The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-30
WEDDINGS.
BEsT--BERRy.

"A
last evening at the residences Of MIR. and
Mrs. Martin W. Best. $50 Stevens avenue,
Deering Centre. when their oldest daugh-
ter, Miss Elizabeth Jennie Best, was nnit-
ed in marriage 60 MIR. Arthur Frederic
Berry Of Portland. The ceremonies oom-
menced ut 8 O'Clock. Tine, bridal party
descended the stairway at the appointed
hour to the strains Of Mendslsshon 8
wedding march as played By Mrs. III. II.
aoding of Morrills. The bride was
gowned in white silk with white chiffon
trimmings and carried Q bouquet of
white roses.
The stairway was decorated with ever
green and twined with white ribbons
which were unfurled, forming an arch
for the bridal party to pass through.
The ribbons were unfurled by Miss
Grace Berry of North Deering and Miss
BIanch Best, sister of the bride.
The BRIDAL party was headed by Miss
Eunie Smith of North Deering, gowned
In white. and acting as flower girl. strew-
ing flowers In front of the party as they
advanced. The bridesmaid was Miss
Annie CLARK Of Boston. who was gowned
In white sflk muslin and carried bou-
quet of pink roses. The best man was
Mr. Harry G. Berry OF Boston. brother
of the groom. The ceremony was per-
formed In the northwest corner parlor,
which was Hastily decorated for the occa-
sion. A handsome arch of evergreen was
arranged in one corner of the room,
beneath which the bridal party stood.
The corner Of the room back OF the arch
was banked with ohrysanthemums and
other flowers. The wedding ceremony
was performed by Rev. George b. Ilsiey,
ID. D., pastor of the Westbrook Baptist
church. The clergyman OBLIGATED on a
similar occasion about 40 years ago at
the wedding OF the groom's parents.
The ushers were Mr.. John Il. Best and
Mr. Alverdo Best, brothers of the bride.
The door-keeper was Master Howard ID.
Cooling. Mrs. VIM Richardson and Mrs.
Arthur L. Best assisted in receiving
during the evening. After the ceremonies
brief reception was held Refreshments
were served In the dining room. which
was decorated with cut flowers and potted
plants.
In the entry adjoining the dining room
was handsomely decoration. A mounted
deer was decorated with flowers and
evergreen which gave decidedly unique
effect. Uhe rsfreshmsnts served In the
dining room were ice cream and cake
and fruit punch. Mrs. James Kelley,
Miss Graos berry, Miss Lizzie Hsmmings,
Miss Vernie knowles. Miss Addie Best.
Miss Blanche Best and III IS Hattie Stew
ems presided over the refreshment tables.
The guest book was In front hall and
was presided over by Miss Annie
Clough OF Deering Center.
The decorations for the occasion were
furn ished by Mr.. Henry J. Davis OF Deer
ing Center, and were very beautiful. The
wedding was attended by party OF over
hundred persens.
Among the out OF town parties in at
tendance were Mrs. Mary Sherman Of
Boston and daughter, Miss Grace Sher-
man of Roslindale, Mass Mrs. Hiram
Bachelor, North windham; Mr.. Harry
G. Berry, Miss Annie Clark, Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry were the recipients
of large number of beautiful presents,
among the number q handsome chair
from the Portland Besf Co., in whose
employe the groom is engaged as travel
ling salesman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry left on the Pull
man train for brief wedding trip to
Boston, Springfield, and New York. On
their return the young couple will re-
side at 1853 Oxford street, where they will
be at home to their friends after Janu.
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