Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-31
BRAlNERD-WRlGHTN UPTlALS

Many Middleburyites Drawn to New
Haven to Witness the Ceremony.
The marriage of President Ezra Brain
erd of Middlebury college and Miss Mary
Ellen Wright was solemnlzed on Satur-
day, Dec. %, at u o clock in the Congre-
gational church, New Haven. The day
was perfect winter day, all that could
be desired. A large number of invited
guests, the elite of the county, were
present. One party of thirty-two from
Middlebury arrived on the 10 a. m. train,
returning at 3 p. m. At twelve o'clock
promptly the peals of the wedding
march told of the coming of the bridal
party. First entered the four ushers,
Ezra Brainerd, Jr., of Middlebury,
Charles s. Dana, Herbert A. Hinman
and Spencer J. Wright of New Haven,
who divided at the chancel and awaited
the arrival of the rest of the party.
Next came the groom and his best man,
Prof. Walter E, Howard of the college
then the maid of honor. Miss Bertha
Brainerd, followed by the bride on the
arm of her brother, Prof. Edwin East
man. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. c. y. Thomas, pastor of the church,
in most impressive manner, the Episco-
pal form of service being used. Prof.
Eastman gave the bride away. Miss
Charlotte l.. Landon presided at the
organ in an admirable manner.
The bride was attired in pale pink
satin, trimmed with pink muslin de sole
and pearls and carried huge bunch of
lilies-of .the-valley. The maid of honor
was dressed in light green tafieta,
trimmed with cerise velvet and lace and
carried carnations.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party repaired to the Partch
House, where they held short reception,
which was followed by a wedding
breakfast given by Prof. Edwin East
man. Rev Mr.. Thomas invoked divine
blessing. The walters were L. c. Rus
sell, I. NJ. Wilson, A. c. Squier, V. NJ.
Benedict, and Misses Marcia Winslow
and Sarah Peck. Nearly 100 invited
guests sat down to the breakfast, at
which varied and bountiful menu was
served.
The bride and groom took the mail
train north for wedding trip, and will
be at home at Springside, Middlebury,
Wednesdays after Feb. l.
Among those present from Middle
bury we noticed eX-GOv. Stewart and
Miss Stewart Rev. A. w. Dickens and
wife, Prof. c. B. Wright and wife, Prof.
Eaton and wife, Prof. Burt and wife,
Prof. Bryant and wife, Prof. Seely and
wife, Prof. Howard, DR.. and Mrs. Eddy,
f. A. Bond and wife, NJ. A. Munroe
and wife, Mrs. w. Il. Phelps, Miss
Phelps, Miss Wright, Miss Daunis, DR..
Abernethy, Miss Rockwell, Miss Brain
erd, Misses Viola and Alice Brainerd,
Ezra Brainerd, Jr., Mrs. E. n. Brain
erd, Misses Jessie and Heloise Brainerd.
A pleasing fact in connection with the
wedding was that the event occurred
upon the twenty-ffth anniversary of the
marriage of Arson E. Wright and wife,
Mr.. Wright being a brother of the bride.
The wedding was not only the prettiest
affair ever seen in New Haven, but
probably in the county as well. All the
appointments were in fine taste, and
everything passed off most pleasantly.
The bride is most charming and
talented young lady and destined to be-
come popular member of Middlebury
society. a host of friends Join in wish
ing President and Mrs. Brainerd God
speed and most suspicious and happy
future. G. 5. ID.