The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1922-04-29

wide and the guests assembled to
congratulate the groom and to well
wish the bride. The young couple,
radiant in the happiness of their we'd
ding day, stood under an arch of
green smilax, deeply festooned and
through which many miniature in
candescent electric lights radiated
light and shed a lustre over the
heads of the couple as in benigned
benediction. 1t was truly a bridal
court scene. The GUESTS in slow pro-
cession paused to pay homage. The
bride and groom smilingly and most
graciously acknowledged tribute.
THE BRIDAL CAKE.
In room to the right as one en-
tered the bridal court, and used for
this purpose only, was a table bear
ing the wedding cake, a triumph of
the confectioner's art. The table
was decorated in white and from the
chandelier above fell streamers of
white tulle fastened to the four ends
of the table. Surrounding the cake
were many pieces of cut glass con-
tanning candies in colors of various
tints.
MANY PRESENTS RECEIVED.
Opposite this room, and across
the hallway, was another. This was
used exclusively for the display of
the many presents received. These
were seemingly without number, in
variety, and represented costly val
es to the extent that a special Off
Ger was detained for the evening and
throughout the night to guard the
treasures. But there was something
else, an element more priced than
the intrinsic value of the gifts; it
was the sentiment which every one
carried, the sincerity of friendship
and consideration that was repre-
sented. Such lavish and substantial
tokens well attested to the popular
ity and the esteem in which both the
bride and the groom are held in the
hearts and minds of all who know
| them. In addition to these gifts a
number of kilograms poured in dur
ing the late hours and belated mes
sages were delivered the following
| morning, as well as an almost equal
| number of presents came in the day
| following the event.
Such large gathering presented
| an animated scene, heightened by
| the happiness of the occasion. Great
trays of refreshments were served
throughout the evening by white
| coated service attendants.
COUPLE LEAVES FOR TRIP.
AS time wore on, although SEEM
ingly f1eet-footed, the time came
when the buzz of unusual interest
was heard. Soon great showers of
rice from every direction fell upon
fleeing sedan that darted it's way
through the front way, emerging
from the darkness of the rear of the
house. The couple had eluded the
| well-wishers with their proverbial
rice. They were on their way to the
railroad depot for the "honey moon
trip. But on the way, in accordance
with a pre-arranged plan, the bridal
party, with their maids, ushers and
groomsmen, stopped at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter J. Gex, uncle
and aunt of the bride, where short
but special reception was rendered
and refreshments served. There
were many toasts expressed and the
halfway stop to the depot was not
only novel, but proved feature OF
| the evening not to be forgotten.
The saying that it never rains but
| what it pours seems to have held
again. For just prior to the arrival
of the train great showers of rice fell
and amidst it all the couple reached
| their Pullman and soon were gone on
their wedding trip, their destination
Columbia, S. c., where the groom Is
acquainted and where several affairs
| are planned for entertainment.
AF+or wepk mr. fen days' alb.
4 sence, Mr.. and Mrs. Prague will re
turn to Gulfport, Miss, where they
i are to be domiciled and will reside II