The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-27
RANDOLPH.
Ona May Belle Stevens Became Bride Of
lanes H. Menard To-day.

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James H. Menard To-day.
The marriage of ona May Belle
Stevens, eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
IC. c.. Stevens, and James Hercules
Menard, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Menard, was solemnized in the
Catholic church this morning November
81 at 0 o'clock, Rev. Father NJ. 5.
O'Donnell officiating The bride was be.
comingly gowned in white lansdown, and
wore veil OF white silk chiffon, and car
| ried white prayer book, the gift OF
T, the groom's sister. Miss Della Menard,
the sister OF the groom, was the brides
maid and was also attired in white,
with black velvet hat and shoes. A. A.
Comoli of Barre acted as best man.
Miss Mildred Goodwin presided at the
organ and her brother, Fred Goodwin,
playing the violin, gave the wedding
march as the bridal party entered the
church and approached the altar. Mr..
stevens and Mr.. Menard, fathers OF the
bride and groom, led the march up the
aisle, the best man and maid OF honor
and the bride and groom following. Fol-
lowing the ceremony, low mass was oh.
served, and at the conclusion the party
returned to the home OF the bride, where
wedding breakfast was given, being at
tended by the relatives. The brides
travelling suit was of tan serge, with
purple trimmings, and hat and coat TO
match. Mr.. and Mrs. Menard left on
the southbound train for brief we'd
ding trip, after which their home will be
in Claremont, n. H., where the groom is
employed in the express Office of the
Boston & Maine railroad station. The
bride has been resident here almost
from her childhood and was an attend
ant at the high school. After leaving
her study she entered the Office of the
Herald and News, where she was EN-
ployed for nearly three years. While
efficiency. and she gained the respect and
esteem of her employer and associates.
The wedding gifts of china, silver, cut
glass, linen, and many other remem-
brances were numerous and beautiful,
all speaking Of the love OF friends who
wish for her much happiness. The
ushers for the occasion were a brother |
of the groom, Eugene Menard, and a
brother of the bride, Elton r. Stevens,
both of whom reside here. There were /
many guests from out of town.
A. A. Comolli of Barre Is the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Stevens for few
days.
Mrs. w. w. Somerville and children
went to North Duxbury Tuesday to pass
the Thanksgiving season with Mrs.
Somerville's parents.
Mrs. George Jones left on Tuesday
for Ipswich, Mass, to remain through
the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Nor
is. Her house on School street is closed
Ior the season.
The telephone service, which was so
thoroughly demolished by the last
storm, has not yet been adjusted, and
here is no service at present. Electric
lights We're resumed on Monday night,
much to the pleasure of all.
Mrs. Mary Porter and her son, Birney
Porter of Claremont, \. H., were guests
# Mrs. c. r. Pratt over Sunday, going !
rom here to Enosburg Falls to remain
few days and afterwards returning to
Ass more time with Mrs. Pratt. ,
V. /. Spear and NJ. NJ. Wilson ,
the University club Monday
vening at the inn, when there were AZ
Members and guests, many of whom I
yere ladies who were served to ban
net. The eight-course dinner with its
ainty appointments and handsome dec
rations was greatly enjoyed. Rev.
'raser Metzger gave paper on Eugene
'ield" and at the invitation of those
resent, remarks were made by L. B.
ohnson. This meeting proved most en- /
)yable of any this season.
The Kings Daughters met with Mrs
Iomer White on Tuesday, with an at
enhance of ten members and one guest.
was voted at this meeting to hold
ale on Monday afternoon, December 2,
t the home of Miss Mary Mouton. 1t
as also decided to send out packages
n Valentines day to those who were
/ need of them. This organization has
,membered many families in the past
Y gifts, which not only gave material
ID, but courage and cheer as well.