The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-10-01
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DAFIDS0N-TENPEL-In Grace Church.
s.. Francisyille, L;s, Monday, Sep 25, 1873,
at 8p. H., the Rev William Taylor Doug
las officiating, Mr.. Gordon Smith Davidson
and Miss Rosie Tempcl, eldest daughter
lfJ. @. Tempel Esq, both OF st. Francis !
V lie.
In general. church weddings attract
large number of Witnesses, and thisprctly |
one did not fail to attract It's full quota. |
The many friends of tho young couple were
only too glad to be present during the ccre-
mory, and thus mutely attest their god.
speed to them upon entering married life.
Tho chancel of the church was tastefully
decorated in cvcrgreGns, and flowers the
prevailing rosy hue of which suggested the
fair Bird IS name, Rosie" These were
disposed on the altar and chance, in
banks Oh either side or dotted with their
bright color the light graceful garlands,
which were draped from pillar to pillar.
making two Gowcry TO- toCns. From tie
center, depended II bow and arrow, tho
arrow of white flowers, pure rs true love;
AMI the bow of red flowers, rosy as the
/ hopes that speed true love on It's way.
With such u bow and arrow does Cupid
get dcvotces for IIymen. A tasteful ar
rangemcnt of candles in every available
spot lent brllancy anl additional beauty
to the scene.
The wedding march was playe,l by Miss
Ella Montgomery, and promptly at the
hour, the bride entered the church. escort.
ed by her father, to meet the groom at the
altar She had two small attendants wha
Walked just in front of her, rs if IT, load
the way. Those were her little sister.
Anna Gordon Tomlc', in snowy muslin
andslace, accomp niel by Master Herbert
lIarrell in o handsome suit of black velvet
with embroidered blouse.
The bride looked very sweet and pretty
She is slender, graceful blonde, and he
exquisite costume of white organdie owe
, cream silk fell in soft grace to her Neet
s expanding at the back into long slulr,
train. Ribbons and lace We're the glrni
lures of the gown, while from her sof
light hair hoato her bridal vel of illu
sion completely envclopins her sirlisl
form, and extending to tho tip of he
train.
= In tho absence of the rector, the cert
. mony was pronounced by his son, Rev
" Mr.. Douglas. DR.. Douglas however sell
letter, containing beautiful expires
sious of advice, affection and good wish
to the young couple, whom ho had h;
st in his pastorly charge since their car
{, childhood. His gift, prayer-book, whi'
~ contained q form for the marriage certi
II, cate, was used for that purpose. II
l. witnesses whose signatures were appen
20 ell were w. I Forester, w. Ii. Tenn
re- AND w. w. Leake Jr.
Drripg the absence of tho bridal pan
in the vestry, Mrs. J. L. Golsaa 3"
C. "Changeless.'
v After the ceremony, an Informal re
of ton to relatives and limito,l number
II, friends was held at the Hotel Royal, w'''
N the handsome young groom and recelv
y. his share of observation, all eyes
at churcl, having been directed upou
&c. sweet picture presented by the love
is bride. Congratulations were then i'll
der after which delightful reiresh"le'
were enjoyed.
The happy couple will reside for t
,pe p 'esent ut the hotel, with the gro"l
ID. mothor. A large number of presents, w
a received, and will bs found both use
ii. and ornamental when they go to hou
cts keeping in few months.
yer May they reali 20 their brightest drea
all of love, happiness aal prosperity is
re wish of their many friends.