St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-06-14
WEDDING WEDNESDAY
FEATURE OF SEASON
500 Guests Saw John Prescott
and Miss Sandoz Joined In
Wedloek.

GAiIo SiIy "cto eiAeSe ~ AtAiSo 49,
sandoz, the charming and accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
P. Alexis Sandoz, of this city, tt
Mr.. John Ne. Prescott, OF Wash
ington, at six-thirty Wednesday
evening at the st. Landry Catho
| lie Church.
| The bride was one of the sweet
est and most beautiful girls OF
this city, and she was for a mum
| Der of years a leader in society
circles here, whilst the groom is
one of the most promising young
gentlemen Of Washington, being
connected with the Washington
4 State Bank.
The wedding march from
Medelssohn, played with such eff
fective tones by one of 0pelousas'
bestorganists, Mrs Albert Dejean
/ heralded the entrance of the bri-
dal party into the beautiful edi-
fee. The wedding procession in
the church was lead by the
groomsmen, who were Messrs
! Charles Sandoz, brother to the
bride, Harry Flemmings, ]. E.
Able and Aaron Wolfe, of Wash
Iington, all of whom were in full
evening suits. After the grooms
men, came the bridesmaid, lead
by Miss Inez Folse, pretty and
attractive brunette, of Donald
sonville, who was followed by
Miss Louise r. Comeau, the ac-
complished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Comeau, of this city,
after whom came one of Wash
ington's fairest maidens, Miss
Clara Wartell, who was followed
by a cousin of the bride, Miss
Mary deCue Sproule, a fascinat-
ing brunette from New Orleans,
Whereupon Miss Laura Sandoz,
sister to the bride came next and
Miss Vivian Thompson, the maid
of honor was just in thelead Of the
flower girls, little Misses Celeste
Wartelle and Adeline Sandoz,
who cast flowers in the path of
the beautiful bride, who entered
the church on the arms of her
middle-aged father. The march
I into the church was looked upon
with the greatest of interest by
the five hundred guests, who at
tended the solemn ceremonies,
performed by the Rev. Father
John Engberink, on Wednesday
evening.
Miss Sandoz, without doubt
and exaggeration made one OF the
most beautiful brides ever seen
by any Of the five hundred guests
who with watcnful eyes saw one
of Opelousas dearest girls and
one of the most popular young
men of Washington made man
and wife.
The bride was goWned in an
elaborate dress of duchess satin
with real lace and pearls, which
was made with a court train.
None of the guests failed to no.
tice the beautiful veil which fin
ished the brides gown of ivory
white satin and which was drap-
ed in cap effect and was held in
place by a wreath of orange bios
SONS with lilies of the valley,
whilst its soft, graceful folds fell
to the end of the long trail. The
bride carried a shower of pink
carnations. Her only ornament
was a beautiful diamond and
pearl la valliere, gift from the
groom.
The maid-of-honor Miss Vivian
Thompson, made a very attract
live picture in her elegant robe of
pink crepe de Chine. The brides
maids also drew the attention of
the spectators for their gowns
were exceedingly beautiful, be-
| ing of aceylangerie, draped with
chiffon, whilst each carried a
pretty bouquet Of bridesmaid
roses, with streamers of pink
tulle.
The bride was met at the al
tar. which was exceedingly and
gorgeously decorated with ferns
and ,aot.Y,IaYfs hv the groom and