The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03
Stepney
MISS HUBBARD-MR CHATTA,
 WAY.


 An unusually pretty home wedding was witnessed at the Methodist parson- age at Stepney on Saturday noon. June 20, The contracting parties were Miss Olive Hubbard, daughter of the pastor of the Methodist church, and Arthur Reyes Chattaway of Bridgeport. The ceremony was performed by the brides father, Rev A. Lewis.Hubbard, assisted by Rev c. E. Bart of the Washington Park church, Bridgeport, under q very beautiful floral arch made of Canter- bury bells and white roses. The brid- al party entered the parlors to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Meta Willing of Cannon Sta tion. They were preceded by the ush- CTS, John c. Hawley of Bridgeport and Rev Alfred Lewis Boutwell, of South Norwalk. Following these were little Elizabeth Hall of Derby carrying a dainty flower basket and Carleton Hub bard, the little brother.of the bride, bear ing the ring. After congratulations the 70 guests repaired to the lawn where a fine collation. was served by Caterer Garnet of Derby, assisted by the bright young ladies of Stepney. A very choice and beautifully decorated bridal loaf was then cut and served by the bride. While this treat was being en- joyed, Prof Elmer Joyce of Bridgeport rendered some of his finest selections on the piano. The display of gifts was fine, cut glass, linen, furniture and very prominent among the gifts was sterling silver set of 42 pieces from the Davis & Hawley Co.,, by whom the groom is employed. There was Sl00 dollars in gold from the mother and sister of the groom, also S100 from the parents of the bride. The cut flowers were furnished by Pillow & Co.,, florists of Westport. At 3.30 p. p. as the guests were all crowding around the wonderfully decorated carriage waiting to shower them, through the cleverness of Miss Josephine Hurlburt of Canron and the kind assistance of Lawyer Fred Scott of Hartford, the bridal party was hustled out side entrance, across the lawn and by making quick time reached Lawyer Baldwin's auto amidst hurri- cane of confetti. While speeding away they were followed by the prancing horses carrying the brides father who, quarter of mile from the village, not only had the opportunity to ex- change vehicles with them but also greetings once more. The guests were from New York, South Norwalk, New Haven, Meriden, New Britain, Middle town, Terryville, Shelton, Derby. Bridgeport. Wilton, Westport, Cannon Station and Rowayton.
 William B. Mallett of Tashua has bought a very handsome Merrill piano of c. E. Osborne. It is rich mahog- any case, style R. These pianos have the celebrated Nichols, Vessels 6 Gross action, no better action made. The voicing is done by an expert who has beer with the Chickering Company for twelve years and 32 in the business in thi, country and in Germany. In all that goes to make high first grade piano the Merrill is abreast with the leading pianos of the day.
 Dayton Andrews of Southington has been the guest of c. E. Osborne.
 Mrs c. A. Elwell has been in Hart ford attending an official meeting of the Kings Daughters and was enter tained by Mrs Smiley, the State sec retary.
 MT and Mrs Frank Hodge of New Haven have been guests of Mrs Mary Turney. They came over in his new Pope touring car.
 Miss Carolyn Osborne has been the guest of Miss Mary J. Wilcoxson in Stratford. ..
 The local painters, Craft & Lyons, will very soon commence work on the schoolhouse, which will be well painted in white with green blinds. The con- tract was given them last fall but ow- ing to the unpleasant Saturdays, days when school would not be in session. the work was put off until warm weather.
 Miss Sophia Booth is visiting in Leb- anon. Pa.. the guest of her brother, MT Charles Booth.
 Hughes & Chapman of Bridgeport have set a marble memorial on the grave of the late Grandson Parmelee in Huntingtown cemetery.
 Mir and Mrs Oscar Plumb of Nichols have been entertained at the home of s. B. Hayes.
 John Burritt. with force of men rushao his havinp throIlph this Ueek