Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-04-02
THE FARRAR-MUIR NUPTIALS.

sas never presented prettier appearance
Or contained larger or more representa-
tive gathering than it did Thursday even
ing. March the twenty-fifth, on the &C.
casion of the marriage OF Mr.. Stephen
Duncan Farrar, Jr. and Miss Josephine
Muir.
The decorations were elaborate and
consisted Of palmettos, cedar, and mag
nolia blooms. These were arranged nov
ely and artistically, and it is seldom III
deed that such pretty effect is secured.
Immediately in front OF the bridal pair
was large square of green cedar, in the
middle of which the letters "M-F' were
worked in white roses. Over this row
If candles shed their soft radiance, which
was in turn crowned by an arch OF pal
mettos and magnolia. Over the bridal
party were garlands of cedar and fern in
iestoons. in the middle of which was sus-
pended true lovers knot of white flow
ars. The windows were draped in green
foliage.
4 very pretty and original feature was
introduced, andifor the'frstItime in Ten
sas the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin
vas sung. This was striking and pleas
ing variation from thevusual procedure
and served to make this wedding a men,
orabe one. The chorus, which consisted
If Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Horton, Misses Cou-
wilton, Beall, Rose Bland, Phyllis Hor-
ton, Gene Horton, Maxine Bland, Sophie
Bland, Rose Douglass, Blsnche Douglass
md Natalie Guthrie, preceded the bridal
party, and all dressed in white, marched
up the aisle, singing to Wagner's we'll
known strains, Faithful and True, We
Lead You Forth" etc, accompanied by
Mrs. L. l.. Guthrie on the organ.
| Then came the bridesmaids, Miss Car
RE Muir and Miss Emile Netterville, in
white gowns of elaborate lingerie, and
Miss Lucy Bland, whose dress was of
white iaponica silk, trimmed with bands.
The matron of honor was Mrs. W. w.
STRIPPING, who wore crepe-de-chine di-
rectoire gown. Miss SusiesMaude Muir
vas made of honor and wore crepe-de-
'hine. The bride, lovely brunette, new
n looked more charming than she did in
her wedding dress of duchesse satin with
real lace yoke, and her long veil and cir
let of orange blossoms completed her
handsome costume. She carried show
| n bouquet. The best man was Mr.. F.
Otway Denny and'the ushers were Messrs.
:. o. Landry, Geo. d. Bland and w. T.
Muir.
The simple ceremony of the Presby-
terrain Church was performed by DIR.
Hillhouse of Nicksburg. Then as the
organ pealed forth Mendelsshon's stately
march, the newly welded pair walked
put of the church TO begin life's journey,
bearing with them the good wishes and
blessings of their numerous friends.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the home of the bride.
The Vicksburg Herald of last Saturday
the 9th ult. gives the following very
pretty account OF the Farrar- Muir we'd
ding:
The First Presbyterian church of Ten
'as parish, Louisiana, was the scene OF
Dne of the most beautiful weddings ever
witnessed in that parish on Thursday
,vening, March 25th, when Miss jose
phine Muir and Mr.. s. Duncan Farrar,
r., were united in holy wedlock. The
,hurch was handsomely decorated with
cut flowers and evergreens and presented
an attractive appearance to the many
relatives and friends who gathered on the
interesting occasion. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. j. $. Hillhouse,
pastor of the Presbyterian church OF
| Vicksburg.
The bridal party was preceded by a
,horus of six couples, singing Lohen-
yrin's wedding chorus while the march
was played by Mrs. F. l.. Guthrie. The
attendants were, the brides sister, Miss
Susie Maude Muir, maid of honor, Mr..
T. o. Denny, best man, Mrs. w. w.
STRIPPING, another sister of the bride,
natron of honor, Misses Lucy Bland,
Emily Netterville and Carrie Marie Muir,
bridesmaids, Messrs. S. o. Landry, Geo.
Bland and w. T. Muir, groomsmen.
The bride wore a gown of white nous.
seline trimmed in allover lace. Mrs.
STRIPPING, the matron of honor, wore a
beautiful crepe de chine, Miss Susie Maud
Muir, the maid of honor, was dressed
in an exquisite''c repe de chine, and the
bridesmaids were dressed in gowns OF
lingerie.
After the marriage a. reception was held
at "Sunfiower," the beautiful home OF
the brides parents, where an elegant and
bountiful old fashioned supper was served
to more than hundred guests.
The bride is the second daughter OF
Nr. c. b. Muir, successful planter OF
Tensas parish, and is young woman OF
beauty and culture. The groom is also
planter and is son of Mr.. s. ID. Far
rar, one of the best known citizens OF
the parish.
The young couple will make their