Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
BELFAST
Happy Wedding of Boy, Fl, and
Girl, 15-Organize Associ-
ated Charities as Re-
suit Xmas Tree
BASKETBALL TEAM is PRO.
POSED HERE

A very happy wedding and reception
took place in East Belfast Thursday
evening when Evangeline, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. valorus Larrabee, was
united in marriage to John Wright,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. t. Wright of
this city. The ceremony was perform
ed at the home of Rev. David n.
Rrackett, a retired Baptist clergy
man, neishbor and friend of the
Larrabees. This took place at 4
O'Clock. Later reception was held at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Larrabee,
when 125 guests assembled to do the
young couple honor. The bride wore
handsome gown of white embroid-
cred chiffon over white satin, and
was attended by her sister, Miss Myr-
tie Larratee, in frock of white en-
broidered wolfe. The groom was at
tended by his cousin, Clarence Good
rich. The hours Of the reception were
filed with merrinent, with vocal and
instrumental music and the young
couple was showered with congratula-
tons and good wishes. They were the
recipients Of quantities Of useful and
beautiful gifts, in fact, nearly every
thing needed to start housekeeping
with, was given them. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wright will live in the Fred Dutch
house on Cedar street and will take
possession on the 25th. The bride is a
Sophomore in the Belfast High school.
leaving TO prepare for her wedding.
She is Is years old, and the groom is
but q. He is employed with his ia
ther in the plumbing business. The
young couple have the best wishes of
many friends.
AS direct result Of the municipal
Christmas tree, the first ever held in
Belfast, the committee of 25 and 9TH
ers interested, met yesterday and or
ganized what will be known as the
Associated Charities of Belfast. At
yesterdays meeting which was held
in the municipal court room, Morris
L. Slugg, chairman Of the general
committee of the Christmas tree, pre-
sided. Rev. A. A. Blair of the Univer-
salist church, reported on bylaws and
stated before reading them that the
committee had received copies of such
from Boston, Bangor and Old Town
anu udO iilduc OP tilt bylaws presented
from such. The bylaws were accepted
with one amendment, to wit, that the
annual meeting be held in September
instead Of in February, this being the
suggestion of Rev. Horace B. Sellers
Of the Methodist church, who contend
ed that the annual meeting in the
heaviest season Of work wou1p be in
convenient and injurious to the best
interests Of the association.
Rev. Walter F. Sturtevant Of the
Baptist church then reported for the
nominating committee the following
names which were accepted and duly
elected to office: President. W. B.
Woodbury.. superintendent Of schools;
vice presidents. Mrs. Amos Clement,
Rev. A. A. Blair: secretary, Mrs.
James c. Durham; treasurer, Charles
r. Coombs.
It will be good news to the sport
loving public to know that there is a
plan on foot to organize a basketball
team Of local players. There is some
excellent material in the city this
winter. old players who can doubtless
In interested in team and if a hall
can be found in which to play the
games. it is proposed to get some up
State teams here for the balance Of
the season.