The Newtown bee., 1891-09-25
SPORT HILL.

daughter of Mrs A. M. Godfrey, and Ar thur Judson Clarke of Tashua were join ed in marriage, Tuesday afternoon, at the home of the bride and the young couple begin the duties of Life under brighest auspices. The large and commOdious house, with it's pleasant situation, was admirably arranged for wedding and pleasant effect was added to the rooms by the flowers and ferns with which they were decorated. The arched alcove in the parlor had been decked with ferns and geraniums, the mantels hung with vines and wild flowers and the dining room frightened with flowers and bunt- ing. At the hour appointed, the spac- ious rooms were we'll filled with guests and Rev Mir Duinkerke, pastor of the Flat Rock Methodist church, took his place in the alcove, while Charming liar ris, organist of the First Methodist church of Bridgeport, played the we'd ding march and the bridal party ap- preached. The groom came first, on the arm of the best man, his brother, George A. Clark; then the ushers, Lloyd $. God W followed by the maid of honor, Miss Edith Sherwood; the bride, leaning on the arm of her brother, Eli Godfrey. Us- ing the full, impressive marriage service of the Episcopal church, Rev Mir Duin- kerke pronounced them husband and wife, placing ring on the finger of each. The bride was given away by her broth CT, Eli Godfrey. Hearty congratulations followed and an elaborate wedding breakfast was partaken of, after which MT and Mrs Clark entered carriage and were driven to Bridgeport to take the 30 m express to New fork and thence to Niagara, Buffalo, Rochester. The wedding tour will extend fortnight or so. Mir and Mrs Clark, who will make their home on Sport Hill, have the best wishes of their hosts of friends for a bright ard happy future: 'a long life and pleasant" The fair, petite bride was picture of loveliness as she stood during the ceremony and reception. She was attired ina handsome gown of bro- caded mohair, with square train and point neck and half length sleeves, trimmed with lace; tulle veil. She carried bou- quet of white roses and wore diamond earrings, the gift of the groom. Miss Edith Sherwood, the maid of honor, wore pink albatross, trimmed with lace and ribbons, with round neck, elbow sleeves :; she carried a bouquet of yellow tea roses. The brides travelling suit was of gray camel's hair serge, with wrap and hat to match. Hanford of Bridgeport was the caterer. Many guests were present from out of town, among them George H. San ford, Miss Sanford, New York; Mrs Clark, Mrs M. Rowland, Miss Lena Row land, MT and Mrs Eli Godfrey Brooklyn; MT and Mrs George B. Ferris, Newtown; MT and Mrs k. A. Godfrey, MT and Mrs H. c. Godfrey, Mir and Mrs s. B. Wheel CT, Bridgeport; MT and Mrs W. W. Hull, Fairfield; MT and Mrs D. r. Osborn, D. P. Osborn, Jr, Miss Ada Osborn, Nor walk; MT and Mrs Martin Godfrey, Miss Annie Godfrey, Westport; MT and Mrs Charles Gregory, Wilton; MT and Mrs William Hurlburt, Cannon; Mrs Harriet Godfrey. Lloyd s. Godfrey, MT and Mrs G. B. Sturges, MT and Mrs Ebenezer Fitch, Weston and many others. Pres ents were elegant:
 $l0, J. W. Sherwood.
 Silver cake basket, Miss Edith Sherwood. Dozen silver spoons, Mir and Mrs Charles Eldredge, Rye, N. Y.
 Half dozen silver spoons, Mir and Mrs M. L. Raptree of Chicago.
 Two table spoons, MT and Mrs G. B. Ferris Of Newtown.
 Gravy spoon, Annie Staples.
 Berry spoon, Miss Alice F. Seeley.
 Card receiver, Louis s. Seeley.
 Nut picks. D. P. Osborn, Jr, Norwalk
 Handsome berry spoon, MT and Mrs S. B. Wheeler, Bridgeport
 $5 gold Mrs M. k. Clark. Brooklyn.
 After dinner coffee spoons, Misses Fannie and Mae Seeley.
 $2, Rev l.. N. Nickerson.
 Silver tea set. Mrs Albert Clark, George A. Clark.
 Oyster forks, Mir and Mrs George B. sturges, Weston.
 Fancy glass basket, Miss Annie Godfrey, Westport.
 Pie knife, Mrs M. Rowland, Brooklyn. Buffet cover, Mrs Sarah Unckles, Brooklyn Halt dozen towels, Mir and Mrs s. A. seeley, Newark.
 Dozen napkins, s. seeley Miss s. A. Meek. CT, Newark.
 Fancy basket. Mir and Mrs w. W. Hull, Fair field.
 Bank book of $10o, George A. Mallett. Painting, Mrs Benedict, Greenfield.
 Clock, Eli Godfrey.
 Spoon, W. M. Gallup.
 Chair pillow Miss Clara K. Moore, Bath Paper balls, Paul.
 Picture and easel, Misses Jennie and Fan nie Disbrow.
 Picture, MT and Mrs Edward Austin God frey, Bridgeport.
 Spoon, Mir and Mrs D. P. Osborn, Norwalk Handsome silver cake basket Mrs NJ. San. ford, New York.
 Pickle dish, Mir and Mrs Homer Clayton Godfrey, Bridgeport.
 Halt dozen knives, Miss s. c. Galloway. Glove box, Miss Roberts.
 Napkin ring, Charles W. Godfrey, Weston. Knives, Mir and Mrs Frank MaIlette Fruit dish, Mir and Mrs Andrews, New York; Butter knife, Miss Sanford, New York. Linen, MT and Mrs W. B. Hurlbutt, Wilton. Pickle castor, MT and Mrs Charles Gregory. Weston.
 Tambourine, Ada May osborn, NOrwalk Butter knife and sugar shell, Mrs Harriet A. Godfrey, Weston.
 Butter dish, G. H. Sanford, New York. Tea spoons, Lloyd s. Godfrey.
 Carving set, Frank W. Hadley, Long Hill. Dictionary, W. s. Clark.
 Counterpane, Ebenezer Fitch.
 Half dozen decorated dinner plates, Miss Lena Rowland, Brooklyn.
 Decorated china set, Eli Godfrey Brooklyn Upholstered chair. W. Disbrow.
 Plush upholstered chair, Mir and Mrs A. S. Black.
 Buffet. Mrs A. M. Godfrey.
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