The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-02
North Bennington,

We notice that the marriage of Trenor
L. Park and Miss Julia II. Catlin of New
York, took place in Zion Church on Sat
urday of last week. The rector, Rev.
DIR. Tiffany, performed the ceremony at
$3.50 o'clock, p. m, in the presence of a
large gathering of inviting guests, who
were admitted by special cards. The
afternoon being rainy, a waterproof
canopy was constructed from the curb
stone TO the entrance, insuring protec-
ton to and from the carriages. The dis
play Of flowers was large, and with an
accompaniment of four bridesmaids,
six ushers, best man and a maid of
honor, with elaborate music from the
magnificent organ, the nuptials were
unusually interesting. Immediately at.
ter the exercises a reception was given
at the residence of the bside's father,
Julius Catlin, Esq, No. 16, East 45th-st.
and in the early evening the happy pair
left for bridal tour of a couple of
weeks. They leave for''Europe May 10Th,
and will make trip around the world
boarding their vessel for the purpose on
the Mediterranean. We understand H.
d. Hall and wife had The pleasure of
witnessing the pleasant ceremony.
The centennial of the inauguration of
Washington as the first President of the
United States, was observed Tuesday at
a. M, with union services IN the Bap-
fist Church, the pastor of that church
presiding, reading the Presidents procla-
nation and offering a few remarks.
S. E. Ranney, M. d spoke upon Wash
ingtOn. giving interesting facts and mat
ters connected with our first President.
Prof.E. W.Howe read Washington's first
in ugural address, in an excellt mt manner,
Rev. Chas. II. Reck spoke upon Gods
hand in the history of this country, and
as apparent in the foundation and de-
velopment of National life. Several
nation hymns we're sung by the large
audience, led by Miss Q. NJ Wrisey, or.
ganist, and E. H. WorthIngton, cornet-
list. The whole was very interesting
occasion and profitable to all who were
present.
Rev. z. Marten will deliver his lecture
on "Wit and Humor" in the Baptist
Church on Tuesday evening, May 7th,
at 7.30 o'clock, under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid Society. The lecture is
spoken of in high terms, as worthy of a
full house. Let all who desire rare
treat make it point to attend.
A reception will be given the Rev.
Chas, II. Peck and his wife, in the par
Tors of the Congregational church on
Tuesday evening next. All the friends
of the church and society, whether
members or not are cordially invited to
come and meet and greet the new s.
tor, from Z 30 to 10 o'clock.
The excursion party of capitalists of
which Hon. Chas. Thatcher was one,
was a magnificent affair. Mr. Wensel
Rice of Kansas City, Mo-, was the man.
ager and host.
There were union services in the Bap-
fist Church Sunday evening, Rev. c. H
Peck preached very practical sermon
from Psa. CXIX, o.
The young men in our school are TAX
ing up foot ball as means of sport. 1t
is rigid but healthful exercise and should
be en- outraged.
General repairs are going on at Gail
McCullough's, laying new pipes and
making some alteration IN the supplying
of water.
Chas. Burns's horse swung around the
circle on his own account the other day,
doing but little damage.