The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-05-24
AlCoCke- WiiliamS

was SOleInulZeu yesterday wv eu
nesday) evening at six o'cIocl
when Miss Henri D. William
e was united in marriage to Mr.
Walter Alcocke of jennings,
The beautiful Williams nom
! set in the lovely old fashion gar
den full of riotous blooms. wa
never mere attractive than on thi
occasion. when a different flower
scheme was used in the differen
rooms, Dorothy Perkins roses il
reception hall and library and in
tertwined with smilax on stairway
sweet peas in dining room anc
lilies and/magnolias in the parlor
4 The prenuptial concert was much
enjoyed. O Promise Me by Mr..
Scriven Sweat whose sweet tenor
never sounded sweeter and Calm
As the Night bv Mrs. NJ. j. Dur
and, whose lovely voice was in fine
form and as her last notes died
away, Mendlesohn's Wedding
march announced tie coming of
the bridal party that was led by
! Mrs. @. H. PiersOn. sister of the
BRIDE, the only attendant,as matron
of honor. who wore her own hand
some wedding gown of Duchess
satin trimmed in real lace and car
ried bouquet of brides maid roses.
The bride entered on the arm
of her father and the groom and
his best man Mr.. Louis Kreilow
of Jennings awaited her under a
bower of Bermuda lilies and tulle
where Rev. Dana Terry perform
ed the beautiful ceremony. The
bridal gown OF silk net over
white satin, trimed in filet lace
and ribbon, was exceeding be-
coming as was the tulle veil in cap
effect that fell to the hem of the
long vatican train and she carried
shower boquet of brides roses
and valley lilies.
Immediately after the ceremony
congratulations were given, then
the guests were ushered into the
dining room, where the dccora-
tons were unusually attractive.
Great pink and blue streamers of
maline hung from the chandeliers
to the four corners of the lace
covered table ''showered" with |
sweet peas, a hugh plateau of |
which held the place of honor on |
the table while the beautiful
brides cake attracted admiration,
delicious pink and white brick
cream and individual cakes and
candies in the same color scheme
with the bridal monogram were
served and with Mr.. John Will
liams presiding as POSTMASTER the
following unique program of toasts
with appropriate music was given.
The Bride and Groom
Il Love you Truly"
Miss Carver.
Somewhere voice is calling.
The Cinderellas-Dr. McCook.
Alice Where Art Thou9
The Next
Mr.. E. L. Needing, Jr.
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the
Boys are Marching.
The Soldier Bows
Miss Ducournau.
The man of the hour-Senator
VI. G. Cunningham.
Star Spangled Banner.
Roselawn-Hon. M. II. Carver.
Home Sweet Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alcocke left on {
he 7:20 p. m. train for Galveston :
o spend their honeymoon, the ;
rides going away gown being a !
,lue and black taffeta coat suit
rirned in plaid serge with hat.
hoes and gloves to match and on
heir return will make their home :
0 Jennings where the groom is
uccessful young business man. :
he bride who is the fifth daugh-
Dr. of Mr.. j. H. Williams, is a
9yelY and loyable young woman II
nth many friends who are Ioathe n
see her depart for South La,
They were the recipients of a
reat many handsome wedding II
resents including a most complete II
hest of silver, furniture, other 4
liver. china. cut glass, pictures,
ric-a-brac. linens, etc. \
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