrs. Price was handsome in albeau-
tiful gown OF beige lace and georgette
combined. She wore a hat of beige