The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-15
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A Very Romantic Wedding In New Orleans
The New Orleans Picayune, in a recent
issue, says; The marriage of Miss Alzine
Bermudez, daughter of the chief justice of
the supreme court of Louisiana, to Lieuten.
ant Henri Farjas, Of the Thirteenth regl-
ment, French artillery, Paris, France, was
duly solemnized by grand nuptial mass
at the St. Louis Cathedral ON Wednesday
morning last. The high position of the
family Of the bride, the romantic circum-
stances which led to the union, the good
looks and s0ldierly qualities of the groom,
all served to throw about this marriage
an unusual degree of interest. Miss
Bermndez has been belle since her en-
trance into society," not only on account of
her extreme beauty, but for her sweet and
fascinating ways. The building was
thfonged, the altar was magnificently illu-
minated, and the grand ceremonies OF the
marriage was were infinitely fine and i'm
posing. His eminence, the venerable Arch
bishop Perche, performed the wedding
OF TIE cathredal. Half score of young
ohoristers, in their churchly garb, aided az
the ipass. Miss Bermudez had no brides
maids, and was attended to the altar only
by her parents and nearest relatives. The
BRIDE wore superb trained robe of ottoman
SILK, trimmed very handsomely with eX-
quisite point lace. Her bridal veil was
OF the same costly fabric wrought in
beautiful designs, while the orthodox bridal
blossoms OF orange Il )wers and buds added
their significant beauty to the richness and
elegance of the costume. After the crre-
mony, upon her return to her fathers
home, Mrs. Farjss donned some of the
supurb diamonds which were OF her bridal
gifts. The wedding repast was sumptuous,
and never was there more brilliant and
delightful wedding reception than this. 1t
was largely attended by our first society
people. embracing both the French and
American element. Lieutenant Henri
Farjas, the groom, is the only son OF
two children OF Mr.. Paul Farjas, a
wealthy and highly respected resident of
Paris, France. He is related to Mgr. Du-
panloup, of France, the famous church
potentate, who, at a certain epoch, became
eminent in the councils of Pope Plus TX.
Lieutenant Farjas Is at present attached to
the Thirteenth regiment OF artillery of the
French army. He will resign his position
in 1881. and expects to enter the diplo.
matte CORPS as member OF the French le-
CATION at Washington. This will give him
ou oppOibuuiIy w ItSluc Ill hIueTlCu Will
his bride. His mother was Miss Marlowe,
ola family of high standing in Phiadel.
phia. Lieutenant Farjas visited Canada
five months ago, and while at Montreal he
visited the French consul, Mr.. Perault.
At that gentleman's residence he saw
a photograph OF Miss Bermudez. He be-
came enamoured Of the graces and beauty
which the likeness showed the young lady
10 possess, ard determined to seek the
original. Coming to New Orleans, he met
Miss Bermudez, the fancy he had formed
for her strengthened into love, he became
her suitor, was accepted, and the romance
happily consummated in the marriage. 1t
Is said his father found his wife in the same
romantic way. The bridal couple left OH
Thursday for trip which will include Mo.
bile, Atlanta, Washington and New York.
AZ the latter point they will embark for
France, where another brilliant reception
awaits them.