Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-01
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
WAYNE,

| One Of the pleasantest events in the
. chronicles of Nayne's social happenings
| toek place, few evenings since. when
the friends and relatives Of Mr.. and Mrs
| A. n. Manter rendered them a wedding
reception.
At an early hour the guests assembled
in the cosy parlors of the Marter home
and if numbers count as evidences of rs
tccm, surely this worthy couple are richly
endowed. Even the most eSotiStiC.tl
could discover no flaw in the manner 81
welcome extended to the newly made
bride, who has entered our community
under the most suspicious circumstances
The guests were received by Miss Iura
Norris, one OF Wayne's most charming
and accomplished daughters assisted ~
W. b. Frost. master of ceremonies.
The evenings entertainment in part
consisted of both vocal and instrumental
solos college and slee songs. supplement-
eli hy the sweet old melodies OF our
mothers day.
During a lull in the pleasantries. tooth
some sweets were passed to each guest
by dainty little lads and lasses. who per-
formed their service with true Chester
field grace.
A propos came the neat and exquisitely-
Wordcd presentation speech of w. il
Frost. who in behalf of those present, he
handed Mrs. Manter a well filled purse
the contents to be devoted to the purchase
of some desirable article to serve as me-
mento of the occasion.
In language which conveyed much feel
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Manter replied express
sing thanks for the pleasure afforded them
by 50 manifest d spirit of good will and
true fellowship as that of which they were
recipients.
Rev. +. H. Ellington then being called
upon for remarks. made a few brief and
timely suggestions.
Among those present We're the following
named persons: Mr.. and Mrs w. Il.
Frost MI and Mrs I G. Gordon Nv
and Mrs. A. C. Hayford. Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Handy. Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Wing, MIR. and Mrs.
c. T. Swift. DR.. and Mrs. +. L.Chenery.
Mr.. and Mrs. II, G. Norris. Mr. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Moulton, Mr.. and Mrs. AN. Wing.
Dl. and Mrs. c. II. Barker. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Stetson. Mr.; and Mis-. j. NJ.
and Mrs. w. W. Walton, Mr.. and Ms.
A. w. Riggs. Mr.. and II. n. Walton M.
and Mrs. l.. s. Maxim. Rev. F. H. I;ilIing
ton. J. F.. Turner. Carleton Nerrill, y. i.
ard G. j. Lincoln J. r. Berry. J.. 7.
Sturtcvant, J. +. and r. l.. Norris a. J..
Pike. Samuel Maxim. II. c. Gould. Bert
rand Tribou. Madams Abhie Morgan. Kat
MaEtCr. Lizzie Carpenter. Emma Haynes,
Mary Dexter. Lillian I-incoln. Sarah Rid
ley. Jennie Starchfeld, Hattie White, En-
ma Jennings Lois Norris. Alice Mckennon.
Flora Lord, Masters Charlie Riggs. En-
win Tr:Dou Charlie Ridley. Isaac Berry.
Frank ard Joseph Bradford. Arthur Lord,
Everett ana Carroll Wing. Leland Car
penter. Lendal Lincoln. Harold Swift.
Alien Stinchfeld, lIlcry Gordon. Theodore
Handy. owen johnson. Lester Burgess,
James Moultcn. Harold and Asa Norris.
Misses Nina Bradford, Edna Dodge. Hat
tie and Katie Maxim. Lcra Norris. Nellie
Turner, Marion and Beth McKennoa,
Alice Wins, Lucy Pike. Alice Berry.
Several others were present, but the writ
er was unable to secure their names.
Mrs. Martcr. nee Miss Alice Laird. for
merly of Worcester, Mass, where she was
instructor OF music in the public schools
and considered one Of the most efficient
teachers in the city. is Il lady of culture
and rare intellectual attainments. we'd
ded to Il bright and winning personality
that readily enables her to acGuhc and
retain friendships. thus making her q de
sirab,e member of our circle.
Mr. Manter needs no recommendation.
ity is fully established. being public spir-
itcfl. broad minded and charitable he en-
joys the confidence of his towDspeop.e.
Throughout the evening, the members OF
the Wayne Band rendered excellent musi:,
their trim and natty uniforms lending ad-
ditiOnal novelty to the situation.
The climax Of the evening was reached
when Mrs. G.. II. Barker read an original
poem. written for the occasion, little
gem of verse scintilating with the fire OF
ceived with much enthusiasm by- the
hearers.
The company accorded Mr. and Mrs
Manter the distinction of being royal en1
tertainers. and many were the wishes ex !
pressed for their future happiness in life
At late hour all united In singing
"Blest Be the Tie that Binds" after wt,jc
good nights were exchanged and takin1
leave of their host and hostess. the f;tIes
departed for their homes. having pas. ed
most enjoyable evening and one To
long remembered by those present.