The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-28

IN HE BEAUIlfO W Spi iihstluS We"
ding of Miss Wclles to Mr.. Paul
y. Belin. is still the topic of
,any pleasant comments. No
Young lady of her circle has en-
loved more undisputed sway OF BELLE
dom than has the bride. None would
no more missed from her girlhoods
home and thus it is a source OF con-
pratulation on all sides that she is to
remain among those who are so de
voted to her, and that these TWO
families among the leading ones In
Scranton society are thus united. more
closely even than by lifelong friend
ship. Mr.. Belin is the eldest son or
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Belin. jr.. and is
a great favorite in a large circle. His
connection with the Scranton Lace
company and other OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
him in close touch with some of the
great business interests of the country.
The marriage day, last saturday,
was perfection. The scene about the
Second Presbyterian church was excep-
tionally attractive as the homes or
both bride and groom were so near tnat
after the ceremony most of the guests
walked over to the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. G. II. Welles, the lovely
spring gowns, the flowers and the sun
shine giving a most picturesque effect.
The bridal parry was very large, and
the gowns were of marked beauty.
The bride wore white satin. exquisitely
cut trimmed with orange blossoms and
duchesse lace. She carried lilies OF the
valley. Her veil was held by a coro-
net of orange blossoms. and she wore
it off her face. She made a particu-
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color and fine eyes.
Rdiss Belin, the maid of honor wore
pink mousselne de sole over pink
silk. and a pink tulle pompadour hat.
The bridesmaids We're in filmy white
dotted mousseline over pink and white
silk. Their hats were of white tulle, and
all carried pink carnations. The pro-
cession was remarkably beautiful. The
bridesmaids were: Miss Mccormick,
Harrisburg: Miss Holmes, Pough-
keepsie; Miss Wilder Rochester; Miss
Olive Fisher. Easton; Miss Hunt, Miss
Boies and the Misses Archibald, of this
city. Mr.. c. A. Belin was best man.
The ushers were: Messrs. James
Terry. Hartford, Conn; Harvey Thayer
Buffalo; Morris Sherrerd, Newark, n,
j.; August Huntington. Plainfield, N
j.; LaMotte Belin, c. H. Welles, jr.
Lawrence Fuller and Worthington
Scranton, of ScraNPon.
The ceremony waRperformed by Rev
DR.. G. T.. Robinson, assisted by Rev
Harris Ely Adriance. of New York.
The church was elaboratelv decorat.
ed with palms. Easter lilies and smilaX
Professor J. M. Chance rendered the
wedding music with excellent taste.
The handsome residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles II. Weles, on Vine street
was richly decorated. Quantities oi
roses, ferns and gloxinias appearing or
all sides. An annex had been erected
for the occasion and the rooms were
throngcd with guests who attended
the breakfast, which was served by
Holland. of Philadelphia Many friends
from New York, Philadelphia, Viii,
,lnington and other cities were present
Mrs. Welles wore a charming gown o.
gray creme de chine. trimmed will
Venetian point and pink velvet. Mrs
Henry Belin, jr., wore pale violet sill
and black lace. The table set for tn,
bridal party was very artistic in 1T
decorations of President Carnot roses
Bauer's orchestra played during tn
breakfast.
Ine roOlnS given up 10 tHe DIluit
gifts were crowded with a rare collec
ton of costly and beautiful articles
Among these was handsome clock
presented by the employees of tn
Scranton Lace company.
The brides gifts to the bridesmaid
were circlets of pearls in pins for tn
hair. The groom gave his ushers pear
scarf pins. Upon their return from al
extended journey, Mr.. and Mrs. Belil
will reside on jefferson avenue.
The "Rummage" sale is the chic
subject of interest among the younl
ladies of the First Presbyterian churcl
and their friends. They were abou
the weariest girls last night who coul
be found in the city Yesterday was
very busy day, although the receipt
were not as large as on Thursday, 70
the reason that many of the best ar
ticles had been picked out. Reinforce
ments of quantities of goods We're re
ceived all day. however, and the in
terest continued. One individual ap
peared with a box which he said wa