New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-24
MARRIAGES IN BROOKLYN.

William c. Beecher, one of the Assistant
DstricAttorneys Of this county aud the second son OF
the Rev Henry Ward Beecher, married last even
ing to Jessie Bigelow, the daughter OF C. d. Bigeow
q wealthy merchant Plymouth Church. Brooklyn. at
which the ceremony took place, was filed at an early
hour in spite stormy weather with invited guests
and spectators. The platform covered with
potted flowers and foliage plants tastefully ar
ranged, and a large palm occupied the centre
of the platform. The ceremony was performed
by Mr. Bcecher, and than usually
short and simple Frederick Archer the orgapis Of the
church furnished the music The bridal procession was
led by the usbers after whom came the bridesmaids
and groomsmcn, and then the BRIDE and groom. MI
Beecher appeared much Affected as he concluded the
ceremony, and the last words were scarcely audible
The bride was dressed in white brOcaded satin, with
train and wore orange blossoms and diamonds. The
bridesmaids who dressed IT. white satin. were Miss
Ada Mofatt Miss Ella Beach, ard Miss Hall and Misses
Catherine BeecheT and Hattie ScOyile nieces OF The
groom Tue groomsmen were George Richards. W. d.
crocker, Dr. D. BrysOn DelevaD, Francls jenkins aud
Charles Bigelow, George c. Mofatt, R. s. Buseing
Ir and T. Kintberg acted as uslers
church attended the wedding. Among those who were
present Mrs BseeAer clone, and Mn Nh H. B.
p. Bigeiow and daughter. General and Mrs O. Il Chris
fensen S " White Mr.. and Mrs. g. sherman, Moses )
and Mrs John r. Hill, John T. Howard and the Misses
Howard, the Rev S. Il. Halliday Professor Robert X
RAYMOND Mr.. and Mrs. Henry L. Pratt, Mr. and
Mrs C. Dewey, NJ X Moody, Robert Tiiney, Mr. and
Mrs Barry and the Misses Barry. After the ceremony
reception held at the house OF the brides parents
No I2l Columbia Heights, which was attended by a
large number of invited guests Herbert r. BeccbSr Inc
Youngest of the Rev. H. W Beeeher, who bas been
living tine Pacific coast for the last Few years Is u ne
younger son wrote TO his parents OF Ihe dae OF ms wei
with that OF Ills brothers marriage
The house OF william T. Pratt No 472 Frankin-aye.,
Brooklyn was the Of a weddLg last evening. Miss
Alice Cleveland Pratt, daughter OF the late John NJ
Pratt being married Theodore Conklng, of New
Enndha UNA he
officiating minister and the remony took place under
a canopy of flowers. The rooms were also decorated
with flowers and vines. The ushers were Captain WIN
field g. Burton George Wilson Egbert c. DennisOn and
Elisha Pratt. The bridal costume comprised tram Of
snoire ANTIQUE and OF white satin trimmed with
auehessc lace pearls the being ct square
md filed i'll with The veil of white tue was fast
ened with orange flowers. A reception followed
the ceremony. Among those who rendered
good wishes to the young couple were Mr.. and Mrs.
David Aiken, MI and Mrs. f. d. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. j.
III Alderman, Robert L. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
r. Conkling Mrs C. v Grape, Miss Grape, Mr.. and Mrs.
J.. w. CranptoD, Mr.&nd Mrs Lyman Dennlson, MISS
r rs meIyS HasEe Mr. and Mrs H. Hsock, Miss
BsIlock, Mr and Mrs Il. X, Kennedy, Dr. and Mrs.
MT and Mrs W. T. Pratt, Dr. and Mrs; W. H. b. Pratt,
Er aud Mrs David NJ. Stone, Miss Hall, Mrs George r
Pratt, Mr.. aud Mrs. L. h. zerega
There was a wedding In Brooklyn at o'clock
lst evening the house OF Mrs W. j. Harrison, No ls9
South 0Xfordst Miss Emily MclSgs heth uauSntei vi
Minor IL Keith, of West Islip, L. L. wac married TO
Thamas W. Allen, of Cincinnati Ohio by tho Rev A. ii
Partridge rector Of Christ Church, Brooklyn The cere-
mony took place beneath floral bell suspended from
Abe arch beneath parior The chandeliers and man
tels covered with ivy and snilax Eugene
Lewis of Cincinnati the best man. Thane Miller
Charles Keith and Greme Keith, the two latter being
brothers Of the bride, were the ushers. Miss
Carrie Harrison and Mas Emily NJ. Koi tn
1ieces OF tho bride, tho bridesmaids.
The brides dress made OF white MORE antique the
'front.' being OF satin laid fan plas The basque
WAS trimmed with ducbesse lace and crystal bead
kbroidery The veil Of tuile caught by sprays OF
orange blossoms and tessainine, and hand bouquet OF
sShite and yellow roses was carried. Ornaments OF
pearl ard diamonds, the gift OF the groom also
sworp OuIy relatives present at the ceremony
She reception, to 10 p. was largely attended