Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-01

tended the recent dance at Cottage
hall. enjoying most pleasant even
Ing.
The most delightful and unique so
cial event Of the season occurred at
the Johnson House, Bailey Island, Sat
urday evening the 9th inst. at which
time and place. in the presence of in
vited guests from far and near. Ger
maine Wallingford Gould" (Marjorie
Young Soden) and Richard Porter
Beresford" (Alyce Ursula Soden) were
united in the bonds Of mock matrimo-
ny. Mr.. Charles A. Soden. father of
the contracting parties, officiating as
clergyman with distinction and sue
cess. The affair was originated and
carried to successful elimination by
Mrs. Soden, aided by capable assist
ants OF experience in such matters.
The bridal party entered the tastefully
decorated room to the strains Of the
wedding march. played by Miss Doris
Sleeper of the Restabit cottage. whose
mother was one of the distinguished
guests. Commendable secrecy had been
maintained as to the identity of the
bride and groom no less than the fol-
lowing named young ladies who acted
as ushers; hence their appearance
caused much pleasing excitement and
favorable comment In connection with
the exercises. The ring service was
used and little Blanche Johnson acted
as ring bearer. The ushers were the
Misses Teresa Johnson, Nellie Thomas
and Marcia Holbrook. The place of
Maid Of Honor was gracefully taken
by Miss Gladys Johnson, the groom
hv CDlA
as best man. Among those present
were Miss Jerusha Mehitabel Ann
Hayseed, of Bareacres farm, Timothy
Vile, cousin of the bride, and Mr..
Popinjay Corntossel of Bingville, both
being arrayed in costumes which
caused much merriment. Immediately
following the ceremony a reception
was held, and hearty congratulations
were extended to the bride and groom,
after which, the happy pair departed
by motor car to the popular ice cream
parlors Of Mr.. Stetson. where the new
ly welded man cheerfully ordered re-
freshments for two at a cost of twenty
cents, thus foreshadowing future and
even larger expenditures in these days
OF the high cost Of living. Numerous
and costly gifts were received by the
bride, including a chest Of silver from
Tiffanys, pictures. and many other ar
ticles, too varied to be mentioned The
bride formed very beautiful picture
as she stood under a white marriage
bell, gowned in white silk entrain. her
veil being caught by a wreath of
sweet peas and Bailey's exquisite
ferns.
One Of the most favored pleasure
trips by visitors to Casco Bay Is that
to the New Meadows river and Cur
net. Capt. George Lubee is always
ready to take parties of summer tour.
lists on this trip or to any part of the
bay. and in his comfortable and
roomy launch. they will be assured
o. a speedy and delightful trip.
Go to r. s. Davis Co.. Portland, IL
you want to see the very best cottage
and piazza furniture. Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Xanthus Smith and
Mr.. George Smith Of Philadelphia,
Pa, arrived last Saturday at the is
land and for the remainder OF the
summer will occupy their beautiful
summer home at the North End. Miss
Polly Russell Smith and Mr.. Xanthus
Smith. Jr., are expected to arrive la
ter. Mr.. Xanthus Smith, whose repu-
tation as an artist Is more than ma
tion-wide, has just finished his paint
ing Of the Battle Of Gettysburg. This
painting Is six feet long, and Mr..
Smith has been working upon IL for
the last three years. Ii represents
one Of the most thrilling and decisive
moments Of the battle, the famous
Picketts charge, when Lee played his
last trump card and lost.
Mr.. Perry MacNeille OF East Orange,
y. j., spent a short time with his
family here last week, before leaving
for Pittsburgh On business. He Is ex-
pected back later.
On Wednesday OF last week. the
summer colony held a most delightful
dance in Cottage hall, which was
every bit as enjoyable as those held
here In former years. The dances
have been rather later than usual In
beginning. but from now on are ev-
pected TO be held regularly as former
ly.