The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-06-13
Society Event at Bradford.

twenty-tifth anniversary OF the marriage OF
Hon. and Mrs H. G.. McDuftee, which was
celebrated June s, Indeed, it rarely falls
to the fortune of a country village to wit
ness an occasion more thoroughly pleasing
and delightful. The elegant lawn which
surrounds their home on Main street was
ablaze with myriads of Japanese lanterns,
under whose mellow light the Bradford
Cornet Band, in tasty uniforms, discoursed
appropriate music. Within, the residence
was even more elegant than without. The
folding doors of the spacious double parlors
were arched by a wealth OF bridal wreath,
while festooned mirrors on either side gave
the spectacular delusion of still other rooms
beyond Misses Lucy and Charlotte |. Nell
son, Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. ii. Langill the ar
fist, of Hanover, n. H., contributed their
skill to make the floral display faultless
Both Mr.. and Mrs. McDuffee are from old
and conspicuous New England families
Mr.. McDuffee is a son of John McDutfee,
who came to Bradford in 1888. He has been
a conspicuous public citizen for years, serv-
ing in the state house Of representatives in
1870 and 1872 and in the senate in 1884.
Mrs McDuffee was the daughter OF Hon. H.
M. Bill of Topsham, conspicuous in political
circles and honored by his fellow citizens.
The guests who honored the occasion
with their presence numbered more than
three hundred, and included the elite of the
town as well as many representative friends
from abroad. Letters If congratulation
were received from Hon. j. V. Carney Of
Bennington, Hon. s. B. Hebard of Chelsea,
Hon. William Durant Qor sixty years bust
ness manager of the Boston AdUerti5er), DR.,
j. Baxter Upham of New York city, Hon.
George F. Morse OF Leominster, Mass, IA
member OF the governors counciD, Hon.
Joseph w. Willard of Cleveland, Ohio, Ex-
Governor w. p. Dillingham; of Montpelier,
and Elk. Governor Carroll S. Page, Hyde
Park. The Rev. A. j. Hough, who was
Ia hn IA
poem:
The year brings round its wealth of June
In flowers and birds of merry tune.
The streams go singing TO the sea
AS in the Junes that used to be;
But none so fair in memory shine
Like that sweet month IL sixty'hine
To Henry c. McDuffee, though
It's twenty-five long years ago.
You ask why this one mouth of all
Should be delightful to recall,
And why such JOY its eighth day fills?
He found amidst the Topsham hills
flower in mould of womanknd.
with grace of form and wealth of mind,
More sweet to him than all beside
When Rosa Bill became his BRIDE
That foot.square smile serenely plays
All through the year on Henrys face
That laugh with which he greets his own
Keeps through the year It's merry tone;
With that eighth day, all ro6ed and crowned
As we have and heard tonight.
Though Junes may come and Junes may go,
Till twenty-five to fifty grow. ,s
Shall then be measured out with gold,
Across the space so heightened grown
The breath OF roses will be blown,
And Henry's heart will feel the thrills
1t felt long since on Topsham hills.
Refreshments of cake and ice-cream were
served in the dining-room to the large com
pany under the personal supervision Of
Mrs. Harry B. Stevens, an old schoolmate
of Mr. McDuffee. A choice literary ano
musical programme, which was arranged by
W. Il. Cummings and wife, was faultlessly
executed. 1t consisted OF cornet solos by
Harry e. Parker and Fred H. Cummings
readings by Miss Edith Jones, piano solos
| by Miss Gertrude Jones ana Miss Georgls
Erwin, and vocal solos by Miss Mauat
| Clarke and Miss Florence Garfield OF the
Boston Conservatory of Music, Mrs. w. Il
Cummings, Mary Cove and Joe Viau. AT its
| conclusion Rev. l.. p. Tucker, in behalf o.
the friends, presented the blushing couple
with an array of choice and elegant gifts
Mr.. and Mrs. McDuffee both replied wit
tily and feelngly.
The following is list of presents: Berry
dish, from the Socratic Circle, G. l.. s. O..
| of which Mrs. McDutfee is graduate
photograph of the choir of Grace Church, o
which she is organist, presented by the
members; French clock from the members
| and congregation of Grace Church; bonDor
basket from the Peacemakers," Mrs. Nc
Duffee's Sunday-school class of young men
| a Holman's Pronouncing Bible, fish knife
and fork, berry spoon, pudding dish, twt
Smyrna rugs and fancy rocker, IRON
numerous friends; portieres and statuette
from their son, Ernest B. McDutfee, New
England agent OF the Hecla Powder Com
pany, Boston, silver teacup, Mrs. Nc
Duffee's sisters, Mrs. Dr. l.. w. Hanson o.
Barre and Mrs. Harvey of Topsham silve
teacup, Mrs. r. w. Bill; pie knife. Davi'
Blakely and family of New York city, ST.
coffee spoons, T. Sherwin and son; s0uveni
spoon, Rev. s. B. Bates, DID,, Boston
meat fork, Rev L. p. Tucker and wife
sugar bowl and cream pitcher, Barre friends
pin tray, Hon. Henry II. Field, Rutland
vase, Bradford friends; cake basket, Stearn
g. Jones and families; solid silver spoon
Leroy Roe and Thomas Roe, Boston; sil
coffee spoons, o. r. Baker; strawberry forks
Susie 1. Doty and Mrs. g. V. Richardson
Lebanon, n. H., souvenir spoon, Rev
Charles Parkhurst, ID, Boston; orang
spoon, A. Fred Dickey; frait basket, Mrs
Henry M. Buxton and family pickle for
and needle case, Mr. and Mrs. l.. M. Bror
son, Milton, Mass.
Hon. and Mrs. McDuffee received tn
congratulations of their friends with tn
grace and urbanity which make their HON
so delightful and themselves so popular
Indeed, nothing was lacking from the dt
lightful June evening to the more cheer
welcome and reciprocal mirth TO make tn
event splendid success.
THE state fair will be held lat Billing
Park, White River Junction, September
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