Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-05
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ChA0A s1AhS Ito GIiuRilClts was tnC
wedding on Thursday afternoon of
Miss Elizabeth Marie Haines of Wa
terville. ad Charles Mayo Hamlin "
New York City, which occurred at 2
O'Clock at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Haines
Of Silver street. The officiating
clergyman was DR.. James F. Albion
of the Congress Square church of
Portland, who performed the cere-
mony in the presence of only the
close relatives of both families, the
single ring service being used.
The wedding took place in the par
lor of the home. where beautiful yell
low and white chrysanthemums
formed the decorations. The wedding
march, from "Lohengrin," was played
by Miss Margaret Haines of this
city, sister of the bride. The couple
were unattended and the bride, lovely
in her youth and grace, descended
the staircase alone. She was met in
the hall by her father, and together
they marched to the parlor, where
they Joined the groom and the min
lister, who awaited their coming. and
where the bride was given in mar
riage by her father.
The bridal gown was simple but
beautiful, being made of white crepe
de chine, made with Vatican panel
hanging from the shoulders and trim
med most effectively with tiny roses
of the same material. The yoke of
the gown was OF beautiful Duchesse
lace, while on the bright, dark head
rested a wreath of orange blossoms.
from which depended the wedding
veil. The bride carried an exquisite
shower bouquet of lilies of the val
ley and orchids. Her only ornament
was beautiful bar pin of diamonds
and saphires, set in platinum, the
gift of the groom.
After the ceremony, luncheon was
served in the dining room, the table
being decorated with a large bowl of
Opheiia roses. Mrs. Harold Hamlin
of Orono, gowned in grey crepe de
chine over rose brocade, and wearing
a picture hat, poured. Salads. coffee,
cakes and ices were served.
The gowns of the ladies in the party
were most attractive. Mrs. F. E.
Haines. mother of the bride, wore a
royal blue velvet gown with an ex-
quisite imported Duchesse lace ber-
tina. Mrs. George Hamlin. mother of
the groom, wore a gown of dark blue
satin with bead embroidery and a
Belgian blue ostrich feather hat.
Miss Helen Bates Haines, sister Of
the bride was gowned in dark blue
accordion pleated georgette. with
trimmings of henna, while Miss Mar
garet Haines, also z sister of the
bride, wore a charming color COM
bination in an accordion pleated grey
crepe de chine with orange embroid-
cry and an orange sash. Miss Helen
Bates of Portland. aunt of the bride
wore dark blue satin with rich lace
The bride is a Portland girl and
has lived in this city but compare
lively short time. her father. with his
family, having come over from Port
land to look after the estate of his
late brother. William T. Haines, for
mer governor of the state of Maine
She Is q girl of uncommon personal
charm and graceful bearing and was
as beautiful a bride as one could
wish to see. She is graduate of the
Whittier school of Merrimac, Conn
and has also studied at the Portland
School of Art as well as at the New
York School of Fine Applied Arts
Since June she has been in this city
with her parents and has made many
friends here.
The groom ID the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hamlin of Orono. He
attended the University of Maine fol-
time and graduated from Brown
University He is at present lum-
Der broker in New York where the
young couple will reside after making
ar, extended wedding trip.
costly and beautiful gifts from
friends both in and put of the State
The out Of town guests were: Miss
Helen Bates. s. w Bates and Mrs
Richard Webb of Portland; PHILIP
Dorticos of East Orange, n: j.; Mr.
and Mrs. George Hamlin. parents Of
the groom, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Hamlin. the groom's brother and hi.
wife. all Of Orono; DR.. Jennie .FHllel
of Hartland and Albert Hills Of New
York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamlin left on thu
afternoon train amid shower of con.
fetti given them by a party Of theil
young friends who intercepted then
at the station and sent them ava!
with many good wishes for their flu
ture happiness;