The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-09-13
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DAVIs-ANpERsoN

DAVIs-ANDERsoN.
yesterday afternoon, at 8 o'clock, Miss
Frances r. Anderson, daughter of the late
John +. Anderson of this city, and Mr..
charles Thurston Davis, of Boston, were
united In marriage at st. Stephens church,
the occasion being one of the leading society
events OF the season. Rev. DR.. Asa Dalton
was the officiating clergyman. The ushers,
VINO also acted as groomsmen, wore full dress
suits and button hole bouquets Of Niphetos
roses. The church was handsomely decorat-
ed with golden rod and other flowers, and
palms, and the numerous friends and rea-
tives of the newly married couple filled the
spacious auditorium to overlooking. The
bridesmaids were Miss Mary Bullens and
Miss Elizabeth Lord. both of Newton, Mass.
Mr.. James Colt, of Boston, was best man,
and Messrs. Robert Raymond of New York,
George Nutter of Boston, Fred Emerson of
Boston, and Herbert Payson of Portland
were groomsmen.
| 1t was a little before o'clock when the
bride, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. An
derson, and her uncle, Hon. S. j. Anderson,
alighted from the carriage in front of the
church. She was attired in a beautiful
white satin dress with long train, and the
bridal veil fell lightly upon and extended the
length of her train. Some handsome Niphesos
roses were arranged in her hair, and in her
hand she carried beautiful bouquet, con-
sisting of the same kind Of roses and maiden
hair ferns. The bride was given away by
her uncle, Gen. Anderson, and the wedding
ceremony was very pretty
The Dickens Club, of which Mrs. Davis is
member, occupied front pews. and among
the many other relatives and friends present
were Mr. and Mrs. Matthewson of New
York. Mrs. and Miss Gardiner of Boston,
Mr.. and Mrs K. G. Spring. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
W. Ladd, Mrs. John F. Anderson. Miss Win
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Anderson, Miss Davis,
Mrs. Williamson. Mr.. Henry Deering, Miss
Longfellow, and others.
After the wedding reception was given
to the Dickens Club and other friends by
Miss Mary Payson. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis re-
ceived many valuable presents and the good
wishes of large circle of friends.
oTIs-cHENERY.
Yesterday forenoon, Mr.. Fred |. Otis of
this city, and Miss Jennie M. Cbenery,
daughter of Solomon Chenery, also of Port
land, wero united in marriage by Rev. E. p.
Woodland The newly married couple re-
ceived many valuable and handsome pres
ents. They have gone on a wedding tour to
the picturesque lakes of New Hampshire,
where they will spend several weeks, re-
turning to live in this city. They have the
good wishes of host of friends.
HowE-MAYO.
Mr.. j. Howard Howe and Miss Komah L.
Mayo were united in marriage Tuesday
morning, by the Rev. E. E. Bacon. The
wedding was private. Immediately after
the ceremony. the young couple left for
their far western home in Lewiston, Idaho.
Mr.. and Mrs. howe have large circle of
friends in the east.
HARRIs-PAGE. htttH
Mr.. Frank b. Harris, of the firm of c. III.
Pike & Co.. and Miss Florence B. Page were
married at the residence of the brides par
ents on Green street yesterday morning,
by the Rev. Henry Blanchard, in the pres
ence of relatives and friends. The presents
were numerous and valuable. Among them
was an elegant silver tea-set from Eastman
Bros. & Bancroft, where the bride has been
q huetoo Slcih, utr lellOW employees.
A wedding breakfast was served, after
which the happy couple took the train for
two weeks wedding trip, followed by the
best wishes of their many friends.
HARLow-DoE.
A very pretty wedding took place at the
Church of the Messiah yesterday afternoon,
at 43o O'Clock, the contracting parties being
Mr.. Frank S. Harlow of Dixfeld, and Miss
A. Louise Doe of Paris Hill. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Marion Crosley, pas
tor of the church, in the presence of many
friends who reside in this city, The happy
couple begin married life with the good
wishes of their many friends and relatives.
HAMBLEN-M'DoNALD.
The Church of the Messiah was the scene
of another wedding last evening, and Rev.
Marion Crosley was the officiating clergy
man. Some four hundred invitations to
friends were given, and a large number were
present. The contracting parties were Mr..
Charles F. Hamblen of Boston and Miss
Hattie NJ Mcdonald of this city. The cere-
mony was very pretty one, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Hamblen were the recipients of many
beautiful and useful presents.