Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-06-08
WEDDING BELLS.
REEVE Henderson,.

Tuesday June ), Christ Church was
the scene OF very pretty wedding, when
at high noon, Miss Beatrice Sarah Ay-
mer Reeve of Island Pond. Youngest
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Reeve.
aud Mr. Thomas Malcolm Henderson
of Wrstbrook, Me, were Joined in holy
wedock 10y the Rev. +. 7. Lee, in the
presence of a large congregation. The
bridal party marched up the aisle to the
inspiring strains of I.ohengriu's popular
Wedding March, played by Mrs Amey.
The Church was handsomely decorated
with palms, ferns, maple branches, potted
plants, flowers and apple blossoms, and
at the end of each pew bunch of white
carnations was tied Over the chancel
rails a wedding bell of evergreen was
erected. under which the marriage SER
vice was impressiyely performed, the
entire congregation standing until the
end OF the service The bride was give II
away lay her father, and WAS attended
by matron of honor, Mrs f.. \. Tren-
holme. maid OF honor, Miss Marie ).
Reeve, aud two bridesmaids, Miss Mabel
Barker OF Montreal. aud Miss Ruth
Jones of lIatIey, Que. The groom was
supported by Mr.. Willard Bowdoin of
| Portland. The ushers were Messrs.
ID. J. Macdonald aud Guy =. Woodman,
both of Portland, George II. Aylmer
Brooke, of llatley aud the brides broth
er, John b. Reeve. The brides dress
was princess dress of white duchess
satin, shirred and trimmed with ruch-
| ings of tulle. tulle veil, bouquet of bride
roses; ma.ron of honor, white silk, pic
ture hat with black plumes. bouquet of
orchids: maid of honor, white organdie
over pink, bouquet OF carnations brides
maids. Miss Barker. white mule over
blue; Miss Jones, white mule over
green, bouquets of carnations. The
groom wore-a smile. and chatted gaily
with his bride as they marched down
the aisle. The bridal party proceeded at
once to the home of the brides parents
where . wedding luncheon was served.
Owing to a recent bereavement there
was no wedding reception as originally
planned. Smothered in rice and con-
fetti, Mr.. aud Mrs. Henderson left on
the afternoon express for a trip to Mont
real, Quebec and other places, aud after
September lst will be at home at West
brook Me. The bride is one of our
most winning young ladies. Her music
al and social accomplishments made her
a great favorite in the younger society
For several years she was the organist
of the church where she was married.
Much regret is expressed that her
withdrawn. There was Il great profu-
sion of handsome and serviceabe tokens
of remembrance from friends here and
beyond, which abundantIy testified to
the esteem in which she is held. and
the interest in her future. Mr.. Hender.
son is no stranger to the people of Island
Pond. His rich tenor voice has been
heard here on several occasions, and
from the first he has been very popular.
He is engaged in the dry goods business
in Westbrook. His many friends on
Tuesday smoked choice brand of
cigars, and between the wreaths of
smoke mentally extended to him the
best brand of congratulations aud good
wishes. That their future may be happy
and bright is the universal wish. A
number were present from out of town,
in addition to those above mention ed.
including
J Miss Weston, Hatley; Mrs. Bro oke
, and two sons, Ottawa; Mr.. and Mrs.
Burbank, Gorham, n H.; relatives of
the contracting parties; Hon. and Mrs.
, u. NJ. Mansur of Newport Mrs. Ethel
, Hackett of Montreal; Mrs. Elmer Noyes
of Westbrook.