The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-20
THREE
SECRET
WEDDINGS
Chums Met Stunning Trio Of
Fair Ones at Ball and Took
Serious Steps Together.

New York, Nov. 20.-The Flatbush sec
three secret weddings William Cook. -.
OF sos East Twney-eighth street; Harry
T. thinner. 20, OF 1886 I'latbush avenue,
apd Cyril Van Winkle, a. of 400 Third
avenue, are the heroes OF the aairs. They
were married last summer 10 Maud Tur-
ner. Mignon Dudley and Anna lie Feyre,
respectively. The FIRST two brides are
from Albany and the last from Nyack.
rhe marriage ceremonies were perform
ed on the same afternoon at the home
OF the pastor of Trinity church in AL
bany after a very brief courtship at Coney
Island where the sextct became acquaint-
ed.
The three young men have been insepara
BILE for several years and were accustomed
to take frequently holiday excursions TO
Coney Island. on Saturday Aug. is. they
attended ball at the Island and became
aware OF the presence of three pretty
young women. 1-
Introductions followed, and the three
couples shortly afterward left the hall
seemingly very happy, but acting mys-
teriously For several days they were seen
about the Island. and later on the board
walk at Asbury Park, where an an uncle
OF one OF the young men is proprietor OF
Cooks hotel
For three or four days the young people
enjoyed themselves, but when the day
came for the departure OF the young wom-
en-. IL was decided that the boys should
accompany them tosAlbany.
More pleasant days followed In that
city and before a week had elapsed the
young couples discovered that a separate
existence would be impossible. one even
ing while all were at Miss Dudleys home,
one of the young men remarked to the
others, why don't you get married?'
HAD NO OBJECTIONS.
"The proposition suits me-" was the
quick retort OF the young man. glanc-
ing slyly at his fair companion.
mo objections here" remarked the girl,
and that settled 1t.
Within as many seconds two more pro-
posals followed and were accepted, and
quickly stealing out OF the house the six
surprised the astonished pastor by de-
claring that they wanted to be married.
few minutes later the young people
were welded and returned to Miss Dud-
ley's home. Soon after they separated
and the young brides are still at their
homes where the matter has been kept
as quiet as in Brooklyn. They are anxious
ly awaiting the time when the PARENTAL
blessing will be given and they can start
housekeeping with their young husbands.
The young ladies, IL is said, are from
good families and Miss lie Fevre is an
heiress. The fathers of the two Albany
girls are partners In n large livery busi-
ness.
The comparatively quiet demeanor OF
the three young men for the last few
months has been noticed and commented
on by FlatbuSh people. and many have
been their excuses
81 have not told anybody yet because
I haven't the courage" said young Van
Wrinkle last night. but ! guess / Will
have to now. All we can hope Is the
forgiveness OF our parents. We fully
realize our position and know We are I'm
tight fix. but believe we have acted
for the best"
when do you expect TO claim your
brides?"
'1n two weeks. for we cannot be parted
any longer"
The boys are we'll connected. Van Win
kle's father is the manager OF the Stand
ard Oil company at Bayonne, while the
father OF Freddie Cook Is a depot super
intendent OF the Brooklyn Transit com
pany! Harry thinner lately inherited a
large sum OF money on the death of his
father. His mother looking worried said
last night: IT will not say whether my
Harry is married or not. n he Is its his
own business