The Portland daily press., 1896-10-16
WEDDINGS.
Observation-Disclosures.

| Observation-Disclosures.
A pretty homo wedding occurred at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Myron
Fairbrother, 81 Forest street, East Deer
ing, yesterday, when their daughter,
Elizabeth, and Mr.. Frederick B. Mars
ton of Falmouth, were married, Rev J.
r. Clifford of the NJ. E. church, per-
forming the ceremony in the presence
of the immediate families of the con-
tracing parties. The wedding march
was played by Miss Maude Harlow. A
reception followed which was attended
by large circle of friends of the bride
and groom who are very popular among
the young people.
The rooms and hall were prettily deco
rated with palms, evergreen, pinks and
potted plants. The bride was attired
in white Duchess satin brocade, trimmed
with pearls and lace, and she carried a
bouquet Of bridal roses.
Miss Agnes s. Fsirbrother, maid Of
honor, wore dress of white silk
trimmed with yellow chiffon, and car
ried violets. Adelaide M. Fairbrother,
bridesmaid, was gowned in white Dres-
den silk with violet velvet and lace
trimmings. MIR. Harry Marston, brother
of the groom acted as bsst man. The
| ushers were Messrs. Lewis Tracy and Ar
thur Chafe of Boston, George Sweet of
Portland, and Moses p. Adams of East
Deering.
| Mrs. Dana Libby of West Newton,
Mass, and Miss Olive Adams, poured
coffee. assisted by Maude Harlow aud
Mary Marston. Punch was served by
Mrs. Francis Eaton of Portland. Miss
Olive Adams presided at the refresh
| ment table.
Many useful and valuable presents
were received by the newly married
couple, included set Of Dresden china,
from the firm of Canant Partick & Co.,
of which Mr.. Marstou Ia book-keeper.
Two pretty water oolors oamo from the
"Hoodoes. The tennis club OF Fal-
mouth presented silver meat knife and
fork. A silver Drum tray and soraper came
from the brides former GLASS in Sunday
school. The firm of Eastman Brothers
g. Bancroft gave the bride tea set Of
Dresden china.
Mr.. and Mrs. MarAton visit Boston and
Hillsboro, N. H., and on their return
reside at 2ol Forest avenue, Woodtords.
Osborn-Libby.
A very pretty home wedding occurred
Wednesday evening at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. William n. Osborne on
Main street, East Deering, when their
daughter Eva NJ. and Mr.. Leonard ".
Libby were married. The ceremony was
performed under wedding bell suspend
ed from an evergreen arch, and the house
was very prettily decorated. Rev. Henry
Blanchard was the officiating clergyman.
Thera was large gathering Of relatives
and friends tosswitness the ceremony, and
to attend the reception which followed
Ii.
During the evening refreshments were
served by Caterer Briggs. the following
ladies having charge Of the arrange
ments: Mrs. Ansel Huston and Miss
Eta Osborne served punch, and Miss
Hattie Stevens and Isabelle Clark served
the ice cream and cake. The ushers were
Mr.. Ansel Huston and Mr.. John Stew
ems. After the reception the newly wed-
ded couple started in anEelaborately deo-
Grated carriage for their future home at
SO franklin street, where they will be at
homo to their friends.
The presents were numerous and
handsome. testifying to the esteem In
which the young couple are held BIZ
their mnny friends. Included among
the presents was an elegant sidepoard |
from I. J. Briggs and employees, in
whose manufacturing department. the
groom ID foreman.
COleman-Connolly.
Wednesday afternoon at the Cathedral |
of the Immaculate Conception, Mr.. g. |
3. Coleman, book-keeper for the house
of Milliken, Cousens g. Short, and Miss
Sadie Agnes Connolly, were married by
Rev. M. G. McDouolgh. rector of the
cathedral. The maid of honor was Miss
Thereas A. Connolly. sister of the bride,
while Mr.. T. p. MCGOWAN was best man.
The ushers were Messra. 3. E. Driscoll |
and Louis McGowan. Miss Annie Shan
nahan, presided ut the organ and rem
dered delightful selections, while Miss
Minnie Burke, the leading soprano Of the
Cathedral choir, rendered several solos
sxquisitelv. After the marriage cere-
mony a fine wedding breakfast was
served at the brides residence and a
brilliant reception followed. The grand
array of useful and costly presents at
tested to the universal esteem in which |
they are held. Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman |
left on the afternoon train for their
wedding tour. On their return they |