The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1895-10-17
wedding Bells.

most happy wedding occurred at high noon
Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. Marilla L.
G. Francis, No. "a Church street, the con-
tracting parties being Mr.. Harry M Prentiss
and Miss Sara W. Francis. The rooms were
very prettily decorated with evergreens, red
berries, wild clematis and cut flowers. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Geo. s.
Mills, pastor of the Congregationalist church.
1t " as the first time he had officiated in this
capacity. Only the immediate relatives and
a few intimate friends were present. Mr.
Prentiss father and mother, brother Charles
and little sister Mildred were in attendance.
The bride was attired in a very lovely gown
OF rich white silk heavily trimmed with
chiffon and wore orange blossoms. Little
Miss Prentiss acted as maid of honor. The
bouquet thrown by the bride was captured
by MISS Lucy Palmer, who very generously
distributed it among the guests. After con
gratulations very dainty lunch was served
and the happy couple took the hack bedeck-
ed with white ribbons, amid perfect show
er Of rice, for the 1 % train for Boston, Last
evening reception is to be given in their
honor by Mrs. H. S. Bigelow, Mrs. Prentiss'
aunt, at No. 165 Huntington Ave. From
Boston they will visit in Springfield and
then proceed to New York. They will be
absent about two weeks. As would natural
~ be expected, they were the recipients Of
many lovely presents, about one hundred,
which included many useful articles, among
which we noticed three lovely rugs, three
expensive chairs, a number of lamps, clock,
tables, six pictures, and among the table
linen some very lovely embroidery, num-
Der pieces Of cut glass, silver, fancy dishes,
solid silver spoons and forks, number OF
books and very beautiful diamond pin
from the groom The bridegroom is the very
active and efficient railway postal clerk on
the Belfast and Burnham run. He is very
generally known and is deservedly popular
| everybody has good word to say of Harry
Prentiss. He is an active worker in the
Congregationalist church, Sunday school
and Christian Endeavor. The bride is a
| graduate OF the Belfast High School and has
been employed for number Of ears in the
| dry goods store Of A. d. Chase, where she
| was very popular. She is also, like her hus-
| band, actively engaged in church work, and
| is highly respected and beloved by all who
| know her. They begin life with the best
| wishes Of the entire community On their
return home they will reside with Mrs.
| Francis at "a Church street.
| HANsoN-LoRD. At twelve o'clock, noon,
| yesterday, Oct 10th, at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry L. Lord No. Park street,
! the marriage Of their second daughter, Miss
| George Geraldine Lord and Mr.. Edgar F.
4 Hanson, Mayor Of this city, was solemnized.
! Rev. Geo. z. Tufts was the officiating cler-
| gyman. None but Immediate relatives and
/ friends We're present. During the ceremony
| the bride was attired in white silk very ele-
gantly trimmed with white lace. She ca r
| rled bouquet of white roses. The party
4 stood under the arch Of the front parlor bav
/ window. AT their right and left were tall
\ palms and hanging sinilaX. In the rear, az
! background, Were potted plants, incluta-
\ ing two spruce palms. Over their heads
/ was a horseshoe made of pinks and vel
/ low roses. The rooms We're tastefullv
decorated with snliaX and roses. Al the
\ close OF the ceremony, a wedding lunch
4 was partaken Of, and Immediately prepara-
Y tions We're made for the departure Of the
1 bride and groom on the early afternoon
Y train They will be absent week or TWO,
and their tour will include visit to New
York, up the Hudson to Albany, and other
places Of interest. The travelling costume
OF the bride was a suit of plain blue. The
wedding presents We're numerous and valu-
able and gave proof Of the high esteem in
which the couple are held. After their re-
turn Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson will be at home
on Thursdays during November at their res
idence, No. Al Northport avenue.
| GILMAN-EDMUNDs. The event which has
\ been the topic Of society in South Montville
! for the past few weeks eliminated at 73O P.
NJ Oct 9th, in the wedding Of Miss Hattie
4 Edmunds and Chas. E. Gilman at the home
Of her uncle, G. F. Conner. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. M. F. Bridgham of
Searsmont. The bride was becomingiy
gowned in white silk, while the groom wore
! the conventional black. Miss Matte Ed
munds, sister of the bride, acted as maid Of
honor, John F. Gilman as best man, and C.
| = OOuHcI dS uSucE "A liable was 1duen With
many beautiful presents, each bearing a
| card on which was written the name Of the
giver. After the ceremony wedding lunch
was served, followed by music, closing with
"God be with you till we meet again. at
the close Of which the bridal couple started
| for their home. Many an old shoe " as thrown
after them for luck. The bride is charming
| young lady and her friends are many. Tie
groom is one of our finest young men, ard
his pleasant disposition and agreeable man
ner have won hosts of friends They have
the best wishes Of large circle Of friends
| FERNALD-REED. On Tuesday afternoon,
! Oct. Sth at the home of the brides parents.
Capt. and Mrs. G. W. keed North Bucks
| port, occurred the marriage of Capt. William
| R. Fernald of Winterport and Miss Annie
NJ. Reed. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr.. Campbell Of Bucksport Centre
The bride was attended by her sister, Miss
\ Florence Reed, as maid Of honor, and wore
| a handsome gown OF white, with roses, the
| maid being also attired in white. The house
| was tastefully trimmed with ferns, flowers
and bright autumn foliage. The bride was
| for years teacher in the Bangor schools
Capt. Fernald is highly respected citizen
OF WinterpOrt. Capt and Mrs. Feruald will