Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-29
CITY NEWS

A smile of welcome is waiting for all who attend Liberty circle, C. of F. of As whist party at Mechanics hall to- night. Everyone is sure to enjoy a pleasant evening.
 Masqueraders will be in their ele- ment tonight when Court Fruitful Vine, 5991, 4. O. F., gives a private masquerade at Foresters' hail. A good time is assured all.
 About one year ago the Golden Rods of Waterbury entertained a number of friends in K. of c. hall, and ever since the reception has been lauded highly. Tonight this popular organization will again entertain few friends by giving leap year party.
 If you want that dog about the house you had better have it registered this week. It does not pay to be on the fidgets all the time about an un- licensed dog, and as it is hard to evade the law the best thing to do is come down with the dust or get rid of the pet.
 City Clerk George H. Nettleton, with his wife and child, left this af- ternoon for Ocean park, on the Pacific coast, the home of the mother and sister of Mrs Nettleton, and one of the principal watering places in Cali fornia. Mrs Nettleton and the baby will remain there for an indefinite period, but MT Nettleton will make the return trip as soon as possible. w. s. Marston and Miss Anna Mar garet Schmidt were married at the brides home, AIS South Main street, last night at o'clock, by the Rev MT Lempke, pastor of the German Lutheran church. Only immediate relatives, among whom was Mrs Lin dergreen of Boston, a sister of the groom, were present at the ceremony. The bride was attired in gown of blue silk and carried a bouquet of bride roses. MT and Mrs Marston are residing at 381 South Main street.
 The whist party given by the Catho- lie Women's association held last eve ming was largely attended. Fifteen hands were played and prizes were won by the following: First ladies prize, Mrs Quinn; second, Catherine Smith; consolation prizes, Miss Ma nancy and Miss Lord First gentle mans prize, John Corden; second, John MeKennerney; consolation, Charles Egan. After the whist dane ing was enjoyed until late hour. Refreshments were served.
 The dining room of the First Baptist church was the scene of a merry gathering last night when a reunion of the members of Deacon William O'Neil's Bible class was held. A fine spread was served under the direction of James Stout Deacon ONeil was toastmaster. Among those who re- SpOnded to toaSts were the following: The Rev Oscar Haywood, D. L. Smith, superintendent of the Sunday school c. E. Gift, assistant superintendent of the Sunday school; E. B. Benedict, president of the class, and Hollister Sage.
 Waterbury is the best governed town in the state" remarked a man yesterday when he learned that the big thirty-six inch main had been fixed and things running along as usual. With its main water supply tempo rarily paralyzed," he added. .tI doubt if there is city in the state could have done so well for its citizens as Water bury did in this case. Nearly every body had water and none of the fac tories had to suspend operations on ac- count of the mishap. Just think of what it would mean if all the shops were obliged to stop until that break was repaired, even if it were but day or so."
 A very elaborate wedding took place on Wednesday morning when Miss Ella Kelly, a popular time-keeper at the Ring shop, and Maurice Walsh, q clerk at the Woodruff Grocery Go, were united in mbrriage with nuptial high masS in St Patricl's church. Affer~the marriage ceremony the happy couple adjourned to the house of the groom's mother, Mrs Johanna Walsh, 51 Hopkins street, who together with many friends of the couple made merry time. The bride wore an electric blue silk dress, set off by a picturesque white hat. The best man was Patrick Burns and the brides maid was Miss Elizabeth Foley, who looked very beautiful in her cham pagne de cheine dress. The gifts were very numerous. MT and Mrs Walsh will take an extended trip to Atlantic City and upon their return will reside with the groom's mother.
 It's a changed world to old folks. folks whose time-dimmed eyes are made young again through the magic of right fitting glasses. And this pleas ure and comfort costs so little meas ured by it's value there should be none who may say "they can't see as they used to-" The Upson Jewelry Go, op-