The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-22
Rose wedding.

Alarge and fashionable event ofun- |
usual social Importance was the mar
rage Wednesday evening. July 18Th:
at 8 O'Clock, OF Miss Allie Heard and
DIR. Eugene 5. Mccain.
Since the announcement OF the en-
gagement of this popular young cou-
pie, the nuptails have been keeniy
anticipated, and cordial interest III
the event has extended through
wide range of interested friends anu
acquaintances. From every view
point the marrige is one OF. the most
notable that has been celebrated IN
Refugio in recent years, and both III
detail and ensemble was picturesque
and elegantly appointed affair. :
The hour of the ceremoney Was
O, clock BY 7:30 O'Clock the church
was nearly full ct people, and at the
appointed time there was not only
not a seat, but numbers OF iriends
were standing in the aisles. Inc iuiI
glare of the magnificent chandeliers
never shOne on a more elegant as
semblage. Beautiful women beauti-
fully gowned; handsome men hanl.
sOmely attired filed the church nan
way back to the door. The sparkle
of Jewels was only rivaled by the
sparkle of bright eyes, which shone
with interest, accelerated by eager
ness to witness the beautiful scene OF
the hour.
1t was a white and green wedding,
as the interior of the church was beau
| tifully decorated with white roses.
palms and ivy. A profusion OF palms
and evergreens made a background
setting that was pleasing to the eye.
The decorations also made a charm
Ing setting for the picturesque and
handsomely gowned bridal process
sion.
From until II O'Clock a post-nap-
tial reception was held at the elegant
| home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. I'D. Heard.
Here the decorations were carried out
with the same degree of elaboration
that characterized the ornanentation
of the church. Green was the keynote
color, deftly and artistically blended
with white, and a shimmering and
beautiful effect was produced i'll the
drawing and dining rooms. where
these cOlors were especially featured
The decorations began at the en-
trance hall and continued through
out the reception suite. terminating
in the rear part OF the house where
Eusavio Garcia's orchestra were sta
toned.
, Mr.. and Mrs. Heard received in thu
drawing room and were assisted by
J the bride and groom, Mrs. JAS Is
Wells of Brownsville, and the brida
party. The dining room effect wa
, also green and white. The decora
, tions of the table were beautifully ar
ranged. and the wedding menu wa
rich and elegant, and was mos
stylishly served.
The bride is the eldest daughter O
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. j. Heard. Reare'
/ in the lap of ease and refinement, sh'
grew to womanhood with all of tn
sweet womanly graces well DEVELOPS
and when she entered society wa
well fitted by birth, education an
travel to take the place she hn
occupied. Her extreme popularity
due to heart as well as Head, her chic
charm lying in her cordial mannaI
= pleasant word and smile for al
!, Friends she nurnhers by the score
n and the occasion of her marrige wa
!, a no table event In Southwest Texa
society.
Wednesday evening she was attire
y in a handsome gown Of chiffon mad
l. over white taffata. She wore n
, ornaments. Her veil fell from sma
7 under wreath Of lilies of the valley
# Her bouquet was of carnations.
, The groom while not a native {
RefugiO. moved here over yeara
s. and at the, present time enjoys u IL
Z crative as well as agroving practic'
u Socially, he is genial and clever,
70 both uses of the word. and number
g his friends as many. Few young me
" in the community are SO general
d esteemed.
u The bridesmaids presented beal
!. tiful sight as they entered the churcl
l. Their dresses were OF a beautifl
i'd white texture and were made alfk
/ Each carried bouquet of roses.
b, The maid OF honor wore green sil
IN and carried white roses. Surely n
N bride ever had more attractive mait
4. than this one.
as In all the weddings which 1t has bee
e The Reviews pleasure to note In Il
of wears past, at none has such a ma
OF nificent display of presents been see
Everything that could he though
" of in cut glass and silver was to
in seen, and in the most costly designs
6e DIR. and Mrs. Mccain left the ne,
r. morning for a bridal trip to Louis
ana, where he will visit his old HON
no They expect to return about July LIT
id and will he at home at the residen
he OF Mrs. NJ. Simpson, where they a
going to board.--RefugiO (Texa
is Review, July 18th.
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