The Detroit times., 1911-02-08

lraterndl 9nu insurance ORGANIZATION.
w. w. Hayden. of Kalamazoo, state
manager OF the society. was toast
master.
Mrs. Henry p. Bridge, who has lived
in her family homestead, No. l16 Con
gress-st east, for upwards OF 60 years,
will celebrate her one hundredth birth
day, st. Valentines day. Mrs. Bridge
Is in excellent health with intellect
alert and keen. Her family connec-
tions are among the most aristocratic
in Detroit. She Is q sister OF the late
Alexander Lewis and aunt OF Mrs.
Cameron Currie, Mrs. Clarence Car
penter and MIRA. Spencer Penrose, OF
Colorado Springs; Alexander Ingersoll
Lewis, Henry Bridge. and has a long
list Of grand nieces and nephews and
others relatives.
The annual luncheon OF the Detroit
Federation OF Women's clubs was he'd
Tuesday noon, in the Hotel Pontchar-
train ball room. Special guests OF
honor were: Mrs. Kate Wallar Bar
rett, Of New York, national president
Of the Florence Crittenton rescue
work; Mrs. Lucy White Williams, OF
Lspeer, president Of the State FEEDER
alton of Women's clubs, and Mrs.
Frances Boynton, first president OF the
Detroit Federation. Mrs. George G..
Caron presided as toastmistress and
addresses were given by the above
mentioned women and by Mrs. Wal
ter Trevor. Mrs. George Johnston and
Mrs. George Berri1ge. Music was In
terspersed with the speeches.
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For the purpose of raising funds
toward the proposed Masonic cottage
In connection with the Detroit Trber-
culpsis sanatorium Palestine lodge,
No. 357, F. & A. M. will give large
ball In the Masonic temple. Monday
evening. Feb. q. Invitations may be
procured from members of the lodge
or from Fred B. Sides, secretary of
the entertainment committee, whose
Office is No. 405 Postoffice building.
On presentation of invitations, tickets
may be had in the Offices OF the Greg
ory, Mayer & Thorn Co., and .he
Grainger-Hannan Co. Seats for sup
per may be reserved by parties OF
from two to 10, by making aprlica-
ton to the Gregory, Mayer &c Thorn
Co., Feb. "a and 25.
Upwards OF a thousand persons
were unable to gain admittance to tho
new North Woodward Congregational
church. Tuesday evening, when the
splendid Ferry memorial organ was
formally dedicated. A large choir. as
sisted by special soloists end a string
orchestra, gave Handers Messiah"
under the direction of l.. l.. Renwick,
organist of the church. The church
was crowded TO the doors with an ap-
preciative audience. The beautiful
oratorio was given an excellent rendi.
tion, the following taking part as SOLO
lists: Marshall Pease, tenor; Allan l..
Wallace, baritone: Miss Elizabeth
Moore, soprano. and Miss Elizabeth
Bennett, contralto. Owing to the dis
appointment of the many who were
unable to get into the church II is
probable that the oratorio may be re-
peated In the near future.
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Pink was the prevailing note, in
the charming wedding decorations, OF
the home of Elisha II. Finn. No. q
Putnam-ave., Tuesday evening, for the
marriage of his daughter, Miss May
wildwood Finn. to William L. Ste
vens. The Rev. John Fl. Boyd, OF the
First Presbyterian church, was the
officiating clergyman. The bride wore
a gown of white satin. embroidered
in pearls and trimmed with 'ose
pointe lace. She wore a tulle veil,
fastened to the couture with coronet
of grange blossoms, and carried a
shower bouquet of lilies OF the valley.
Mrs. A. c. Clement Wild, OF Chicago,
was matron of honor, and wore pink
satin frock. with which she carried
forget-me nots Miss Serena Murphy
was bridesmaid and wore pale blue
chiffon over pink satin, with. garnl-
ture OF tiny rosebuds and forget-me-
NETS. Little Miss Annette Woodruff
acted as flower girl and looked child
ishly pretty in a white lace fruck.
with pink ribbons. and carried bas-
ket OF pink roses Henry @, Stevens.
the groom's brother, was best man.
and James Finn and James Holden
ushered. Following the ceremony a
reception was held. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stevens will spend some time In The
east before taking up their residence
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