The Newtown bee., 1900-11-30
Litchfeld County.
WATERFOWL.

A SILVER WEDDING ANN1vEkSAh1s
 The silver wedding anniversary of MT and Mrs George Irving Stanley was cele- brated from 3 to 10, last Friday afternoon andlsvening, at their residence, Eastwood, in the eastern part of the town. Alarge number of guests were present, coming and going until late hour. The house, which is large old-fashioned home stead, was fitting place for such . cele- bration, and the we'll known hospitality of Mr and Mrs Stanley was never better exempli1isd. The decorations were of ferns, moss and scarlet berries, and the wood fires which blazsd in the flreplaces gave . peculiarly cheerful and homelike look to the scene. MT and Ms Stanley, with their son, George Nelson Stanley, received their guests in the front parlor, with cordial words of welcome, and re- ceived in turn hearty congratulations on reaching their anniversary and many wishes of continued health and happl- ness. Many beautiful and useful pres ents were brought by the friends to add substantial element to the congratula- tions and good wishes. They included . number of punches of chrysanthemums, carnations and other flowers, and ret of Hayiland china (this gift being from the Watertown Grange, of which Nr- and Mrs Stanley are active members) aas we'll as uSeful articles of silvsEWare which arc presented on such occasicns. A fine supper was served. The tea and coffee urns were presided over by Mira James Black and Mrs D. c. Calender, respectively. Mrs Edwin Cruttenden and Mrs Slocum were in charge of the punch bowl, aIsisted by Miss Grace Darling and Miss Hattie Leggete. Miss Bessie Basg and Miss Lillie Bartlets were efaciens ushers.; Good wishes wen again heard as the guests departed, and if they are fulfilled, Mr and Mrs Stanley will not only live to celebrate many more anniversaries of their wedding day, but will be as lightly touched by the Angsl of time in the future % during the psst quarter. century of their welded ihfe' Two or more misflts on hats proved thai some of the masculine guests had effect. ed an exchange ofheadgear. Mr Stanley is prepared to give such euests the re. qaisite information for the recovery o1 their own property.
 LOCAL POSTAL MATTERS. For the past 48 days the people o1 Watertown have received through the local postoffice total of ss09 pounds Q, mail matter and In the same time they have sent 1869 pounde, . total of 12 .67s pounds having been handled in the post office. This mail matter has been mostly letters, IS very few newspapers are sent from here.
 The posto flee department have called for bids for the carrying of mail on the Bethlehem and Minortown routes. Bids will be received until December l, whe1 they will be forwarded to Washington
 John A. Weiss and Miss Mary Aox we'll were united in marriage by Rev Robert Pegrum of tho Congregationa] church, last Friday evening. Miss Re becca Burke of Waterbury acted. al bridesmaid and c Reed Knight as best man.
 Last Wednesday evening the fireman held their annual ball. There was large attendance and the event proved . Suc' cess, both socially and financially. Court Merritt Heminway, F. of A. held a smoker after their regular meet ing, last Tuesday evenirg.
 The Grange meeting was omitted, last evening, on account of Thanksgiving day.