The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-21
THE FARMER: JUNE 21, 1912

FARMER: JUNE 21, 1912 in the pews The father gave the pride away in tones which could be heard all over the church, but those who were listening with all ears to
 catch the promise of the bride to "obey'' were disappointed, for only the groom and the rector heard her reply Mrs. E. H. Judson was never heard to better advantage at the organ, and her rendering of the wedding march and the occasional was the subject of comment. Mrs. Houghton, mother of the bride, wore a handsome costume or oyster" marquisette over change able messaline, and pink sweet peas. Miss Ethel Houghton, sister of the bride, wore brown chiffon over yellow messaline, with tea roses. Miss Jo- sephine Houghton was attired in green marquisette over tucked white crepe de meteor with macreme lace. She carried a bouquet of white sweet peas. Mrs. Warehouse wore black grenadine over tan satin. Miss Ruth Griffin, who will wed Ivan Warehouse, brother of the groom of last night, next Saturday at her home in Bridge port, was expectantly happy in white serge suit topped off with big picture hat. The handsome decora- tions in the church were designed by Miss Ethel Houghton, who is an art lst Of recognized ability.
 The ceremony took place under an arch of laurel at the chancel rail. The body of the church was decorat- ed with roses, laurel and daisies. The pews reserved for the invited guests were indicated by wreaihs of daisies. The ushers were led by Attorney Ivan Warehouse, brother of the groom, who urday and to whom the experience was particularly valuable. He was assisted by Harold c. Lowell, Paul Goode11 and Herbert Sniffen. A luncheon was served at the home of the brides parents in Elm street after greeted the guests at the gate and the rooms were profusely decorated with roses
 MT. and Mrs. Morehouse were driven to the station in Bridgeport where they were met by car load of young pie a good send-off. The showers of confetti and rose leaves poured on the couple indicated that the young folks had succeeded. They boarded the 6:45 train for New York They will return to attend the wedding at the they will. proceed to Watervliet, N. Y.. where the groom is engaged in busi- ness and where the couple will estab- fish a home. Today the ushers are wearing handsome gold stick pins, the gift of the groom.
 The concert and dance given by the colored people of this vicinity. last night, was attended by a big crowd of merry makers who enjoyed the evening as only these people can. The concert was revelation to everyone who attended, and the dance which followed was one of the happiest occa- Sf0nS ever wifneSSad in, fha hal
 Under orders from State Highway, Commissioner. Macdonald, Samuel Wakelee is repairing Main street be- tween East Broadway and Barnum avenue. Broken stone and tar are being used in the work and experts job. Yesterday Sam was badly burn ed by the hot tar which he was us ing. He appeared at Ttittle's drug store suffering intensely until relieved by pr. George o. Lines. who applied carron oil and bandages.
 Charles LAlly, Jr., is rapidly recov- ering from an attack of pneumonia. The little fellow. is favorite in and out of the family.
 This is "Midsummers Day" and is being appropriately observed by lawn fete at the library this after noon. Wishes made tonight when the moon is at the zenith will s"come true". Fairies are said to be partic- ularly active tonight A roll of SIS in bills was lost by a lady at the Congregational church last night. As the money was all this lady had she hopes the finder will leave it at the post office -5sss
 Mrs. S. w. Beardsley of King street suffered a sprained ankle two weeks ago and has been laid up since. She is now able to get about with constd- erable difficulty.
 A ,1H<,%< <>A club and their friends enjoyed their annual dinner at the Stratford Inn Wednesday night and the affair was voted as the most enjoyable in the history of the organization. B. H. Beers made an excellent toastmaster. In introducing the speakers he made at allusions which brought frequent applause. The speakers were Sylvan us Dickinson, D. c. Wood, w. B. Booth, Frederick s. Beardsley and A. w. Rhoades.
 Miss Juanita Hines is visiting Miss Geraldine Wallace at Waterbury.
 William Bedell has taken down the topmost of the flagpole of the town hall and will put it in perfect order shining with a new coat of paint be- fore the Fourth. After few repairs are made the pole will be as good as ever and capable of withstanding the wintry blasts for an indefinite period.
 The colored elite of the town and of Bridgeport held high carnival at the town hall last evening. A concert was given in Redmen's hall and dancing took place in the town hall, The af- fair was swell event among the co1- ored people. Musicians of acknowl- edged ability were heard at the con- cert and the best of music was fur nished for dancing. When it comes to the refreshments the colored people of this town have never been beaten and last night was no exception to
 the rule. No expense was spared to make the affair enjoyable.
 A big black Dane and a good sized bulldog gave an entertainment on East Broadway at nine o'clock We'd nesday night which rivalled in inter- est the other affairs going on in the town and bade fair to draw all the crowd The dogs fought fercely for Is minutes and defied all efforts to separate them. They were finally pulled apart. The big Dane won the 1ov