The Republican journal., 1915-06-24

"a ~. auu mrs. ChafleB w. Grkmn OF ma
media. California. arrived last Thursday after
noon for brief visit with relatives in Stock
ton and Searsport. They are the guests of the
young gentleman's great uncle and wife, Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Staples, Church street. dur.
ing their short stay in Maine.
steamer for their Boston home after a weeks
visit with his mother. Mrs. Carrie A. Gardner
Middle street, the last of their wedding trip,
including tarries in Albany, N. Y, New YORK
city. Philadelphia, Pa. and Augusta. Maine,
before coming to Stockton. The good wishes
OF all acquaintances-in town follow them to
their new home at Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah G. Treat, Church street,
accompanied BY Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Ames,
motored to Waterville last Saturday to visit
their son, Crawford Treat a member of this
years junior class at Colby College. After
dining at the hotel, a pleasant call was made
upon Mrs. Charles A. Hartman formerly Miss
Lille Moulton of this town, who always cordi-
ally entertalns friends from her old home in
her beautiful residence of today. Mr. Harri-
man has jewelry business in Watervlle.
SHUTE- FLANDERS. Oh Wednesday morning,
June 10th, very pretty home wedding at
tended only by the immediate families of the
contracting parties and few intimate friends,
but followed by large wedding reception
quite the social event of the season-tock
place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, J, A,
Flanders, East Main street, when their young-
er daughter. Miss Lucretia Howe, was united
| in TO nv FI1op
Ashley A. Smith of Bangor performed the
ceren ony in most impressive manner, using
the double ring service. The house was taste
fully decorated Throughout with greens and
flowers, the color scheme differing in the rooms
The parlor had corner banked with ferns
and flowers as an attractive background for
the bridal pair. standing beneath large mar
rage bell of flowers. The bride descended
the dower-decked stairway upon the arm of
her father, who gave her away Mrs Florence
N Levine, sister of the BRIDE acted as ma
tron of honor, and Harry D. Shute, brother of
the groom, as best man. The bride was be-
comingly gowned in white crepe de chine with
bodice decorations and sleeves of silver lace,
] the wedding Veil held by a circlet of orange
blossoms confined at the back with a pearl or
nament Her shower bouquet consisted of
bride roses, with pendant lilies of the valley.
t The matron of honor wore white embroidered
net with coat of pink chiffon taffeta. Her
bouquet was composed of sweetheart roses
Little Miss Louise Shute, sister of the groom,
as flower girl, wore white embroidered
organdie, pink satin sash, pink hose and
slippers. carrying pink sweet peas in a
gracefully shaped basket. Lohengrin's We'd
ding March was played by Miss Laura Blanch-
ard as the brde.to-be entered the parlor and
subdued bridal music continued through the
impressive service. The bride and groom were
assisted in receiving at twelve o'clock by MIR.
and Mrs. S. A. Flanders and Mrs. E. S. Shute.
Capt. Shute was unable to leave his vessel.
just ready to sail from Halifax, much to the
regret Of both families.) Mr.. Harry D. Shute
acted as usher for the large number of con-
) graduating guests, who after greeting the at
} tractive young couple passed through the IL
orary and living-room into the dining room,
where ice cream and cakes were served BY two
young ladies, Misses Urbana Smith and Ruth
Merrithew. The brides gift to her matron
of honor a horseshoe brooch; to her
tower-girl. gold heart-shaped locket. The
groom's gift to his best man was a set of
gold cuff links, with Masonic emblems The
brides going-away gown a navy blue
serge coat suit, with blouse of pink lowered
; chiffon trimmed W ith black chantilly lace, and
the hat rose-colored satin crown with black
straw brim. The automobile to take the hap
py pair to the train arriving, the waiting young
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with confetti in abundance as they sped away
on their wedding tour. the itinerary including
Portland. Maine, Quebec and Montreal, Cam
ada. and a return to Stockton before their de-
parture for South Sebec, their future home.
, Their wedding gifts were numerous, costly
and handsome. including solid silver, cut glass,
china and pieces If furniture for the house,
keeping they will begin at once. The brides
trousseau was extensive and beautiful, includ-
ing much exquisite embroidery done by the
loving hands of her mother, only sister and
herself. Stockton extends hearty congratula-
tions and best wishes to her young citizens in
their opening marital life. Mr.. Shute is the
youngest son of Capt. and Mrs. Eden S. Shute,
Sylvan street, one of the reliable, promising
young men of the town, now occupying
sponsible position as station agent on the B. &
A. railroad Mrs. Shute has been popular
young lady among her circle of associates since
her residence in our village. coming here with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Flanders from
Maiden, Mass, several years ago.
CENTER MONTVILLE.
Mrs. Morse returned from Krox last Sum