The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-24
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Athens.

One Of the most enjoyable events OF
re year was the reception given Wednes
hay evening, at Wesserrunsett Hall, BY
Rev. and Mrs. Harold d. Corson.
Both these young people are wei
Known and popular, and no one sent re-
Erets unless obliged to do so. me ar
irving guests were met at the door oA
zshers who conducted them to the pretty
parlols of the Odd Fellows Hall, from
which they were shortly escorted 10 th'
spacious hall below, which, By means Of
decorations, potted plants, cut Movers,
ETC., had been transformed into charm
ing reception room. The bride and groom
we're assisted in receiving by MIS-. Lillian
Williams, foster. sister OF the BRIDE MI.
and Mrs. c F Dore and Mr.. and Mrs.
David Corson, parents OF bride and
groom respectively. Miss Pearl Corson
distributed dainty programs, and ushers'
2reTtily gowued 10 white, found them
seats. The Athens Cornet Band made
its debut on this occasion and was thor
sughly appreciated; the several selec-
siODs given during the evening were
Bnch ebj)yed and called out many favor
able comments. The first on the pre-
gram was the grand march, 10 when
nearly all participated A quartet, com
posed Of Mrs. Emma Dore, Miss Gaia
Dcre, G. r. Turner and Harry Flanders,
gave two fine selections during the ever
ing Mrs. Ella Ellingwood and Mrs.
Made FLANDERS each gave recitation,
G. r. Turner sang two solos aud Mr.. ana
Mrs Dore sang duet. Every feature
Of The program was finely given and
greatly enjoyed, serving to make the
evening one to be long remembered.
Refreshments OF ice cream and cake,
4ruh and confectionery were distributed
Avishly, and each guest took home
piece OF wedding cake upon wfich TO
cream.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corson are deeply CRATE
bal for the many tokens OF friendship re-
seiyed during the evening, for the KIDD
Izsess shown by everyone, and especially
wish to thank those who prepared the
excellent program for the entertainment
Of their guests. Following Is list OF
gifts with names of donors
Two solid silver desert spoons, J. Putnam,
Edward IT., and Phil Ware; six silver tea
spoons, Jennie Fox and Mylon Elliott; silver
butter knife, Ralph Butler; COUCH Mr.. and
Mrs J. +. Holman, Mr. and Mrs. Almon
Locke, Harold Doe, Eva Wentworth, DR..
and Mrs l.. n. Ellngwood, Mr., and Mrs
Calvin Jones' Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Rowell,
Dir. and Mrs. Amos Chapman, VIII Bangs,
Mrs. Flora Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs IL. N.
Flanders, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Patterson, Nh
mad Mrs. Tom Fox, Mr.. and Mrs. II. S FL
Rott, Cad Tobey, Mr.. and Mrs. b. f. Gaylord.
Eephe Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Traf
son. Mr.. and Mrs. +. V. Barker, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. |. Hight, Mr.. and Mrs. Nahum Cook,
M and Mrs. f. II. Cook, Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Emery, Mr. and Mrs. G. f, Aver, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Curtis, Nellie Fox, Mrs. Wilson
Nils, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Allen, Mr. and
Mrs. L {. Elliott, Mr.. and Mrs, Fred Corson,
Mr. and Mrs George Allen, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Allen, Helen Barker, Mrs. Clara Doe,
Nh. and Mrs O. NJ. Mason. Mr.. and Mrs. b.
p. Barker Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Braley, John
hight, Francis Fellows and Mrs Maria To-
hey; oak chair and fancy sofa pillow, J.. +.
Lombard, Lillian Hight, Paul Giles, Pearl
CorsoD, Annie Whittier, Maola Walker,
frank Goodwin, Horace Tibbetts, Frank
Joaquin Della Fox, Lawrence Fox, Marguer
ite Fox, Horace Dodson, Fred Mcclure,
Rosie Scrbner, Lee Foss, Laura Corson,
Christie Littlefeld, Florce York, Joseph
Barker, Kathleen Fox, Mrs May Emery,
Loantha Pike, Levi Barker, Nina Buzzell,
Anna Barker and Marion Holman; platter,
Waicer Hilton; cake plate and cut-gass bon
Son dish, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Goodwin; glass
berry set Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. {. Foss; celery
dish and glass salad dish, Mr.. and Mrs a. A..
HaI; gravy ade, Frank and Guy Longfel-
low; pair towels, Mary f. Taylor; glass
cake plate, Helen Chapman; bread and milk
set, Bonnie Misener; glass berry dish, Flora
Patterson: one-half dozen dessert spoons
Hr. and Mrs. N. A. Dore; oil painting, Mrs.
David Corson; parlor lamp, Thomas Tuscan;
spoon tray, SALT pepper and vinegar cruet,
Daniel Wentworth, Charles and Helen Chap
man; cake plate, Gladys Littlefeld; Dresden
ware, Perley Fogg and family; fancy cake
plate, Helen f. IIurd; dessert spoons, Mr..
and Mrs. A. NJ. Thompson; Methodist Epis-
copal Benevolent Society, one dozen linen
napkins; Lewis Hight. set Of fancy bowls;
two engraved dessert spoons, Mr.. and Mrs.