Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-29
BRooKFIELD.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

WEDDING ANNlN ERSARH.
Thirty-five years ago yesterday, Jan.
2S, Mr.. c. F. Thompson and Miss Abbie
]. Russell were united in marriage at
the home OF the brides father, in the
Over river district, and the anniversary
was fittingly observed Friday evening
by large party. The affair was very
ably managed by committee from the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the P. of H., of
which Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson have
long been members. In addition to
members of the grange, there We're
present many friends and neighbors,
numbering in all about $50. The even
ing passed very pleasantly, and at 10
o'clock a fine collation. was served by
the ladies, followed by an ilnpromptu
entertainment, consisting of music and
reading. The guests left at a late hour,
wishing Mr. and Mrs. Thompson a long
and happy life, and hoping to meet
| them on their 50th anniversary.
The benefit entertainment gotten up
| by a small number of the ladies of
| Brookfeld was very largely attended,
and greatly enjoyed by all The pro-
| gram consisted mostly of music. with
some readings, followed by dancing.
Special mention should be made Of the
numbers given by children. Dancing the
hornpipe, by Master Eddie Brigham
and Miss Paige from Spencer; reading
by Miss Elsie Converse of West Brook
field; cornet solo by Master George Dom
ahue of Brookfleld.
BUILDING ASSOCIATION BENEFIT.
A grand entertainment was given in
town hall Thursday evening for the
benefit of the building association. A
miscellaneous stage entertainment occu-
pied the first part of the evening, fol-
lowed by dancing. There were about
60 in attendance, including many from
the surrounding towns. Principal z. B.
Hale of the high school was in charge of
the proceedings, which opened by sing
ing by the quartet of the Congregational
Church. Mrs. B. Florence Reed, soprano;
Miss Ethel Henshaw, alto; Fred Stanch-
field tenOr Anasa Stone, bass. The
Brookfield male quartet, consisting of
Martin Donohoe, first tenor, Henry
bass, Jos. Provost, basso profundo,
sang dreams of the olden time" A
cornet solo, "Shall we meet again?" by
Master George Donohoe, fairly brought
down the house. and in response to an
enthusiastic encore the artist gave "Ill
take you home again, Kathleen" Henry
Lyttle of North Brookfeld sang tenor
solo, Miss Elsie Converse read Money
Musk and a sailors hornpipe was
danced by Miss Brigham and Master
Paige of Spencer. Several tableaux We're
given under the direction of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Brummette Dancing was
in order until IL O'Clock. Kings orches-
ira furnished music. About $235 was
realized in aid of the building associa-
ton, who are making strenuous efforts,
in conjunction with the townspeople to
retain C. H. Moulton & Co., who have
occupied the factory owned by the as
ISOLATION for the last five years, and
who, it is understood, have been made
advantageous offers to locate elsewhere.
AS this is the only important industry
In town, nothing reasonable with be left
undone on the part of the citizens to
retain it. From present appearances
everything looks favorable to that end.
The result will be known, however,
next Tuesday when meeting of the
stockholders of the building and MEM
bers of the occupying firm will take
place.
THE NEWTON HEIRS.
The heirs of the estate of the MUIR
dered Newton family have been notified
to appear before the probate court at
Worcester, Feb. s, to show cause why
Sumner Holmes of North Brooi1held
should not be appointed administrator.
officer Franquer of Brookfeld still
remains in charge Of the property, and
states that the interest in the scene of
the crime and its surroundings still re-
mains undated, as he is having many
visitors daily from all parts of the state,
anxious to be shown through the apart
ments. William Eaton is taking care of
the stock on the farm.
ArySTp,RTOTyS nE,ATrI
Andrew Naurand, aged So years, was
found in an unconscious condition on
the ice Of Lake Quacunquasitt Friday
afternoon, and died while being carried