St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-09-20
THE TOWNS AROUND.
sanger-Quiniby


The residence Of Lorenzo X. Quimby
was the scene of a pretty home wedding
on Tuesday September IL, when Miss
Nellie was united in marriage to Henry
Mortimer Sanger, NJ. ID. OF Providence,
X. l. At 4 o'clock the bridal pair enter
ed the parlor to the strains of Lohen-
grin's wedding march played by Miss
Florence Chase and the ceremony was
performed by Rev. NJ. A. Farren, Miss
Chase playing softly 20 Promise Me"
The rooms were elegantly decorated
with plants and flowers, the patlor in
green and white, other oon in yellow,
lavender and pink. The bride wore
white point d'esprit lace over white
satin and carried a bouquet Of bridal
roses. The ushers we're W. l.. Quimby
of Boston and Lorenzo Q. Eaton of ack-
s%onville, Ala, a brother and cousin OF
the bride.
Among the gifts elegant silver and cut
glass abound and three checks, one for
$1,000, from the brides father and two
smaller ones from other friends were re.
ceived.
Among the guests from out Of town
were Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Sanger, DR.. and
Mrs. Greenleai, Mrs. Vim. Gale and Miss
H. L. Hunt all of Providence; Mr.. and
Mrs. H. S. Root of Newport; Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis of Union Village; Mr.. and
Mrs. c. B. Weeks Of St. Johnsbury; A.
d. Brewer of Indiana; W. S. Mattocks
and c. b. Hubbard OF Schenectady, N.
Y. After heartiest congratulations and
good wishes from the guests DR.. and
Mrs. Sanger took their departure amid
a shower of rice. They will spend a few
weeks in travel before going to their
future home at Providence.
Brewer-Eaton.
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, another brill
liant wedding took place at the residence
of julius c. Eaton when Miss Carrie was
united in marriage to Albert d. Brewer
of Indianapolis. The marriage was
solemnized at 1890 by Rev. M. A. Far
rem in the presence Of a large number Of
guests. The large double parlors were
beautifully decorated in green and white
and the dining.room was splendid in
pink. The bride was attired in white
silk muslin over white silk. The presents
were numerous, elegant and costly.
Many of the guests were those who at
tended the wedding the day previous and
there we re also many Others, about $50
having been invited. The bridal pair re-
manned a few hours and took the night
train for their future home, followed by
the best wishes Of a large circle of friends.
The bride has been well known in
this vicinity as a girl of rare musical
talents and kindly disposition and she
will be greatly missed.
staples-Page.
Many friends have lust received the
marriage announcement of a former
Lyndon boy, H. Corcell Staples to Miss
Flora Alice Page of Newcastle, Maine,
which took place Wednesday, Sept. 13
at high noon after which the happy pair
proceeded to Boston. Mr.. Staples has
just received an offer Of a position as as
Establishment in Texas and he will enter
upon his new duties about Oct. /.
A very pleasant reception was rendered
the teachers OF our schools last week
Tuesday evening. A large number were
present and a programme was presented
consisting of solos by Mrs. Morrison,
Miss Newell and X. M. Wileomb; also a
song by Rose and Mary Brown; recita-
lions by Misses Deos and Gilbert read
ing by Miss Grace Holton and remarks
by Revs. McGlauhin and Farren and DR..
L. W. Hubbard, with responses by the
teachers and Mrs. Richards. Cake and
coffee were served and all seemed to en-.