The Newtown bee., 1898-06-24
Fairfield County.
MONROE.

MISS WALES--MR SEELEYs
A wedding of unusual interest took
place on Wednesday, June Is, at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Scion B. Wales of
Elm Street, on which occasion their eld-
est daughter, Miss Fannie May, was
united In marriage to Samuel Godfrey
Seeley of Tashua. Owing to the popu-
laritY OF the bride and to the wide circle
of friends which both groom and bride
possess, the event created more than Or
dir airy enthusiasm. The wedding was
quiet, unostentatious affair, only rela-
tives and a very few intimate friends be-
ing invited. Guests were present from
Newport, r. l., WestborO, Mass, New
York, Bridgeport, New Milford, New
town, Tashua, Long Hill and Monroe.
On approaching the house floral sym
bols of festivities greeted the guests. An
arched fernery at the gate and the bank
ing in of daisies and ferns around the en-.
tire porch, made an attractive and al1ur-
ing entrance, while indoors flowers and
plants of all kinds were used in prJfu-
sion and the decorations were both ef-
fective and unique. The shades having
been drawn the double parIors were IL
Illuminated by artificial means. At 3
O'Clock the first notes Of Memberships
wedding march were sounded as warn.
ing to all that the bride, the cynosure of
all eyes, was coming. As the bridal par
ty approached they we're preceded by
the ushers, DR. Francis Wales and Mer-
win johnson, both of Monroe. They
were followed by the maid of honor,
Miss Emma Wales, and the best man,
Al thur S. Wales, sister and brother Of
the bride. Then followed the bride
leaning on the arm of the groom. New
er was bride more lovely, and criticisms
from all sides were most complimentary.
She was beautifully robed in a gown of
soft white fabric with chiffon trim
miDgs, and carried the conventional bou-
quet of white roses. The maid Of honor
was attired in white, over yellow, carry =
ing q bouquet OF the ever beautiful,
though simple field daisies. Her very
presence was suggestive OF sweet sim
plicity. The ceremony was solemnIy
performed by Rev A. r. Lutz, pastor of
the Monroe Congregational church, and
during the entire service was heard sweet
music artisticalIy rendered by the talent
ed Miss Charlotte Beardsley of Monroe.
After the ceremony, congratulations
| wree showered upon the happy couple.
Mr. and Mrs Wales, parents of the bride,
and Mrs Seeley, mother Of the groom, as
sisted in receiving. The presents were
| both beautiful and numerous and loudly
attested to the high esteem in which both
| are held. The luncheon was served upon
the lawn, with Bridgeport caterer in
attendance. II the old saying that chap.
py is the bride that the sun shines on''
has any merit, surely the prospects for a
happy future are theirs, for never was
there more suspicious day for wed
ding. After days Of discomfort from the
summer heat loving Providence waited
| over the country round about on We'd
nesday most grateful, cooling breeze,
which, with the glory of the sunshine,
made day Of divine perfection and one
| never to be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs See
ley left at an early hour for trip west,
accompanied by the heart felt wishes of
all assembled for a joyous, prosperous
life. Upon their return they will reside
in Tashus, where they will be ''at home''
after July 10.