The Portland daily press., 1899-04-13
WEDDINGS.
EDwARDS-FABYAN.

the Raster season was that Of Miss Louise
Labby Edwards Of this city. daughter Of
Bryce n. Edwards, to Harry Clifton
Fsbyan OF Cambridge, Mass which was
celebrated at O'Clock last evening ct the
home Of the brides father, li6 Free
street.
There was a splendid gathering Of the
friends of the young bride. as well rs
those of her father, and the couple were
married by Rev. DIR. Fenn, pastor Of ths
High street Congregational church, In the
parlor which was made most attractive by
a tasteful disposition of palma potted
plants, Easter lilies, etc.
Nuptinl music from "Lohsngrin"
ushered In the bridal party, an aisle be
ing made by two boys,Y Theodore Fobes
and Edward Brooks, in black velvet suits
who were preceded by little Hilda Mar
rett in white and carrying basket Of the
choicest flowers. Immediately after the
ceremony Mendelssohn's wedding march
was played and during the entire evening
delightful selections followed under the
leadership of Mr.. Callahan.
The bride was escorted to the parlor
aud given away by her father. She wore
la gown of white moire silk, princess
style, with duchesse lace collar, and
BRUSSELS net veil fastened with diamond
ornaments, present from the groom.
The bridal bouquet was OF lilies of the
valley. Miss Marion Edwards was the
maid of honor. Her costume was OF pink
brocade silk and she carried bouquet Of
brides roses The bridesmaids were Miss
Maude Fabyan, sister OF the groom,
Miss Josephine Libby of Westbrook. Miss
Lille Jones Of Boston, and Mrs. Leon
Fobes of Portland, who were attired in
white muslin and carried bouquets of pink
roses. The best man was John h. Crosby
of Boston, and the ushers who received
George q. Edwards, brother OF the
bride, Alvah Fabyan, brother Of the
groom, John Pierce, Clarence Peabody,
John p. Squire and Charles Buchanan of
Boston.
| After the marriage ceremony there was
o general reception which was largely at
tended from $50 to 10 o'clock the receiv-
ing party being Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Eabyan, Miss Marion Edwards and b. NJ.
Edwards, who were Joined by the bride
and groom.
| A delicious supper was provided by Mr..
Pooler and In the dining room ices and
coffee were served by Mrs. George +. Vest
and Mics Mary Fem, who were assisted
by the following named young ladies Of
the Cone club, Miss Elizabeth Merrill,
Miss Annie Hussey, Miss Ida Doten, Miss
Mabel Warehouse, Mrs. Joshua Libby
and Miss Georgietta Milliken. in the
room adjoining the dining room punch
was served by Mrs. Edward Kennard,
who was assisted by Mrs. George Orr,
| Miss Marion Abbott, Miss Margaret
Bryant and sherbet was served by Mrs.
| John p. Squire, assisted by college friends
of the bride, Miss Elizabeth Baker, Miss
Helen Burr, Miss NJ aude Barbour and
Miss Florence Merrill.
The young couple started last evening
for an extended southern trip and on
their return they will make their home in
Cambridge, Mass.
There was magnificent display of
handsome presents which had teen IT.
ceived from large circle of friends.
| Besides u large assembly OF Portland and
Westbrook friends there were present from
abroad; Mr. and Mrs. John p. Squires,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Chick, Mr.. ard
Mrs. Geo. W. Kimball, John b. Crosby,
Charles q. Buchanan, Miss Marion Blake.
all OF Boston; Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Roll
Inns, Byookline, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f.
Folsom, Winchester, Mrs. Alonzo Cook
and Miss Cook of Maiden.
PILLSBURY-HOLL
The maj riage of DR.. Robert A. Hol-
land of Portland to Miss Mae L. Pills
bury of Belfast took place at st. Francis
Catholic church in Belfast at nine O'Clock
Wednesday forenoon. The little church
was beautifully decorated. Rev. Father
Keely, of Belfast, otiiciated. The bride
was given away by her step father. james
II. Haney. The bride was becomingly
gowned in a white corded silk with pearl
trimmings and carried bouquet of
Il aster lilies.
Miss Margaret Holland, sister OF the
groom, &C led as maid of honor and the
bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Higgins,
Bangor. Miss b lanche Dolliff and Miss
Julia Hogan, Belfast, and Mi IS Maude
Wrenn, Aolyoke, Mass.
DIR. James McAleney OF Portland,
otficIatei as test man and the ushers were
Austin Smith, Fred Sylvester. Martin
Dillworth and Edward Haley, of Belfast.
After the ceremony a reception was given
at the BRIDES home and later the couple
left for q short tour.
TOWLE-HILL.
Tuesday evening, Mt the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Fairbrother in Show
| hogan, Fred 1owle and Mrs. Sally Hill
were married by Rev. George +. Leigh
ton, pastor Of the Universalist church.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Tuttle. The groom has been as
sistant manager of the Skowhegan house
| for tha mast tan wears