The Republican journal., 1907-07-25
WEDDING BELLS.


GILoHREsT-DUNroN. Wednesday. July
oath at II a. m. at the residence OF Hon.
and Mrs. r. F. Dunt0n, the parents OF the
bride, "a Cedar street, occurred one OF the
prettiest weddings of the season. The
bride was Miss Helen NJ. Dunton and the
groom Mr.. Elon B. Gilchrest, b0th of this
city. The parlor, where the ceremony was
performed, was decorated with pink and
white roses. The corner where the we'd
ding party stood was effectively arranged
with background of ferns and white roses.
The mantel was banked with ferns and
pink roses The sitting-room, where the
presents were displayed, was done in sweet
peas, lace-like drapery of the dainty
flowers extending over the curtains. The
small room off the sitting-rOOm was artis-
tically trimmed with nasturtiums, and the
dining-room was arranged in red and green.
Red flowers and asparagus made most
effective banking for the mantel, while the
centerpiece on the dining table was of red
sweet peas. Rev. George S. Mills of Ben
nington, Vt, formerly pastor of the North
Congregational church of this city, was the
officiating clergyman, and used the single
ring service very impressively. The we'd
ding march was played by Misses Gladys
Pitcher and Ethola Frost, pupils of the
bride. The bride was becomingly gowned
in dainty cream colored chiffon with lace
trimmings, and carried white roses. Her
sister, Miss Edith F. DuntOn, acted as
bridesmaid, wearing pink crepe de chine
and carrying pink sweet peas. Miss
Margaret Snow of Rockland acted as little
flower girl. Mr.. William H. Hall of this
city was the best man. Immediately after
tie ceremony, which was attended by
about twenty-five relatives and intimate
friends, refreshments were served by the
brides sister, Miss Florence E. Dunton,
assisted by Miss Gladys Pitcher. Mr. and
Mrs. Gilchrest left on the noon train for a
wedding trip, and on their return will re-
side at 100 High street. They were the
recipients of number of handsome pres
ents, and of innumerable congratulations
from friends both in and out of town. Mrs.
Gilchrest lisa graduate of the Belfast High
school, and of the New England Conserva-
tory of Music, and beside being a fine
organist and brilliant pianist has been I'M
usually successful in teaching music, hay
ing had a large number of pupils here for
some years. Mr.. Gilchrest is also very
popular, and since his coming here from
Rockland has been in business with his
father, employed in the Belfast National
Bank, and at present holds a responsible
position in the Office of the Duplex Roller
Bushing Company Mr. and Mrs Gil
chrest are both prominent in social circles,
and are universally liked. Good wishes
and congratulations are extended to them
from all sides. The out-of-town guests
were Dr. and Mrs. Eben Alden and Mr.. and
Mrs. John l. Snow of Rockland, Mrs.
George S. Mills of Bennington, VT, Mrs.
Albert McCorrison and Miss Jennie Nc
Farland of Scar smont.
CUsHMAN-BRowN. A pretty but very
quiet wedding occurred at the residence of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Waldo Brown, Court street, at high noon
Saturday, July Goth, when Miss Ruth
Brown and Mr.. Albert Neiley Cushman of
Boston were united in marriage. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. David L. Will
son, pastor of the North Congregational
church of this city, in the presence of the
immediate family. The bride was charm
ingly attired in dainty white muslin gown.
After the ceremony lunch was served, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Cushman drove to
Searsport, taking the boat from there and
going directly to Boston, where they will
make their home. Mrs. Cushman's travel
ling suit was of blue panama with white
trimmings. The bride isTa graduate of the
Belfast High school in the class of 1904,
and for some time has been invoice clerk
for large wholesale boot and shoe house
in Boston. In her former home in North
Belfast, in town and in Boston, she has an
unusually large circle of friends, who unite
in sending their warmest congratulations
and good wishes. The groom, who is an
electrician by profession, also has the con-
CALCULATIONS of many Although the plans
for the wedding were kept very quiet Mr..
and Mrs. Cushman were the recipients of a
| number of handsome presents. 1t was a
matter of regret that the BRIDES three alb
sent sisters, Misses Mabel, Helen and Jane
Brown, could not be present, but they were
represented by congratulatory kilograms,
etc.