Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-03-12
seaALL CROCKETT WEDDING.

of Philip Crockett, OF Stonington, and
Miss Celia segall, OF Boston. on Feb. rs.
The following is from a personal letter
from one of the guests. The bride and
groom sre Of Jewish parentage, but the
groom came to this place when small
boy, and has been we'll and favoraoly
known here ever since, having made
many warm personal friends. The lady
writes:
ave arrived at Deacon hall at about half past
six, and soon after entering the vestibue, a
very prttly lady cane up and told us where to
get our wraps checked. She was Mrs. James
segali, vii received the guests. She wore a
mode dress Il immed with lace and carried pink
flowers After that Miss Lizzie Krokyn came
and we were taken Into an anteroom and pre-
scented 10 rhiaip and his bride elect. They sat
in high bseked chairs where they had been sit
ting since 81, II seems it Is the cdstom at a
Jewish wtddiag for the bridal couple to hold a
reception before tie ceremony. Mrs. Krokyn,
Philips u.other, looked very nice indeed In
black satin and ase. Her oldest daughter, Mrs.
Marcus wore black net dress with red carna-
lions. Lizzie krokyn looked very pretty In a
white chiffon, cut ow, With train and trimmed
with blue satin ribbon.
1.-THE bride wore heavy broeaded cream satin,
cut en- train, trimmed with chiffon. Her veil
was fastened with lilies ofthe-vaIley. and she
carried a beautiful bouquet of bride roses. She
looked very pr, tly.
after we left them we were taken into Dea-
con hall aud very beautiful hall IT Is. A
band OF six or seven pieces rendered some iine
music, anG any VINO felt like 1t could dance.
There were more than 200 people there. and, as
many oil them wore bright coors, the rainbow
effect as they moved round the hall was very
pretty.
"At about s.l5 a man entered carrying can
opy of red trimmed with gold fringe. This he
gave to four men VINO raised it by four poles at
the corners, and this was held over the bridal
party all through the ceremony. The band
played the W. dding march from Mendessohn,
ana Philip entered, escorted by his best man
and number OF relatives, and followed by the
Rabbi Israel Levin.
The band stopped playing and the Rabbi, with
hands folded and eyes closed, began to chant a
prayer 10 ancieuI Hebrew. After the pray er the
Rabbi passed Philip glass of wine, of which he
took a rip. and then the band played again and
the bride entered with her suite. She was
marched round under the canopy five times
The Rabbi again chsnted, she slipped the
wine and the groom placed the wedding
ring on her right fore finger. After this
the RABBI read the license, also In Hebrew, then
chanted again, and bowling low bestowed upon
them his own particular blessing. Then, ris-
ing, he started to cheer and was Joined by all
the crowd.
"The bride was hurried oHt and the bride
groom was Kissed by everybody twice. a fter
the excitement had subsidized little there was a
grand rush for the anteroom where cake and
wine were being served. / did not think it
necessary TO Philips future happiness that
should drink wine. so did not 20 in, but We
heard cries Of What's the matter with Mr. and
Mrs. Philip Crockett? They're all right
"After mere dencing, in which all the old
ladies Joined, the grand march for supper was
formed. The banquet hall was down stairs,
and there room for everybody to sit down
The supper served by caterer and there
were more than dozen colored walters. The
supper was boantifui all that could be desired,
and the bridal party sat at the table for two
hours. There were four courses, between
which kilograms of congrstulstton were re
ceived from stonington, Deer Isle. Rockiand,
Bangor New YORK, Philadelphia and several
other places. ] cannot remember the flames of
all that sent messages from home, but among
them were 5. W and Mrs. Violet Goss. Eugene
Thurlow. and A. o. Gross and wife.
sit was very grand affair. We were treated
with the greatest cordially aud were intro
dueed TO every body as Philips friends from
Stonington."
Among he guests at the wedding from
this vicinity were Mrs. A. A. Frink, Mrs.
Maggie Thurston, Mr.. aud Mrs. A. K.
Warren aud Mss Gertrude Green. All
enjoyed the occasion very much.
March A. Eco.
Ansel Stanley moved his family this
week into the house formerly occupied by
Capt. Seth Webb. Lyman stinson and
family moved into the house lately va
Gated by Adrian Stanley.
Mrs. Frances Carleton left for her home
in RookIsnd Friday.
Adrian stsuIey left Thursday to join
the steamer "Merryeouesg".
March Z. Eco.
south isIuehiu.
Mrs. FRANK Colt arrived from Boston
Sunday.
The sewing circle gave an ice-oream
social Tnesday evening. About 50 was
Melted.
Mrs. Joanna Rsddy and Miss Grace
Bridges, of West BROOKLYN, are visiting
friends bore.
The sewing circle gave an entertain
ment Feb. 20 and n. Proceeds about $40. |
The programme was interesting.
March 3. ID.
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