The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-07-09
WEDDING BELLS.

Wednesday, July 8th, at the home of the
brides mother. Mrs. Edward J. Morrison. when
her second daughter. Evelyn Philbrook Mori-
son. was united in marriage to Clyde Bartlett
Holmes. The house was made beautiful with
profusion Of flowers. arranged by the brides
friends. In the parlor, where the ceremony
was performed. quantities of psonies. shaded
from deep red to white, were used with fine ef-
feet. The fireplace was banked with green
and rose colored peonies. A magnificent
basketful on a carved pedestal at the end
of the room balanced the several jardinieres
and basketfuls grouped around the window
hall, the staircase was banked with asparagus
Large brass bowls of field daisies were also
used. In the sitting room peonies, and garden
hyacinths were effectively combined, and the
mantle, banked with green, and piano, bore
baskets of pink acasias. In the dining room
white roses and French spirea were used in
baskets and vases, and the effect was both
dainty and attractive. At the appointed hour
Mrs Elon B. Gilchrest began the wedding
march from Lucia and the groom. accompanied
by his brother, Dr. George Holmes of Maple
wood Mass, took their place with Rev. George
S. Mills of Bennington,Vt, former pastor and
family friend, in the window in the parlor.
Messrs Eon B. Gilchrst, Morris l.. Slugg and
Rail- |. Morse acted as ushers, and made an
aisle for the bridal party. To the beautiful
music the bridesmaids Misses Avis M. and Cora
S. Morrison, the brides sisters. entered, fol-
lowed by the bride on the arm of her uncle. Mr..
William K. Morrison of Minneapolis, MINI. The
rendering of the single ring Episcopal service
was most impressive and beautiful. and at its
close Mr. and Mrs. Holmes received the hearty
good wishes and congratulations of all present.
The bride was lovely in gown OF Swiss en-
broidered chiffon over satin, with accordion
plated tunic, Chaptily lace trimmings and net
girdle. Her orange blossoms were those worn
by her aunt. Mrs. H. P. Adams. at her wedding.
She wore becomingly arranged tulle veil.
with garland of orange blossoms an d
was a charming bride. She carried a
shower bouquet of roses and white sweet peas.
Miss Morrison was becomingly dressed in
embroidered Swiss null. with a handsome
girdle of lavender, brocaded with gold. Miss
Cora S. Morrison wore a beautiful gown of rose
crepe de chene and lace. with accordion plated
tunic. They both carried arm bouquets of
pink sweet peas, and wore the brides gift,
gold bar pins set with pearls and sapphires.
The groom gave his best man a gold mounted
cameo scarf pin. After the ceremony, salad,
rolls and coffee. ice cream and cakes. were
served by the members of the Saturday Auc-
ton Club, assisted by Miss Ruth Morrison,
Mrs H. Fair Holmes Mrs. R. P. Whit
man, Miss Chilcott. Mrs. Gay Holmes
and others. The bridal couple left amid
showers of confetti, in Eon B. Gilchrest's
car, for Bangor. From there they went
to some camps at Kokadjo, where they
will spend week before going to Grant
Farm for a stay. They will return to
Belfast about the first of August and
take up their residence in the house No. 9
Franklin street. which has been most attract
lively fitted up for their occupancy. Mrs.
Holmes is graduate of the Belfast High
school and of the Boston Museum School of
Art, and has been the drawing teacher in the
Belfast schools for several years. She was ac-
tive in the formation of the Arts and Crafts
the Guild and auxiliary. and is one of Belfast's
mos. talented and best loved daughters. Mr..
Holmes, who is the of the late George O.
and Mrs. Holmes, is also Belfast High school
graduate and was especially prominent in ath-
letics during and after his school course. He
studied at the Biltmore Forestry School. Bilt-
more, N. c., and was with the Great Northern
for knf,r
the organization of the Consumers Fuel Com
pany, of which he is the president. He was
elected to the city council from ward two at
the spring election and is president of the
board. He is deservedly popular among
his many friends. Every good wish from
friends far and near will be extended to both
bride and groom. Their gifts were unusually
numerous and beautiful. and included oriental
rugs, furniture, money, a quantity of flat and
fancy silver, cut glass, and linen, and much
handsome chi ia, etc. The wedding guests
were limited to the relatives and intimate
friends, and those from out of town included
Mr. W. K. Morrison, Miss Ruth Morrison and Mr..
John Pendleton of Minneapolis; Mrs. H. P.
Adams; DR.. John Holmes of Manchester, N.
H., MIS-. george aOlmes OF MapIeWOCO, MASS
MissMay Walker of Rockland, Miss Rebecca
Chilcott of Bangor, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard P.
Whitman of Campello. Mass, Mrs. Beverly Du
Bose of Marion, S. C., Arthur jackson andMiss
Evelyn Jackson OF Everett, Mass. H. ISIS Sara
Edith West of Boston and Mrs Evie Burke of
Redands, Calf.
LELAND-CoLE. Fred Ernest Leland of
Bridgewater, Mass, was united in marriage to
Ida Mae, daughter of Capt Charles W.. and
Mrs, Cole, at their home on School street
Stockton Springs, Tuesday Afternoon, June Both.
The groom was attended by his cousin, A. J.
Arey OF Bridgewater, Mass. as best man. The
bride was attended by her sister. Gertrude as
bridesmaid. and looked very pretty in charm
! ing dress of white silk. The youngest sister
OF the bride, Julia. acted as ring bearer The
double ring service was performed by the
Rev. Harry Trust. Among the out of town
guests were Mrs. Leland, mother of the groom,
and Mrs. Arey, aunt of the groom. both of
Bridgewater. The happy couple left for Ban
por in an automobile, thence to destinations
unknown. after holding a reception.
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