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/4#v » ¥ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1924 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. PAGE THREE SOCIETY EVENTS OF t INTEREST TO WO/AEN Mrs. Larry B. Dillard, Society Editor. Telephone 154 «► < ► “IDLE MOMENTS’* i Huff and Jennie Morris. Misses Mil- ENTERTAINED - I dred and Marion Hipp pinned on the On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. J. favors, little yellow ribbon bows. W. Leake was a gracious hostess to | A color scheme of yellow and white the “Idle Moments.” Only the club was carried out in the dining room, members were present and a pleas-'and the table was especially lovely, ant afternoon was spent. The hos-!with its cover made entirely of tat- tess, assisted by Mrs.' C. C. Bailey, 1 ting, centered with a reflector on served a tempting salad course and which rested a silver basket of mari- tea. Those present were: Mesdames golds. Yellow and white mints were Irby Hipp, Jodie Chandler, Gary Dil-' on the table, and at each end were lard, William Moorhead, Lloyd Me- silver candelabra bearing unshaded Crary, J. Will Dillard, G. H. Ellis, yellow candles which gave a soft Hugh Simpson and W. D. Copeland. light. o In the other rooms of the house MISS WALL yellow flowers were also used for HONORED de<pative purposes, and these, tt>- During the past week Miss Cleon ^ the . r with many pot plants, gave a Wall has been the recipient of sev- effect. _ ersl attractive aocial event.. On ! reception wa. greatly enjoyed Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Hugh ^ ‘he large number of friend, who Simpson entertained with a delight- '.called.-From Newberry Herald and ful course dinner in honor of Miss ( ews * Wall and Mrs. C. D. Daniel of Nash-1 _ ° ville, Tenn. The guests present were: A* R. MEETING Miss Cleon Wall, Mrs. C. D. Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moorhead, HELD THURSDAY The first fall meeting of the D. On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. A. R. was held Thursday afternoon Goyne Simpson entertained in honor of the -bridal party. In addition, Mr. in the ladies club room and the meet ing was opened by Mrs. W. J. Bailey and Mrs. W. A. Moorhead entertained i T'k 6 subject for the year is, “The with a lovely bridal breakfast. I famous Women of Europe and Amer- o I ica, and Mrs. J. I. Copeland, in a BUFFET SUPPER IN j ) r * ry ] n J eres W manner, told of the HONOR OF BRIDAL PARTY | l ,fe of . Ja " e i l da , , ? 1S rr and \ he hls * After the rehearsal of the Rantin- j ^ ry the l louse Chicago. Dow wedding party on Monday even-1 ^ s an ? alternates were elect ing, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Rantin en tertained with a lovely buffet sup per. Nine tables were arranged and four elegant courses were served. In addition to the wedding party, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Donnan,. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Little, Mr. and Mrs. L. D, McCrary, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Adair, and ed to the state conference to be held in Newberry, and Miss Clara Duck ett, Mesdames W\ B. Owens, E. G. Fuller and J. A. Bailey were elected. Mesdames R. E. Jones, F. D. Jones, H. D. Henry, Jack Young, and Miss Agatha Davis were hostesses for the afternoon, and a sweet course was served. The members present were: Mesdames P. S. Bailey, W. J. Bailey, J. A. Bailey, F. M. Boland, J. A. Dr. and Mrs. Jack H. Young were r , ,, T T ^ , j r tt' rv -j present. The decoration, of “>«. ? ^ u , V '£‘ /•hnrrh wore iimW the skillful direct- a duller, H. D. Henry, J. F. Jacobs, Sr., R. E. Jones, C. J. Killen, J. W. Leake, W. B. Owens, D. J. Woods, Jack H. Young, Miss Agatha Davis. Mrs. Charles Little of Nash ville, Tenn., w r as a visitor. church were under the skillful direct ion of Mrs. Jack H. Young. o W ALL-HESSE WEDDING On Tuesday at high noon Miss Cleo Evelyn Wall and Mr. George D. Hesse of Charleston were quietly united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Goyne Simpson. Shortly before the ceremony, Mrs. W. A. Moorhead sang sweetly, “I Love You Truly.” Mrs. Moorhead wore a handsome dress of black lace and carried red roses. The bridal party took their place be fore an improvised altar of graceful ferns and trailing ivy, lighted by the soft glow of many candles. First to en ter was the matron of honor, Mrs. C. D. Daniel, wearing a heavily bead- I d robe of chiffon and carrying an rmful of white roses. The groom entered with his best man, Mr. Eld- ward Barnes, of Charleston, and the bride was given in marriage by her sister, Mrs. Goyne Simpson. During the ceremony, which was performed °f ferns, Southern smilax, and airy by the Rev. L. E. Wiggins, Mrs. | plumosis. Filmy tulle draped the Moorhead softly played, “To a Wild I entire choir loft and the shadow of Rose.” The bride wore a handsome; feathery ferns was faintly revealed, gown of navy charmeen with gray j Suspended from the center was an squirrel accessories and carried a enormous white satin double heart, bridal bouquet of white roses and from which fell a shower of orange lilies of the valley. Mrs. Simpson blossoms. Cathedral candles graced wore a handsome flat back crepe, the choir railing and altar and the with gold trimmings. | center aisle was as a pleasing Immediately following the cere- J “white way,” for on graduated ped- mony Mr. and Mrs. Simpson enter-1 estals used at close intervals the en- tained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. (tire length of the bridal entrance, Hesse ,and about thirty friends were! seemingly myriads of candles cast present. A salad course and iced tea' a s °ft glow. was served. j First entered the ushers: Messrs. Miss Wall has often visited in ( H. M. Young, Christopher Adair, Clinton and while here has made | Fayette Henry, and James Edmund many friends^ Mr. Hesse holds a Ferguson, who lighted the candles. RANTIN-DOW REDDING A BRILLIANT AFFAIR On Tuesday evening the First Presbyterian church was the scene of a lovely and momentous occasion when Miss Florence Massott Rantin became the bride of Mr. Nelson Pax ton Dow. For a half hour preceding the ceremony a musical program was rendered with Mrs. Ferdinand Jacobs at the organ. Miss Maude Ellis, whose voice is ever clear and sweet, sang “Because,” followed by Mr. Irvin Coelman, “All For You.” Mrs. Jacobs’ instrumental selections consisted of “Thoughts of Love” and “In the Twilight.” The church presented a scene of wonderful loveliness in its setting of bridal green and white with masses The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Rantin, and a grand-daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Young. Her winsomeness, beauty and charm have endeared her to the hearts of scores of friends who are deeply interested in her happiness. The groom is no stranger in Clinton, having been for a number of years employed at Jacobs & Com pany. He now holds a responsible position in Nashville, Tenn. Immediately following the .cere mony a lovely reception was given the bridal party by Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Rantin. The entire house was in yellow and white with roses and marigolds lending beauty to the scheme. Receiving at the front door were: Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hipp, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Young, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Adair, who introduced the guests to the receiving line com posed of the bridal party and Mrs. George Hartzog, of Greenwood, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Florence Ran tin, of Charleston, grandmother of the bride. Mr. and Mr.->. H. M. Young invite i the guests to the dining room where Mrs. R. F. Adair and Mrs. Jack H. Young presided. Mildred and Marion Hipp, Ella Little and Copie McCrary served pound cake and block cream and Irene Hipp and Emmie Adair served mints. Ida Jacks and Virginia Moore pinned attractive favors of cupids. Also receiving in the dining room was Mrs. Will Leake and Mrs. George W. Copeland. In the gift room, Mrs. Ed Little and Miss Julia Ferguson entertained and at the bride’s register, Miss Maude Pearson and Miss Arva Henry j presided. In the living room punch was served by Misses Mjva Leaman and Nancy Owens. Mrs. Hugh Don- nan, Mrs. W. M. McMillan and Mrs. 1 J. W. Finney entertained the guests. Later, the bride donned a hand some going-away gown of deer chnr- meen with mole trimmings, and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Dow expect to spend the greater part of their honeymoon at Mammoth Cave, Ky., after which they will be at home at Nashville, Tenn. The'out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hartzog of Green wood, Henry Hartzog of Clemson College, Mrs. F. M. Rantin of Char leston, Mr. Duckett Adair and Miss Maude Ellis of Columbia, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Henderson of Blairs, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Hipp of Newberry, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Drummond of Fountain Inn, Mr. Henry Milam of Lau: ens, Mr. and Mrs. Ross D. Young and family of Laurens,Miss Mary Cartledge of Westminster, Miss Mary Lee NeSmith of Georgetown, Miss Kathleen Brdck of Honea Path, Mr. and Mis. W. A. Galloway of Ab beville, and Miss Lila Dillard of Co lumbia. responsible position with the Pinkus- sohn Tobacctf Company of Charles- Three white gates were opened by Nancy Young, Frances Blalock and ton. Mr. and Mrs. Hesse left for a M. B. Hipp. The first* bride’s maid, motor trip and will make their home Miss Mary Lee NeSmith, attired in in Charleston. gorgeous gold chiffon velvet with o ——— gold accessories, stood with Mr. LOVELY RECEPTION Duckett Young. Next entered Miss GIVEN FOR VISITORS Grace Young and Kathleen Brock, Mrs. Oswald Copeland and Miss | wearing handsome gowns of jade Aileen Hipp entertained with a beau- j green velvet with silver accessories, tiful reception Wednesday afternoon followed by Mr. Geoi-ge Blalock and at their home on Main street, compli-. Mr. William Blalock. Miss Annie B. menting Miss Emma Hipp and Miss Adair and Miss Mary Cartledge wore Mary Ruth Copeland of Clinton. Miss 1 rose chiffon velvet gowns with silver Copeland has just recently returned accessories, followed by Mr. Hinry from India where she was in mission Hartzog and Mr. James #Adair. All work. i the bride’s maids carried bouquets of The guests were met at the front pink Killarney roses. Next to en- porch by Miss Annie Bynum and Mrs. ’ ter was the matron of honor, Mrs. H. Seth Meek, and invited around to the D. Rantin, mother of the bride, gown- side porch where punch was served ed in a blue velvet with silver trim- by Miss Ethel Jones and Mrs. Irvin mings. Preceding the bride was the Satterwhite. The punch table was maid of honor, Miss Nannell Bla- artistically adorned with trailing cle- ( lock, exquisitely gowned in blue vel- mitti Timer I vet with gold accessories. Dainty lit- Mrs. George Johnstone and MrsJ tie flower eirls, Margaret Little, and Frank Wilson were waiting to receive ] Miriam Dontian, wearing dresses of the callers at the den door, and in' gold chiffon and carrying gold bas- this room Misses Minnie Morris and kets filled with roses scattered petals Ella Dunn were in charge of the vie-: for the bride. The bride, gorgeously trola which furnished enjoyable mu- gowned in white duchess satin, with sic during the afternoon. The guests were shown into the living room by Mrs. J. L. Bowles and Mrs. Forrest Summer, and here the receiving line stood, composed of Mrs. Copeland, silver trimmings and embroidery of pearls, wiih handsome court train and veil in coronet fashion, entered with her father, Mr. H. D. Rantin, who gave her in marriagA Her bridal Miss Aileen Hipp, Miss Emma Hipp, | bouquet was of roses and valley lilies. Miss Mary Ruth Copeland, and Mrs. She wore as her only ornament a McBee Hipp. Assisting in entertain ing in the living room were Mrs. Duncan Johnson, Mrs. John Mayes and Mrs. Mary P. Fant. ^Irs. R. D. string of pearls, the gift of the groom. The bride was met at the al tar by the groom and his best man, Mr. James Stamps. The ririg was Smith, Jr., and Mrs. Robert Holmes ^carried in the heart of a white rose invited the guests into the dining! by little Henry Meadors Young/ Dr. room where a delightful salad course was served by Misses Leila Dennis, Lila Summer, Gussie Sligh, Emily D. J. Woods, pastor of the bride, in an impressive and solemn manner, pornounced them man and wife. PERSONAL MENTION - X Mrs. J. K. Harper and little son, of Pendleton, are the guests of her mother, Mrs. A. B. Russell. Mrs. R. H. Young and Miss Emmie Young left Wednesday for Greenville where they will visit Mrs. John C. Henry. Misses Mary Lee Nesmith of Georgetown, Mary Cartledge of West minster, Kathleen Brock and Grace Young of Laurens, were guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Rantin They were the attractive bridt - maids in the Rantin-Dow wedding. Misses Polly and Genevieve Kent- son, of Newberry, we’e guests last we^k of Miss Eertha Gray Gallman. Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge Adair, Mr. Duckett Adair and Mr. Marion Du rant of Columh : a, were here Tuesday for the Rantin-Dow wedding. Mr. Kirk Milam, son of Mr. Dillard Milam, has accepted a position with Copeland-Stone Co., where he will be glad to have his friends call. Miss Antho Hill leaves today for Cross Hill where she will spend a week visiting relatives. Miss Maude Ellis, of Columbia, was here Tuesday for the Rantin-Dow wedding. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Galloway of Abbeville, Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Jacks, Miss Ida Jacks and Mrs. Barksdale, of Laurens, were visitors in the city this week and attended the Rantin- Dow wedding. Miss Carrie Mitchell is in charge of the Hays Hospital while Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Hays are in New York. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pres byterian church gave the college boys a reception Saturday night and in vited the young ladies of the town. Mr. Joe Martin spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Todd: . Mr. J. W. Rogers, of Savannah. Ga., has accepted a position with Jacobs & Company. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wngner~Tiave returned to the city after spending a week at the Cleveland Springs ho tel in Shelby, N. C. Mr. W. C. Shaw ,spent the week end in Charlotte. Coach W. A. Johnson was in Colum bia Thursday night, together with the coaches of the statp, a- guests of the Focus club. Mr. Wyman .'healy spent the week end in Newberry with his parents. Messrs. Lyles Adair and Quince Benjamin, who are working with the Muriel Lumber Co., at Garlington, spent the pa^t week-end with Mrs. Alah Benjamin. « Little Maxime Tatum of Spartan burg, has returned home after a three weeks’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ry land Todd. Mr. and Mrs. Pet Adair and Mrs. Charley Larford spent Wednesday jrith Mr. and Mrs. Jess Whitmire of Cross Keys. \ New Fall Footwear « STRAP PUMPS and OXFORDS «r # The discriminating woman will be pleased with the elegance of this Footwear. They are expertly design ed and assure you of the newest, the best in workman ship and the smartest. 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