The Portland daily press., 1889-10-24
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pAYsoN-MILLIKEN.

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At State Street Church last evening Mr..
Henry S. Payson, of this city and Miss Mar
garet w. Milllken, daughter NC. r.
Milliken, were united in marriage BY
the pastor, Rev. Frank T. Bayley.
A large number of the friends Of the
bride and groom flied the body OF the church
which was beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion, the pulpit platform being buried be-
meath a mass of chrysanthemums. ferns, and
tropical plants, while overhead was an ever
green arch supporting three floral bells.
The aisles of the church were spanned by
evergreen arches, upon which were the let
ters P and NJ In yellow chrysanthemums.
party entered the church, the six ushers,
Mr.. Charles Alva Brown, Mr.: H. X. Virgin.
Mr.. Herbert l.. Pays0n. Mr.. Winthrop Jor-
dan, Mr.. John l.. Blake Of New York, and
Mr.. 5. M. Matthewson, coming flrst, then the
maid Of honor. Miss Elizabeth Milllken, sis.
ter of the bride: Following the maid Of
honor came the bride leaning on her fathers
arm. The groom. accompanied by his broth
er and best man Mr.. Richard @. Payson,
proceeded down the other aisle, the two par
ties meeting in front OF the pulpit where the
the church to the strains Mendelssohn'.
Wedding March. The wedding party were
In full costume. A reception was held at
the residence of the brides father on Brack-
EFT street.
cooK---REED.
Especial to the Press.l
WALDoBoRo, October pa very pretty
wedding was solemnized in S. Cook, Esq,
of Portland, and Miss Annie the
Congregational church here today. Chas.
Jefferds Reed. daughter Of the late Hon.
Isaac Reed Of this place, being the contract
ing parties. The wedding took place at high
noon, the church being well filed with a
representative gathering Of the towns peo-
pie and liberal sprinkllng of friends from
away. among whom we noticed S. f. Robin
son and wife of Boston, II. w. Kicker and
wife of the Poland Spring House. and we'll
known people from Hallowell, Augusta and
Portland. The church was decorated by a
Boston florist and was In holiday attire.
The pulpit platform lost its identity beneath
brilliant tiers of potted plants in blossom.
There was a beautiful array Of chrysanthe-
NUNS in yellow, white and pink. the yellow
of course predominating. There was fine
display of palms and crotons, among them
the rare Cycos Revoluta and the sword-like
leaves Of the pandanis being prominent.
The chandelier was hung with blossoms and
vines.
AT the foot Of the pulpit the officiating
clergyman, Rev. James Graham, of the Bap-
tist church. took his station, and awaited the
coming of the bridal party, which walked
down the aisle to the strains Of Mendel-
ssohn's wedding march, skilfully played by
Mrs j. T. Sanborn. The ushers: William
HalioweiI; Harry Folsom, Of Portland, and
Fred A. Hovey, Of w sldoboro, led the way.
followed by the bridesmaid, Miss Fannie
Reed, sister to the bride. attired In Valen-
ciences lace and carrying large boquet.
Then came the bride and groom, the former
looking very charming In white silk with
accordion pleted lace front, orange blossoms
and the customary veil, handsome little
lad, nephew of the bride, officiating as
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Heart, One Soul,' the beautiful Episcopal
marriage ceremony was impressiyely per-
formed. The wedding march from Lohen-
grin was played as the party left the church,.
A wedding lunch was served to the family
friends at the residence of the brides mother.
Here the florists handiw0rk was again Wis
ible.
The gifts were very elegant and many.
Diamonds from the groom to the bride might
perhaps be properly mentioned.
Mr.. Cook Is a graduate Of Bates college,
class Of 'Sl, and rising young Portland
lawyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook will make their home
at No. 81 Winter street, in Portland, and will
be at home ON the 18th and 18th of Decem-
Der.
LUNT-PREscoTT.
The marriage of Mr.. G. S. Lunt and Miss
Edith M. Prescott. which took place at eight
o'clock Tuesday evening in st. Johns Epis-
copal church, Bangor, was an event in the
Bangor society season. Miss Prescott Is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Prescott,
one of Bangor's well-known families, and
Mr.. Lunt is city editor Of the Evening Com
mercial. The church VISA beautifully trim
med for the occasion and was filed with the
relatives and friends at an early hour. Mr..
Samuel Slater of Webster, Mass, acted as
best man. and Miss Percival Of Boston, as
maid Of honor. There were four brides
maids. The brides costume was of white
royal silk cut en- train and trimmed with silk
tulle. The long veil was OF silk tulle. The
bride woro a string of Roman pearls and car
lied bouquet of bridal roses and maiden
hair ferns. The ceremony was performed
by the rector, Rev. John McGaw Foster,
after which reception was held at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, which was at
tended by only the relatives and guests from
abroad. Mr.. and Mrs. Lunt left on the
morning train yesterday on wedding trip
to Montreal and the Provinces.
TOBIN -LUNDRIGAN
The PRESS had brief account yesterday
of the wedding of Mr.. James Fl. Tobin of
this city and Miss Margaret NJ. Lundragan
of Bath, at that city, at st. Mary's church.
Tuesday. High mass was solemnized by
Rev. Father O'Brien, and the choir from the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception In
this city rendered Millard's mass In b fiat,
and the Kyrie, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus
Del, and Ave Maria from Lambillotte's S
mass. Mr.. j. III. Kaveny was best man,
Miss Nellie Lundrigan bridesmaid, Messrs.
j: l.. p. Burke, and T. p. .Neagle ushers.
of steel blue. After the ceremony o we'd
ding breakfast and reception followed at the
residence Of the brides parents. There were
many handsome presents. The couple left
at D. m. on wedding tour.
DENNIsoN---wATERMAN.
At the home Of the brides mother, Mrs.
NJ. E. Waterman, at Danyille Junction, Au-
burn, was celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 22d, the
wedding of Capt. A. G. Dennison of Port
land to Miss Sarah E. Waterman. The GER
emony was performed by Rev. Gas. A. Hay
| den of Auburn. and was attended by a few
| friends Of the families. The bride was very
| beautifully dressed and received q large
number of rich and beautiful gifts. She Is
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| They will make their home in Portland
wILKINs-sTANwooD.
BRUNSWICK, October GA very pleasan
marriage was celebrated at Brunswick
Tuesday, at the home Of the brides sister
Mrs. Frank Stetson, the couple being DR.
George Wilkins OF Palmer, Mass, and Mis-
Sadie Stanwood of Winn, Me. Rev. w. II
Burbank tied the knot to the satisfaction o
| all concerned.
/ CLAPP-PURINT0N.
| A home wedding took place Tuesday af
terxoon on Boyd street, the contracting par
ties being Mr.. Charles Z. Clapp and Mis-
Alice S. Purinton, both Of Portland. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. ii. Z. gu
christ, of the Church of the Messiah.
In Orange and Gold.
This is the dress Of the White Mountains
now, except where the fresh snow has en-
hanced the effect with its whiteness; and an
unconmouly good opportunity TO see the
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