Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-11-07
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One Of the most beautiful weddings eve,
solemnized in this parish was that al
Christ Chntch, on Wednesday, the 5th
instant. OF Miss Ann O'Kelley and Mr..
lChauncey Edward Ford, of Mammoth
! Sprinks. Ark
Since the announcement OF the ENGAGE
nent, unusual interest has been felt. as
Miss o. Kelley is one of Fortunes most
favored darlings, /" being richly endowed
with a wealth Of physical and mental
gifts, and numbers her friends here by
the score.
Mr. Ford, tine fortunate groom, is a
prominent citizen Of Mammoth Springs,
a cultured. polished gentleman, who.
tho few short months ago was a
stranger to ~. has already won the re-
spect and admiration OF those among
whom she lives. Standing on the threslI-
old OF a nea career, he has already
accomplished his browning triumph in
winning this lovely girl for his bride.
Love- directed BY fingers of artists,
transformed the chaucel of the church
into bower Of loveliness, Ia fit setting
for the beautiful ceremony.
The decorations were white Killarney
roses and ferns, with the tall candles
shedding soft radiance over the scene.
May they thus soften every care the flu
ture may bring themI
Just before the coming of the bridal
party, Mr.. Logan sang very beautifully,
On, Promise Mel" and Miss Marjorie
Davidson followed with Because" her
rich voice filed with melody for her
friend.
Mendeisshon's Wedding March an
nounced the coming Of the bridal party,
which was proceeded by the two little
flower girls, Edith Ashford and Elizabeth
O Kelley, scattering rose petals.
Following these little tots were the
ushers, r. D Logan and J. B. Reid
Mr.. j. L. Waylard acted as best man.
The matron of honor was Mrs. J. B.
Walker, sister TO the bride. The brides
maid, Miss Minor Sledge, OF Como, Miss.
The maid-of-honor, Miss Lee Ford, sister
Of the groom.
Little Marie Ashford proceeded the
bride, bearing the white satin pillow, on
which rested the two rings.
The ladies were beautifully gowned,
Mrs. Walker wearing pink charmeuse,
carrying an arm bouquet of pink KilIar-
ney roses; Miss sledge's gown was of
green and silver with muff of soft chiffon
and lace; Miss Ford wore costume of
golden brocaded velvet, the creation of a
finished artist.
The bride, entering upon the arm of
Ter brother, Daniel Ashford OKelley,
vas exquisite in her rich, white gown of
.harmeuse and duchess lace and pearls,
Ter bridal veil was held with pin of pearls
md diamonds, the gift of the groom; she |
arried an arm bouquet of bride roses,
ALLEY lilies and maiden hair ferns,
fNSift VIM -bit ctfcsiAicIS Oi CillIOQ.
DR.. E. Sterling Gum, rector of Trinity
'hurch, Natchez, read in a most i'm
'ressive manner the beautiful ritual of
he Episcopal Church, during which
irs. Green rendered very softly, my i
Ieart at Thy Sweet Voice. Z
Immediately after the ceremony there :
vas an informal reception at the residence
I Mr., and Mrs. Davidson, after which
he entire party left on the "Cordilr' for {
'atchezs leaving there for st. Louis and ]
Their points. J
The brides gifts to her maids were sold
uckles, and those of the groom to his
roomsmen, scarf-pins. il
Among the luncheons given to the ?
ride during the week proceeding the
edding was one given by Mr.. and Mrs. e
davidson on Wednesday to the entire
ridal party. o
WITTY Npe WHITNEY