St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-10-03


The wedding of Miss Laura Weiss to Mr.
Jesse Elmer Groves, of Philadelphia, was
one of the most interesting events of the
past week.
Miss Weiss has many warm friends in Gov
ington, who rejoice in the newly acquired
happiness found in uniting her life with
that of the man whom she has chosen to be
her companion for life.
The wedding was lovely church affair,
celebrated at the Napoleon Avenue Presby-
o'clock, on Thursday, September "a.
The pretty edifce was decorated with
palms and ferns and bows of sash ribbon,
and was filled with the many friends here
of the bride and bridegroom. The bridal
procession was led by the ushers Messrs.
William Voorhees,, Walter J. Weiss, 7. P.
Graham and DR.. F. J. Freiler. They were
followed by Miss Marion Howard Groves, Of
Philadelphia, the brides only attendant,
who acted as her maid Of honor, Miss Weiss
entered with her father, who gave her
away, the bridegroom awaiting their coming
at the chancel with Mr.. Charles A. Weiss, a
brother of the bride, who was his best man.
Rev. Henry w. Burwell officiated. The
bride wore chic gown of Copenhagen blue
chiffon wolfe over a messaline satin slip. 1t
was richly trimmed with lace, a handsome
hat of blue to match completing the costume.
She carried a huge cluster of American
Beauty roses. The maid Of honor wore a
pretty gown Of tan chiffon with hat to match.
Mr.. and Mrs. Groves left Immediately af-
ter the ceremony for Philadelphia, their new
home Among the out-of-toWn guests at
the wedding were Mr.. J. Morris Groves and
Miss Marion Howard Groves, of Philadelhia,
ia 81 TCiNCr
The latter will remain here for some time as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Weiss.
Numerous beautiful wedding gifts were
received by Mr.. and Mrs. Groves from
friends in all parts of the country
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weiss entertained
at beautiful dinner Wednesday evening
in New Orleans, in honor of their daughter,
Miss Laura Weiss, and Mr.. Jesse Elmer
Groves and the members of the bridal party
at the wedding of Miss Weiss and Mr..
Groves, which occurred yesterday. The
table was lovely, decorated with white as
tors and dainty ferns. The guests, besides
the bridal couple were: Misses Ida Martin
Odalie Swanson, of Pass Christian; Marion
Groves, of Philadelphia; Messrs. J. Morris
Groves, T. P. Graham, Charles A. Weiss,
William VOORHEES, and Dr. F. J. Freiler
WlFs AlITGu 1Ol0udIlO LdS ICGuI1u W NSW
Orleans, after a residence of a year in Cow
ington.
Mrs. Ernest Wales and niece, Miss Doro-
thy Blackmar, have gone to New Orleans
for several days.
Mrs Fred Roehl and son Howaward have
to Covington, after delightful
stay of several months in New Mexico. Mrs.
Roehl's many friends heartily welcome them
back.
Miss Olive Mather left Saturday morning
for New Orleans to be the guest Of the Rev.
John w. Caldwell and wife.
Miss Gertrude Mather is in Hammond, on
a visit to Miss Ruth Boswell, daughter of
DR. Boswell, editor of the New Orleans
Christian Advocate.
Mrs L. L. Morgan and little ones are
again in Covington, after sojourn in Ash
vile, guests of Mrs. J. B. Cefalu. Mrs.
Morgan is a part-a charming part-of the
social life of Covington, and her return is
welcomed.
Mr.. Morgan spent two weeks in Ashville,
with Mrs. Morgan and children.
Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mr.:
and Mrs. Ernest Domergue in the death OF
their little one.
Mrs C. H. LaVillebeuvre returned to New
Orleans on Wednesday, after visit of two
weeks to Mrs. William Bodebender.
Mrs. Chas. G. Cotton and family have re-
turned to New Orleans. after summers
stay in Covington.
The Friday Afternoon Euchre Club met
at the residence of Mrs. Wallace Poole, the
guests of Mrs. NJ Mercedal, the fsrt
prize was won by Miss Ratio and the conso-
lation by Miss Gladys Renshaw.
The Misses Renshaw have returned to
New Orleans, after a pleasant summer in
Covington.
Mr. Douglass Black was a Sunday visitor
in Covington, the guest of Misses Mary and
Laura Hosmer.
Miss Lily Mccall and. Mr. Pierce Freret
have been recent guests of Miss Marion
Flower, Of Claiborne.
Mrs. Walter Flower and family left on
Thursday afternoon for New Orleans, after
a Summer spent at their lovely cottage in
Claiborne.
Miss Nina Laroussini spent the past week
in New Orleans
Mr. Harry Mackay is still a visitor in
Covington, a guest of the Southern.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weiss and Mr.. and
Miss Groves, of Philadelphia, spent Tuesday
in Covington
Miss Marie Mellon spent several days in
Covington during the past week, the guest
Of Miss Laura Hosmer.
MT. Clarence Richard and Mr. GIlv Grim