The Colfax chronicle., 1900-06-09
MARRIED.

LACROIX-TEAL-At the Catholic
church in Coifax, La, at $50 p. m.;
Wednesday, June 6, 1900, Mr. VIM. j.
LaCroix and Miss Louise Teal were
united in the bonds of matrimony,
Rev. Father Theolier officiating.
The church was beautifully decor.
ated with garlands of eyergreens and
roses, palmettos, lilies, etc., and an
audience Of fully $50 persons were
present to witness the ceremony,
which was interesting and impressive.
The bride and groom with their nu-
merous attendants, were a pretty
sight as they stately marched up the
side isles of the church and counter
marched before the altar, reverently
bowling the knee in pairs before TAX
ing their respective stations. the or
gan meanwhile pealing forth the we'd
ding march under the touch of Miss
Ora Hickman. The lady attendants
were dressed IN different cOlors of the
rainbow, matched costumes, as fol-
| lows:
First bridesmaid, Miss Cora Lays
sard, dressed in lavender, attended
by DIR. E. B. Gray.
Second bridesmaid, Miss Maude
johnson, dressed in canary, attended
by DR.. B. H. Harrison.
Third bridesmaid. Miss Hattie Nc
Cain, dressed in pink, attended by
Mr.. C. A. Wells.
Fourth bridesmaid, Miss Mary Cal
houn, dressed In blue. attended by
Mr.. Earl Roberts.
Fifth bridesmaid, Miss Lima Good
wyn, dressed in green, attended by
Mr.. X. E. Mcknight.
Sixth bridesmaid, Miss Cora Wells,
dressed in cream, attended by Mr..
Jerre Smith.
Maid of honor, Miss Ella LaCroix,
attended by Mr.. w. B. Clarke, best
man.
Flower girls, Miss Claude McNeely
and Miss May Kels0e.
Ring bearer, little Miss Irene Price.
The bride was dressed in white silk,
en- train, with marvellous trimmings
we despair of describing, while the
groom was dressed In his best bib
and tucker, and appeared altogether
happy and contented with his lot.
Capt. C. H. Teal, father of the bride,
gave the bride away with courtly
grace, and the scene was altogether
one OF loneliness and beauty.
Before proceeding with the mar
riage ceremony, Father Theolier de-
livered lengthy and earnest lecture
on the sanctity of the marriage tie,
and propounded the ceremonial ques-
tions and bestowed his benediction
on the happy couple. Signing the
marriage contract then ended the
ceremony.
After thenuptial rites at the church,
a reception was held at Capt Teal's
beautiful Acme" home, lasting from
8 to IL O'Clock. where more than a
hundred friends and relatives spent
the time congratulating the bride and
groom and partaking refreshments
of ice cream, cake, lemonade. fruits,
etc., provided in abundant supply by
the generous host and hostess. At
the close OF the reception the bride
and groom entered a carriage and
were driven to their new home, al
ready fitted up for them.
Carriages were also In waiting for
the bridesmaids and groomsmen, as
well as the guests, and all who cared
to avail themselves of the thoughtful
kindness were taken to their respect
i've homes in speed and comfort.
About half of the guests, however,
preferred to walk home in the bright
moonlight.
The following is a list of most of
the wedding presents:
Mr.. Earl Roberts, carving set. Mr..
j. B. Mcknight, set OF spoons and
sugar tongs. Mrs. L. Mcknight, SUI
gar spoon and butter knife. Groom
to bride, prayer book and pearl pray
er beads. DR.. E. B. Gray, pin tray.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. C. Dean, banquet
lamp. Miss Mary Diezendorf, sugar
spoon. Mrs. C. E. p. Calhoun, berry
spoon. Mr.. j. H. McNeely, clock.
Messrs. r. E. Mcknight and C. N.
Carnahan, hall tree. Capt. c. H. Teal,
bed room set of furniture to bride,
and horse to groom. Mrs. S. E. La
Croix, bed room set Of furniture.
Capt. j. G. White, set table spoons
Miss Lucia Brownell. powder box.
Mr.. Jerre Smith. gravy ladle. Miss
Jennie Smith, sugar spoon. Miss
Mary Calhoun. butter knife. Miss