The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
|PES . MAlLLOT WEDDING.
!. Il the Social Events Of the Sea.
son 10 Austin.
e11Y FLOWERS TASTEFULLY USED
L,ed n setting for the Beauties of
.he Capital City Who Attended !,
the Wins0mc Bride.

.,stin. Texas, February 22.--The mar
= OF Mr.. Luther James Parks of Hous-
and Miss Rosine Maillot of Austin oc-
ND tonight at the residence of the
las parents, DR.. and Mrs. Clarence Jul
smith. Tpis old-fashioned Southern
ne, with its broad galleries and spacious
\ opening into four large rooms. fur
Sbcd generous space for the warm heart
| Hospitality which was extended by DIT.
Mrs. Smith on this happy occasion. d
\. Parks, as assistant general passen-
agent of the Southern Pacific COM
=. is we'll and prominently known and
cne the railroad officials with whom he
Negotiated he Is held In warm esteem,
aily MIR. Parks is highly regarded by
hons OF friends. Il
iiss Maillot. the handsome bride, with
beautiful face and not less lovely char
q. is universally admired, not only by
I people of her home city, but by wide
rie Of friends in other, cities.
RIrht Rev. Bishop Kinsolving read the
kutiful marriage ceremony OF the Epis-
IL service.
n s, F. B. Morse of New Orleans, the
bsral passenger agent OF the Southern
{ific, was best man. and Miss Athalie
th, piquant brunette, one OF Austin's
VI charming girls, was maid of honor.
Mrs, Milton Brown OF San Antonio, a
Ind of the bride and an accomplished
kDiste, played Mendelssohn's wedding
5fch..
M Gordon Malllot and Mr.. Charles Mail
i, the brides young brothers, preceded
/. and Mrs. Smith into the white parIor,
n came Mr.. Morse and Miss North at
kdng Mr.. Parks and his lovely bride.
he brides costume was duchesse satin,
tonfection of the modiste's art, so fitting
| Its exquisite simplicity the lovely girl
kowned The corsage was decollete, with
limp OF tiny shirred tucks in mousselite
soie. The skirt fell gracefully in, demi-
lin, edged with two narrow rose ruftles.
d veil was held IN place by pearl orna-
|pts (heirlooms OF the family, n spray
lilies of the valley upon the veil. hand
buuet of the same icyely flowers with
liamond sunburst 1.-THE gilt of the groom)
lued at her throat, completed this beau
ii toilette.
he maid of honor wore white organdy,
st daintily made. studded with pearls
y brides gifD and n loose bouquet of
hi o. day carnations (the groom's Of
|hg).
Mrs. Smith, from whom the bride seems
have inherited the aristocratic pose OF
head. was gowned in black satin
hbined with chiffon; she carried hou-
Ii of minuet roses, which was also the
bonn s offering.
Fhe parlor in which the ceremony took
Ice was lovely spot, indeed; scheme
decoration so unique and tasteful Is
pptttnp In
! corner fell graceful festoons OF china
!, caught to the picture rails and draped
X the windows on each side, held hero
\ there by long loops Of satin ribbon.
man hyacInths and lilies of the valley
hped from every fold OF the silk and
Imed graceful tassels at the ends of the
bbon loops. Upon the floor were fluffy
bite rugs and two satin kneeling cush-
=. White wax candles in crystal cande-
bra shed soft light from sconces and
Sntle Cut glass vases filled with bride
|ws and white carnations. artistically
heed upon mantle and stands, completed
! decoration of this parlor.
gn the second parlor Mrs. Smith had ap-
pmiately chosen bridesmaid roses and
hk carnations for decoration. "Flower
|lls' screened the electric lights; hand
Ime piano lamp with rose tinted shade
rev beautiful glow upon picture Of
e fair daughter of the house, which,
heed upon an easel and draped with dell
ihly tinted china silk, presented the most
hiking ornament in the room. Pink wax
indies glowed from golden oandelabra
bon the mantle, which was banked With
bddng Scott" carnations and bridesmaid
|as
The third room caught and held en-
)nlled the crowds of delighted guests
xsian violets were the chosen flower Tor
y room. The dark blue flowers, with
eir delicate perfume. seemed symbolic OF
modist girl bride and fittingly embei-
Ned the room which held the mute
cugh eloquent expressions from loving
lends of bride and groom in the number
beautiful presents exhibited there.
doorway in each of these last men
pned rooms led out to a balcony enclosed
ID canvas and tastefully decorated with
mboo vines and lighted by rosy tinted
ctric lights. Here delicious punch WAS
ryrd by two sweet young cousins of the
fds = Misses Norah Walthersdorff and
~ Bacon
IN the rear of the white parlor the re-
ahment room presented lovely scheme
green and white; n,antles and buffet
% silver candelabra with green wax can
g, the same delicate green shaded the
ndant lights over the table. The hand
|1f square table was decorated with rare
and drawn work, surmourted in the
1ler with bank OF white camelias, SUI
anded with cut glass dishes containing
nclouS bonbons, salads, almonds, olives,
Gsn biscuit and French coffee; after
aen Ices and delicious cakes were served.
ne spacious hall was hung with bamboo
0es and decorated with handsome palms
ice rear end was an effective arrange
2! OF rotted Gala lilies and other plants
eioom, forming falry-like screen for
rlessor Besserer's orchestra of finished
nicians
delightful retreat for the younger
was the broad front gallery. which
enclosed with canvas and covered with
graceful vines OF the bamboo.
nAnasome palms We're tastefully disposed
iugs and bamboo furniture formed ol
lhrt OF the house an attractive spot.
O. - smith had for Her assistants In re-
ns all the young lady friends OF hei
snter. Austin's well known reputation
10y girls was amply sustained In this
" beautifully gowned young women
k~, farks YVES accompanied from lious-
y number Of friends. Mr.. Morse la
~ ear several friends OF Mr. Parks from
uteans, SIR. and Mrs Ctarles BEN
e N Mr.. Bein's car. The Pullman COST
hnSred Mr.. Parks one OF It's hand
~ III sieepers, These. with Mr.. Parks pri.
ia ssr composed the special train which
INV ~ o'cluck p. m. Mr.. and Mrs
nieveland and family. Mr.. and Mrs