Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
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Miss Alice Emma Pur1ngt0n, daugnte
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. U. Purington,
Bethel, to Mr.. John Voorhis Holt OF Al
dover. Mass. The wedding took plac
| in the Congregational church, Bethel.
i It was distinctively daisy wedding
The church decorations were in charg
of Prof. F. E. Hanscom, Mrs. A. e. Hel
rick and Mrs. Gilbert Tuell, who wer
ably assisted by many students OF Goul
Academy and other friends. The chan
eel was q wilderness of flowers. Tn
large pipe organ was lastly festoone,
with ropes of daisies and pretty chain
of evergreen hung gracefully from tn
overhead border of the chancel. TIL
large space occupied by the chancel wa
complete tank of evergreen and daisies
Ropes of daises were extended the entir
length of the church on either side o
the center aisle after the seating OF tn
guests who filled the room to its utmos
so that many were obliged to stand IL
the rear of the church. Over ont
thousand invitations were issued.
At seven o'clock the doors of the
church were opened to the arriving
guests and at that time, Miss Laura G.
Hall who officiated as rganist, began an
organ recital which continued during the
half-hour in which the guests were ar.
irving. At 7:SO, the time appointed fol-
the ceremony, the doors of the church
were closed, and after a slight pause to
the sweet strains of the Lohengrin Wed
ding March, the bridal party entered.
From the side entrance from the
chapel came the Rev. Webster Wood.
bury of South birmingham, Mass, and
Rev. Arthur Varley, pastor of the Bethel
Congregational church, followed by the
groom and the best man, Mr.. Howard
Wright of Andover, Mass. At the same
time from the central entrance in the
rear of the church came the four ushers,
Mr.. Arthur Holt, brother of the groom,
Mr.. Walter Washburne of Salem, Mass,
Mr.. George B. Farnsworth of Bethel and
Mr.. Fred B. Merrill of Bethel. Follow
ing these were the four bridesmaids,
Miss Belle Purington, sister OF the
bride, Miss Elsie Holt, sister of the
groom, Miss Mabelle Rand of Bethel and
Miss Alma Gehring of Cleveland, Ohio;
next came the two little flower girls,
little Marjorie and Hilda Chandler,
cousins of the bride, the maid of honor,
Miss Jennie Canty of Maplewood, Mass,
and the bride, accompanied by her IA
Their. This party proceeded up the long
centre aisle of the church to the space
in front of the altar where they were
met by the groom.
The bride was given away by her IA
ther. The ceremony was most i'm
pressive, the double ring service being
used. The officiating clergyman, Rev.
Webster Woodbury., an uncle of the
bride. was assisted by Rev. Mr.. Marley.
After the nuptial knot was tied the
party withdrew from the church to the
music of Mendelssohn's Wedding March
to the carriages in waiting at the door.
The bride wore gown OF ivory
duchess satin, with court train and
elaborate trimmings >of real lace and
de sole, and tulle veil
fastened with pearl brooch, the gift of
the groom. She carried BRIDES roses.
Miss Jennie CAVITY, the maid of honor,
was dressed in white silk muslin, lace
trimmed, and carried bunch of large
pink carnations. The four bridesmaids
were attired in white muslin over pink
and carried daisies tied with pink rib
bons. The little flower girls were pref
tily dressed in white and carried large
baskets of daisies.
The going away gown of the bride was
of brown broadclOth.
The bride is one of Bethel's most loved
and respected daughters. Her father is
one of the towns leading business men
and one who is closely identified with
the church and all other moral as well
as social and business interests of the
He has been treasurer OF
the town and occupied several high posi-
tons of trust.
Miss Purington is granddaughter OF
the late Hon. Enoch W. Woodbury.. For
the past five years Miss Purington has
been most successful teacher OF rhet-
oric, English literature and history in
Gould academy, Bethel, where she has
won the regard and esteem of all with
whom she has come in contact. She is
musician, fundamentally and
vocally, and has high local reputation
as a vocal soloist. She is we'll educated
and cultur' and has long been favor
lite IN beCnel SOCicIy.
The groom is young man OF sterling
character and during his short visit to
Bethel has most favorably impressed all
who have met him. He is connected
with the banking and brokerage house
of Lee, Higginson & Co., of Boston,
where he is held in high esteem.
After the ceremony at the church,
charming reception was given at the
BRIDES parents on Main Street, Bethel.
The house decorations were under the
direction of the groomsmen and brides
maid, and were tasteful in every detail:
The hall and stairway were festooned
with evergreen, and the several rooms
were prettily garlanded with evergreen
and roses. The mantels were arranged
in banks of white and pink roses, and in
the dining room loosely hung from he
to the four corners of the
table were pink ribbons, while the CEN
terpiece of the table was a beautiful set
ting of La France roses. Many invita-
tions were issued for the reception and
for two hours the rooms were a pretty
and striking scene. The guests were
m ct in the hall by the ushers by whom
thew were conducted to those who re-
ceiyed, Mr.. and Mrs. j. U. Purington,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bodwell, and last
ly the bride and groom.
Many and sincere were the best wishes
and congratulations showered upon the
newly welded couple.
In the dining room were daintily
served refreshments of ices, cakes and
fancy crackers, with cooling drinks.
From the dining room the guests
passed up stairs to the large room where
upon long tables were arranged the nu-
merous elegant wedding gifts. So many
were these remembrances that only gen.
eral mention of them can be attempted.
One of the prettiest, however, was the
solid silver water pitcher, the artistic
inscription upon the bottom of which
showed it to be from the various en-
ployes in the banking house with which
the groom has been connected. Another
notable and elegant gift was large
clock studded with precious stones, from
an uncle of the groom in New York City:
From the clerks in the Howard National
Bank of Boston, in which the groom was
at one time employed, came a beautiful
clock. From Lee, Higginson & Co. OF
Boston, was substantial remembrance
in the form of check for $3.50. One
long table extending the entire side OF
the room was given wholly to the dis,
play of the many elegant gifts in solid
silver of almost every description
Another large table was given to the
pretty array of china and cut glass. o.
the china it may be simply said that i
was exquisitely beautiful. Much OF II