Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-29
WINTHROP
Grange Reception For Mr.. and
Mrs. Alden


Winthrop Grange hall was the
scene Of a joyous event Saturday
evening March q, when the Grange
rendered a reception to Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Alden in honor OF their re-
cent marriage. The hall was lastly
decorated with evergreens and Eas-
ter lilies, the committee in charge
consisting Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F.
Norcross, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tay-
lor. Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Millspaugh.
E L Laughton and Miss Annie
Thaanum. As on all occasions when
the Grange is concerned the mem
bers seem to take vital interest In
making a success, this was no ex-
ception. And added to the ordinary
enthusiasm was the desire to show
their esteem for Mr.. Alden. who pos
sesses those sterling qualities of bis
noted ancestor, John Alden Of Colon
ial fame, modesty and fidelity. and
his bride, whose amiable disposition
has won for her hosts Of friends and
who is eminently fitted to bear the
honored name of Alden. The receiv-
ing line consisted Of Joseph H.
Moore. Master Of the Grange; Miss
Ellen Alden. Miss Elizabeth Smith
Of Colby College. Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Alden, Miss F. n. Adams Of
Litchfield and Mr.. and Mrs. A. ".
Black. The ushers were Miss Mar
ion Thaanpm. Miss Beatrice Adams,
Miss Ruth Alden and Miss Christine
Thaanum. After the ceremony of
receiving, Master Moore, with few
well chosen remarks. presented, in
behalf Of the Grange. a reading lamp.
and presents from other friends. to
which Mr.. Alden responded. Flor
ence Taggart rendered in her in
imitable manner several appropriate
vocal selections accompanied by
Elliott Gilman of the University of
Maine. There was a reading by
Miss Christine Thaanum and Eu-
gene S. French extended the con-
gratulations Of the assembly. After
the rendering Of the program adj
journment was taken to the dining
hall where cake and ice cream were
served, the bridal party having a
special table which was prettily
decorated with cut flowers and a
bridal cake. After partaking, Of the
refreshments the guests again as
sembled in the main hall where
dancing and games were INDUCED in
until nearly midnight. About 1a5
were present.
The Tell Me Club met Friday eve
ming with Mrs. Roy Thomas. Mrs. E.
P. Sturtevant and Mrs. Carroll
Perry acted as substitutes as sub
stitutes. Mrs. Herbert Bell had the
highest score Of the evening.
The Winthrop Literary Club viii
meet Monday evening with Mrs. J.
H. McIlroy.
Attention is called once more to
the class in home nursing first aid
which will be organized today. Mon
day. in the new Red Cross rooms I'M
der the direction Of Miss Pauline
Doe, the District Nurse This class
is open to all women and girls who
are interested, and will be held at 4
T. II.
Mrs. Nellie p. Stanley Of Daytona
Florida has been the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. H. ". Stevens for a few
days.
Merton Hodges. manager at
Hoods Creamery. is passing a few
days in Boston.
Mrs. c. H. Shaw is spending the
week with her daughter, Mrs.
Thomas E. Bowker Of Belfast.
Miss Gertrude Longfellow was IT,,
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Putnam
at Auburn last week.
E. T. Clifford addressed the Leeds
Grange Saturday afternoon.
Junior speaking was held at the
High School Friday afternoon. Quite
a few visitors were present showing
their interest in the school and en-
couraging the pupils to higher at
tainments.
Miss Elizabeth Smith Of Houlton.
a student Of Colby College, is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Everett W,
Alden. Mrs. F. n Adams of Litch
field is also a guest at the Alden
homestead.
W. H. Davis Of Sebago was in
town. last week.
Harmony Circle Of the, Rebekahs
will hold an all day meeting Tuesday
at the home Of Mrs ]. A. Foster.
There will be Silver Tea Thurs
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
J. E. D. Purington on Main street.