Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-09-25
STANTON-ADAMS.

tember 22nd, at Z o'clock, in the
Union Church.
Mr.. J. Maury Stanton, the
groom, is native of Adams
county, Miss. ;. and is a represent
alive % a family that has since
the earliest history of that county
been prominent in its social, po-
litical and business life. For the
past six years he has made his
home in, Tensas parish, where he
has closely identified himself with
ITS highest interests, and has
has gained the respect and warm
friendship of all with whom he
has been associated.
Miss Elizabeth Drake Adams is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Franklin o. Adams, members of
two families whose names have
been allied with the life, growth
aud development of this their
native parish since its beginning.
The BRIDE; by her charm of per-
son. and many accomplishments,
has won the hearts and ardent
admiration of a large circle of
friends, whose appreciation of her
many graces was evidenced by
the number who were present
to wish the young couple, God
speed Oh their journey of welded
life.
The church was beautifully dec
grated, the graceful fronds of
maiden hair fern, the cool, green
palms and the rich glow of gold
ell rod conspiring to carry out
the color scheme of green and
yellow. To this were added fes-
toons and wreathes of evergreen
and a profusion. Of potted plants,
which had been wrought into
beautiful effect by loving hands.
Preceding the entrance of the
bridal party, Miss Marjorie Da-
wilson, in the soft, full tones of a
perfect Mezzo-soprana, sang, 81
Love You Truly" Then break
ing upon the hushed expectancy
of the guests, came the inspir-
ling strains of Lohengrin's i'm
mortal wedding march, rendered
by Miss Lila Hunter.
The bride entered upon the arm
|e6 her father, preceded by the
Maid-of-Honor, Miss Bessie Gal
loway, and was met at the altar
by the groom, accompanied by his
brother, Mr.. Aaron Stanton, act
ing as "best man."
The impressive service of the
Met ist-Episcopal Church was
pronounced by Rev. DR.. Alex
Watkins of Jackson, Miss.
/ The groomsmen were, Messrs.
Frank Adams of New Orleans,
William Adams of Natchez, Chas.
Reid of Canton, and Bruce Bax-
ter of Chattanooga.
The bridesmaids were, Misses
Cecil Rawle of Natchez, Eliza
Whitney of Villa Clara, LYDIA
Martien of Waterproof, aud Alice
Davidson of st. Joseph.
. The ushers were, Messrs. EN-
NETT Newton, Carneal Goldman,
Victor Sedden and Jno. T. Moore.
The bride was. becomingly at
tired i'll q white messoline satin,
directoire gown, with trimmings
of point lace and bands of silver
embroidery. The graceful folds
of her white tulfe veil we're held
in place by sprays Of orange BIOS
SONS. She carried shower bou-
quet of white roses and lilies of
the valley.
The Maid-of- Honor's dress was
a white crepe-de-chine, empire,
trimmed with lace, and richly
embroidered. The bridesmaids
wore white crepe-de.chine and yell
low sashes, and carried bouquets
of yellow roses.
After the ceremony the bridal
party and guests were entertained
at a reception at the home of the
brides aunt, Mrs. B. f. Bennev,
where delicious refreshments were
served, and the bride and groom
received the congratulations and
we'll wishes of thar nun,oror,