The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
THE BRACKET FAMILY.
Their Annual Reunion at Camp Benson
Several Present from Portland.

On Wednesday Aug. rs, one hundred and
elght persons assembled at Camp Ben son
Tor the 9th reunion of the Brackett fami-
~ The unpropitious weather of the
morning doubtless prevented larger
gathering, but before the noon hour was
reached the company had increased to
over one hundred. The forenoon was
quickly and very pleasantly spent in cor
dial greetings by all present, and at 10
O'Clock the assembly repaired to the spa
cious dining hall, where elaborate prepa-
rations had been made to appease the ap-
petite of even the most fastidious After
prayer of thanksgiving offered by Rev.
David Bracket of Brooks, Maine, the
gathering eagerly partook of the elegant
ly spread repast. Immediately after din
ner the company adjourned to the Pa
vilion hall, where they were called to or
der by Vice President G. G. Brackett,
President Rollins being unable to attend.
Miss Maude Braokett, Of Pittsfeld then
rendered very pleasing piano solo,
which was followed by words of welcome
by the Vice President Letters were read
by the Secretary, Miss Florence Brackett,
from Capt. G. G. Rollins of Chelsea,
Mass, and Mrs. Edward S. Goodwin Of
South Berwick, Me- Then Miss Ethelyn
Brackett of Newport entertained the au-
d1ence with fine reading entitled "The
Storm, after which the very carefully
prepared and well written report OF the
Secretary was read. Excellent remarks
We're made by Rev. David Bracket Of
Brooks, Mr.. James Brackets of East
Corinth; and Mr. Gilman Brackett Of
Portland. The election of officers for the
ensuing year then followed:
President-C D. Bowman of Pittsfeld.
Vice President-C. G. Bracket, New
port.
secretary-Miss Mary G. Bowman,
Pittsfield.
Committee of Arrangements-C. G.
Brackett, L. A. Clement, p. S. Brown,
Mrs. III. j. Brackett, Mrs. ANGELA
Braokett, Mrs. r. j. Bean and Mrs. L.
A. Clement.
Mr.. Gilman Brackett having pro-
cured the Bracket coat of arms, present.
ed the same to the association, and it was
proposed that at some future time badge s
bearing the coat of arms be obtained
The invitation extended by c. G. Brack
EFT to hold the 18th reunion in 1898 at his
home in Newport was accepted. The
meeting was then adjourned, and the
young people of the gathering boarded the
steamer Norita for a sail and to try their
luck at fishing. After they had become
convinced that the fish did not include
themselves in the reunion, they again
Joined the older members at the Pavilion,
where farewell words were exchanged and
cordial invitation extended to all in the
association to be present the coming year,
when it is hoped that Hon. Thomas
Bracket Reed of Portland, Mr.. Alpheus
Bracket of Everett, Mass. and others in
the connection will be present. Follow
ing is list Of those present. Mr.. John
Chick, Belle Chick, Sou h Berwick; Mr..
and Mrs. G. 6. Bracktt, Sheldon Brack-
EFT, Edna Bracket, Newport:
Elijah Nickerson, G. G.
Brackett, Ethelyn Brackett, New
port; L. F. Bracket, Portland; NJ. W.
| Clement, Boston, Mass. Rev. and Mrs.
David Bracket, Brooks; Mr.. and Mrs,
G.. L. Bracket, Portland; M. S. Plum
mer, Mrs. c. A. Plummer, Portland ;
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brackett, Pitts
field; Mr.. Samuel Brackett, Trenton, N.
j.; C. o. Bracket, Detroit; Ivory Brack-
EFT, Newport; j. G. Brackett, East Cor
NTH; Miss M J.. Brackett, Mrs. A. J.
Bracket, Belle Philips, Harold Phillips,
Kathaleen Philips, Mr.. and Mrs. Leone
Brown, Pittsfeld; Mrs. Addie Weber,
Newp ort; Mr.. and Mrs P. S. Brown,
Detroit; Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Bowman,
Pittsfield; Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f. Brack-
EFT, Bangor; Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Mills, Palmyra; Mr. and Mrs. John
Dearborn, Pittsfeld: Mr. and Mrs. L. A.
Waterhouse, Boston; H. W. Brackett,
Newport; Maude Brackett, May G.
Bowman, Pittsfield; Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
Clement, Detroit; Mrs. J. A. Getchell,
Newport; Jennie Hurd, Detroit; Rose
Titcomb, G. l.. Titcomb, Pittsfeld; Mr..
and Mrs. G. S. Bracket, Miss Gail
Bracket, Newport; Mrs. H. j. Brackett,
Florence Bra ckett, Pittsfeld; Lettie Til
son, Newport; Jane Clement, Palmyra;
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Bean, Detroit; Ar
thur Bean, Ivory E. Brackett, Susan A.
Bracket, NJ. A. Doble, Newport; Walter
Deacon, J. F. Withie, Mr.. and Mrs. A,
Frost, Mr.. and Mrs FL. Carson and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Jones, Newport; Mrs.
Fl. d. Higgins, Hanover, Conn.,; Sewall
Frost, St. Albans; Elmer Burrill, Car
mel; Mary E. Mills, East Somerville,
Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Young, De.
troit; Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Gray, Laura
Jones, Harold Jones, o. L. Jones, Ger
trude Jones, Mary Brown, Annie Downs,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Babb, East Newport;
Clara Babb Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rhoades,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Libby, Charles Lib
hey, Susan Hinton, Belle Hinton, Belle
Paine, Arthur Paine, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
J. Richardson, Mr.. and Mrs. W. J.
Johnston, Bangor; Joel Richardson Mr..
and Mrs. c. S. Gray, W. H, Young.
The Secretary of the Association is
/ Miss Mary q ROupnap toachar of