The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-29
FINAL MEETING
 FOR BIG PARADE

Donnelly- Maiden Ceremony
 Celebrated At St.
 James.
 Special to The Tfmee.)
 Stratfond, A4r11 2s.---One Of the Ee- cdal events of the season took place at St James Roman Catholic church Yesterday morning at o'clock when the Rev. Father OHConnor united in marriage Miss Rose Orvetta Maiden, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Maiden of III King street, and James Daniel Donnely, son of MT. and Mrs. James DonTeHy of RtvercEfe, Devon. The wedding which took place on the 2Sth anniversary of the brides pa rents was largely attended by the many friends of both of the young people who are we'll known and very popular in Stratford. The bride wore a gown of white crepe de chene over white satin with pearl trimmings, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses The bridesmaid, who was Miss Verona Ruehland of New Haven, a cousin of the bride, wore a gown of pink crere de chene over pink satin with pink trimmings with a pink hat and carried an arnn bouquet of pink
 
 Rowland La Vale of Devon The brides gift to her bridesmaid was a gold ring and the groom's gift to his best man was a pair of gold cuff links. Following the wedding cere- monies the happy couple left on a wedding trip. The whereabouts is un- known to their friends and upon their return they wdH reside in RivercHffe where the groom has recently pur- chased a. hOua
 The final meeting before the big parade which will be held on Satur- day afternoon of this week will be h cid in the town court room this eve ming at which time the final program for the celebrating of American Day will be announced The final plans of the orga anizations which are to take part in the parade will also be an nounced and when the announce 1nents are made it is expected that the complete plans will be far above the original expectations of the com mittee- Every member of the com mittee is urgently requested to be present so that every detail may be understood before the day of the events.
 Captain George W. Spal1 is in re- ceipt of communication from Major General Lucien F. Burpee, which he has received through Col. Stephen Cronan comp1imenting the members of the Fourth Infantry for their fine soldiery appearance at the recent re- view held in Bridgeport. The letter which will be read at the drill of Co. IL tomorrow evening will be of unusual interest to the local members. The members of the command will take part in the parade of Saturday and any former member who desires to turn out with the company may have a uniform by presenting themselves at the armory tomorrow evening.
 One of the largest attended meeting of the Okenuck Past Sachems' asso- citation yet held was held at the home of George A. FeairchiId on King street last evening at which time several matters of importance to the tribe were discussed. Following the meet ing over which President Ernest Will cox presided the host entertained his guests with refreshments. Those present included George R. Fryer, Frederick W. Nettleton, Wesley More house, H Brig Barnum- John Graham, Ernest Wilcox. James R. Vans, Harry Griffin, William Howard Wflcoxson, Eyert L. BeardsIey, George W. -Spall, Andrew T. Eaton, Harry W. F. Bald win, George A Fairchild and A. L.. Parkebon.
 One of the busiest terms in the hts- tory of St. Johns lodge No. 8, A. F. and A. M, is now well under way An unusual number of candidates have kept the members of the local degree team unusually busy during the term and many special sessions have been necessary. Two special sessions will be held on Saturday evening of this week when the felIowcraft degree will be conferred. On Tuesday evening of next week at a stated communication the entered apprentice degree will be worked and on Thursday evening of the same week the first visit in the history of the local lodge of Corfn- thian lodge of Bridgeport will take place when the evening will be spent witnessing the Master Mason's degree followed by short addresses and re- freshments being served.
 The many Stratford friends of MT and Mrs. J. H. Williams will be inter- ested to learn of their celebration of tfei1. twelfth wedding anniversary which took place at their Bridgeport home this week. The house and ta- ble was beautifully decorated for the occasion. They were the recipients o1 many handsome presents from then many friends. At the celebration Mrs Williams also announced the engage lent of her brother, William Litch- ner. to Miss Leta Saunders, formerly of this place but now of New York City. Both couples have a large circlt of friends who extended their con gratulationS. A buffet luncheon was served and the guests departed at 2 late hour. Among those present were MT. and Mrs. J. H. Williams MT. and Mrs Rising, Miss Leta Saun. ders of New York; Miss Myrtle Glib born, Miss Edna Wileoxson, Alfred Mallett, Clinton Coe and William Litchner.
 John McMahon of Main street ha. sold his property at the corner O North Main street and Long Brool avenue and will remove his family tt California the first ra ri Of next week