The Newtown bee., 1889-12-06
LONG HILL.
DENNETr-rLUMB.

The fact has been established and Is worthy of note that something was found on Thursday, the 2sth of last month, whose attractions could successfully compete with the conventional Thanks giving turkey, even In old Connecticut, the field of that famous birds most dis tinguished victories. For 1t is hardly too much to assume that the 50 or more favored people who met at the residence of George NJ. Bennett on Thanksgiving day might have done battle with the tur- key on very credltable terms, if only they had not been influenced by motives far above any gastronomic consideration. The event which furnished the attract-> ions of the day was the marriage of Mir Bennett's charming daughter, Miss Char lotte Conger, to Arthur Edwards Plumb of Trumbull. It goes without saying that such an occasion in the hospitable home of Mir Bennett was in every way a most enjoyable affair. The arrangements and accessories of the wedding were very effective, although simple and without any attempt at display. The windows of the parlor were shaded and light was supplied by large numbers of candles tastefully disposed about the room. In one corner was an arch of evergreen surmounted by large horseshoe of the same and here Rev c. W. Boylston of Grace church awaited the approach of the bridal party. At a few minutes after o'clock, the bride, leaning upon the arm of the groom, entered and the happy pair were soon united iu the holy bonds of matrimony. A special feature of the service was the use of two we'd ding rings, the bride bestowing one upon the groom immediately after receiving her own. The bride wore becoming travelling costume of brown cashmere and novelty silk, worn without hat. lmme- diately after the ceremony, Mir and Mrs Plumb received the hearty congratula- tions of their friends, then alr turned their attention to the bountiful entertain- ment provided, which all seemed te fully enjoy. There were many elegant and useful wedding gifts bestowed upon the bride, noticeable among them being four very handsome Rochester lamps, all of quite different patterns, many articles of solid silver, silver tea set, cake basket, fruit dishes, nut bowl, bon bon dish, dec orated china set, rugs, oil paintings, dia- mond lace pin, silver butter dish, laces, vases, porcelain and glass sets, etc. At , 30 p m, Mir and Mrs Plumb left amid a shower of rice and the good wishes of their friends for an extended bridal trip, going as far as Albany, N. Y that night. Upon their return, they will make their home In Trumbull.
 The old peoples whist club held their first meeting with II. N. Ayres, Tuesday night and, notwithstanding the inclem- eney of the weather, the attendance was good. The club Is composed entirely of married people, consequently the meet ings will be very decorous. Wilmot c. Wheeler and Mrs John II. Beach carried off the first prize; the booby prize, after long and severe struggle, was finally captured by Elliott M. Beardsley and, as it has been we'll trained and is very do- cile, 1t will no doubt be a source of life long enjoyment to him. After pleasant social time, the guests departed, to meet again in two weeks. "a
 The second meeting of the Cracker Club will be held at the residence of l.. l.. Stuart, Thursday evening, 18th.
 Miss Grace Downs has returned from n visit In Ansonia.
 Mrs Thornton has gone to Brooklyn.
 F. s. Shelton mourns the loss of full blooded Shepherd Collie, which he pur. chased of k. A. Osborne not long since.
 Members and friends of the M. F. church will give their pastor, Rev N. L. Porter, n donation at Good Templar's hall, nexl Wednesday evening. All are cordially invited. If stormy, first fair evening.
 John Lynch and sisters have moved into the house vacated by MT Henaghan
 Mir Dumond is now confined to his bed
 Mir and Mrs Arthur Plumb were ex pected home, Thursday.