Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
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ADDISON COUNTY
vERGENNES.

st. Pauls Church in this city was the
scene OF very pretty wedding Wednes-
day, October s, at p. M, when Miss
Sarah Strong Simmons. granddaughter of
+. NJ. Strong of West Ferrisburgh was
united in marriage to Claudius Ray Brit
tell of Wcybridge, the Rev w. 7. Forsyth
of Middlebury performing the ceremony.
Miss Mabel Rider of New Haven was
bridesmaid and Clyde Fisk of Weybridge
acted as best man and j. a. Harrington
and S. W. Hndes as ushers. Promptly
at O'Clock the bride attended by her
grandfather. f. NJ Strong. preceded by
the ushers and the bridesmaid proceeded
down the aisle to the strains of Lohen-
Srins wedding march, played by Miss
Estele B. Harris to the chance where
they were met by the groom and the best
man and where the ceremony was per
formed. l.. Nj Strong giving away the
bride. The church was prett!lY and taste
fully decorated with flowers for the occa-
sion. The wedding was largely attended
among those from out of town were: Mrs.
S. A. Britell of Weybridge, mother and
Mrs. ]. r. Dodge Of West Rutland, sister
and J. B. Britcl Of Weybridge, brother
of the groom and Mrs. Z. NJ. Strong of
West Ferrishurgh MIR. and Mrs. Britell
left on the evening train for Montreal, p.
O.. where they will spend their honey
moon after which they will return to
their home in Weybrdge about October
l5.
farewell dance was given at the city
hall Thursday evening by their friends to
Dr. and Mrs. f. W. Shipman. who are
soon to remove to Richmond Hill, n. y,
where Or. Shipman will continue the prac-
tice of his profession devoting himself
largely to the work of a specialist after
his first few months in Richmond Hill.
About 10 people attended the dance and
al report a very enjoyable time. The ves-
ubule Of the hall was very prettily and
tastefully decorated for the occasion with
asI ,ragus vines and cut flowers, which with
Variesated rugs and sofa pillows, forming
cozy corners made scene of beauty and
comfort. The receiving committee was
composed OF Mrs. NJ. l.. Woolscy, Mrs c.
A. Bradbury Dr. j. Churchill findes and
Dr. ANA Mrs. +. W. Shipman. During the
evening refreshments We're served in the
hall. Music was furnished by Niuums
orchestra of this city, assisted by several
members Of the Howard Opera House or
chcstra OF Burlington.
George Ambrose Of North Ferrisburgh
has recently received medal and bar
from the british government in recogn
tion OF his service during the F'enian raid
in Canada in 1866. The medal is of coin
silver and is about the size of a silver dol
lar. On one side of the medal is the Wig
nette Of the late Queen Victoria and on the
reverse side is engraved the word Canada.
Around the edge OF the medal is inscribed
the name of Mr. Ambrose and his regi
ment. the 18th British foot. On the har Is
inscribed the words "Fenan Raid" AL
though now an American citizen Mr.. Am
hrose is very proud of this handsome tcs
timonial from his native country. Mr..
Ambrose served in the British army for
nine years during which time he was sta
toned in ireland. Malta and Gibraltar.
The Middlehury and Nergennes foot
ball teams played game of foot ball on
the old fair grounds Friday afternoon. The