Morning journal and courier., 1890-08-02
An Interesting Reunion.

On Wednesday, the Both of July, at the
house of John ]. Walter, on Whitney ave-
nue., occurred most remarkable reunion.
The house was decorated with exquisite
plants in pots from the greenhouse of Mr..
Walter, also cut flowers in profusion.
Especially noticeable was pyramid of roses
on the center table, also large horse shoe of
wild flowers with the letter (denoting the
name Ford), suspended in the center and
artis.ically worked by Mis- Davidson, one of
the nieoes, who graduates next year at the
Moody Collegiate institute at Mortified,
Mass. A large box of sweet pears were sent
by Mrs. Wolcott of Weathersaeld, beautiful
In their profusion. Another noticeable atrac-
ton, and Que which must by no means be omit
ted was the little gem of infantile grace and
beauty the seven-months'.old baby, grand
child of Mr.. Walter, little Marion Waite,
charming in her behavior and department.
Another feature of the occasion was a little
talk by Mr.. =. q. Merriman, of about one
minutes duration, abiding to the constella-
ton of the Pleides, and likening the seven
sisters to that starry group and presenting
each in turn with copy of the Legend Of
which would remind them of the scenes in
the landscape familiar to them In their ear
lier years. The reunion consisted of FAM
lily Of seven daughters (of the late Mr.. James
N. and Mrs. Julia Gilbert Ford of Hamdenl
who were then reunited for the fret
time in thirty-fve years, their
homes being widely separted. Eight
daughters originally constituted the FAM
lily, one Mrs. Sarah Baldwin of Cheshire
having died some years since, the Others
were Mrs. O. E. Thompson of New Haven,
Mrs. g. Il. Baldwin Of Columbia, s. c.,
Mrs. John J. Walter of Whitney avenue,
New Haven, Mrs. A. L. Baldwin of Cheshire,
Mrs. L. @. Dayton of Trumbuil street, New
Haven, Mrs, h. r: Davidson of
George A. Yoby of Newark, New
were present on the occasion were friends
from New Haven, North Haven, Waterbury,
Newark, Hamden Plains, Cheshire, West
VILE and Whitneyville. Especially notice.
able were the uncles of the sisters, Mr..
William Atwater Of Trumbull street
and Mr.; Henry Monson Of Ham
bert another uncle, was to have been present
but was unable to come on account of sick.
ness. The sumptuous entertainment was
prepared by Mrs. Walter for the guests, and
Il was much appreciated by them. Many of
the invited guests being unable to come, sent
regrets. Mrs. Austin Putnam (the widow of
the late Rev. Austin Putnam, the pastor who
80 long occupied the pulpit Of the Whitney
Vile Congregational church, loved and hon
cred through his ministry and who baptized
and also performed the ceremonies at each and
all of their nuptials) was able to be present
enjoying and adding to the enjoyment by
her presence to the festivities Of the day.
Mr.. Filley, who married cousin of the sis
tiers, was fortunately there with his camera
transGxing the smiling groups Gas they stood
was lending some of his warmest rays for the
occasion, and perhaps those groups will not
soon forget the intensity of his warmth that
day.
The silent memories of the past come back
From out the rushing turmoil of LIES way,
And oncs again upon its beaten track
We meet to welcome this eventful day.
@. g. M.