The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-19
WEDDING BELLS.

BowKER-PArrERsoN. The residence Of Mrs.
Viola J. Patterson, Upper High street. was the
scene at 10 a. m, Sept. 18th, OF charming
home wedding, when her daughter Miss Ger
trude B. Patterson, was united IN marriage to
Mr.. John E. Bowker of Belfast, formerly of
Bloomfield, vt. Rev. David L. Wilson Of the
North Congregational church officiated, using
the single ring service. The couple were un-
attended. The bride was becomingly gowned
in light blue crepe de chine with jeweiled
trimmings and lace. They were the recipient
OF many handsome and useful presents A
delicious lunch followed the ceremony, the
brides mother and Mrs. Fannie s. Simpson
serving. The brides going-away gown was q
dark blue travelling suit with hat to blend.
They took hack for Citypoint to board the
noon train. thus seeking, but unsuccessfully, to
avoid the kind friends who wished to shower
them with attention and confetti on their de-
parture. The hack was ornamented with white
ribbons, etc, and number Of friends were on
the train when ii arrived at Citypoint and
gave them a royal reception. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bowker will spend their honeymoon in cot
tage at Winnecook Lake. Mrs. Bowker has
been for some years connected with the
Christian Science church here and is the
recipient of many good wishes. The groom is
we'll known in Belfast, where he has been
frequent visitor, and is also receiving con-
graduation. He has employment in Mathews
Brothers mill, and their return they will
make their home with the brides mother on
Upper High street.
MANLEY-PARK The wedding of Miss May,
daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Fred N. Park of
Park, and Harold Manley of Boston, took
place at p. m., Sept. 18th, at the home of the
brides parents, and was attended only by
relatives and close friends. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Charles H. Mckinney,
who used the double ring service. Miss Man
ley, sister of the groom, was maid of honor and
John Park, the BRIDES brother, was best man.
Miss Park was charmingly attired in white
and wore a wreath of flowers in her hair. The
wedding march was played by cousin of the
bride, Miss Elizabeth Park. After the cere-
mony reception was held. for which gen.
eral invitation had been extended to the friends
and neighbors of the Park family, among
whom the brides childhood days were spent.
The affair was informal and the young couple
were showered with all kinds of good wishes.
Ices and cake were served. The bride received
many beautiful gifts. which she will find
pleasant reminders of her old friends in her
new home. Mr.. and Mrs. Manley left at once
for Boston, where they will reside. and where
~ hold in iyi1
engineering.
NAsoN-WHITNEY. The marriage of Leroy
Woodbury. Mason e~d Miss Elizabeth Maria
Whitney, two of Hampden's most prominent
young people. took place Thursday night,
Sept. 18th, at the home of the officiating
clergyman, Rev. E. F. Pember on Court street.
Bangor Mr. Mason is well known employe
of the T. R. Savage Co. of Bangor and the
bride is the daughter of Capt. Whitney, the
popular first pilot of the steamer Camden.
After short wedding trip they will make
their home in Bangor.
WOODBURY. MACE. A wedding Of especial
brilliance was that of Miss Mildred Mace,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Mace of
Roberts street, and Horace Nelson Woodbury.,
which took place Wednesday evening, Sept
18th, at the West Congregational Church, Rev.
Carl M. Gates, pastor Of the church officiRtin G.
Promptly at o'clock, to the strains of the
Lohengrin wedding march played by Miss
Clarice Merriman the bridal party entered
the church. First came the two flower girls,
Miss Marian Pitcher and Miss Ruth johnson,
attractive in frocks of white, and carry
ing bouquets of white asters. Following
ft1 Of rod
Merriwe ether, who wore yellow messaline en-
train and in empire effect, with an overdress
of yellow chiffon Her flowers were asters
of delicate pink shade. The bride wore
a beautiful gown of white satin and duchess
lace with a long court train and garniture of
opalescent fringe The long vel ~. was caught
back from her face with lilies of the
valley and her bouquet was a shower of
white sweet peas. She entered the church
upon the arm of her father, by whom she was
given in marriage. The groom was attended
by his brother, Frank Woodbury., and the
ushers were Ralph Mace. brother of the
bride, j. Parker Paxop, Stephen Perry, and
Lester Bradbury. Rev. Carl M. Gates, pastor
of the church, was the officiating clergyman.
and the double ring service was used. In the
church the decorations were of aspar-
agus fern, golden rod, and snow balls,
and were most artistic in arrange
ment At the home of the bride, where an
color scheme was pink and white, and asters
and asparagus fern were massed at vantage
points and used with decorative effect in great
bouquets. Those serving at the reception
were Miss Edith Russell, Miss Mollie Dillon
Mrs. George Brooks and Mrs. Frank String,
the latter two sisters of the groom. Miss
Marian Pitcher was in charge of the gifts
which included many pieces OF cut glass sill
yer and china. The guests from out of town
included Miss Marian Brown and Miss Helen
Brown of Cambridge, Miss Melvina Maxwell
and Miss Edna Maxwell of Jamaica Plain, E
H. Burditt of Boston and MIR. and Mrs. VIM.
H. Mace of Brunswick, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Peterson of Brunswick and Mrs. Ambrose
Morrison of Belfast. To her maid of konor
the bride gave an amethyst ring, while the
groom's gift to his best man was signet ring
of gold. The ushers received tourmaline
scarf pins, and the brides gift from the
groom was an.exquisite pearl pendant. At
the close of the reception Mr.. and Mrs. Wood
bury left for wedding journey. the bride
travelling in tailored suit OF cadet blue set
off by modish black hat with white wings
They are to make their home on Deane street,
and will receive after November the first
The bride is a member of the Delta Epsilon
Sorority and is a great favorite, while the
groom is also we'll known to the younger set.
Portland Express.
GRANT HoYT. Although the wedding of
Adoniram Grant of Belfast and Miss Frances
Hoyt of Vinalhaven was very quiet, it was
none the less joyous. Only the relatives and
friends of the immediate families were pres