The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-06-25
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FCNRESTER-WEBER tho resi-
denco of e. T.. Newsham, st. Francisyi]le,
La, Wednesday evening, June %, 1893,
the Rev Father Van der Huyde Of Baton
Rouge officiating, Mr.. Willis I. Forester
and Miss Milnuic G. Weber.
Owing to recent Bereavement this
wedding was very quietly celebrated,
Gully the attendants, the immediate mem
bcys of each family, and three witnesses
being present. Although, had crcumstan-
ces been different it would have been
plea sure to tie hosts of friends Of both
bride and groom to have Witnessed the
ceremony, III itself an interesting one
but donbly so when yo'; til and grace and
comeliness are presented i'll tho person OF
Che contracting parties.
The parlor of tho News,lam residence.
was tastcfllly decorated! for the OCCASION
with banks Of flowers, cvcr.rcchs and
moss, the color scheme being confined ell
tirely to white and the natural hue Of the
foliage. A graceful marriage bel! made of
White flowers, and suspended from ics-
toors was hang in front of the ir,2rovisol
| altar that stood before The bay window.
| The groom and his best nan Mr. Ovidc
LeJcunc, came in and stood near tho
snowy altar awaiting the appearance Of
the bride. First came The attractive maid
! of honor Miss Eudo!ie Brooks, charming
ly at1ired il, white 6rgan.!e with garn'.
turos of lace and ribbon. She carried y
shower bouquet Of asparagus and White
flowers. The bride, leaning OH the arm
Of her brotlcr-in-laW, L. L. Newslam,
followed next. A picture ofininitc charm
did she present iii her exquisite gown OF
shocrest organd;c, made walking length,
and dafrtily trimmed with tiny tucks,
laco, ribbon aud s!l1ien sash. A spray
OF orange blossoms with their w:,xen petals
lay upon her soft hair, carcssinyly. He1
costume was simple but so tasteful that il
mi. hit have reminded the lockers Oh o
that line of rhonson's T4oveliness, wEcl
unadorncd, adorned the most He
shower bouquet was Of clclnatis an'
asparagus.
) After tho snort but impressive ceremony
aud the interchange Of pleasant talk, TIN
company repaired to the dining-roo'
where elegant refreshments CT champagne
cake, etc, wcro dispensed. Appropriat
toasts were drunk to the happy youh
couplo voicing the sentiments of thos
! presc1t and also Of tho absent but no
e forgetting friends, who, at that hon
: united in kindly wishes for tie t't''
happiness and prosperity Of the lives thu
l joined together.
!. Tho threo witnesses were close persona
friends Of tho groom, Dfs. Kllbourne
d Lotion and Taylor.
: Nany elegant and beautiful present
,, were received which will 50 toward
Ii ornamenti,g their already neatly az
prettily furnished houo ON Ferdinand =
There, they are spending q Joyous hone.
: moon, and win be cat homo" to friends.
~ The bride is charming young lad.
lovely in mind and person.
/. Sweet promptings unto kindest deed
c Arc in her very look
$, We read her face, as one who reads
10 A true and noble book"
4 IN winning her, the happy husoa'
doubtless feels that he has won apricelc
~ treasure, sufficient to glorify and adorl'
whole lifetime. Both hav> made a WI
choice, IL general opinion goes for an
= thing or if hearty wishes can entail
:, them the heritage OF happiness and 50
fortune.
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