The Newtown bee., 1904-04-29
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MISS CAMPBELL APRETTY BRIDE


 OF RELATIVES AND IMMEDIATE FRIENDS.
 A pretty pink and white wedding
 took place, this afternoon, when Mis-!
 Mary Idella Campbell, daughter O1
 Mrs Abbie A. Campbell, of 3l Orchard
 street, one of the most accomplished
 of Norwalk's music teachers, became
 the bride of Charles Eugene Betts, o1
 Camden, N. J., son of Dr and Mrs R,
 N. Betts, of Sandy Hook, Newtown | Otis 0. Wright, rector of St Johns
 Episcopal church, Sandy Hook. The
 relatives and immediate friends or the
 bride and groom had gathered early, despite the storm, and they were cour teOusly looked after by the uSherS, who included James M. BettS of Yale university, Ralph G. Betts and Gusta. vus A. Betts of Sandy Hook, brothers of the groom, and Arthur l.. Campbell of Bridgeport, cousin of the bride. The rooms were handsomely decorated for the occasion. Festoons of green cry, relieved by pink and white flow CTS, and potted plants made exceed ingly pretty the parlOr and dining room, and from these decorations it could be seen what the bride s favor ite colors were. Previous to the cere- mony, Miss Jeannete Uhle, daug hter of Dr and Mrs F. L. Uhle, entertained the guests with concert that includ- ed these selections: "Alpine Horn, /" by Herman Schirmer; "Spring Song,' by Mendelssohn; "Witches' Dance, " by J. Concone, and "Scarf Dance," by Chaminade. Close at the appointed time, 3 3o'clock, the strains of the Lo- hengrin wedding march announced to the expectant guests the approach of the bridal party. The usherS, two abreast slowly entered the parlOr, and following them came the bride and groom, unattended. The ushers sep arated and the contracting parties ad- vanced through the open space to their places in front of the clergyman. Dur ing this time the piano had been food ing the apartments with the music of sweet and low, came various selections from the opera of Lohengrin. This did not prevent the company from hearing the impressive Episcopal mar riage ceremony, and the responses of both were distinct. The ceremony was concluded within few minutes and then MT and Mrs Betts were over- whelmed with congratulations. A re- ceptiOn followed this event, and then the music turned to lively airs again and Poet and Peasant" by Suppe, Drifting" a reverie, by Bechtel,. and the "WitcheS' Dance," were rendered in faultless style. The guests then sat down to a bOuntiful wedding re- past. The bride was prettily gowned in white silk tissue over white taffeta, with point lace trimmings. She wore the traditional veil and orange blos- nd fo1 an early evening express for the east, but on Friday they will be in Sandy Hook, where they will be rendered a reception from 3 to o'clock in the af- ternoon at the home of the groom's parents, Dr and Mrs R. N. Betts. The journey will be continued af- ter this, and later MT and Mrs Betts will reside, for the time being at least, in Camden, where the groom is en- plOyed. MT and Mrs BettS are in re- ceipt of many handsome presents, which include gold pieces, cut glass, china, silverware and other articles dear to a wOman's heart. The bride was remembered in many ways by her pupils, whose affection for their teach er was quite touching. The bride will circles, but it is unquestiOned that she |
  she may be- Norwalk Hour
 MISS KEAT1NG-MR EGAN.
 St Roses church was the scene of a very pretty wedding, Thursday morn Annie Heating, daughter of Mrs John keating of Gas street, and James R. Egan of Waterbury, Rev Father Fox performing the ceremony. The bride ooked charming in a gown of pearl grey crepe de chine over silk, trimmed with overlace and applique. She wore black picture hat. The maid of honor, Miss Catherine Keating, a sister of the bride, was handsomely ittired in gown of steel blue silk chiffon, with Overlace and applique She also wore black picture hat. The best man was Will liam Egan of Waterbury, brother of the groom. After the ceremony they retired to the home of the bride $ where reception was held, only the immediate families being present. The happy couple left on the 4.O5 train for an extended wedding tour, followed by the best wishes of will reside in Waterbury, where the groom has a responsible position. They were the recipients of many useful and valuable wedding gifts.
 MISS GLEEsON-MR MADIGAN.
 A very pretty wedding took place at the Church of the Immaculate Con- Waterbury, at 6.l5 Wednes- day morning, when Miss Sadie Clem- entine Gleeson, daughter of William GleesOn of East Main street, and Pat rick Franklin Madigan, popular en- ploye of the Woodruff Grocery Co.,, were united in the holy bonds of matri- mony by Rev Father Slocum. Miss Anna Preston, an intimate friend of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mitch ell Madigan, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride was attired in steel color silk with pearl and lace trimmings and wore large white pie ture bat, and carried an armful of bridal roses. The bridesmaids dress was white silk lawn. She wore white picture hat and carried pink roses MT and Mrs Madigan left on the 635 train for an extended trip through Buffalo and New York and on their return a reception will be rendered to them at their home on Kenyon place. The popular couple received many val uable presents from their numerous friends. The groom's gift to the bride was a diamond brooch Waterbury Democrat.
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