Morning journal and courier., 1888-06-14

time In the Church Of the Assump-
 Ansonia, Sunday, between Mir. Kendall
 New Haven and Miss Annie Mccarthy of 'Ansonia.
 Garrison Fl. Johnson, an employe of the New Haven House, was married to Miss Ber- tha Dorsey on Tuesday in the Dixwell avenue church by the Rev. A. P. Miller. The bridal presents were very numerous and elegant, and among the doners were: Ex-Governor Fl. B. Bigelow, s. H. MoseIey, Gen. George B. Butler, Mir. and Mrs. Wallace B. Fenn, J. Henry Coleman and MT. and Mrs. Will liam Chamberlain.
 John F. Scheffen, clerk at P. J. Kelly & Go. s, and Emma Savage, daughter of Alden J. Savage, were married on Sunday, June 10th, at St. Patrick's church by Rev. Father Kyle.
 Wallace H. Bradley, secretary and treasurer of the New Haven Wire Goods company and formerly secretary of the Whitney Arms Co.,, was united in marriage last evening in Brook lyn, N. Y., to Miss Bertha E., daughter of Sylvester M. Lyon of Brooklyn. MT. Bradley is we'll known and popular young business man and is the son of Cashier John o. Brad- ley of the Merchants bank. He has for sev- eral years been treasurer of the New, Haven Grays. The bride is we'll known in local so ciety, having visited here frequently, and is a charming young lady. The ceremony was performed at the Kent street Reformed church, Brooklyn, at 8 o'clock, by Rev. Lewis Francis, the pastor. large number of friends from New Haven went to New York yesterday afternoon to be present, among whom were Captain o. c. Ford, Lieutenant H. s. Munson, Edward Taylor, E. H. Hull, H. P. Anderson, J. B. Futile, George E. The church was profusely and charmingly decorated. Prof. Barrett presided >a at the organ and MT. Edward M. Bradley, the grom's brother, J. Edward Somers and Wallace Buell., all of this city, and L. c. Smith, of Chicago, were the ushers. W. s. Lyon, brother of the bride, was best man. Miss M. Josephines Bradley, sister of the groom, was maid of honor, and four Brook lyn young ladies were bridesmaids, viz: Misses Sloan, Reeves, Brinekerhof and Mac donald. A reception was given at the brides home, 119 Kent street, and an elaborate banquet. The happy pair left on bridal trip. On their return they will reside at No. Sylvan avenue. The wedding gifts were very beautiful and valuable. One from the New Haven Grays was very elegant clock of Mexican white onyx. The bride received from the groom's father pair of solitaire diamond earrings. The brides uncle and her brother each gave her fine silver ser vice.
 Throngs of friends attended the marriage at the Sacred Heart church yesterday morn ing of Michael J. Smith, who is prominent member of the Knights of Columbus and of the St. Aloysius society, to Miss Mareella Brennan. Rev. MT. Lynch of St. Francis, Fair Haven, cousin of the groom, ,ofHciated. Hugh B. Lennahan WIS best man and Miss Mary E. Brennan, the brides sister, the bridesmaid. James P. Bree and George Spencer were ushers.
 BRIDGEPORT, June 13.-Rarely has Blidgt port society witnessed prettier wedding than that of Miss Julia H. Billings to Mr. Wilbur Brooks Smith, which was solemnized at 6:30 o'clock last evening at "Soncy," the residence of the brides mother. Every ap pointment was perfect and every detail car- ried out according to the latent fashion in the condnct of weddings. Preceding the b1ide John Episcopal church. Next came the ushers, Messrs. Hal-y T. Shel.on, jr., and George W. Wheeler. Following were the g-oom and bis best msp, MT. Dwight Moi-is Billings, brother of the b1.de. At the fcot of the staiIs the bride was met by her brother, Dr. John H. Billine5, of New York. Accompanying the bride was youthful page, Master Heske1l O. Billings, her nephew, who held the brides bouquet of roses end orange blossoms. The ceremony YVES pe.tormed under an arch of June roses, back of which wes subtended a bower banked with palms s1d hydrangees. After the marriage ceremony, which wes in the English style, the bridal couple tu. Jed to receive cong eratrlatiens. The biide's roEe was simple and exceedingly becoming. The skirts were of white tulle without train and garlanded with wreaths of white lilacs. The corsage wes of white satin, cut decollete and trimmed with point lace and li1acs. The veil was of tulle and so light and airy as to give a charming effect in contrast with the brides black tresses. At the throat glistened necklace of diamonds. The brace- let's and crescent were the gro om's gifts. All through the ceremony an unseen orchestra discoursed the wedding march from Lohen- grin. After the reception followed wedding breakfast furnished by Purcell of New York. At 9p. m. the bridal pair departed amid shower of rice and congratulations. The we'd ding equipage was furnished by Charles N Ruggles. It consisted of a new brougham drawn by pair of white horses, which were decorated with white satin rossttes and white lilacs. The liveried driver and the coach lamps were also adorned with flowers and ribbons. After the departure of the bridal couple dancing was indulged in until late hour. MT. and Mrs. Smith will shortly sail for Europe for an extended tour, and upon their return will take up their permanent res idenoe in Auburn, N. Y.
 Mrs. Julia A. Billings, mother of the bride, was attired in black moire silk and lace and wore ornaments of diamonds Among the invited guests from out of town were x-Gov- ernor and Mrs. James E. English, Judge and Mrs. Edward I. Sanford and Miss Adelaide Lyon of New Haven.