Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-08-30
FAMILY REUNION.
Annual Gath erfng of the Descendants
fIsaac G. Beach.

Annual Gathering of the Descendants
OfIsaac G. Beach.
PORTLAND, Aug 29.-The fourth annual
reunion and picnic and the largest assem-
blage of the descendants of Isaac G. Beach
of Mortified, with their families, was held
on the grounds of William w. Bull in Ply
mouth on Wednesday, August 81. The To-
cation was most attractive, the grounds
being situated on the summit of Plymouth
Hill, commanding an extensive view of the
Northfld hills and the beautiful Naugatuck
valley, while in front of the spacious resi-
dence of Mr.. Bull was plymouth Green"
lovely park thickly grown with elm trees.
The clouds, which early in the day were
quite lowering, disappeared by II
o'clock, and a more perfect day could not
have been desired There was a gathering
ms to the number of nearly seventy five
persons, who at 1 o'clock pm. sat down to
long tables loaded with the good things
provided. The assemblage was called to
order by George w. Beach of Thomaston,
president of the family organization, and
a blessing was invoked by Deacon w. w.
Bull, after which due attention was paid to
the annual dinner. Upon invitation of
the president, Jonathan Starr, secretary of
the organization, read a report of the do
ings of the previous reunion, beside letters
from Messrs. Albert Fl. Beach of Co.
lumbus, O., and Austin Beach of
Wheeling w. Va. Both of the let
ters were enthusiastically received,
particularly the last one mentioned,
which abounded in personal recollections.
The following officers were chosen for
the ensuing year: President, George w.
Beach; vice president, E. S. Beach; secre-
tary, Jonathan Starr; treasurer, E. J.
Beach; executive committee, William w.
Bull, Isaac w. Beach and Arthur B.
Beach The entire party were photo
graphed, being arranged in group on the
steps of the Congregational church and on
I the lawn in front of Mr.. Bulls home. The
| afternoon was spent in social visits, games
of tennis by the younger cousins and sing
ing of patriotic songs, closing with
america" and the doxology. It was a
good, old-fashioned picnic of the descend
ants of one of the sturdy, honest families
of Western Connecticut and an occasion
| long to be remembered.
| stony Creek JOttings.
STONY CREEK, Aug 29.-Mr. and Mrs.
J. B. Beecher and daughter, Ida E. Somer-
Vile, entertain at Rock cottage, Stony
| Greek, Conn.
Crock Cottage" the summer residence
of Mr.. j. B. Beecher of New Haven, is
beautifully situated on the main drive OF
Stony Creek. 1t is built upon solid rock,
and costly nestled among the hills. 1t is o
large, well built cottage, with verandas
extending on tine south and east sides,
l -. L Al -..:G
On the northwest side of the cottage is 9
spot prettily sheltered with maple trees
from the boughs of which are suspended
numerous hammocks, in which the
guests have spent many happy hours
Added to the other charms of the cottage
is very fine well, which supplies not only
Crock Cottage" but number of Others
with fine water, to which the expensive
luxury, ice, would be no improvement
The cottage is within five minutes walk Of
"The Island View hotel" which is Sc
called because it commands a very fine
view of the Thimble islands, which island,
are noted for their fine scenery, and conse
quently visited by thousands of visitors
every year.
For the past month the walls of Rocl
cottage have rung with the laughter ant
music of happy voices of the guest Wit
have been so well entertained by theil
charming host and hostess, and so pleas
antly has the time passed away that eacl
and every one feels 10th to make breal
in the pleasant summer circle.
| Among the guests present are: Mr.. ant
Mrs. Frank Scoop, Mr.. A. B. Dotten, Mrs
E. S. Perochean, Misses Blanche, Grace ant
Aimee Perochean, Miss Annie M. Smith
Miss Annie Hickson, Master Aubrey Smith
Miss Eta Strayes, Mr.. George w. Hood
Misses Lille G. and May L. Frary, all o
Brooklyn; Mr.. Fred Demon, Mr.. G. Ever
EFT Kingsbury, Springfield, Mass; Mrs
Edwin L. Hubbell and the Misses Haiti
and Bessie Hubbell, New Haven; Mr.
Charles E. Hodson, New Haven. Err. j. Fl
Ahern, Miss Florence Ahern, Mr.. Franz
Leonard of New York; Mr.. Ned Ahern
Tampa, Fla.