Morning journal and courier., 1890-06-05
AT HYMRN,s ALTAR.

weddings Yesterday ana Coming We'd
dings-A New Haven Physician WEEDS
society Young Lady.
DR.. w. W. Hawkes., one of our most prone
inent young physicians, and Jennie w., elder
daughter of Mr.. George @. Pettis of the
Hoggson & Pettis company, were united In
marriage last evening at the residence of the
brides parents, 81 High street, near Chapel.
1t was quiet but very pretty wedding.
The house was tastefully trimmed with
profusion Of flowers. None but relatives
and intimate friends were present. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Il. P.
Nichols of Trinity church in the old English
style. There were no bridesmaids. The
best man was DR.. Henry W. Ring of this
city and the ushers were Attorney @. B.
of this city, brother of the groom, and w. B.
Buckley of Wilmington, Del. The wedding
gifts were numerous and beautiful. The
wedding banquet, which was both tasteful
and elegant, was served by Caterer Bradley
of this city in his best style.
The decorations were q lovely and infinite
variety of spring flowers with exotics. The
bridal procession passed down through the
parlors to the strains Of the wedding march,
at q bower of lofty exotics banked with
spring flowers were met by the groom and
groomsman. The ceremony was then per-
| formed amid the fragrance of the spring
blossoms, with the relatives and friends
grouped about. Among them were Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles NJ. Hawkes., Mr.. and Mrs.
George @. Pettis, Miss Beulah Pettis, Mr..
Buckley Of New York, Mr.. Charles B.
Hawkes., now Q lawyer of New York city;
DR.. and Mrs. Francis Bacon, DR.. and Mrs.
Russell, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur B. Wright, Misc
Hammer and Mr.. Albert Hammer Of Bran
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Hewitt, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Hoggson, Miss Dsming and
Miss Lizzie Dsming.
The bride wore faille franchise en- train
with corssge cut v-shaps and trimmed with
| crepe de chene with point lace. DR.. and Mrs.
Hawkes. will take wedding journey extend
ing over week or ten days, and upon their
return will live at the DOCTORS residence on
High street, which has been remodeled and
handsomely rsRtsd for their residence. A
large circle Of friends will wish them happi-
ness.
DR.. Hawkes. Is widely known In this city.
whore he has practiced his profession Of
physician and surgeon for o number Of
years, and 10 now member of the board OF
surgeons of the state hospital. He is . Yale
man, . graduate Of the academic department
and of the medical school, and was for q
| time an instructor at the university. He
| was well known In the field OF athletics dur.
ing his college days.
| Corr-BARKER.
Alfred Colt, Yale 'S7, of New London
and Miss Gsrtis Barker, daughter of David
o. Barker of 407 Temple street, were united
in marriage at the Dwight Place Congre-
gational church at 1880 last evening. Mist
/ Rarkar Ia wall Enovvp in fhio aud
popular. Mr.. Colt made q remarkable record
as q runner while In college, but was obliged
to leave the track In senior year on account
Of i'll health. After completing his demie
course he entered the Yale law school
graduating In 1889. He Is now promising
young lawyer in New London. After the
ceremony the young couple started on q
at home for q day at 407 Temple street.
They will make their home In New London.
| MINER-sPIRRY.
Cards are out announcing the wedding Of
Miss Fanny Elizabeth Sperry, daughter Of
Elizur b. Sperry of 1874 whalsey avenue, to
Fred L. Miner, on Wednesday, Jane IS, al
the Dwight Place Congregational church
After the ceremony reception will DO givsr
at the residence of the brides parents. Mr.
Liner has very large circle of friends IL
New Haven, having been for Q number o.
years q very popular member os the Grays
He is now employed in the Chicsgo Office o
the Shoninger Piano company.
RoURKE-TLooD.
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock Mr.. Ed
ward A. Rourke Of Rourke Bros, Gran,
avenue plumbers, was united in marriage t.
Miss Maggie Flood, at st. Patrick's church
Rev. Father Dullsrd, an uncle of the bride
officiating. Miss Nellie Flood, sister of tn
bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr.. John +. Nc
Kenna, groomsmsn. A reception f0llowe
at the house of the BRIDES parents, 149 Wal
lace street, after which the happy pair LEI
for trip to Philadelphia and Washington