The Newtown bee., 1900-01-12

and good wishes. Among the gifts were several gold pieces, one from sister, Mrs A. Judson, one from Mr and Mrs John c. Brinsmade, another from Mir and Mrs John Black. A gold lined silver basket from nephewa and nieces Of Wa tertown, china cups and saucers from MT and Mrs Henry Seeley, silver spoons from the daughters of the family, Morris chair from the two sons, souve- mir spoon of Washington, D. C., from Mrs Reeves, wife of the congressman from Illinois, fine picture of the only great-grandchild from Mir and Mrs Ellis orth Fem, towels from K. J. Hurlburt to Mrs Hollister and 8 substantial ''path- finder" to MT Hollister,a a charming picture from Mir and Mrs George Hollis ter, tablespoon from Miss Susan Bron- son, and many other things much appre- ciated but too numerous to mention were am, n the gifts. The house was deco- rats d with laurel and red berries, and beautiful carnations given by the grandchildren. Among the many letters of congratulation received from friends who were unable to be present was one from the clergyman who married this couple. Rev Mir Carter made appropri- ate remarks and also read the letter to which reference has been made, from which we quote the following:
 vineland, N. J., December 24, 1899. MT and Mrs Franklin Hollister, Dear friends of 8 half century ago: I hear from friend that the 5Osh anniversary of your wedding ia to be observed with festivity and congratulations and desire to unite with that festive company in giving thanks to our Father in Heaven for His care for your welfare and hsppi- ness through 50 years of toll and ex- posture to the thousand ills which beset human life. I congratulate you in hay ing lived so long and happily together. Comparative few are the. married couples who celebrate their golden Wed- dlng; for the death of one of the partners comes long before the half century mark is reached and in an. alarming increase of GHSGS3 &&4G0RA IAA1h6pCA 4l1OhEs AkNOEGG cuts the legal ties and misery fellows. You have special right to golden wedding for your wedding fee was paid in gold when the yellow coins were not plentiful. I we'll remember the friends who were present at the wedding, etc. Among the families whose friendship I shared over 90 years ago, there is none that we esteemed more highly or that we have mentioned by name more frequently than that of Charles Millard. But the crape has hung over that door many times since,as it has upon many other doors that used to swing open eheerily to welcome nae and my family. The friends have gone to the better country where I doubt not they wait to welcome us into the mansions Of light and of joys eternal. Two years ago many friends surrrlsed us on the 50.h anniversary of our marriage. We are living in blessed hope of meeting host of loved ones, and you among them, on the .,Golden shores'' of Celestial bliss. Wishing you many happy years. re- main, Yours in esteem and love, TGeorqe A. Hubbell.
 A CARD.
 Michael Flaherty wishes to express through TEE BEE his thanks for the many deeds of kindness which he and his family have received from their neigh bors in this their hour of bereavement in the loss of wife and mother. Also their unsirlng care and waEchings during her long illneAs ,and the many needed articles of clothing which they have provided for the moEnerless children. May God pleas and reward them for their heipfulneas. The funeral of Mrs Flaherty WAS held 1 on Monday last in New Milford. She had baen III long time. The husband and six children have much sympathy in
 their loss.
 Mas Mildred Clark is teaching the Up. ! per End school, h place of Miss Edith Wooden, waao has raaignad so aatend achool h Bethlehem,
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