Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
SPRINGFIELD.
SILVER WEDDING.

Friends to the number of sevept,. f-e
gathered Sa. .urday evsning in urane < ors sa..:I
to surprise MI and Mrs. Albert Stickney up-
on the 25th anniversary of their marriage
The hall was tastily trimmed with f4gs
bunting and evergreen and Mr. and Mrs
Stickney were allured to the gathering under
a pretext of amusement, and were indeed
surprised upon entering the hall to find SO
many scquaintances, who quickly en-
lightened them as to the object cf the occa,
sion. An enjoyable program of entertain
ment had been arranged. A poem was read
by it's author, Mrs. James Roby. Miss Maud
Cragin favored the company with well de.
livered recitation. A violin solo was rem
dered by Fred Cluff; there was also singing
and a selection upon the harmonca, beside
much amusement afforded by the graphic
phone. Rev. B. F. Rowland's address of
congratulation was concluded with presen-
tation of the gifts and his remarks contrib
uted to the evenings enjoyment. L. M.
Cragin responded for the recipients whose
hearts were too full for utterance. Coffee
and cake were served and an exceedingly
pleasant social evening was enjoyed. The
congratulations and good wishes extended
to Mr.. and Mrs. Stickney were most cordial.
The presents were q chamber suit and other
gifts, including silver, amounted to $50.
Among the friends from out of town were
MIS- Rufus jenkins and son of Fitchburg,
Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Marble, Charles.
town, N. H., Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin White,
parents of Mrs. S. A. Stickney, Barnard, VT,
Miss Abbie Washburn. Ludlow, and also a
number from Weathersfeld.
Who is the happiest man in town. Well,
guess it is II. B. Holmes since Sunday morn
ing, when the birth of IL pound son was
announced. Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes have the
congratulations of the community.
At Exeter, N. H., November l6, Miss Ella
Louise Mann, daughter of the late Rev. Asa
Mann, was united in marriage to Fletcher
Linwood Torrey. Mr.. and Mrs. Torrey will
be at home after January Is, Greenwood
avenue, West Newton, Mass.
N. c. Dodge is making preparations for his
Christmas opening, which occurs Saturday
next and promises to be most attractive.
One of Springfeld's benevolent societies
dispensed charity last Wednesday with O
liberal hand, numerous contributions having
been received.
The church attendance Sunday was small
as furnaces and fires at home needed assidu.
Gus and devoted attention.
The ladies' society of the Universalisi
church will meet tomorrow afternoon, with
Mrs. Frank johnson; supper will be served
at the usual hour with sociable in the evening
and all are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs Franklin White, who have
been visiting their daughter, Mrs. A. W.
Stickney, returned yesterday to their home
in Barnard.
The woman's relief corps give supper at
their hall this evening. The public is cor
daily invited
Harry Slade of Montpelier was among the
Thanksgiving arrivals.
Miss Sabra White is improving, it is be.
lieved and it is earnestly hoped her recovery
may be rapid and permanent
The icy walks of the past few days have
caused number of people serious falls.
Springfield enjoyed (O a slice of New
Eugland's November blizzard Sunday.
The funeral of the late William whitcomb
occurred Tuesday morning at his recent resi-
dence in the west part of the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis B Taylor, surrounded
by their friends Saturday evening, observed
the silver anniversary of theit marriage at
their home on Seminary hill. The evening
was one of social erjoyment and congratula-
tions of friends who remembered Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor with gifts. Wedding cake made
% years ago was served to the happy guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor enjoy the best wishes of
their many friends.
"a Country Merchant is an attraction at
the opera house Friday evening.
A chicken pie supper will be served at the
Universalist festival December s. A short
drama will be given by local talent and musi-
cal selections will be rendered by Hank
White and other vocalists. Prof Kerslake
will exhibit his trained pigs. The YP.C U.
will have bile for the sale of choice home
made candies. A dolls table will be in
charge of the Juniors. A rare opportunity to
purchase Christmas gifts will be offered BY
the hberty bell table. Ice cream and cake
will be on sale and there will be many other
attractions.
The regular Bible study meeting of the
Universalist congregation will be held a. the
pastor 3 home Friday evening at 80. All
are invited.