Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
WINTHROP
Reception rendered E. L.
Laughton and Bride-Rev.
and Mrs. n. E. Bragd0n
Welcomed by Pensioners of
Congregational Church -
Locals

A delightful reception was tender
ed Mr. and Mrs. F.. l.. I.aughton.
whose marriage took place short
time ago in Waterville. at Winthrop
Grange hall Saturday evening, at
tended by about IFS neighbors, rela-
tives and friends of the couple. The
hall was prettily decorated with ever
greens and flowers. the receiving line
standing between banks Of green. In
the receiving line were Mr.. and Mrs.
+. l.. Laughton. Mrs. Olive Laugh
ton, Fred Russell and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. W. Burroughs. The ushers were
Miss Doris Webb. Theresa Cobb,
Myrtle Fairbanks, Beatrice Adams,
Ruth Alden and Marion Thaanum.
Music was furnished throughout the
evening by the Boys Orchestra. Fol-
lowing the reception an enjoyable
program was presented as follows:
MusR, orchestral: reading. Mrs.
Helen Grant; piano solo. Miss Ethel
Raymond; reading, Miss Beatrice
Adams; violin solo, Joseph Moore,
with piano accompa nimenr by Mrs.
Henry Moore; original poem. Mrs.
4 q Nm - ~ St'' piiiio ooic' .Ai''f'
Beatrice Adams; presentation Of
gifts. George Crane, responded to by
Mr.. and Mrs. Laughton. Refresh
ments were served an: social hour
enjoyed. Man out-o.-town guests
were present The committee in
charge of the reception were Mr. and
Mrs. A. w. Burroughs, Mr. and Mrs.
w. n. Kimbail. Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Maxwell and Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Black Mr.. and Mrs, Laughton were
the recipients of many beautiful
gifts, including much silver and
china.
A charming reception was rendered
Rev. and Mrs. V. f. Bragdon at the
Congregational vestry Friday evening
10 extend a welcome to them here by
the society. The room was tastefully
decorated with eversreens. wreaths
and potted plants and made home
Ike by the addition of rugs and
easy chairs. The X. L. l.. orchestra
furnished music during the evening
Prayer was offered by Rev. y. r.
Pearson OF the Methodist church
and two vocal selections by a trio
toiiiPot''u VI Ni .. lNoiistld Y. w ,
Miss Margaret Mcllry and Mrs. r.
Crawford McIIroy, were much en-
ioyed, Deacon +. T.. Clifford extended
a welcome in behalf of the church
and J. II. McIlroy spoke in behalf
of the society. Rev n r. Pearson
gave greetings from tho Methodist
church and Rev. Mr., ragdon feel
inSly responded. A social hour fol-
lowed. refreshments were served,
after which all gathered about the
piano and sang war songs, closing
with America" and the Star
Spangled Banner"
Carroll ]. Rollins left Friday for
Fort Fairfield. where he will teach
science. He is a graduate of Moses
Brown school at Providence, r. T.,
where he received a prize for highest
rank in science and also a scholar
ship for Haverford college, Philadel-
phia, of which he is also a graduate.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
congregational church will hold an
all-day meeting Tuesday. Nov. 19. at
the home of Mrs. Alice Penniman.
Miss Flora +. kimball of Portland
is passing two-weeks vacation at
her home in West Winthrop.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid will
meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. l.
A. Hills.
The Home Missionary Society will
meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Mary A. Fuller.
Mrs. Philbrook and sister Miss
Hattie White Of Augusta We're over
night guests Tuesday of Mrs. G. A.
Pike, going Wednesday to Readfield.
where they were guests Of Mrs. N.
T. Gordon, Mrs. Pike accompanied
them to Readfield and returned to
Augusta with them Wednesday night
in Mr. Gordon's car Mrs Pike re-
turned to Winthrop Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Moore return
ed Friday from Portland, where they
were visitors with Mr.. and Mrs, Law.