The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-12
FuL1ER-PowELL.

The Second Presbyterian church was
the scene of two exceptionally brill
liant weddings, the details of each be-
Ing utterly different from the other,
and vet each having marked features
Of artistic taste.
The first was the marriage Of Miss
Bertha Lorena Powell daughter or AS
sistant Postmaster and Mrs. d. W..
Powell, to Frank Carling Fuller, pri-
Vate secretary Of c. D. Simpson. The
ceremony took place at 4 o'clock ana
began amid heavy downpour OF rain.
The church was filled with a large
company Of the leading society people
OF the city. The decorations were ex-
ceedingly elaborate and included ropes
and borders Of mountain laurel IN
blossom, the delicate pink Of the flowers
melting softly into the glossy green.
The bridesmaids walked up the outer
aisles, meeting the bride at the rear OF
the church and proceeding to the altar
from the center aisle, where they met
the groom and best man and the
ushers. The procession was most ef-
fective. It would be difficult to select
a group Of lovelier girls and the cos
tuning made indeed fair picture. The
bride wore a charming gown of white
embroidered chiffen over chiffon and
satin. with rare point lace adorning the
bodice. A veil fell from head to feet.
and made an exquisite picture OF the
beautiful girl on her fathers arm. She
wore diamond spray, the gift of the
groom, and carried white roses.
The maid of honor was the brides
young sister, Miss Helen Powell. who
was like nothing so much as a sweet
June rose. in her pink chiffons and
iaces. She wore q picture hat of pink
chiffon, and carried pink roses. The
bridesmaids were Miss Elizabeth Bum
nell, Miss Anne Hand, Miss Louden-
berg. of New York, and Miss Gertrude
Sprague. Unusually attractive girls
they were, never fairer than in their
white voile frocks. with pink liberty
satin sashes and picture hats wreathed
under the brim with tiny pink roses.
Lace applique and tucks made up the
trimming of the pretty dresses. which
had touches of pink satin here and
there OF the bodice. They carried pink
roses Of graduating shades. The ma
tron Of honor, Mrs. Fellman, of Beth
lehem, wore white satin and carried
roses.
The ushers were from among the
groom's cloest friends. They were M.
q. Fuller, w. j. Torrey, James Blair,
jr.. and Will Powell. brother of the
bride. The best man was Theodore
Fuller. Rev. DR.. ]. H. Odell, pastor
of the Second church. performed the
ceremony. j. M. Chance played the
wedding music.
A reception followed. at the hand
some home of tine brides parents. on
Linden street. The rooms were law
ishly decorated by Marvin & Muir. Mr..
and Mrs. Powell and the bridal party
received in the front drawing rooom.
Mrs. Powell wore black grenadine and
point lace. The occasion was charac-
.terized by unusual merriment, the
bridesmaids, drawn up in line, sudden
ly breaking forth with the song "Tell
Me Pretty Maiden," as the guests be-
gan to arrive, an incident which ef-
fectually, disposed of all formality. The
supper room was all in pink and white
and was extremely attractive. Han
ley catered. The orchestra, stationed
in the library alcove, added to the af-
ternoon's pleasure.
Two rooms full OF gifts We're quite
the center of interest. Rare silver,
crystal, furniture, china and every
possible idea in bric-a-brac seemed to
be included, together with checks for
substantial amounts.
The bride has been remarked as one
of the most beautiful girls of this re-
gion. She Ia accomplished in many di-
rections. The groom has long been
prominently connected with c. D.
Simpsons office. and is exceedingly
popular in society. They will be at
home after September l. at 1895 Olive
street.