The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1922-10-26
WILSON-THOMAS WEDDING
Union Church Scene of Elaborate
Affair Last Thursday.

! Rome, Oct 24.-A wedding OF much
interest throughout the state was that
of Miss Annie Wilson and DR.. Press
ley Spurgeon Thomas, which was
solemnized at Union Methodist church
near RHEIMS on Thursday evening,
October 10, at 8 o'clock. The church
was artistically decorated with South
ern smilax; a pyramid Of ferns filled
the chancel; on each side of the ferns
was candelabra with white candle. In
the rear of tie chancel was Candida
bra with fifty cables. These with
the shaded lights gave soft, mellow
glow to the scene. The bride and
groom stood under a white canopy
draped with white tulle, pink chrysan-
themums and ferns. Down the center
aisle were stands with lovely floral
baskets filled with pink chrysanthe-
NUNS and as the appointed hour drew
near, Mrs. Lamar Johnson, accom-
panied by Mrs. w. Cary Rollins, sang
a group of songs: "You came to me
with love-" "a Heart of Gold," and
"All for YOU"
To the strains of Lohengrin's we'd
ding march played by Miss Carrie
Baker, aunt of the bride, the bridal
party entered in order as follows:
The four ushers, Mr.. w. H. Baker
with Mr.. David Johnson; MIR. Furney
Rhem with Mr.. Kennith Creel. Then
the maids and groomsmen: Miss
Flora Belel Mcleod, of Lynchburg,
with Mr.. D. D. Rhem; Miss Merrill
Bennett, of Holly Hill, with Mr..
Charles B. Thomas Of Manning, broth
er of the groom; Miss Sarah Neely,
of Alar, with Mr.. Baker Wilson of
Wofford College, brother of the bride;
Miss Marie Eaddy, of Hemingway,
with Mr.. w. H. Taylor, of Great
Falls; Miss Mildred Hemingway, of
Hemingway, with Mr.. w. T. Mcleod,
of Lynchburg; Miss Mary Rhem with
DR.. L. w. Fort, of Great Falls; Miss
Lucy Wilson, of Manning, with Mr..
Leland Thomas, of Andrews; Miss
Euth Mellow, of Lancaster, with Mr..
D. I. Wilson, brother of the bride;
Then came the danes of honor: Mes
danes D. I. Wilson and Holmes B..
Springs of Greenville, mother and
sister of the bride. They were fol-
lowed by the maid of honor, Miss
Nel.e Wilson, sister of the bride.
Next came the little flower girl, Eth
ell Legette from Columbus, Ga, dainty
in pink crepe de chine and carrying
a basket of pink roses. With her
was Master Henry Hill DuRant, dress
ed in white satin, carrying the ring
in the heart of a pink chrysanthemum.
The bridegroom with his best man,
Mr.. W. H. Thomas, Georgetown, enter
ed next and preceding the bride who
entered with her father, Mr.. D. Itlay
Wilson. The impressive ring cere-
mony was used and was performed
by the Rev. G. K. Way, pastor of the
bride. During the ceremony Traum-
erei was softly played on the organ.
During prayer the bride and groom
knelt on a white satin pillow. Men
delsohn's wedding march was played
as the party left the church in re-
verse order. The brides maids wore
gowns of white crepe de chine and
carried pink chrysanthemums tied
with pink tulle. The mother of the
bride wore a handsome gown of
electric blue duvytine and embroid-
cred chiffon, and carried white chIys-
anthemums. Mrs. Holmes B. Springs,
sister of the bride was attired in
orchid georgette over blue barronet
satin and carried white chrysanthe-
NUNS. The maid of honor was love-
ly in a gown of cream Spanish lace
over pink Charmeuse. She carried
pink chrysanthemums. The bride was
never more beautiful than in her we'd
ding gown of pure white Duchess
satin embroidered and trimmed with
pearls, with a court train. Her veil
was artistically arranged with a
coronet of orange blossoms. The
bride carried shower bouquet Of
brides roses and lilies of the valley,
tied with white tulle.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was held at the home of
the brides parents. The guests were
met at the door by Mrs. B. NJ. Dinkins,
aunt of the bride, and invited into
the reception room by Miss Pauline