The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1912-10-18
MISS MABEL ALMA MARTIN MAR
RIED TO CHARLES PARKER.
a Montpelier Morning Journal, Oct. 18th.


s Montpelier Morning Journal, Oct. 18th.
Miss Mabel Alma Martin, daughter OF
Mrs. Charles E. Perrin of this city, and
Charles Parker son of Col. and Mrs. Har-
ry E. Parker of Bradford, were married
at $50 o'clock last evening (Oct. 16th) in
Bethany Congregational church before an
audience that filled the large auditorium
of that edifce
The church was charming in its decora-
tions. Ropes of evergreen were suspend
ed from pillar to pillar and the altar was
almost completely hidden in miniature
forest OF young spruce trees and hydran-
geas. The pews reserved for the immedi.
ate guests were designated by loops of
white ribbon with chrysanthemums and
branches of the young spruce trees were
placed at each window.
The bridal party approached the audi
torium of the church over a green carpet
and the entrance was curtained, young
trees being banked attractively at either
side at the rear of the church.
The double ring ceremony was read by
Rev. Stanley F. Bloomfield, pastor of
Bethany church and music was rendered
by w. A. Briggs, organist of the church.
The bride was attended by Miss E.
Halle Lane of this city. Mr.. Parker was
attended by his brother, Lee Parker, of
Bradford, and the ushers were George K. |
Putnam, William S. Huntington of Con-
cord, N. H., brother-in-law of the groom,
Dewey T. Hanley, E. Lee Whitney. Rich
ard ]. Fitzgerald and Waldo Bill.
The bridesmaids were Misses Katherine
P. Berry, Helen Huntington, Mildred |
Brooks and Mildred K. Puffer and the
bride was given in marriage by her broth
er, Arthur S. Martin of Barre.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
white brocaded satin with court train and
pearl trimmings and wore a veil caught
with lilies of the valley, and carried a
shower bouquet of the same flowers. Her
maid of honor was charming in American
beauty chiffon over white silk, beaded
with silver and carried roses.
The maids were attractive in messaline
with white lace, and carried pink and
white chrysanthemums.
Following the ceremony reception was
given at the home of Mrs. Perrin II Loo
mis- street to the wedding party and inn
mediate guests.
The entrance to the house to the street
was lined with tiny electric bulbs and the
house decorations were chrysanthemums
and smilax in the dining room and palms
upstairs. Five pieces of the Montpelier
Military Band Orchestra furnished music
and in the receiving line were Mr.. and
Mrs. Parker Mrs Charles E. Perrin, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur S. Martin of Barre, Col.
and Mrs. Harry E. Parker, and Madam
Amelia Parker, grandmother of the
groom.
Master Parker Huntington of Concord,
N, H. was stationed at the door and Mas
ter Newton Martin on the second floor.
Miss Ruth Bennett had charge of the box
es of cake. Misses Clemmie and Kath-
leen Kellogg presided at the punch bowl,
and Misses Virginia Towle, Florence Fiske
Margaret Blanchard and Nancy Puffer as
sisted in the dining room.
Mr. and Mrs. Parker left for two
weeks honeymoon land on their return
will live in the Riverside annex.
Among the guests were Col. and Mrs. :
Parker, Miss Sara Parker of Bradford,
Mrs. A. B. Woodwork and Miss Grace
Woodwork of Concord, Mrs. Charles
Parker. Mrs. T. J. Walker of Lisbon, N.
H., Mr.. and Mrs. William Huntingt and
Master Parker Huntington of Concord,
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Foxe of Glens Falls,
N. Y, Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Kidd of
Mortified, Mrs. Carl Richmond and Neal
Richmond of Mortified, DIR. and Mrs. B.
F. Allen of Mortified, Mr.. and Mrs. s. B.
Buell. of South STAFFORD.
Both young people are popular in this
city. Mrs. Parker attended Lazelle Semi
nary and has been connected with the Of
fee of State auditor at the State House
within the past few years. Mr.. Parker is
treasurer and manager of the Capital City
Press, business manager of the Montpelier
Morning Journal; member of the Apollo,
Country, and Elks clubs of Montpelier, al
so the Masons, Odd Fellows, X. P.'s, Elks
and Mystic Shrine.
The bride and groom were recipients of
many gifts in sterling silver, cut glass, pic
lures linen, china and mahogany furniture.
Checks, gold coin and cash amounting to
nearly five thousand dollars was given
them, which will be helpful when they are
'eady to establish a"home of their own"