The Newtown bee., 1890-01-17
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CLARK FERRIS.

and flowers and ferns and evergreens, for the marriage of princess, when, on Wednesday, January s, the wedding of Miss Bertha E., daughter of Mir and Mrs Albert J. Clark, to George E. Ferris of Newtown was solemnized. The loving hands of neighbors and life long friends of the fair young bride had filled the church with wreaths and festoons of evergreens, arranged with artistic skill. Around the chancel were handsome pot ted plants, while from the arch above de- pended a marriage bell of ferns, with tongue of cut flowers, from Miss Helen Hill of Weston. Prof Charles 5. Platt of Newtown rendered pleasing music on the organ while friends assembled until the pretty church was we'll filled. At 2pm, the bridal couple entered; preceded by the ushers, George A. and Arthur J. Clark, brothers of the bride, they ad- vanced up the aisle, the bride leaning on the arm of the groom. At the altar, they were met by Rev Charles W. Boylston, rector of Grace church, Long Hill, who, in his characteristically happy manner, spoke the solemn words of the beautiful marriage service of the Episcopal church and pronounced them man and wife. I'm mediately after the ceremony, they were driven to the home of the brides parents, where a reception was held for near rel atives. The bride was charming in dress of pearl faille franchise with tulle veil, fastened with roses and also wore a handsome diamond pin, the gift of the groom. Hearty congratulations were re- ceived and bountiful collation., embrac- ing all the delicacies of the season, was served Here, as at the church, the com- pany was entertained by Prof Platts fine instrumental music. After n season of social enjoyment, the bride and groom departed on an evening train for New York, followed by the best wishes of all their many friends. Among guests from abroad were Mrs Mary E. Clark, Willard $. Clark, Brooklyn; Mir and Mrs II. A. Haugh, Birmingham; Mir and Mrs David Curtis and daughter, Mrs Louise Black man, New Haven; Miss Mamie Birdsey, D. w. Kissam, Misses Nissan, Bridge port; W. N. Iurd, Birmingham; Mir and Mrs F. w. Bolande, Bridgeport; Mir and Mrs $. $. Dunning, Bethel Mrs Maria Ferris, Charles Ferris, w. N. and Miss Clara Northrop, Mir and Mrs J. A. Black man, Miss Mamie Blackman, Prof c. S. Platt, Newtown; Miss Scribner, Miss Helen Hill, Weston; F. w.. Platt and wife, c. II. Platt and wife, Bedding. The church was decorated by Mrs s. G.. Nichols, Mir and Mrs W. B. Mallett, Mrs Winnie Bradley, Charles Gilbert and wife, Charles S. and Miss Jennie Mallett, j.. W. Treadwell and wife, Miss Helen Hill, Miss Scribner and others. The presents {: Diamond pin, groom.
 $20O, Mrs W D. E. Ferris,
 $2O gold piece, Charles Ferris.
 Beautiful oil painting, Mir and Mrs D. Cur. tis New Haven.
 Six large silver spoons, Mrs Louise Black. man.
 Jewel case, Miss Hattie l.. Case, New Haven. Elegant hanging lamp, Miss Hattie l.. Ferris.
 S5, j. Albert Blackman, Newtown.
 $2O gold piece brides grandparents. Mir and Mrs George A. Mallett.
 Handsome Rochester lamp, Miss Kissam, Bridgeport.
 Sterling silver spoon, D. W. Kissam. Fridge port.
 Duchess lace handkerchief, Miss Lillie R. Klssam, New York.
 Elegant damask table cloth, Mrs A. E. Tru- lock and Miss Marcia Beardsley, Bridgeport. Handsome butter Dish, Miles Beardsley. Silver tea set, brides parents and brothers. Handsome berry dish, Mir and Mrs E. NJ. Beardsey.
 Elegant cake basket. MT and Mrs s. G. Mich, ols.
 Two solid silver spoons, Miss Frances Turney, Stepney.
 White breakfast cape. Mrs Emeline Nichols Glass and silver pickle castor and fork, Miss Millie Sherwood.
 Solid silver butter knife, Miss Mamie G Blrdsey Bridgeport.
 Tennyson's "Enoch Arden" beautifully il lustrated Miss Clara Trulock Davis Bridge port.
 Silver and cut glass fruit dish, Mir and Mir s. s. Dunning, Bethel.
 Elegant oil painting of roses, Mrs Mary F Clark and son William s. Clark of Brooklyn
 Alter dinner coffee spoons, Dr Seth Hill.
 Gold lined silver sugar spoon, Mir and Mir Frank B. Mallett.
 Etching on satin, Miss Lillie Mallett.
 Mouchoir case and two handkerchiefs, Re and Mrs W. II. Bulkley, Cheboygan, Michigan
 Set fruit knives, Mir and Mrs William | Mallett.
 Two large silver spoons, ,Mrand Mrs Charle IT. Walker.
 Beautiful butter knife, Mir and Mrs W. A Mallette.
 Gold-Iined silver berry spoon, Merwin W Johnson.
 Berry dish, Mir and Mrs NJ. o. Wheeler.
 Dozen handsome silver fruit knives, s. Wheeler.
 Dozen table glasses, Mir and Mrs Fran Johnson.
 Letters from w. II. Bulkley, now O Cheboygan, Michigan, speak in terms o