The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-25
EAST PROVIDENCE.

very brilliant and pretty wedding oc-
CURED last evening In the Haven NJ K.
church. the contracting parties being
James Roberts Derriv Oldham and Miss
Nellie Florence Munroe, daughter of the
late William w. Munroe and Mrs. Ellen
NJ. Munroe. president OF the East Provi-
dence branch of the w. G. T. y. The
groom is principal OF one OF the schools
In Moosup. Conn.
The church was very handsomely deco
rated with ferns. palms and roses under
the direction OF Miss Jennie r. Munroe,
a cousin OF the bride. who displayed orig
inal and artistic ideas. Certain seats were
conspicuous with bows OF white satin
ribbon.
The edifce was filled with relatives
and friends at 7:3o o'clock when the bridal
party entered to the strains OF Lohen-
grins Wedding March" played by the
regular organist. Miss M. Ethlyn Ken
yon.
The bridesmaids looking lovely In white
silk dresses with lace trimmings and car
rying boquets of pinks, were Miss Ed
monds Miss McTwiggan. Miss Williams
and Miss Barnbrook, These were preced-
ed by the ushers, Clifford Leonard of
East Providence, Frederick b. Hicks OF
Woonsocket william Farnham of Prov
idence and Lawrence Chase OF Orange.
Mass.
Closely following came the bride lean
ing upon the arm OF the groom. beauti-
fully arrayed In an attractive gown OF
white liberty silk over taffeta. with silk
applique trimmings. veil over all and car
rying a boquet of bride roses AZ they
approached the altar they were Joined by
the best man and mntrorN OF honor. Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Maine Of Moosup.
Conn.,. the latter a sister OF the groom.
Awaiting them at the altar were the Of
ficiating Clergyman. Rev. John z. Blake.
present pastor OF the church. and Rev.
John Oldham, father OF the groom and
former pastor OF the church, now OF Nj
antic, Conn.
Immediately after the ceremony the
party with guests were conveyed to the
spacious Munroe residence on Taunton
avenue. where the reception was held.
congratulations extended and refresh
ments served. There were guests present
from Providence, Boston and New York.
The presents were useful, numerous and
valuable.
At late hour, Mr., and Mrs oldham
faced showers OF roses, rice and slippers
and started on their wedding journey.
their destination and route Of travel being
known only TO themselves and most inti-
mate friends. In the fa1l Mr.. and Mrs.
Oldham viii take up their residence In
Moosup, Conn.
The graduating exercises of the East
Providence high school class OF 1902 took
place In the town hall, last evening. The
hall was crowded with friends Of the pu-
pills and the following program was rem
dered:
Prayer. Rev. II. z. Remick: song. '',rhe
Sea Kings Bride" by the school; essay.
Modernism VS.. Art" James r. Hennes-
sey; essay. Pleasures of Literature"
Alice Sundberg; piano solo, La sonnam-
bula," Leyback. Harriet NJ. Briggs; ora
ton, "The Chinese Exclusion Law Is Jus
tlfable," Arthur II. Stack; essay, The
British Boer Conflict In South Africa"
Beulah e. Thurber; Cradle Song" by
the school; essay. Value OF an IDEAL"
Emma Sundberg; oration. Alexander the
Great" with presentation OF class gift.
0ustavus r. lido; song, Rocked In the
Cradle Of the Deep" by the school: ora
tion, Travel as Help 10 Education"
Henry G.. Carpenter; class poem. Irene e.
Bates: song, "Out on the Deep" by the
school, presentation OF diplomas by Su-
perintsndent G.. n. Bliss; singing Of class
ode; song Sailing" by the school; bene-
dfction, by Rev. II. T. Johnson.
Mrs. Herbert Ripley OF Taunton avenue
gave q O'Clock tea at her residence.
Tuesday afternoon, when she handsomely
entertained a select party of friends,
among them being Mrs. Wilton Spencer OF
Providence. 1t was a most enjoyable oc-
casion greatly appreciated by all present
as Mr.. and Mrs. Ripley have recently
come 20 this place and have already won
the friendship OF neighbors and friends
Mrs Ripley was assisted I'm serving by
Mrs Frederick Il. Anthony
Reliance Lodge. No. 81. l. o. o. F., held
its regular meeting last evening having
one candidate for initiation. The meet
ing was well attended.
Bucklin Post G. A. r., No. 70. held Its
regular meeting last evening In Ray
block and several matters OF routine busi-
ness were transacted.
This evening the A p Hoyt grammar
school will hold Its graduating exercises
In the town hall.