The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-10-13
WEDDINGS.
Hinkley-TOlford.

At high noon yesterday, fashionable
wedding took place at the Congregation
al church in Gorham, when Mr.. John A.
Hinkley and Miss Mary E. Toiford were
| married. 1t was a perfect day, and as
large number of invitations had been
sent out the church was completely Tiled
with relatives and friends. The church
presented most attractive appearance
as result of the artistic work of Miss
White of Gorham. The decorations
were profusion of palms and ever
green, arranged with charming effect.
Arches at the head of each aisle were
covered with mass of greenery, and
white ribbon was tastefully festooned
about the columns.
While the guests were assembling, Sc
lections were admirably rendered by
Professor G. K. Hinkley. AS the strains
of the wedding march sounded, the bri-
dial party advanced up the north aisle.
Two young children, as flower girl and
page, led the procession, and follow
ing them came the ushers, DR.. G. FL.
Rdlon of Gorham, Mr.. w. M. Muller of
Arlington, Mass, Mr.. Henry Hinkley of
Portland, and Mr.. F. W. Davis of Cum
berland Then came the bridesmaids,
Miss Alice Huxley of Portland, and
Miss Lucy Waterman of New York.
Miss Mabel Page of Worcester, Mass,
maid of honor, preceded the bride, who
walked up the aisle leaning upon the
arm of her mother.
The brides dress was beautiful hea-
Wy white satin. The costumes of the
ladies were exceedingly becoming and
beautiful, and the procession to the
chancel presented a charming scene.
At the chancel the bride was met by
the groom, attended by his best man,
Mr.. Stephen Hinkley, Jr., Of Portland,
and taking their places under large
arch in front of the altar, before Rev.
George W. Reynolds, pastor of the
church, the impressive ceremony took
place, the bride being given away by her
mother.
After the ceremony, the wedding party
marched down the aisle to joyous music
and took carriages to the residence of
the bride, where a reception was held,
only the Immediate relatives of the fami-
lies and the bridal party being present.
Many sincere wishes for future happi-
ness were showered upon the happy cou-
pie. The rooms were tastefully decorat-
ed, and the hours of reception passed in
pleasant conversation and inspec lion of
the wedding presents, which were exqui-
site and profuse. At l o'clock an ele-
CANT wedding BREAKFAST was served by
Caterer Robinson of Portland.
The bride is a well known young lady,
a leader in society, and has large circle
of friends, who all unite in wishing her
long life of happiness. Mr.. Hinkley is
a member of the well known firm of S.
Hinkley & Co., and a man much interest
ed in school work. Mr.. and Mrs. Hink-
ley left in the afternoon for short trip
and upon their return will reside in Cor
ham.
StiIes-Clay.
Fred M. Stiles, M. D., of Waltham,
Mass, and Miss Clarissa E. Clay of
Westbrook were united in marriage at
the residence of her father, on Tuesday,
by Rev. M. B. Greenhalgh of Berlin, N.
H., assisted by Rev. o. E. Cousins and
Rev. A. w. Pottle of Westbrook. DR..
Hunt of Lynn, Mass, was best man, and
Miss Jennie Andrews was bridesmaid.
The bride was handsomely attired in
white silk. Miss Lillian Haskell played
the wedding march. A large number of
presents were received. A goodly num-
Der of friends were present, and congrat-
ulations were showered upon the happy
couple. Refreshments were served after
the ceremony. DR.. and Mrs. Stiles i'm
mediately started on brief wedding
trip, and will reside at Waltham on their
return.