Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1926-11-11
MISS BREWER MARRIED
TO MR.. BUCHANAN
douglas Enterprise)

ne Cleo brewer, Qaugnter OF Mr. ana
Mrs, j.. c.. Brewer of this city, to
Mr.. M. A. Buchanan, of Kinston, N.
c., which was solemnized at the beau
tiful suburban home "Hillcrest," of
the bride. on last Tuesday at high
noon.
DR.. Carl w.. Minor, pastor of the
First Baptist Church, officiated in
most impressive manner.
The whole lower floor of this lovely
appointed home was thrown together
and a gorgeous array of yellow and
white chrysanthemums, asparagus
fern and southern smilax artfully ar
ranged were used in decorating. The
balustrade of the stairway was en-
twined with asparagus fern and at in
tervals placed on the railing were
cleaning yellow candles. An impro-
vised altar was arranged at the front
door and had for it's background a
rich velvet curtain. Baskets of yell
low and white chrysanthemums and
fern with sprays of smilax were also
used. Tall cathedral candlebra hold
ing unshaded tapers cast soft glow
over this pretty scene.
Preceding the ceremony an appro-
pirate musical program was render
ed. Mrs. w. o. Hiatt, of Savannah,
cousin of the bride, sweetly sang,
"At Dawning," and "All For You"
She was accompanied on the piano by
Miss Ethel Wilkerson, who also play
ed the bridal march from Lohengrin
which announced the approach of the
wedding party, and during the cere-
monS "The Venetian Love Song" was
softly played.
Mrs. J. H. Mclean, the brides only
attendant, and who was her sisters
matron of honor, entered first. She
wore lovely creation of beige geor-
gette trimmed with lace and accordian
pleating, while touches of green and
silver adorned this lovely gown. Her
hat was large black picture hat with
trimmings to match her dress. She
carried a gorgeous arm bouquet of
pink Russell roses and snap dragon,
showered with valley lilies.
The handsome little ring bearer,
Sidney Stubs, small son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Stubs, Jr., wearing a
black satin suit, with white vest and
carrying the ring on a satin cushion
entered next.
| The bride entered with her father.
by whom she was given in marriage,
and they were met at the altar by the
:. groom and his best man, Mr.. George
Suggs, of Kinston, N. C.
The lovely brunette beauty of the
young bride was greatly enhanced by
her bridal gown of wall flower red
flat crepe fashioned two piece model.
combined with velvet and trimmed
, with real lace She wore gold cloth
hat with touches of colors that blend
ed beautifully with her gown, and her
shoes were cherry patent designed on
very smart lines. She carried an arm
bouquet of brides roses showered
with valley lilies, and her only orna-
ment was a platinum bowknot pin of
delicate filigree design, with dia-
mond center surrounded with sap
phires. which was a gift from the
groom.
Immediately following the cere-
mony, the bridal party formed a re-
ceiving line and an informal reception
was held.
A delightful salad with coffee was
served by number of young friends
of the bride. The coffee tables were
placed in the sun parlor and library
and were presided over by Mrs. M. H.
Purvis, of Augusta, and Mrs. John r.
Slater. Each table was overlaid with
an elaborate cover Of Italian cut
work. Silver candle sticks holding
unshaded yellow tapers, alternating
with silver bonbon dishes holding yell
low and white mints and salted nuts
also adorned the tables. Serving were
Mrs. Frances Stubs, Mrs. Sidney
Stubbs, Miss Marie Ward, Miss Eliza
beth Smith, Miss Ruth Brewer and
Miss Mary Campbell Patterson. Miss
Thelma Lowther, of Waycross, cous-
in of the bride, kept the brides book.
| The brides mother was handsome
ly gowned in Queens blue crepe,
combined with velvet, and she wore
a corsage of pink sweetheart roses.
Mrs. Buchanan, as Miss Effie Cleo
Brewer, was one of Douglas most
cultured and charming young ladies.
She was educated at Converse Coli
lege at Spartanburg, S. c., later
studying at the New York School of
Music and Art, New York City. Since
completing her education she has
travelled extensively, and in all her
travels her unusually charming per-
sonality has won for her hosts of
friends who know of her marriage
with pleasurable interest.
The groom, Mr.. NJ. A. Buchanan,
of Kinston, N. c., is well known here,
he being prominently connected with
the tobacco industry of this section
and in North Carolina. He is a very
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