Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-08
SILVER WEDDING
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Alden of WaterviIle.
Friends by the Score Present to Ten
der Their Congratulations.
The Social Event OF the Winter al City Of
WatervilIe.

Watervillc, Feb 7-(Spccial). A quar-
tor century married, 20 years journeying
in welded life, was marked in the family
history Of Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Alden
Of this city, this evening. The quarter
centennial Of their marriage was the &C.
casion Of many congratulations from a
host Of friends in the city and abroad, but
the event was appropriately and beauti-
fully celebrated with reception by Mr..
and Mrs. Alden in Soper' hall last even
ing.
Amid perfect haze Of pink, green and
yellow strcamers radiatiDg from the cen
ter of the ceiling to the sides and corners,
along the walls dropping In artisticaliy
ported plants and ferns. was scene that
will long be remembered by those who
were fortunate enough to receive an in
vitation and be present. The decorations
had been made by the Redington Co Of
this city, through the company's artist,
d. ". Berry. and the work was done in .
manner that reflects great credit upon the
artistic ability Of Mr.. Berry.
At the first landing OF the stairs, one
was met ON entering the building, with
s.rcamers Of color IN pink, green and yell
iu~, twisted about the rail, looping the
dado and dropping from the ceiling from
the landing TO the hall entrance. All over
the reception room the Same eolors pre-
dominated, woven in rolls and in folds,
topped here and caught up with rosettes
therean over all were Topped long strings
NJ laurel leaves, making the effect the most
beautiful aud attractive The stage was
draped IN color large lace curtain Of white
partially hiding the orchestra The arch
Of the stage was hung with corner
portleres over which extended white lace
At the rear ~ the stage was a nest az
seven colored electric lights ON either
end Of the stage on the floor were pretty
itt,ie sitting rooms appropriately furnished
With table lamps Of electric lights and
varied style of chairs The corner posts Of
the stage were surrounded with larg, and
beautiful bouquets of flowers. In the cen
ter Of the ceiling wes Il large circle con
tanning Il electric lights from which the
strcamers ~ color radiated TO all points IN
the hnll.
AS you entered the hall after fcasting
on the beauty Of the decorations mentioned
the eye catches the shape Of "a bell in laurel
trimmings on the left wall. on which was
the following; February :, 1871
Directly opposite was another, with the
date February Z. 1896 Close at hand
as one enters was reception space, over
which was hung a canopy Of the prevail
ing color ami drsped with Persian purti-
eres, on the floor being Polar bear mat
the whole banked by potted plants and cut
flowers
Here il was that Mr.. and Mrs. Alden.
assisted Ivy ID. Payson Alden and Miss
Jennie Alden. son and daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Alden, Miss Pope Of Dorchester.
Mass, and Miss Mollie Mattocks of Port
land, received the host Of friends who came
to congratulate them and wish them
Good speed ID the years that must come
and go.
There were many happy encomiums cx
pressed Of the hospitality and general
popularity of the host and hostess, ana it
was the sentiment in general that the oc
casion was the happiest the city has ever
known
Dinsmorc's full orchestra furnished the
most delightful music and many light
toe was tapped to the inspiring strains
Ii was gathering of the elite of the city.
the flower Of young manhood and young
womanhood mingling with the stability
of age and the character that makes Water
willie among the first of the cities of Maine
in point of integrity and standard in the
individuality OF her citizens.
Among those from abroad were Mrs. Il
2. Shaw and Mrs. Moore of Portland.
The third session of the parliamentary
day of Thursday, began. this morning, at
1850 o'clock. At H. the House ad
journed, and Il minute later, Speaker Reed
raped the gayel to announce the opening
OF Fridays session. Arrangements were
made by unanimous consent to close gen
eral debate on the bond bill at the close
of the legislative day, Monday
Pearson, Rep. OF North Carolina. who
had not been present when Talbert made
his statement, entered disclaimer Of the