The Republican journal., 1919-01-30
AN INDIAN WEDDING.
The First in the History of Red Men in
New England and the Second in the
Nation

New England and the Second in tn.
| Nation.
| One of the most picturesque and un-
usual weddings ever seen in this section
OF the country and the principal event in
the annals of Red Mems history, occur
red Tuesday evening, Jan. 28th, in the
marriage of Deputy Sheriff James Arthur
&. Beach and Mrs Myrtle Brakeman
Smith, both of Belfast. The romance of
the bride and groom began in the council
chamber of the OSceoIa Council of the
Daughters of Pocahontas, of the Order
OF Iarratine Tribe of Red Men, when an
account of the first Indian wedding in
Nebraska In 1917 in the ORDERS history
was read. The request was made that
the next marriage of the local council
should be an Indian marriage. 1t was in
order for Mr. Beach to reply to the read
ing and he expressed his willingness to
De the brave warrior, if an equally brave
squaw could be presented. The Joke has
become reality.
The main hall was converted into a
most attractive forest scene with the use
OF evergreen trees, small tents, fur skins,
emblems and large bear skin rugs The
wigwam for the bridal party, over which
waved the tribes banner, occupied con-
splcuous scene on the low stage The
electric lights were reduced to a dim
glimmer, and mysteriously all the cos
tuned Indians disappeared with the ex-
ception of the brave at the entrance of
the settlement. At the first strains of
the Indian March played by Miss Mabel
Young, the groom appeared with the
Prophet of Tarratine Tribe, wearing a
white leather suit trimmed with fringe,
beads and white war feathers They took
their position at the entrance of the wig
wan. Then came the soft patter of
moccasioned feet in the distance when
the squaws followed by the warriors ap-
preached in single file and formed
serpentine circle, which was interlaced
pet in the center of the forest and sat In
dian fashion on the ground. The groom
and Prophet came forward to meet the
bride, becomingly gowned in nut brown
silk and leaning on the arm of Chief
Powhatan, VIM. J. Gordon, in full Indian
dress, accompanied by the Prophecies of
the Council, Mrs Stella A. Young, in
white gown and feathers and little pap
poose, Abbie Robbins, bearing the ring in
the Methodist church performed the sin
gle ring ceremony in these most impress
sive surroundings and III the stiffness of
the forest. The bride and groom entered
their wigwam and, as noseessly as they
approached, the tribe disappeared.
Their regular banquet hall was arranged
as reception room with an immense In
dian basket attached to the ceiling by
various colored ribbons, the centre of
attraction After their Indian custom
the presents were placed in the basket
and the bride requested to open and dis
play the remembrances of brothers, sis
ters, relatives and friends, She was fire.
quently interrupted with showers of con-
fetti and congratulations
While this part of the ceremony was in
progress the tables for the feast were laid
in the forest and Were handsomely ap-
pointed and centered with carnations
The prescribed ration of corn and venison
was modified to delicious menu, lnclud-
ing pressed chicken, cold meats, mashed
potato, hot gravy, relishes, hot rolls,
fancy pies, assorted cake and coffee. In
addition the bridal table was adorned
with large and handsome brides cake
bearing a wreath in colored candies, the
special gift Of the squaws. After the
feast this was cut by the BRIDE who was
assisted by the groom in its distribution.
Covers were laid for ninety and there
was an abundance even of the brides
cake. Delicious punch was served dur
! ing the short social session at the close
of the festivities. the committees il
charge were Mrs Stella A Young anc
Mrs. Ada Robbins, ,decorating;Mr Minnie
! Perkins and Miss Bessie Hubbard, sup
per; Mrs. Georgia W. Juan and Mrs
Blanche Bickford, gift.
Both bride and groom are highly re-
spected and popular young people The
former came from Islesboro several years
ago The latter is we'll known as ar
efficient officer throughout the county
and is prominent in secret society circles
They have many friends who extend con
gratulations and best wishes. They will
make their home on the groom farm ii
East Belfast
THE CHURCHES