The Opelousas courier., 1898-04-23
Easter Bells and Brides.
MARRIAGE OF MISS LAUNEY AND MIR: THOMAS At
ST. JOHNS CHURCH

MARRIAGE OF MISS LAUNEY AND MIR: THOMAS At
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
The following which we clip from
the Press of Savannah, Ga, of the 11th
| INST, Will be read with much interest by
the many friends and family connec-
tons OF our esteemed old friend, Ar
thur Il. Launcy, Esq, in this parish,
where he was born and raised. and
where his many Sterling virtues are
| universally recognized. Those who
nave had the pleasure of an ncqualn-
| rance with his charming and interesting
family will readily appreciate the in
estlmable prize the fortunate groom has
WOn...
Thr1 COURIER wishes to add its
hearty congratulations and good wishes
for the prosperity and happiness of the
worthy young couple. May their fond
| est hopes be realized viii, Il tulI f.u
lton OF their hearts desires:
The first Of the Easter weddings will tHlc
place this evening at st. Johns church, when
the nnptias of Miss Beatrice Iannry ami Air
Edward Jonathan Thomas, il. Will be crle
brated: The church will he bright antt hcnnti
fn with the lovely decortiou, Of Easter, the al!
tar Will be resilendent i'll lis handsome white
trappinys, and. under an arch Of stately
palms, the ceremony will be performed by the
rector, the Rev. Charles Hall strong. The pop
nlarlty OF the young compile viii. no d"nht,
good wishes viii follow the happy bride :iud
groom.
Mr.. Spencer NJ. White will preside at lhc
organ, and promptly at o'clock the ''inhpu-
grim" Wedding march will anno1ince tile bridal
party. The usters. Mr.. Hugllenn Thomas ami
Mr. Edward Stoddard, and Mr.. Robert q.
Fleming and Mr. John SiIenan Will lead the
way. The maid of honor Miss Garnet L5llnry,
the brides sister, Will enter alone. preceding
the bride, who will enter with her father.
The groom AMI his best man, his brother. Mr..
ram a t,llf MI
meet the bride at the chancel steps. During
the ceremony the sweet stratus OF '.Leciair'
Will be played by Mr.. White. The bride will
wear travelling costume OF mode colOrei pop
ln. The waist will he trimmed with flowereh
brocade. She will wear a straw hat to match
the, Inc color ] or her gown, trimmed With dark
NUNS. Her flowers viii bc hriac ruSts tied
with ropes of smylaX.
Miss Launey. the maid of honor. will be
Eowned in green silk trimmed with while lace
over pink. She viii! wear hat %: black chif-
fon trimmed with pink roses ald ai@rct;rs.
she Will carry ho1uet of La France roses.
L lie party will retire as the Mende>nln we'd
ding march Is prayed. There VIII he na rfceI.
tiOn and Immediately AFTER the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas will sail on the City of Au-
gusta for New York to be absent abont
fortnight. On their return to Savannah they
will reside at Ala New Houston street east and
will be at home to their friends after May Is.
The bride, who is the youngest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rene Lluney. IL u charm
ing young lady of many accomplishments and
graces. Mr.. homas is a man OF sterling quail
tiles and fine business ability. Ie is the audi-
tor and treasurer OF the savannah, Thunder
bolt, and Isle of Hope railway lie is the
son of Edward Johnathan Thomas, the
county Surveyor Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have
received many beautiful and costly presents
Several substantial checks being among the
presents. The employees Of the railway pre-
sented the groom with q handsome tnrcen and
fadle. Mr.. Parons, nf the Savannah Thunder |
bolt, and Isle of Hope railway emphasized |
with a Il very liberal check Ills appreciation Of !
Mr., Thomas services.