Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
CampbeIl- Springer

Under a green and white arcii on the
wide green lawn at the Springer home,
IS Bangor street, Wednesday evening at
o clock, Miss Ethel Louise Springer, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Springer,
became the bride of David William Camp
bell, son Of Duncan Campbell of Chelsea.
The ceremony which took place amid the
most picturesque surroundings was one
of the prettiest that the Capital City had
seen for some time and was largely at
tended by relatives and friends of the
contra oting parties, fully 2O invitations
| being issued. Rev. Henry E. Dunnack
performed the ceremony, the double ring
service being used. The maid of honor
was NJ IS Helen Quinlan and the best man
was Hugh Campbell. a brother of the
groom. The bridesmaids. who were six in
number were Gladys Brann, Mildred Smi-
ley, Mildred Fisher, Ruth Brown and An
gle Sylvester, all of Augusta, and Bea-
trice Light of Waterville. The little ring
bearer was Evelyn Halves and she very
prettily carried the rings in a loving cup.
The wedding. march was played by Ber-
tina Merrill at the piano and Alden Mer
rill with bells. They also furnished mu-
the reception. giving selections on the vio-
lin. the xylophone and the piano
The bride wore georgette crepe with no
trimmings. Her veil was of net with
white rose trimmings and she carried
shower bouquet of white roses with green.
The maid of honors gown was of Ameri
can blue taffeta With silver trimmings
and her bouquet was rose pink snap
dragons. The bridesmaids were attired In
as many different pastel shades, carrying
Opheia and Killarney roses and snap
dragons, and their pretty colored dresses
added delightful touch to the charming
scene. The going-away gown of the
bride was taupe serge.
: Following the ceremony an informal re-
ception took place. with no receiving line
and the guests at the wedding attend
ing. Ices. punch and cakes were served
in the dining room of the Springer home
end the lawn and inside of the house
were we'll filled with guests. Those who
served were Mrs. Lottie Reed. who pre-
sided at the punch bowl assisted by Miss
Mildred Doe Others to assist in the serv-
ing were Thelma Mann, Elizabeth Kelley
Hazen Wright, Barbara stevens, Ethel
Getchell and Mrs. Henry John.
1t is understood that the newly welded
couple left for parts unknown on their
honeymoon. The gifts to the bride were
many and beautiful, coming from a wide
circle of friends and acquaintance and
attesting to the popularity of the young
couple.
| The decorations, both out of doors and
in, were beautiful, being in charge of Mr..
and Mrs F. p. Hartshorn. Hydrangeas
combined with green formed the color
scheme Of the decorations. A beautiful
arch of green was formed over the front
walk, backed by small trees, and it was
there that the bridal party stood. Lines
of red white and blue electric lights
were suspended from the house to the
trees giving the light for the function
and making a very pretty effect. Huge
bouquets of this same pretty flower
graced the porch and the rooms inside.
Mrs Campbell is the only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Springer and is one
of the popular young ladies in her circle.
She attended the public schools and Cony
High school, and since leaving school has
/ been engaged as operator in the local ex-
! change of the New England Tel. & Tel.
! Co.. being there for about a year and
half Her pleasing manners have won
her many friends in her work. Mr.. Camp
bell is the son Of Duncan Campbell of
Chelsea and came to this city about 10
wears ago from Bayside where he was
born. He has been employed as shoemak-
er with the Crossett shoe factory for
some time and his friends are many. The
popular young couple have the hearty
good wishes Of wide circle cf friends for
long life and happiness
The ushers were Walter Burke and Ben
tanin Norman. Among the out-of-town
guests We're Mrs s r. Hayes and son Of
Gardiner, Benja min Merriman Of Bow
doinham, Joseph Collins Of Bradford.
Mass, Mrs. G. H. Randall Of China and
Miss Beatrice Light of watervile.