The Portland daily press., 1896-10-30
WEDDINGS.



LeGrow-Benson.
"A very large company numbering
hundred. gathered at the residence of
Af. and Mrs. W. b. Benson on Turner
street.. Wednesday evening to witness
Cne marriage or their daughter, Miss
Ethel Maud, to Mr.. Geo. W. LeGrow. Tho
mouse was handsomely decorated with
evergreen and potted plants. The bridal
party entered the parloH to the strains Of
Mendelsohn's wedding march. rendered
by Miss Cora Estle. Miss Myrtle B. Lit
tlef1eld was bridesmaid and Mr.. Orrin
Elliott was groomsman. Ths ushers
were Messrs. Phillips and Charles LeGrow
ardEMr. Harry E. Rogers. The groom
was gowned In white dotted muslin and
carried bouquet of bridal roses. The
bridesmaid was attired IN white muslin
with pink trimmings and carried bou-
quet of pinks.
The happy couple were pronounced hus-
band and wife under very skilfu1ly
arranged evergreen arch and floral bell,
the Rev. Geo. D. Lindsay officiating
clergyman, using the full Methodist Epis-
copal service. The presents were OK
| ceptionally fine and numerous, among
which we noticed an onyx table from
Mr.. Fred Peterson, dinner set from the
BRIDES parents, and u French clock from
Mr.. Charles Goodin. After the ceremony
reception was held from $50 TO 10
o'clock, refreshments being served. Ex-
quisite music was furnished by Messrs
Green and Leavitt.
Miss Benson has long been identified
with the active interests of Congress-
street Methodist Episcopal church and
Sabbath school and is at present assis-
tant leader Of the Kings' Daughter. We
are glad her marriage is not to deprive
usSof her presencsIand help. After a
trip through Mass ohusetts of about
week, MIR. and Mrs. LeGrow will reside
at 81 Turner street. They will be at
home Thursdays after November 5.
One Of the pleasautest home weddings |
Of the season occurred last Wednesday |
evening at the residence of Eben Z. |
Rand, city assessor of Deering, when his
son. Walter Benson Rand, was unite in |
marriage with Mabel Florence, daughter |
Of Winfield s.. Howe of Hanover. The |
ceremony was performed, by the Rev. |
Leroy 8. Bean of this city. The wedding |
was strictly private one. Mr.. and |
Mrs Rand will rou1do at r ooka,u M;Ils |
where Mr.. Rand is engaged in mercan-
tile business and will be followed to their |
new home by the hearty good wishes of |
all theis friends.
Varney-Kenney.
The residence of Mrs. r. A, kenney, |
BAL Forest avenue, Deering, was the scene |
of quiet wedding Wednesday evening,
when her daughter. Miss Lena E. Ken
ney, was united in marriage to Mr..
Elmer 0. varney. The rooms were very
aItistioallN decorated with evergreen,
potted plants and flowers, the young
couple being married under an evergreen
arch and weddingab bell by Rev. Frederick
T. Nelson, pastor Of All Souls church,
Morrills. The bride was attired in be-
coming dress Of white muslin and |
taffeta silk and carried white ohrysan-
themums. The brides maids were Misses
Beatrice Smith and Grace M. leighton.
They received many presents Mr.. and |
Mrs. Varnsy went directly to their new
home, II Maple street, where they will
give reception Wednesday evening,
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HaskeH-Tuttle.
Mr.. Ernest r. Haskell and Miss Mabel
L. Tuttle were married Wednesday eye-
ming at the home Of the BRIDES parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Tuttle, 923 Congress
street. The house was prettily decorated |
with ferns, evergreen and potted plants.
The ceremony was performed under an
arch Of evergreen from which hung a
large horseshoe. Many presents were
received among them being handsome
banquet lamp from the employees at the
M. 9. Larrabee store. Mr.. and Mrs,
Haskell left for a short trip West, and on
their return will reside at 923 Congress
street.
Eaton-White.
A very pretty home wedding occurre d |
at the home of Mrs. s. T. Eaton, Buxton, |
Thursday. October 30, at $50 O'Clock |
when her daughter, Miss Mile e. Eaton |
was united In marriage to George L. |
White Of South Middleton. Mass. The
ceremony was performed in the presence
Of the immediate friends and relatives OF |
the bride and groom, by Rev. Newton
N. Simmonds of Merohantsvilie, N. j.
During the afternoon refreshments were
served. Miss Francis Eaton served |
chocolate. The presents were very hand
some and numerous. The happy couple
left ON the evening train for their new
l,