Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
Farnum. Gannett

In front of the beautiful residence
of Hon. and Mrs. William H. Gannett
on Western avenue very pretty we'd
ding took place at o'clock Thursday
afternoon, when their youngest daugh-
ter, Miss Florence Lillian Gannett, and
Capt. Francis Hamilton Farnum of
Norristown,- Pa, were united in mar
riage. Rev. Leroy w. Coons, D. D., of
Haverhill, Mass, former pastor of the
Winthrop street Universalist church of
this city, performed the ceremony.
The wedding was solemnized in a
bower of flowers and green, over which
was a thatched bell, representing the
Liberty bell. Over this an American
eagle was suspended from large ma
pie tree, the eagle holding in it's beak
two American flags. The beautiful
flowers, foliage and rare botanical
specimens on the estate played their
part in making the scene one of great
beauty. Among the flowers employed
in decorating were asters, Zinnias, cos
mos and gladioli. Promptly at o'clock
chimes were sounded from the
thatched bell.
Military officials took part in the
event for the reason that the BRIDE
groom is United States instructor for
the Second Maine Regiment with his
headquarters in this city. Adjutant
General George Mel Presson, Major
Blaine Owen, Captain E. w. Niles. c.
A. c., and First Lieutenant Carl A.
Witherell were ushers while the best
man was Capt. Benjamin E. Grey,
United States army. of Boston.
Miss Madeline Lord was maid of
honor. Miss Alice Madeline Gannett,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy P. Gan
nett. was flower girl and the pages
were Masters William and Robert
Cragin Of Waterville. Music for the
wedding was rendered by ladies' or
chestra from Portland. which was sta
toned on the lawn just outside the
front entrance to the home.
The bride was charmingly gowned in
white charmeuse with front and back
panel embroidered in silver and pearls
and carried a shower bouquet of roses
and lilies of the valley. The maid of
honor's gown was of blue net over
pink and she carried a bouquet of
sweetheart roses and forgetmenots.
The bridegroom wore the full dress
military uniform.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of about 200 guests, many OF
them being from out of the city. Follow
ing the wedding a receptionsfor the bride
and groom was held, and a wedding
lunch was served by the caterer, T. D.
Cook of Boston. The young people then
repaired to Howard hall on the estate,
where the bride cut with a sword the
wedding cake and also a birthday cake
in honor of the grooms birthday. Dane
ing was enjoyed for several hours in
the hall.
The house was very tastefully decorated
for the wedding. In the dining room pink
cosmos and in the library bouquets of
scarlet zinnias gave pretty effect.
Among those present from out Of town
were the following Mrs. Francis Far
mum of Norristown, Pa, mother Of the
groom: Charles A. Farnum of Philadel-
phia, Pa. brother of the groom; B. Percy
Chain of Norristown, Pa. the grooms
uncle; Mrs. J. c. Gannett of Orono; Miss
E. G. Painter of Bridgeport Ct; DR.. and
Mrs D. B. Cragin Of Waterville and Mrs.
Alling Woodruff of New Haven, CT. who
was a classmate Of the bride at Dana
Hall at Wellesley, Mass.
Inc DrlQe ana STooiH "efc the ieSipieH1<
of a choice collection of gifts Of solid
silver, cut glass ware. beautifully en-
brodered table pieces, and dishes.
The groom is a graduate of West Point
and for awhile was tactician at the acad-
envy, being regarded as very efficient and
one of the most successful instructors. He
had much to do with the successful NOV
ing Of the Maine troops to the Mexican
border.
The bride attended the Cony High
school in this city, and also Dana Hall
at Wellesley, Mass. She has been prom
inent in Capital City society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farnum will be at home
after Nov. at 1S2 State street, in this
city.
Miss Lillian Burns Of Nantasket