Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-26
WEDDINGS.
AbelI-Mathews.

A charming June wedding was that which took place at o'clock on We'd nesday afternoon al the home of MT. and Mrs. James H. Mathews No. 54 Twelfth street, the marriage of their daughter, Miss Flora B. Mathews, and Winthrop S. Abell. The ceremony was performed in sthe presence of a large aSsemblage of relatives and friends by Rev. A. L. Tedford. pastor of the Fed erated church. under bell of white roses. The parlor was charming in it's color scheme of pink and white, roses, carnations and ferns being effectively used.
 The bride was radiant in a gown of white messaline, embroidered, and car ried bridal roses. Her maid, who was her cousin, Miss Jennie Mathews, was handsomely gowned in blue messaline net and carried pink roses. Frederick M Abel1 of Lebanon, brother of the groom, was his best man.
 As the bridal party entered the par Tor Miss Gladys Mathews softly ren- dered the wedding march from Lohen- grin on the piano. and other selections during the ceremony.
 A reception and buffet lunch followed immediately upon the ceremony and and MT. and Mrs. Abell were showered with congratulations. They left upon an evening train for New York and their honeymoon will include trip up the Hudson to Albany and other cities.
 The bride was the recipient of val uabie array of choic ewedding gifts, including silver. china and cut glass The groom's gift to his best man was a gold watch chain. and that of the bride to her maid of honor gold sig net ring. Their gift to Miss Gladys Mathews was gold chain and i0cket. MT. Abell is the son of Mrs. Carrie A. Aben of Lebanon, is a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy in the class of 1905. and for a number of years has been in the employ of the Connecticut company in this city. He is respected and popular young man. Miss Mathews has been a member of the choir of the Third Baptist church, has been interested in the activities of that church. and has a wide circle of friends in this vicinity.
 Upon the conclusion of their wed- ding trip MT. and Mrs. Abell will take up their residence in Greeneville.
 Marquis-RouIeau.
 In the Church of St. Koch. Fall River. Mass, on Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock Samuel D. Marquis of Greeneville and Miss Anna Rouleau of Fall River were united in marriage by the Rev. Father Giguer. There was 8 large attendance of relatives and of honor were James Rouleau father of the bride; and Peter Allard, both of Fall River. After the ceremony there was a reception at the home of the brides parents and wedding breakfast was served to a large num- Der of guests. MT. and Mrs. Marquis left later for this city, where there was a reception in their honor Tues day evening at their home. No 293 Central avenue
 MT. Marquis has been for seven years one of the most popular and oSliging of the conductors in the em- ploy of the Connecticut company and one of the pleasant incidents Tuesday evening was the unexpected visit of about thirty of his fellow employees,
 who showered congratulations upon the happy couple, a speech by Pres ident William Barry of the Trolley mems union being particularly appro- priate. MT. Marquis responded pleas ing1y in his turn and there was music and refreshments were served and it was a delightful occasion.