St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-06-06
WEDDING BELLS.
A Pretty June Wedding at Sutton.

| was gaia Qay LOT Ine TOWN OF SUTTON,
the occasion being the marriage of Miss
Mae Leach, eldest daughter OF DR.. and
Mrs. George W. Colby, to Bert U. Wells,
the editor of the Lyndonville Journal.
The ceremony occurred at high noon in
the Free Baptist church, which was
handsomely trimmed for the occasion.
The pulpit was artistically concealed
with potted plants and flowers, while
large floral arch surmounted by bell
extended from one side of the church to
the other. The arch was formed of apple
blossoms of varied shades and was a
most effective piece of floral decoration.
The church was we'll filled with inter-
ested spectators, including about rs
from Lyndonville and a number from
North Danville, st. Johnsbury and other
places. The ushers were Miss Mary
Willard, Miss Ethel Chapman, both of
Sutton, and Miss Blanche Campbell, of
Lyndonville. Music was furnished by
the Lyndonville orchestra who were skill
fully concealed behind the pulpit.
At the first strains of Mendelssohn' S
Wedding March the bridal party ad-
vanced up the aisle, preceded by the
officiating clergymen, Rev. J. W. Burgin,
of Hard rdwick, former pastor at Sutton.
and Rev. E. c. Clark, the present pastor.
The ushers of the bridal party were Willy
and Ira Willard. ]. A. Stanton, of st.
Johnsbury, was best man and the brides
maids were Miss Wells, of Lyndonville,
only sister OF the groom, Miss Maud
Colby, of Sutton, only sister of the bride,
and Miss Harriet Gross, of Bloomington.
Miss Wells was dressed in blue, Miss
Colby in white, trimmed with pink, and
Miss Gross in pink.
The bride was charmingly gowned i'll
white with bridal veil and carried a
bouquet of roses. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J. w. Burgin in SIM
pie but impressive manner after which
prayer was offered by Rev. E. c. Clark
The benediction, pronounced by Rev. Mr..
Burgin, closed the service.
The guests then followed the bridal
party to her former home where hearty
congratulations were extended. The
visit to the home also gave the guests a
chance to look at the choice presents
which included sterling silver, pictures
books and many other useful gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells left on the afternoon
train for wedding tour and on their re-
turn will be "at home" at Lyndonville.
The bride is one of Sutton's most pop
ular young ladies and the groom has a
wide acquaintance throughout this sec
ton of the state on account of his news.
paper connection. They take to their
Lyndonvlle home the best wishes for
long life and prosperity from wide cir
Gle OF friends, and the CALIFORNIAN gladly
adds it's congratulations.
GrOver-Graham.
The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. A Gra-
ham at st. Johnsbury East was the scene
of pretty wedding Monday afternoon,
when their daughter, Mertie L. was
united in marriage to Edwin 0. Grover,
of Boston. Rev. G. w. Patterson assisted
by the groom's father, Rev. N. W. Gro.
yer, performed the ceremony, which took
place at two O'Clock in the presence ol
about 35 relatives and friends. To the
strains of the wedding march, the bride
and groom attended by the brides
brother, Charles P. Graham, as groom's
man and Miss Margaret Thomas oI
Nashua as brides maid, entered the room,
which was tastefully decorated with ap.
pie blossoms, lilacs and evergreen. The
bride was gowned in mousseline de sole
over pale green silk and carried boquet
of brides roses.
Miss Graham was graduated from ST.
]. A. in the class OF '89 and later from
Mt. Holyoke and the Theological Semina
ry at Hartford, Conn, since which time
she has taught successfully, having beer
located for the past two years as precep
tress at Beach Institute, Savannah
Ca. Mr.. Grover was graduated from
St. J. A., in 80 and is now located in I
responsible position in the editorial de
partment OF CHM & Co., at Boston
Many valuable presents were received b,
the bride, including silverware, picture
and books, an especially valued presen
being vase taken from a collection dis
covered in Japan, dating back as far a
1910. After the ceremony refreshment
were served and Mr.. and Mrs. Grove
started for a carriage drive throug
Franconia Notch, after which they wi
spend some time at the beach, and wi
be at home at 108 Bloomfield stree
Boston, Thursdays in September. Bot
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover have many friend
in st. Johusbury and vicinity, who joi
with the CALIFORNIAN in hearty congra
ulations. Charles P. Graham, the bride
brother, has just returned from EuroI
and also, Rev. and Mrs. N. '
Grover, of Boston, who will be remer
bered as formerly located at St. John
e bury Center, and Miss Ward fro
: Hanover. A number of friends were all
present from St. Johnsbury and S
$ Johnsbury Center.
FOURTH OF JUNE.
Fourth of June! Fourth of June
caroled the birds of St. Johnsbury Ea
Why this rapture? Mating tin
e Mating time!" sing bobolink, robin a
thrush. Well mated, too,--a true W
j. man and manly man. A maria