The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-12-22
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Tho marriage of Miss Blanche Fournet
to Mr. "a. r. Mitchell Jr. was solemnized
at the residence Of the brides father.
"Wednesday evening, at eight o,clook.
The fair bride is the daughter Of .Jn5ge
G. a. Fouraet Of this the twelfth district
and her beauty, accomplishments and
rare lovliness Of mind have long stamped
her queen rose of our rosebud garden of
girls.
The handsome Young groom Is the son
aud partner Of Col, "A. r. Mitchell, and a
lawyer Of marked ability. lie received
his education at Central University,
Richmond Kentucky, and graduated in.
the law departmental Of Tulane University.
IN 1891, the youngest member of a class
Of thirty-thrae. Since that time he has
practieed his profession in this city,
where he has hosts of friends.
Owing 70 the high social position oe-
eupied by both parties, and the fact that
it wasa love match dating hack from
childhood, this event has been looked
forward to with unusual interest, and the
large number Of friends comprising the
elite, Of our OWL, and neighboring cities,
who were present, attestell the popular
ity of these y0nng people.
The decorations were beautiful and
artistic, Windows and iloor-ways were
arched with sprays Of dark green holly
and cleaning mistle4t0e, reminding one
that icy broWed winter was here; then
again banked against Inantles, arranged
IN vases, and scattered about in beauti-
fah confusion were sweet breathed roses
and tropical flowers whose velvet Iips
babbled ofthe golden sunshine. and the
languOrous heat of summer. Promptly
at eight o'clock the bridal party entered
the west parlor to the inspiring strains
Of Memberships Wedding March artistic
ally rendered by Mrs. IGIeiupeter. First
came thesix gr0OlnsJaen in single file and
ranged to the right of the arch 4Yllere the
bridal compile were to stand; next the
bridesmaids in the same order Ringing to
the left; then the groom accompanied by
the best man, and last Of all the lovely
bride leaning on the arm Of her father.
The impressive ceremony that joined
these two loving hearts was performed
hy Rev. Father Nandeyen, after the
beautiful ritual of the Catholic church.
The bride wore a rich costume OF white,
DFoeaded satin, ornamented with pearl
passementrie and duchess lace. Thesoft
folds other falling yeilcanghtnpll here and
there with sprays of the lily Of the valley
fell about her like a mist, half eoncealing
the exquisite beauty Of her face. In her
hand she carried a cluster of magnificent
I4amarque roses
The bridesmaids locked dainty and sweet
IN white organdie dresses, aud carried bou-
qaets Of Duchess de Brahant roses. The At
tsndsnis were Miss Louise Leyeque aud Air
JIG. Fonrnet, aiss Leila Perry aud Dir. Sid
Hoilier, Miss Ida Mitchell and 8lr. Charles
Ramsay Miss Loreaa Hatehins and Alr. Wal
ter hosling, bilss Ida Athens aud klr. Fred
Knapp, Miss Lollie Al5eFtsoa and Sir. Arthur
Livingston, aud Mr. A. L. Williams as best
man.
After the ceremony was performed dainty
banquet was served, aud the future happI-
neasiaud prosperity Of the young couple were
drank n numerous bumberB OF sparkling
champagne. The bride received many beau
iilul and costly presents.
Mr and Mrs. Mitchell left at 2 O'Clock
Thursday morning BY The Southern Pacific
route for Richmond, Kentucky, where they
vii remain until after January let. IAey
viii reside At their beautiful bome on Moss
street.