Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-09
JACKSON cosDoS.

JACKSON CONDOR.
At the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
w. Jackson, Bass Hsrbor, Wednesday,
April 2, At 30 p. m, was soiemnized the
marriage OF Miss Mabel Lea, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson, and Herbert II.
Condor.
Although the uncertainty OF typical
April day, with frequent showers and
consequently had travelling, prevented
many VI the guests invited from a dis
lance from being present, yet the house
was well flied. The wedding ceremony
was private, Only the immediate relatives
OF the family being witnesses. The Rev
Clarence Emery, of Southwest Harbcr,
was the officiating clergyman. The ring
service was used.
The house was very tastefuliy decorated
with evergreens, csila-lilies and poited
plants. To the measured strains of
Mendeissohu's wedding march, the
bridal party entered the room and moved
to their places beneath an arch OF ever
greens. Miss Harriet Benson, OF Mel
rose, Mass, cousin OF the bride, was
bridesmaid, and Fred jackson, brother of
the bride, was best man. Helen Esteiie
jackson, sister of the bride, and Blanche
Benson were ushers.
The bride looked charming in her we'd
ding gown OF white mule, hoonced and
trimmed with lace and ribbon. She wore
long white kid gloves and carried
bouquet OF bride roses and white car
nations. The rich simplicity OF the brides
toilet was the occasion of much sdmiring
comment.
The wedding reception was between the
houSs OF and u O'Clock. At eo'clock
the guests outside OF the family began to
arrive and the house was soon filled. Con-
CALCULATIONS were showered upon the
happy coupe. After all had expressed
their best Wishes for the future happiness
OF the bride and groom, entertainment
was provided for the assembled guests.
Miss Myra Powers gave some selections
in her usual pleasing manner. Miss Hair
riet Benson and Mrs. Condor played
duet. Recreations followed. Refreshments
were served at IL O'Clock.
The usual tasteful and valuable gifts
were there-silver, china, fine table liner,
embroideries, handsome cushions Zone
from Mrs. Lucy Benson, great aunt of
the bride, called ''steps to the aitsr',
was appropriately namely, and many
others IN choice selections, showing the
appreciation 10 which the young couple
are held.
Miss Mabel Pray, OF Bar Harbor, sang
30 Fair Dove, o Fond Dover
sunshine concluded with brilliant
rainbow In the afternoon. May the day
be an augury OF the welded lives OF the
newly married pair .'IDto each life
some showers must tall," but that sis |
the common fate OF el", and with the
overarching bow OF promise, q heart within
and God o'srhead," may their lives be one
grand sweet evensong.
One OF tine noticeable features OF the
assembly was the number Of fine-lookIng
young married couples present, Who were, |
but few years sgo, the boys and girls to-
gether in school; now married happy and |
prosperous ia homes Of their own.
Mrs. Harriet Benson, grandmother of |
the bride,although advanced in years, and |
often In critical state OF health, has lived |
to see this, the first Of her grandchildren, |
as the principal in one of the most |
charming home weddings that ever took |
place in town.
Miss Harriet Benson, who came down |
from Melrose to attend her Cousins |
wedding, returned on the boat Saturday, |
April 5, to resume her duties as teacher.
April. n.