The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-05
FARRlS-DlLLON.
CONDENSED from Nashville
TannessaanO


brated at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dillon, in West
Nashville Thursday evening, Novem-
Der 10, $50 o'clock.
Rev. Francis McCloud performed the
ceremony in the front drawing room
before an altar of artistic plan. The
altar was covered with an altar cloth,
heavily draped with rare lace, the
handiwork of the brides venerable
grandmother, Mrs. Johanna Lageman.
At either side and in the background
were massed tall palms and ferns. At
either end was placed stand filled
with ascension lilies. In the center a
cathedral candelabrum held burning
white candles. Leading to the altar
was an aisle formed of white cords
caught at intervals with white tulle
bows over stand Of ferns or palms.
Through this aisle the wedding pro-
cession approached the altar.
The entire apartment, with the re-
ception rooms, was heavily draped with
smilax, falling in graceful festoons
from the chandeliers, over the windows
and outlining the woodwork. Over the
mantels and on stands throughout
were placed lilies and ferns, beauti-
fully emphasizing the bridal colors.
Preceding the ceremony Mr.. Frank
Wanner gave an artistic musical pro-
gram on the cello, accompanied by
Mrs. George Smith Mr.. Wanner also
played the wedding music, using Men
delssohn's wedding march as the pro-
cession entered.
The groom with his best man, Mr..
Alfred Farris, led the procession and
were followed by Miss Ellen Lowell as
bridesmaid, with Mr.. Ivy Dillon as
groomsman. They stood at the en-
trance of the aisle until the remaining
members of the party passed. Miss
Sydney Dillon entered alone, and the
bride entered with her mother, who
gave her in marriage.
The bride, who is one of Nashville's
most attractive and accomplished girls,
was lovely in her wedding gown of
duchess satin, fashioned en- traine with
an overdress of Georgette crepe, seed
ed with pearls. The waist was draped
in Princess Louise real lace. The ex-
quisite veil, which extended to the hem
of the train, was caught under dainty
Holland cap of lace, with spray of
orange blossoms. She carried the
prayer book which had been used by
her mother at her marriage, with a
chatelaine bookmark of valley lilies
and lace, and beautiful lace hand
kerchief, the handiwork and gift Of her
grandmother. She also wore hand
somely engraved cross, which had been
in the family heirlooms for more than
a hundred years.
The maid of honor wore beautiful
costume Of yellow chiffon and lace and
carried yellow chrysanthemums.
The bridesmaid was daintily gowned
in hand-painted batiste, with yellow
accessories, and carried white chrysan-
themums. Mrs. Dillon wore beauti.
full gown of black silk with real
Duchess lace trimmings, and touches
of wisteria and corsage bouquet OF
bride roses and valley lilies. The
grandmother, Mrs. Lageman, wore a
handsome gown of black silk with lace
trimmings.
After the ceremony fruit punch with
individual cakes beautifully decorated
were served in the dining-room from
a beautifully decorated table.
There was large assemblage Of
wedding guests, and Mrs. Keith Vaughn
and Miss Emma Sloan assisted in re
ceiving. Miss Alliene Vaughn kept the
wedding register from table in the
reception hall decorated in Richmond
roses.
j The bride is the daughter Of Mrs
Elizabeth Dillon, and possesses I'M
usual charms, which have made hel
exceedingly popular. The groom Ii
the son Of Mr.. w. M. Farris, and is 9
young man Of excellent qualities, with
a fine business future. A handsome
collection of gifts were displayed in
the adjoining parlor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farris left after the
reception for an extended eastern trip
On their return they will occupy theil
new home on Nevada avenue, which
has been beautifully fitted up.
The brides going-away gown was o.
brown cloth with fur trimmings ant
hat en- suite.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given to all persons