The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-31

all of the ninety odd guests who were
present. The event among other in
teresting features may be mentioned
as having been commemorative of the
twenty-fOurth anniversary of the wed.
ding of Mr.. and Mira. Alert. However,
the party Of itself Is understood as
more generally viewed by its parti-
cipants as being what might properly
be termed "prenuptial" affair ante
dating as 1t does the approaching
weddings of Misses Vera and Leonore
ALERT, to occur within the next few
weeks. Cards, games. music and dane
ing made the few fleeting hours of
gaiety pass only too rapidly The
brides-to-be and the husbands-elect be
1t said were heartily toasted and ten
dered advance congratulations on the
approaching dual matrimonial ALI
ance in Langdon society circles
Langdon Democrat.
A beautiful wedding was the mar
riage of Miss Mabelle Ethel Shafer.
youngest child and only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Shafer. to NJ. Will
liam H. Claviter at Artuh. N. D., at
the home of the brides parents, We'd
nesday afternoon at 5 O'Clock, in the
presence of relatives and intimate
friends to the number OF seventy-five.
Mrs. McConnehey played Medelssohn's
wedding march and the ceremony was
held under the arching trees in front
of the residence. The bridal party
stood under a canopy OF white lace
drapery, Rev. ]. r. McConnehey offici-
ating. The brides veil was fastened
with orange blossoms, her gown was
an exquisite creation. white gros-grain
silk with yoke of silver spangled net
and she carried a boquet of white
carnation and ferns. She was attend
ed by her cousin Miss Alice Corey. who
was gowned white organdie. The
groom was attended by Mr.. VIM.
Shafer. brother Of the bride. After the
ceremony and reception. the guests
were invited to the dining room to par
take of an elaborate wedding dinner.
The presents were beautiful and cost
ly attesting the popularity of the
young couple. MIR. and Mrs. William
Claviter will make their future home
at Arthur after the wedding journey
to Lake Lydia. MINI.
On last Tuesday afternoon the
home of Hon. and Mrs 4. J. Gronna
at LakOta was the scene OF a very
pleasant gathering Of young folks in
honor of the 18th birthday of their
daughter Miss Amy Gronna. The
children enjoyed themselves until five
O'Clock when a dainty lunch was
served and the guests departed. Those
present were: Minnie Falleso, Con-
stance Berrum, Ida Sveen, May Sand
lie, Gladys McAdie, Lucille Pinkerton,
Esther Grant. Louise Lohrbauer.
Glayds Beveridge, Cecil Lynch.
The hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Engle near Lakota was opened to
a large number of their friends We'd
nesday afternoon and evening to cele-
brate the 25th anniversary of their
wedding. Dancing was INDUCED in
and music furnished by the Rockford
orchestra. Refreshments were served
throughout the afternoon and eve
ming. Mr.. and Mrs. Engle We're the
recipients of many beautiful pieces
of silver. The guests from Lakota
were: Hon. and Mrs. 4. ]. Gronna,
Miss Grace Gronna, Mr.. ]. NJ. Martin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Jorgenson. Mrs.
Gilbert Jorgenson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Dorr Rose.
Alice! Alice!! Alice.!!
Cut flowers at Undertaken Sulli-
vans, East Grand Forks. MINI. Tele-