Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-05
Twaddle.Br0oks.

UPTON, MAINE, June ~, 19l0.
At Metalluk Island in Umbagog Lake
the summer home Of Harry Dutton
amid most picturesque surroundings ol
mountain and lake and forest, occurred
the nuptials of DR.. Widd Brown Twad
die of Fryeburg, Maine, and Miss Addie
Agnes Brooks of Upton, on Wednesday
at high noon.
Nature was in her most smiling mood
and lent her every attraction to enhance
the beauty Of the scene. The island was
an emerald gem in the silver setting of
the lake over which gaily decked motor
boats conveyed the guests from Lake
side.
The house was beautifully decorated
with evergreen, ferns, and BRIDES roses.
In the spacious living room were flowers
in profusion. The fireplace was banked
with roses and an arch was formed at
one end of evergreen and roses.
The bridal party entered to the strains
of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played
by Miss Eva Twaddle of Bethel, sister OF
the groom. The brides attendants, Mrs.
Gerry Brooks, Mrs. Charles Fox, Miss
Ethel Richardson and Miss Ethel Warren,
formed an aisle of white satin ribbon.
Mrs. Harry Brooks, matron of honor,
preceded the bride, who was attended by
her father until met at the altar by the
groom and his best man, Gard Twaddle.
The ceremony was conducted by Rev.
Charles Skinner, pastor of the Congre-
gational church, Colebrook, N. H., and
was very impressive, the double ring
service being used.
The bride was beautiful in a gown of
white accordion plated messaline and
lace. She wore a veil fastened with q
bride rose and carried a bouquet of bride
roses. The matron of honor was charm
ing in cream silk on princesse, with a
collar of pearls and carried shower
bouquet of valley lilies. Mrs. Brooks,
mother of the bride, was attired in white
silk.
The ushers were Gerry Brooks, Harry
Brooks, Grover Brooks and Charles Fox.
A reception followed the ceremony
after which wedding breakfast was serv-
ed in the dining room which was beauti-
fully decorated, the tables being ex-
quiste with carnations, bride roses and
smilax. Refreshments we're lobster
salad, chicken croquettes, French peas,
Parker House rolls, punch, ice cream,
coffee and cakes. The bride cut the
wedding cake and Miss Mary Abbott
found the ring, Gard Twaddle the silver,
and DR.. John Twaddle the thimble.
The many presents were choice and
beautiful and consisted of china, silver,
cut glass, works of art, etc.
The brides travelling gown was q
handsome costume of blue cloth with
Persian trimmings and hat to match.
Amid a shower of rice and confetti
and many other manifestations of solicit
Gus friends, the happy couple left by
boat for Lakeside where an automobile
was in waiting.
Mrs. Twaddle, the only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldana Brooks, is beauti-
full and accomplished young woman,
with a most winsome personality and
has host of friends. Since graduating
from Gould's Academy she has been
popular and successful teacher. She
has been prominent in church and social
work in this and other towns and has
been favorite with old as well as young.
DR.. Twaddle is son of DR.. and Mrs.
John Twaddle of Bethel. BE is gradu..
ate from Bowdoin Medical School and
has large and successful practice.
After two weeks, Mr.. and Mrs. Twaddle
will commence housekeeping in Frye
burg, Ne.
Among out of town guests were DR..
and Mrs. John A. Twaddle, Gard Twad-
die, Miss Eva Twaddle, Miss Ethel
Richardson, Bethel, Miss Mary Abbott,
Lebanon, N. H., Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fox, Fryeburg, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Brooks, Dorchester, Mass, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gerry Brooks, Portland.