Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-10-25
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The Marriage OF Popular Young New
Haven clergyman - Some Coinci.
denoes . Other WeAdlnEs IN This
City-Hartford WsdalaEs.
Rev. Edwin II. Poteat, pastor OF Calvary
Baptist church of this city, was united In
marriage yesterday in Boston to charming
young lady, q daughter of Rev. Dr.. Gordon
of that city, who few months ago held
series of meetings at the First Baptist church
in this city. There are several little inter.
estipg condolences which were mentioned
yesterday 10, the course of social Chat amq4g
Calvary ,shdrch people in reference to the
happy eveft. Mr.. Poteet was introduced 70
the lady now his bride, bn the 24th day of
the month. He became engaged to her on
the Oath day of the month. He was united In
marriage is her on the 24thiday of the moth.
The bride was "a years old yesterdsy-hsr
wedding day. The happy oouple will reside
at 424 George street, and the church gave
their popular pastor q wedding present of
$424 in gold.
Thonson-Rics.
Yesterday afternoon ct O'Clock the resi-
dsnce OF Mrs. 8. @. Rice, 40 Elm street, was
the scene of . happy event. Guests to the
number of fifty or sixty, largely from out of
town and intimate friends Of the family, were
assembled to witness the marriage of her
daughter, Miss Lillian Cornelia Rice, to Mr..
Arthur q. Thomson. The parlors were
handsomely decorated with flowers and
plante, and in many instances the flowers
were punched 30 as to form the initials of
the bride and groom. Shortly after o'clock
the well known strains Of Lohengrin, which
always sets everyone's interest up to the
highest pitch, announced the approach OF the
bridal party. Mr.. Thomson appeared on the
arm of his best man, Mr.. Frank Stevens, and
received his bride from the hands Of Mr..
William Thomson of London, England, an
uncle of the bride. The ceremony WAS per-
formed by the Rev. T. T. Munger. The bride
was attired in white faille franchise silk with
mousseline de sole front and trimmings,
white tulls veil and orange blossoms, and
which was attached very elegant pendant,
largely of diamonds, present from the
groom. Many and costly presents were
given from the many friends OF
the happy couple. Mr.. Thomson
is member of the Scroll and Key society Of
Yale, and society men were represented
among the ushers. The ushers were Messrs.
Edward Sanford, James Joy, Walter Nettle-
ton and Harry Anderson. After eongratula-
lions and many we'll wishes the company en-
| joyed an elegant entertainment, Sherry. of
| New York, being the caterer. The bridal
couple left for an extended wedding tour.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Lizzie
e. Hendricks and Walter L. Tomkins. The
ceremony will be held next Wednesday eve-
ming at the residence of the bride, at No. 81
York street. Miss Hendricks is q sister Of
Treasurer Hendricks of the Grand Opera
House.
Weddings In Hartford.
Hartford as well as New Haven had q
variety of fashionable weddings on Wednes-
day. Miss Nellie Goodrich Holbrook, daugh-
ter of George A. Holbrook, was married. to
DR.. Calvin F. Barber of Brooklyn, N. z,
Rev. Lester L. Porter officiating. G. y. Nc.
Cray was married to Miss Edith, daughter Of
Deputy Sheriff T. B. Chapman, Rev. George
r. Warren officiating. Mary Ravens Sey-
mour was married to Luther Woodford, a
salesman for Gemmill, Burnham & Go. Also
R. L. Pilling, of the New England railroad
Office, will be married next Wednesday to
Mabel T. Lewis. daughter of Superintendent
Lewis, of the Edison Electric Fire Extin-
guieher company.