Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Cobb celebrated
the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on
Wednesday, the 18th inst. There was large
gathering of relatives and friends, and the
circumstances rendered it most interesting
occasion. The immediate relatives met at
the old homestead at the Hollow" but find
lug that the house would not hold all who
wished to participate in the celebration, it
was thought best to adjourn to Pierce's hall
in the evening. The bride and bridegroom
were drawn to the hall by their six stalwart
sons. The company numbered 26O by actual
count. The Brattleboro brass band volun.
teered their services, and furnished excellent
music. The exercises commenced by sing
ing the doxology, then prayer by Rev. S. b.
Currier and then followed the presentation
OF the numerous presents, II. C. Bacon max.
ing the presentation speeches, and Rev. Mr..
Parsons replying in behalf Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cobb. The presents amounted in value 10
about sl25, some $40 being in cash. Among
the gifts was large photograph of the six
sons, taken by G. L. Howe, making fine
picture; beautiful cake ornamented with
SIX gold coins, and the figures 1880 and 1880;
two stuffed easy chairs and a rocking chair
suit of clothes; a shawl, etc. It was ex-
pected that Dr. Holton of Brattleboro would
give the principal address, but not being able
to be present, the Rev. Mr. Parsons was call
ed upon for this part of the programme.
which he perfC rmed in a very becoming man
ner Refreshments were supplied in great
abundance by the neighbors. The occasion
was one long to be remembered by all pres
ent.
SILVER WEDDING
On Saturday, the l4th inst, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles W. Roberts celebrated the
twenty fifth anniversary of their welded life.
There was large gathering in the evening
at their residence, numbering about 1876, in
Guiding large delegation of relatives from
West Brattleboro aud West Dummerston.
The value of presents amounted to some $50
SIP in cash, a silver plated fruit dish. q set
of silver plated knives and forks, a castor. a
set OF dining chairs, a suit of clothes, a GUAM
uty of bleached and unbleached cotton cloth.
etc. Refreshments were furnished in great
abundance, and everything passed off in
most pleasing manner. Rev. Mr.. Parsons
made the presentation speeches in very hap
Ply style.
l. L. Josselyn has made, during the last
season, from 1900 to 1900 barrels of cider At
his mill.
John Robertson has sold his paper mill
to H. W. Cough and William Cole, for about
$4,000. 1t is supposed Mr.. Robertson and
his son, Q. E. Robertson, will build a paper
mil at Bellows Falls, and the son will move
there aud superintend it.
H. II. Harrington, who is about TO move
to Iowa, will sell at auction, on the old Wins
low Sons farm, fine stock Of Durham cat
tie on Wednesday, tho 95th inst.
The best lecture Of the citizens eourse
as conceded by nearly all that heard it, was
made by Rev. S. NJ MeCollister at the town
hall last Monday evening; subject, Naples
and the Buried Cities" Mr.. McConisters
descriptive powers are very fine, by means of
which he makes his subject highly interest
ing; he has a pleasing style and flow of
eloquenoe possessed by but few speakers.
KEY. MIR. La Seur will give select read
ings at the town hall some evening next week;
time not yet designated.
-ihere VIII be union gospel temperance
meeting at the town hall next Sunday even
ing Feb 22d, at q O'Clock, under the direc-
non OF Mr.. N. d. Parsons. The Congrega-
nonal and Methodist clergymen have been
invited to participate in the exercises, and all
are cordially invited to attend Mr.. Parsons
mas Tor several years, been a very successful
temperance worker in the leading New Eng.
land cities The services will open with
praise meeting led by the Brattleboro quar-.
tette under the direction of L. W. Hawley.
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