The Republican journal., 1905-10-12
WEDDING BELLS.

| 5th, when their younger daughter, Ethel
Gertrude, was married to Mr.. Hall Far
rington Hoxie, formerly of Waterville, now
of Schenectady, New York. The ceremony
was witnessed only by the immediate rela-
| tives and was performed by the Rev. Ash
| ley A. Smith, pastor of the Universalist
church. The color scheme of the decOra-
| tons was pink. The parlor was effectively
arranged with hydrangeas, and in the din
| ing room, where a lunch was served after
the ceremony, pink roses were used with
artistic effect. Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie left on
the 1.30 p. m. train for an extended trip
through the southern New England States,
after which they will visit New York city
before going to Schenectady, where they
will make their home, and where MIR.
HoXie has responsible position as an
electrical engineer. Mrs. Hoxie's travel
| ling gown was of blue broadcloth, trimmed
with champagne broadcloth She has been
one of the most popular of Belfast's young
people, and her departure will be regretted
! by many friends. After graduating from
the High school she taught successfully in
Belfast and Waterville, returning from
that city to take il position in the sixth
| held until her resignation this fall. Mr..
lloxie is a graduate of the University of
Maine in the class of 80, from the Depart
ment of Electrical Engineering, and has
been very successful in his profession. He
has gained many friends during his brief
visits here, who extend to him their hearth
est congratulations. The presents received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Hoxie were most attrac-
tive, and were remarkable for both beauty
and value. They included linen, china,
cut glass, and silver. The out-of-town
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs Silas Hoxie of
| Waterville, the grooms parents; his
| brother, Harvey H. Hoxie, L. of NJ 'O6 :,
his aunt, Miss Lillian Hoxie of North Fair
field and Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Smith of
Portland.
Observation-Disclosures Mr.. Harry A.
Clements and Miss Lillian NJ. Thurston
were married in Lynn Oct. 7th. Rev. James
S. Braker, pastor of the Baptist church.
performed the ceremony, using the ring ser
vice. Miss Bertha NJ. Tukey, cousin of
the bride, was bridesmaid and Mr.. Herman
O. Watjen, best man. The bride was be-
comngly attired in changeable silk and
carried red roses. After the ceremony the
happy couple left for Boston to spend few
| days Mrs, Clements is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mrs Mary +. Thurston Of Belfast
and the young couple have a large circle of
| friends who wish them much happiness and
many years to enjoy it iii.
| PRATT-RIPLEY. \ most notable wedding,
in the annals of such affairs, occurred at the
old meeting house last Wednesday evening
at ~ O'clock, when Miss Alice Ripley, the
youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ebed l..
Ripley, was united in marriage to Mr.. Edgar
Gilman Pratt, son of Nichols Pratt of Shang
hal, China, and New York the groom at
present residing in Redlands, California
| The church was elaborately trimmed With
green and white, the decorations being
made up of hardy hydrangeaS and aSterS.
Ia his idea of the arrangement of the tlOW-
ers in the church the decorator took advan-
tage of the opportunities afforded by the
antiquity OF the editice and the result was
most fascinating. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Louis c. COrRsh, pastor
/ over the parish. The Kings Chapel service
was used, the bride being given away by
/ her father. The groom was attended by
his best man, Lieutenant William Naaze
| Pratt, L. S. y. The bride was attended by
Miss Nettie NJ. Ripley, as maid OF honor,
and four bridesmaids, Miss Edith Ii. Walk
er of Boston, Miss Ida Fletcher of Belmont,
Mrs. Thomas J. Hammond of northampton,
and Miss Bessie W. Ripley. The bride wore
a beautiful gown of point applique over
chiffon satin, bridal veil fastened with or
ange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of
| white roses and marguerites The maid of
| honor wore pale green liberty silk, while
the bridesmaids were attired in white lib
erty silk with lace trimmings. The ushers
/ We're Mr.. Harry Eckhard, Mr.; Carl Burr,
| Mr.. John I. Hollis, Capt seth Nj. Milliken,
Mr.. Henry F. Ripley, Mr.. William Ripley.
A reception at the brides home at bingham
| Centre followed the ceremony. Here the
| house was thrown open to an immense
throng of guests. The interior decorations
were of roses. An orchestra furnished
music, and refreshments were served in II
mammoth marquee on the grounds adJoin-
ing the house, approach to which was eff
fected by enclosing the piazza. The we'd
ding gifts were numerous and costly. The
bridal pair will enjoy trip to bermuda OF
several weeks, and will be at home after
Dec 1st at Redlands, Cal.-Hinghanl, Mass,
| Journal, Sept 22nd.
GRoss-CARTER. The marriage of Ira F..
| Gross and Emma j. Carter was SOemnlZed
Monday afternoon, Oct. End, at the brides
home in Orand, Rev. Mr.. Palmer, pastor of
the NJ. E. church, officiating. The guests
were Captain Charles Jordan, Mrs. Jordan,
Miss Minnie E. Jordan, brother and family
of the bride; Mrs Ruby Gross, mother of
the groom, and Mrs. A. c. Dorr, an intimate
friend. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Gross are most
favorably known throughout the town and
they were the recipients OF many congratu-
| latiOnS and good wishes.
SoLE-STAPLEs. A pretty home wedding
took place at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel j. Sole in Deer Isle Monday evening,
| Oct. End, when his eldest son Charles, was
united in marriage to Linnie Estella Staples,
youngest daughter of MIR. aud Mrs. James
| Staples Rev. }. A. Lawrence performed
the ceremony. Both young people are well
known in the vicinity and have hosts of
| friends who wish them a long and happy
life together.
A DOUBLE WEDDING. Wednesday af-
ternoon. Oct 4th, at . O'Clock, Frank Les
| lie Hall and Adabelle Churchell and AL
bert Simeon Hall and Alice Rebecca
| Richards were united in marriage at the
home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
| A. S. Hall, in LIMERICK street, Camden.
The ceremony was performed by J. F. Bur
CESS, Esq,
LETTER TO COOPER & co,
BELFAST, MAINE.