The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13

Mr. and Mrs Ralph Barker announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Cornelia Clark Barker, to MT. George Holmes Edwards. son of MT. and Mrs. George Clarke Edwards of this city. The announcement was made at an in formal tea given at their residence yesterday afternoon to 8 few of Miss Barker's intimate friends.
 At dinner party given by Mrs. E. J. yesterday afternoon in honor of her niece Miss Emma A. Nothnagle, the engagement of Miss Nothnagle to MT. Leonard Crabtree was announced. Miss Nothnagle is the only daughter of Mir. and Mrs. William Nothnagle of 70 Maiden Lane and MT. Crabtree is a Yale graduate, class of '05. He has spent some years abroad in study and is now head chemist with the Salts Textile Co.
 Yesterday was the 52nd anniversary of the founding of the Germania Sing ing society and it was observed most befittingly at Germania Hall last even- ing by the members of the society their friends and younger German clubs. The exercises were opened by selection from the Germania chorus followd by words of welcome from President M. F. Wieler. Mrs. Fritz Maier, president of the Lady Germa- nias on behalf of her society presented to the parent organization a purse of $52 being $1 for each year of it's exist ence. President John Schwartz pre- sented the Germanias with purse of $95 on behalf of the Germania Stein Club. The company then sat down to genuine German supper served by the ladies. Dancing and singing fol- lowed till 8 late hour. Music was furnished hxr
 The home of Charles D. Lane of 5S0 Laurel Avenue was the scene last ev- ening of a pretty wedding when their daughter Miss Maude Vanstone was united in marriage to MT. Arc hihald FL l1ott Smith, who is connected with Mr. Lane in the confectionery business, by the Rev. George M. Brown, pastor of the First Methodist church. A recep- tion followed to which over two hun oreo invitations were issued. An inn
 provlsed altar was erected in the front
 parlor at which MT. Smith and his
 pest man Mr. Delbert Smith, a broth CT awaited the coming of the bride who
 entered the room leaning on the arm
 or her father. She was attired in | Whlle satin With @ tulle veil and car
 rled bouquet of bridal roses. The
 pridesma1d was her sister Miss Violet.
 rooed Tn a directoire gown of the color
 oI ner namesake flowers. Her slip
 pers matched and she carried a bou-
 quet Of violets. After the ceremonies congratulations poured in upon the
 happy couple and after this formal
 reception an elaborate supper was
 served. Quite a little gathering of prldes or only few months were pres
 ent m thelr bridal gowns; they includ- ed: Mrs. Herman Tyler, nee F1orie Vii
 more of Hartford; Mrs Meeker of Danbury, nee Bertha Brandes. Mrs
 Kellogg, nee Emma Roy; Mrs. Homer
 Fox. nee Ruth Norton: and Mrs Sev-
 mour of New York, nee Margaret
 Smith. MT. Lanes house on TsnreI The lower flat will be occupied bv the newly married couple. The rooraS were thrown open to the guests ans
 the numerous wedding gifts displayed
 MT. ard Mrs. Smith left on a late train for Washington and points south for a. 1 short honeymoon. Mrs. Smiths travel ing gown was of taupe broadcIoth with l hat to match
 | A party was given last night at the home of Mrs Sarah Pulver, 19S South avenue in honor of MT. and Mrs. John 5. Law who were married in Boston on January s. Cards were played and songs were sung by those present Sew eral violin solos were rendered by Mr l Charles Post. Refreshments were served. MT. Law is car inspector for | the Consolidated railroad and his bride was Miss Marie Morse of this 1 city. Present were Miss Catherine | kiernan. Miss Mary B. Pulver. Miss susie Boyland, MT. Williams. Mr | Black, MT. Charles Post, MT F. w. Smith and MT. and Mrs P. W. Pulver. All members and also their friends of the Ladies' Aid Society of the German Reformed church on Congress street. are cordially invited to be present at the monthly meeting on Thursday aft ernoon at o'clock. in the basement of the church Refreshments will be served by Mrs. Paul Meyer, Mrs. Peter Lowering. Mrs. B. w. Behrens. IT,. and Mrs. Leo Schmidt.