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HOMt, rSVfEKTt WANT TO MAKE THE WORD "HOME" MEAN A LOT? Pearce?Irby Wedding A wedding characterized by dignity and simplicity took place Monday evening, July 28, at the country home fo Mia. Benjamin McCoy Pearce, Sr., when her daughter, Miaa Mary Elizabeth Pearce, became the bride of Wade Hampton Irby of Columbia. The ceremony of the Methodist church was used and the Rev. W. P. Garrison, pastor of the bride, officiated in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends. For the occasion the garden was transformed into a bower of loveliness. Against a background of long leaf pines and bamboo baskets of Picardy and Pendleton gladioli were massed Interspersed with tive-branched candelabra holding burning cathedral candles. The only other light In the gurden was an electric light hung in a tree and so shaded that it gave the effect of soft moonlight flooding the garden. Miss Anna Bradley of Columbia and Bishopville and Mrs. Julian S. Dixon of Bishopville furnished the wedding music. Miss Bradley played "Simple Aven" (Thome), while the candles' were lighted by Miss Margaret Pearce^ niece of the bride, and Miss Ellen Strak. Mrs. Dixon sang "When Song Is Sweet" and "I ,Love You Truly." During the ceremony, Miss Bradley played "Leibestraum" (Liszt). 'Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin" (Wagner) and "Wedding March" (Mendelsohn) were used for the processional and recessional. The bridal party entered the garden from the side porch. The first to enter were the groomsmen, Andrew C. Humphries of Sumter and Billy Smith of Columbia, nephew of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids entered in pairs, Miss Louise Griffin of Bishopville and Mrs. Billie Smith of Columbia, sister of the bridegroom, who wore dresses of pink chiffon and carried arm bouquets of blue asters tied with blue satin ribbon. Miss Ellen Strak and Miss Margaret Peace, | in aqua chiffon, who carried bouquets of pink roses tied with pink satin ribbon The bridesmaids dresses were made with shirred waists basque effect. puffed sleeves and sweetheart necklines. The skirts were gathered to the waists and were very full. Mr>. J. Chapman Pearce, sister-inlaw of the bride, was matron of honor and she wore rose chifTon fashioned lik the gowns of the bridesmaids and t arried lavender asters tied with lavender satin ribbon. Miss Sallie Pearce of Bishopville was hep sister's maid of honor. She wore dress of blue chiffon similar to thus., of the bridesmaids. Her flowers w.-re pink asters tied with pink Hutin jrlbbon. . ' Bepny M. Pearce, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pearce of Lancaster and nephew of the bride, was rtngbearer. Dressed In a suit of white linen ho carried the ring on a satin pillow. The petite flower girls were Nancy Anne Gettys of Savannah, daughter or Captain and Mrs. J. Team Gettys, and Thelma Pearce Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Elliott Webb. They were drossed in white organdie, and scattered rose petals in the path of the bride from hand made baskets of white. The bride entered with her brother, Eugene Tilier Pearce, by whom she was given in marriage. She was met at the altar by the bridegroom, who was attended by Caston Malloy Davis of Columbia, as best men. " Tho bride was lovely in her wedding g<yvn of duchess satin, made with a high fitted waistline, pointed in front to which the bodice was shirred. The sleeves were full at the shoulders and fitted I at the wrists.' ending in points over the hand. Finishing the dress at the neck waB a collar and vestre of lace. The skirt ended in a long train, over which she wore a veil of bridal iiiu-l glon attached to a lace Juliet capj edged with seed pearls. She carried a showered bouquet of bride roses and tuberose. The bride's only orna-j ment was a single strand of pearls. After the ceremony, Mrs. J. T. Gettys, Jr., presented the guests to| the receiving line, composed of the wedding party and the mothers of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs. Pearce wore a dress of black lade and net and a corsage of pink Columbia roses, j Mrs. Irby, mother of the bridegroom, wore blue lace and a corsage of pink Columbia roses. The reception rooms were decorated with vases of Plcardy and Pendleton gladioli. Mrs. - Dan Murchlson invited the guests into the dining room, which was beautifully decorated in bridal white and green. The table was covered wtih a handmade cloth and centered with a bowl of gardenias, daisies and altheas under a shower of-flfttlii-ribbons, valley lilies and silver bells. White Cathedral candles burned in silver holders on the buffet, table and mantel. Individual cakes in green and white, green and white ice cream and mints were served by Misses Sara Owens, Helen Segars and Elizabeth Ann Garrick and Mrs. James Byrd. Misses Alice Brltton and Roberta Laney served punch on the side porch and Miss Frances Mclntyre presided at the punch bowl on the front porch. Receiving elsewhere in the house were Mrs. E. P. Martin and Miss Elliott Webb. Mrs. Irby is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Benjamin McCoy Pearce, Sr., and the late Mr. Pearce of Camden, She was educated at Columbia College and was graduated from the Baptist Hospital Nursing school. By her pleasing personality she has en" deared herself to a-host of friends in Camden who regret that her marriage will take her away. For traveling the bride changed to an outfit of navy blue with blue and white accessories and she wore a corsage of white rosebuds. Mr. Irby is the son of Mrs. W. W Irby and the late Mr. Irby of Columbia, and he is employed with The State company in Columbia. After their wedding trip the young couple will be at home at 2118 Lincoln street Columbia. Nettles?8app Miss Dorothy Nettled., of lllauey anil Wayne ltoduey Sapp, of Iaincas ter were married at the home of the bride's sinter, Mrs. Glenn Mack, on West Confederate street Saturday eveulng, August 2. The Hev. Lewis Ktrkland, pastor of Broadway church, performed the ceremony In the presence of a few relatives and friends. The bride wore a dress of navy blue with, navy accessories and a corsuge of tuberoses and baby breath. Mrs. Sapp, a lovely blondo, is the daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. C. B. Nettles of Blaney. She attended school in Columbia. * Mr. Sapp is the son of Doctor Sapp uud the late Mrs. Sapp of Lancaster. He is now stationed at Fort Jackson. The couple will make their home In Columbia.?The Columbia State Bruce?Waller Ou Thursday afternoon, August 7, the Lyttletou Street Methodist chureb was the scene of a simple, but beautlful wedding ceremouy when Miss Minnie Sue Bruce became the bride of Louis Clinton Waller, of Asheville, North Carolina. The chancel of the church was tastefully decorated in green and white. Floor baskets of white glad* loli flanked by white tapers In caudeb abra marked the place where the vows were spoken. The caudles were lighted by the ushers?Christopher C. Vaughau and Dr. Thomas B. Bruee? second. Music was furnished by Mrs. James W. Gaudy, organist, and Miss Merlyu Parks, soloist, of Asheville. Miss Parks sang. "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" and "The Sunshine of Your Smile. Mrs. Gaudy rendered "Audaute Cantablle" and Nevin'a Love Song." I^ebestraum was played softly during the ceremony. At the ptrains of Lohengrin, the bride's sister and only attendant, Miss Miriam Bruce, entered the church. The bride entered with her father, Dr. T. B. Bruce, by whom she was given In marriage. She was met at the altar by the groom, accompanied by his best man, P. J. Moore, of Spartanburg. Rev. A. J. Clark, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventiat church, of Asheville, was the officiating minister. 1 The bride was attired in a traveling dress of navy blue trimmed with white lace and navy, blue and white accessories. Her bouquet was an oldfashioned nosegay of white rosebuds, feverfew and swansonla tied with white satin ribbon. The maid of honor wore a dress of dusty rose crepe with black accessories. She carried.'an old-fashioned nosegay of pink rosebuds, fever few and pink buddlea tied with lavendar ribbon. For going away the brieve had a shoulder corsage of white rosebuds. Mrs. Waller is a graduate of the Camden high school where she finished with honors. She had her predietetics training at Southern Junior College, , Collegedale. Tennessee, and received her B. S. degree in dietetics from the College of Medical Evangelists, Loma Linda, California. She spent the past year serving a dietgtte'e internship in severer large California hospitals.. a The groom Is the son of 1W. and Mrs. E. C. Waller, of Asheville. He finished high school at the Pisgah Institute near Asheville, and completed his pre-medical requirements at the Southern Junior College. He Is a student in the medical school of College of Evangelists, Loma Linda, California. After a wedding trip to Michigan the young couple will go to California where they will be at home In Los Angeles. After the ceremony an informal re-^ ception for the out-of-town guests was held at the hOme oT the bride's parents. Those from out-of-town who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Waller, Miss Ruth Orcbill, Mr. and Mrs. William Steinman, Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Llndberg and daughter, Mrs. Ralls and Miss Beatrice Ralls, Mrs. W. J. Parks and Mrs. A. J. Clark, of AsfcevTllT; Mrs. L. H. Veach, of Columbia; Mrs. Gumpert and Mrs. R. M. Yelvington, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Frederick Dortch and children, of Birmingham; Mrs. C. O. Thompson and Miss Daisy Thompson, of Charleston; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cook and daughter, of Gray Court; Mrs. Bruce Smith, of Hartsville; Mr. and Mrs. J. Manly Smith and children, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Smith, Mrs. Lynn Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dixon, of Bishopville. Marries In Honolulu The following clipping is from a Honolulu paper and will be read with interest by the bridegroom's host of friends. . Mrs. W. J. Mayfleld, aunt of Ensign Carrison.' is visiting her son and daughter-in-law Lieutenant and Mrs. Daniel Byrd Miller. They all attended the wedding. The marriage "of Miss Aurela Wisniewska, who was chosen the Wing Girl of America last summer by leading aviators in Southern California, to Ensign Daniel J. Carrison, USN, took place August 4 at 6 p. m., at St. Augustine's by the Sea. Miss Josephine Buchanan and Ensign Benjamin Fisher, .USN, were the witnesses. Lieutenant John Urq* hart, USN, gave the bride away. Miss Wisniewska, who has taken < part in several shows sponsored by the More Wings Over America fonn- 1 dation in California, was Injured In I an ale crash last year and came to < Honolulu to recuperate. During her visit she met Ensign * Carrison, who is stationed at Pearl < Harbor. The newlyweda will l?av* < for Boston, soon." ; t j ? Betheeda Praabytsria* Church ? -i Church school with a Bible class for 1 ivery age ?very Sunday morning at lea o'clock: There wUl be no preach- ^ lug service in this cjiurch until forth- , sr announcement. ' Coming Haiglar: ! Mon.?Tues. | AUGUST 25?26 GENE AUT$Y In SUNSET IN WYOMING' - HBHHk Real Estate Olive W. Whittridge 5') 4 Kirk wood Lane . i Furnished and Unfurnished Houses For Rent or For Sale Telephone 481 or 470 Camden, S. C. ." j SOCIETY NEWS <? Telephone 247?J % ii i I l i 11 J Mrs, Nettles Was Hoitoil Mo minus of the Thursday afternoon bridge club wore guests last week of Mrs W. F. Nettles, Jr. Tables were arranged for the Kame on the porch In a setting of brightly v'olored summer flowers and at the conclusion of the gutne a sweet course was served, Mrs. Dku Mackey Was the only additional player and the high score prises were won by Mrs, Joe Cllue and Mrs. Mackey^ Celebrated Birthday Mrs. J. K. MoKatn gave a lovely party Tuesday afternoon In honor of her daughter, Anne. The occasion was Anne's fifth birthday and thirty of her little friends wore invited to celebrate It with her. Ice cream and cake were served on the porch from an attractive birthday table, iu_the center of which was tho birthday cake and party favor for each child. Mrs. McKaln was assisted by Mrs. Lee Mays and her sister, Mrs. William Hough, of Cheraw. I In Honor of Her DauQhter Mrs. W. Robin Zemp entertained with a pretty bridge party Wednesday afternoon In honor of her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Hough, of Cheraw, who is vlsltlug> lier. A dozen of Mrs. Hough s friends were Invited for the game, and several additional guests dropped In later In tho afternoon for refreshments. Mrs. Pearce Cantey won the high score prize and the honor guest received an attractive gift. A gift was alBO presented to Mrs. Benjamin DeLoache, of New York City.-- Mrs. Zemp was assisted by her sister, Mrs. John T. Nettles. Surprise Birthday Party One of the most delightful affairs of the week waa the surprise birthday party which Mrs. Edna T. Clyburn gave Tuesday evening In honor of Mrs. Ben Team. Eight of Mrs. Team's friends were Invited for a was presented with a gift from the hostess, and a tray of lovely presents trosu iter friends. A patriotic motif was carried out In the party color scheme and the refreshments. Mrs. Wylie Sheoru was winner of the high score prize, and Mrs. Clyburn was assisted in serving refreshments by Miss Josephine Halin and Miss Ellie Zemp. Zemp?Cantey An announcement of particular intorest to their many friends throughout the state Is the marriage of Miss Barbara Zemp, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Zemp, of Camden, and Roderick Hill Cantey, the son of Mrs. Harry Cantey and the late Mr. Cantey, of Columbia. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride, Saturday evening at nine o'clock, the Rev. A. Douglas McArn officiating. Only the immediate families and a few close friends were present. The house was decorated for the occasion with smilax, white gladioli and white candlea, and in the living room, they were tastefully arranged to form a lovely background for the wedding. The wedding music, rendered by Miss Ethel Ann Mauldln included Lelbestraum, Wagner's traditional wedding march, and To a Wild Rose, which was' softly played during the ceremony.*. The bride, a petite and lovely blonde, was given in marriage by her father. She wore a dress of white marquisette, made basque effect, with long sleeves, a closely fitted lace felrdle, and a very full skirt. Her veil of tulle was held In place with a cluster of lilies of the valley and the white prayer book which she carried, was showered with lilies of tho valley. Her ofily ornament was p.n antique brooch, which was originally 6wned by her great grandmother, and baa been worn by brides in the family. An Informal reception was held after the ceremony for the wedding guests. Refreshments were served in the dining rooni where' the bride's table was covesed with a lace cloth and lighted with white candles In silver candelabra, white gladioli and fern formed the centerpiece. For traveling, Mrs. Cantey wore a dress of navy blue faille, with white and navy accessories. After returning from their' wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Cantey will live in Bumter, where Mr. Cantey is connected with the Sumter Airport. Out of town guests here for the wedding were: Mrs. Harry Cantey, Sf Columbia, the bridegroom's mother; Mr. and*Mrs. .Edward Cantey, Mr. ind i(n, Albert Heyward, of Columbia; Mrs. Benjamin Halle, keyward Clarkwm, Sr., of CoTmnblA; E. Y. ~ Utll. or New Orleans. Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, Is the world's largest cave, with Its three ivers, eight waterfalls, several lakes ind more than 100 miles of galleries. Personal Mention Hilly Clyburn is visiting h* Charleston. Rufua Redfearn bus returned from u trip to Now Jersey. Mrs. G. K- Taylor baa returned from a vlatt to Savannah, Georgia. Lew la Leo Clyburn whs a business vlaltor in Charloaton laat Wednea duy. M. II. Heyumn left Thursday for New York where he will apend two weeka. ? Miss Celeste Mumford la In Wash* Ington. D. C. to spend the month of August. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Junior Tomkins, a daughter. August 6. at the Cumdeu hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Richards. Jr., jare spending sometime at their homo I in Montreat, N. C. Mrs. Gus Hirsch la visiting her daughter, Mrs. Martin Rosoflold, in Provldcuoe, Rhode Island. Judge and Mrs. N. C. Arnett have, returned from a vlHtt to Salisbury,! Maryland, and Washington, D. C. Mrs. L. H. Truesdale and children, Hobby and Hetty Truesdale have returned from a visit to Carolina Beach, N. C. Mrs, J. A. Sterne and her sister, Mrs. George Stupalakt. Sr.. returned Tuesday from a trip to Bluofleld, West Virginia. Mrs. Edmund Stout and her daughter, Mrs. James Porter, and Mrs. Porter's son, Michael, are vacationing at Pawley's Island. Mr. and Mrs. Carson Gordon and baby, of Dalzell, were in Camden on Wednesday, visiting relatives here and other aoctlons of the county. Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Broxton, a daughter at the Canulen hospital, Wednesday August 6. She has been named Margaret Ann Broxton. Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Jenkins and son and Mrs. J. F. Jenkins spent last week end in Winston-Salem, N. C. with Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Jenkins, i Mr. -and Mrs. W. L. McDowell have returned from Branchville, where they spent a week with their daughter, Mrs. H. L. Bradford and Mr. Bradford. Mrs. W. C. Boyd, with her daughter Anne, and Miss Sarah Darby, of Columbia, were visitors Thursday at the home of Mrs. Boyd's sister, Mrs. Willis Boykln. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Orr and daughter, Peggy Orr, and Mr. Orr's mother, Mrs. J. H. Orr, of Chester, are in New York for a vacation. They are stopping at the St. James Hotel. Compliments Sister A delightful bridge party was given by Mrs. Henry Savage, Sr., Wednesday afternoon when she entertained for the members of her club, and also In honor of her sister, Mrs. John -Bradehaw, of Orlando, Fla., who Is her guest. In addition to the club members those taking part in the bridge game included Mrs. D. O. Houser, Mrs. John Vtllepigue, Mrs. Oakman Hay, Mrs. Frank Wooten, Mrs. Douglas Boykln and Mrs. Laurens Mills. Refreshments were served In the dining room after the game and there the hostess was assisted by her daughter, Miss Florence Suvage. w- ? CLASS RECEIVES THEIR FIRST AID RED CROSS CERTIFICATES Certificates from Nutioual Hod Cross headquarters lu \Vushlngtou have boon received by the members of the aerom! class who have successfully llntHhed the course in first aid. Major Moultrie Hrallaford conducted the courao given at the lted Cross rooms on Hroud street and Captuin Plgford taught several times in Major llrallsford's absence. Those receive Ing certificates were Mrs. I). M. Dayls, Mrs. Melton (loodstoin, Miss Harriet Nelson. Mrs. W. C. Pitts, Miss Pearl Plttrnau, who is visit Ing her sister, Mrs. Pitts. This class, together with members of the tlrst class, Intend to take the advanced first aid course to bo given by Major Brallsford in Sep* | tember. At this time a third class In the regular tlrst aid course will also be started and later an Instructor's course will bo offered. Youth Revival At Baptist Church A team of four young people has been directing the work this week In a yong people's revival. The progrant Includes morning watch, 7:30? 8:00 a. n\.; forums, 7:30?8:15 p. m.; song sorvlVe, 8:16 p. m.; preaching, 8:30 p. m. Those revlvuls a part of the student program of our state, havo proved very successful In a number of cltlos. Tho public?young and old?Is cordially tnvtted to attend all those meetings, which will continue through Sunday. August 17. Dr. Robert Tuft, of Charleston, spent several days this week with his family here. Mrs. Taft and hor daughter, Joyce are guests of the former's mother, Mrs. H. S, Steodman. Friends of W. L. DePass ^arp delighted that he Is able to be out again. He recently returned home from three weeks at the Providence hospital, Columbia, where he received i treatment. i Mrs. Lucille Ileyman, Miss Hannah Heyman, and John Corklll, of Chester, and Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Heyman. of Washington, D. C., were gueBts Tuesday of Mrs. Heyman's niece, Mrs. Melton Goodsteln. ..... " Miss H. Ruth Tomlinson, teacher In the Baron DeKalb school will have a position at Dillon High School thla term as science teacher. Her friends In this county will regret she will not teach here this year. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Llewellyn were in Camden last week end and had 4|ir<,their guests, Miss Leila Anderson, or Richmond, Va., niece of Mrs. Llewellyn and Misses Mabel Powell and Ruth Powell, of Newport News, Va. Mrs. Baron McOougan and sons Heyward and Johnny McOougan, of Holly Hill were here for the eigthythird birthday anniversary of Mrs. C._ R. Marshall, grandmother*of Mrs. McOougan. They spent several days with Mrs. H^mmle Marshall In Cassatt. Mrs. Hiram Nettles, of Aiken and Dr. and Mrs. H. D. Bradshaw and children, of Eupora, Mississippi, were guests last week at the home of Miss Salllo Alexander. On Friday they left for Pawley's Island where they were , joined by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bellinger and sons, for a week's stay. I Hello, Folks! At last I'm in the Movies! With Mac and all my other boy friends! Sttf WM.IU?* BAPflNE HARRIS *TRACY*POLLARD ^fjpft BEOIOE JACK MA1MMUE * KAKf WATTS*ARNOLD* REYNOLDS HAIGLAR Mon.-Tues. Thurs. -- Fii "The Flame of New Orleans" ? Saturday--: TTtwe Mcaguiteara 'Pals of Pecos'