The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-17
DUNMORE.

The fairest of June roses could not
vie with the beautiful bride and lady
attendants at the brilliant and notable
wedding which took place yes
terday in the Dunmore Pres
byterian church. The contracting
parties were Mrs. Bunnie Sav-
age Messenger and Rrevard Erwin Har-
ris. The auditorium was most beautl-
fully decorated, and as the throng of
lovely ladies. elegantly costumed, be-
gan to arrive. the picture was enchant-
ing. Under the direction of Florist
Clark, of Scranton, the pulpit and ros-
trum was neatly and pretttly decorat-
ed with ferns, palms and easter lilies.
The doors were opened at II o'clock and
were filled to overflowing a little later
by a large number Of prominent people.
The ushers were John Fowler, Will
liam Stanton, of Philadelphia; George
Sharps and l.. I. Snyder. Promptly at
the time appointed the ushers In twos.
marched from the lobby and up the
centre aisle proceeded by the bridal
party and were met by Rev. w. +.
Gibbons, whilst the Mendlessohn' s
wedding march was being played by
Miss Ellen Griffin, Of Scranton. The
bride wore an exquisite walking dress
of French broadclOth and purple berge.
handsomely embroidered, and trimmed
with fur and wore an elaborate Gains
borough hat. She was attended by her
sister, Maud Savage and Miss Grace
Stanton, Of Whitney's Point. They
wore handsome gowns with green vel
vet bodices. with Jewel trimmings and
fur. They wore Gainsborough hats.
Miss Beth Savage. niece of the bride,
was flower girl, and wore pretty dress
Of yellow silk. trimmed with yellow
and white ribbons. She wore a large
white hat and carried a basketful of
pink and white carnations with mig
nonette. The bride carried O beauti-
full bouquet of white hyacinths and
white carnations. The bridesmaids
Charles Jay Harris. Of Concord. N. c.,
brother of the groom, was best man.
After the ceremony q sumptuous we'd
ding feast was served by Caterer Han
ley at the home Of the brides parents
on Green Ridge street. The floral dec
orations were pink and white. the room
being darkened and lit with chande-
liers. Bauers orchestra furnished the
music. The happy couple left for a
ten days tour through the New Eng
land states. returning to spend the hol-
idays with the brides parents. They
will then leave for un extensive tour
through the southern states and final
ly take up their abode in their hand
some new home in North Carolina.
where great reception will be ten
dered them upon their arrival. The
bride Is much esteemed lady and has
a host of friends who wish her mucl,
Joy and success. The groom Is an extern
sive cotton merchant Of Concord, N.
c. They were the recipients of many
handsome presents. The groom's
present to the bride consisted of a hand
some pendant. profusely studded
with pearls. The groom presented each
of the bridesmaids with magnificent
ruby ring, and the usher3 with pearl
scarf pins.
All the members of the Third ward
Republican club are requested to be
present In their rooms Saturday even
ing, Dec. -. The election of officers
for the ensuing year will take place.
Mrs. Henry Haynes. Of Pine street, Is
confined to her home by illness.
The Misses Mollie Winterstein and
Name Dissinger. Of Mauch Chunk, who
have been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. w. Winterstein, of Blakely street,
for the past few days, have returned
home.
William. infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Pickering, of Clay avenue, is
very sick.
Albert F. Harper. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Harper, Of Blakely street, died
Tuesday evening at II o'clock. Nine
months ago deceased met with an ac-
cident. caused by the rope flying from
the pulley while ne was working on the
slope Of 0. 8. Johnson's mine. As a
result Of the accident he became a VIC
tim to dropsy.
The Hard Time" social which was
held last night in the Adams avenue
chapel, was a success financially and
socially. Much fun and amusement
was caused by the grotesqu. appearance
Of several Of the sottety cuder whose
auspices II was given.
The marriage Of Miss Name Langan
and James Mccarthy was solemnized