Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-18
STATE CORREsPONDENOE.
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 October 17.-Charles Monson and family
 have moved to New Haven for the winter and their residence here is to be occupied by Mrs. O. s. Hubbell.
 Wm. Plumb, New Haven carpenter, is
 building an addition to the residence of Roger N. Ford on River street.
 At the meeting of Royal Arcanum last Fri day evening they entertained several of the grand officers of the State, also their lady friends in this place. Refreshments had
 been provided, and all were pleasantly en- tertained. The harvest festival of the Methodist church, which is to be given in the Town of this week, is worthy of the generous pat- ronage of the people of the place. Attrac- tions of various kinds are offered, and as the proceeds are to be devoted to church pur- poses it will commend itself to all
 Dr. W. H. Andrews is taking 6 vacation from his many cares, and will be absent about two weeks. Dr. Putney attends his patients during his absence.
 The parsonage of the First church was sold last week to Mrs. O. s. Hubbell of this place. William L. Merwin and wife are taking a vacation, which they are spending among the Litchfield hills.
 Arthur P. Smith, who was the late assis- tant at the Milford post office, has accepted a position at the Milford bakery.
 I Benaie Mallett, of Hartford, Is to be mar- ried to Stratford young lady, Miss Mamie Judson, on Wednesday, October 24th. A large number of people, including many \ immediate friends, assembled at the Firs, church last Wednesday evening to witness the marriage ceremony of Miss Helen Stone Beardsly of Milford and Fred Star Beardsly of Stratford. The Episcopal service was read by Revs. Ar. Judsen of Stratford and F. L. Ferguson of the First church. Mics Lamb I of Bridgeport acted as maid of honor, while M I D bridesmaids. Nr. Stiles Judson of Stratford was best man and Fred Tibballs and Herbert Baldwin were groonsmen. The reception al | the home of the bride followed and during F the evening the bridal party left on 8 toul | which will extend to Montreal.
 While the guests were waiting at the church K for the bridal party Miss Lizzie Smith dis \ coursed some fine music on the organ, and | the joyous strains of the wedding march pealed forth as the party left the church Many elegant gifts were presented the worthy young people from their friends. A very pleasant reception was given the young people of the First church by the pas tor and his wife at his home on last Thurs \ day evening. A large number were present ! and the cordial welcome extended to all by Rev. and Mrs. Ferguson will long be remem- bered by those who participated in the pleas | ant social intercourse of the evening. Mr. Frederick Cornwall, senior member of ! the firm of F. & E. L. Cornwall, and one of ! our popular G. A. R. men, has returned | from his vacation trip much refreshed by the change from business cares. A very pleasant and enjoyable "masquer- ade party'' was given by Miss Bertie Rigby | to her friend at her home last Thursday ! night. The costumes of both the young | ladies and gentlemen were artistic, and the dancing and other amusements of the even- \ ing were entered into with zest. A supper
 was served during the evening, the tables
 being bountifully laden and decorated with \ flowers