The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-20
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
WILLIAM F. THOMPSON IN-
 JURED BY CAR.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crawford Enter tain Large Delegation from EpworIh Lsagus-surpriss Parsy-wsddlng of Prominent couple.


 Walter Price Payne and Miss May corbin Rowley were married Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Adel- bert Rowley. 1155 Townsend avenue. Rev. E. W. Stone officiated, using the Episcopal ceremony. The bride was presented by Marjorie and Catherine Payne, little daughters of the groom, who opened the gates of an arch taste- fully trimmed with laurel, and by little Blanche, carrying a basket of flowers. The groom met the bride at the gate of the arch. A sister of the groom, Miss Caroline Payne, of Naugatuck, played Lohengrins wedding march. Among those present were MT. and Mrs. SheI- 6on F. Payne, of Naugatuck, father and mother of the groom; MT. and Mrs. Wilfred Rowley, father and mother of the bride; MT. Robs, of Naugatuck, MT. Hutchinson, Miss Shook, MT. and Mrs. Walter Avery. Benjamin F. Horton, ninety-two years old, grandfather of the bride Mrs. Sarah B. Leach, MT. and Mrs. Charles Hulse and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Dakin, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Rowley, MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Rowley. grandparents of the bride; Mrs. Henry Kay. Mrs. Arthur H1Int Mice Tasephiraa Smith Mice Jdyrv Doolittle. John Pearce, superintendent of the Candee Rubber company; Fred erick H. Hinckley and Mrs. ]. C.. French, who had charge of the arrange ments. The happy couple were the re- cipients of many beautiful and useful presents. The bride, who has been for years cashier in Meig's clothing store, wore a white lansdowne dress, trimmed with white silk renaissance lace--a sol- i'd yoke on waist and yoke on skirt. She carried a bouquet of bride roses. MT. Payne is chief engineer of the rub Der factory. The couple left for a short bridal tour
 About fifty members of Chapter AFT of the Epworth league were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Crawford, of East Pearl street, on Thursday even- ing. Games were played. musical num- bers rendered, and thoroughly good time enjoyed.
 Mrs. Rebecca Bronson, of 24 Woolsey street, celebrated her ninety sixth birthday on Thursday. A number of friends called to extend congratulations during the day. Mrs. Bronson is re- markedly strong for her age, and her mind is clear. She takes deep inter- est in current events.
 At the Grand Avenue Baptist church tomorrow the pastor will speak on the following subjects: Morning, ''The Character of Washington evening, "The Surpassing Love of God"
 A very pleasant surprise was tender ed Mrs. Esther E. Sherman at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Babcock, on the Heights, on Thursday evening, on the occasion of her eightieth birth day The evening was spent in music, etc, several violin selections being rem dered by Charles M. Sherman. The piano was presided over by Miss Flor ence Jacobs, whose rendition of some very difficult selections were excellent. Solos were rendered by Mrs w. W. Mill Ter Mrs. Jane Beanett. Mrs. H. w. Brown and others. Later the party re- paired to the dining room, where re- treatments were served. Mrs. Sherman was the recipient of many handsome presents and was congratulated by all on her youthful appearance. About thirty were present.
 At the Grand Avenue Congregational church tomorrow the services will be as usual-1O:3O preaching by the pas tor, Rev. Dr. Sheath; subject, 'The Beauty of the Elected Life;' 12 noon, Bible school; 6:15, Y. F. S. c. E.; 7:S0, q patriotic service, with an address by the pastor; subject, Some Lessons from the Life of Washington
 Guiding Star lodge, s. of B., held it's regular meeting on Thursday evening. The degree team went through the en- tire ritual for the first time The team will initiate new members at the next meeting, fourteen applications being placed on file.
 Luke Quinn, of Boston, is visiting MT. and Mrs c. H. Conway, of Shelter street.
 At the East Pearl Street M. E. church tomorrow Rev. Dr. Streeter, the pas tor, will preach both morning and even ing; morning subject, "The Fatherhood of God;" evening subject, Pitching Our Tent Special music will be rem dered by the vested choir. The Sunday school meets at noon, Junior league at 8 D. m. and Epworth league devotional service at 6:15; subject, Using the Sabbath" to be led by Mrs. B. M. Diver.
 William F. Thompson, of Quinnipiac avenue, who was thrown from his milk wagon and seriously injured in a col lision with a Montowese car on Quin- nipiac avenue on Wednesday evening, is reported to be much better MT. Thompson suffered a concussion of the brain and did not recover consciousness unti, Thursday noon. His physician, Dr. c. M. Robbins, says that he expects he will recover.
 The services at Grace F. E. church tomorrow will be holy communion at 7:3O a. n., morning prayer, litany and sermon by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Bid- dle at 1O.3O, and evening prayer and lecture at 7:30; subject, Regeneration Next Friday evening at 7:S0 there will be a union service and a sermon will be preached by Rev. J. E. Wildman, of Wallingford
 The funeral of the late Ellen Kenne- dy, of 1S6 Fairmont avenue, who died on Thursday, will be held tomorrow