The Republican journal., 1901-07-18
A Wedding Anniversary.

week was the thirtieth anniversary of the
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Chase,
which was celebrated at their pleasant home
in Dixmont Tuesday evening, July 9th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chase formerly lived in Troy,
and their Troy friends united with friends
in DixmOnt in the celebration of their
marriage day. The grounds were illumin-
ed with Chinese lanterns, and the house
| was filled to its utmost capacity with
| friends and neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs.
| Chase. The following fine musical and
literary program was rendered, with Rev. j.
G. Lamb of Troy as master of ceremonies {;
Singing, solo, Mr.. n. B. Strong; rec, Mr..
Fred II. Bagley; singing, Mrs Frank Cum
ningham reading, Mrs. M. T. Dodge solo,
Mr.. N. B. Strong; rec, Miss Rosa Lamb !;
whistling solo, Mrs. Maud Gray; rec, Miss
Estelle Harding; rec, Miss Lillian West
singing, Mr.. N. B. Strong; poem, written
for the occasion, Miss Bertha Hillman.
I The wedding ceremony was performed
by Rev. r. G. Remrick of Dixmont, who
used the ring service, with which the we'd
ded couple plighted their troth for another
thirty years. Cake, ice cream and lemonade
were served by beyy of pretty girls, after
which DIR. E. E. Brown, in behalf of Mr..
and Mrs. Chase, thanked the assembly for
their many beautiful and valuable gifts in
remembrance Of the day. Following are
the presents, with names of the donors :
Oak dining table, Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Hard
ing, Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Whitaker, Mr.. and
Mrs F. L. Cunningham, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
L. Longley, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Carter,
Mrs. Clarissa Crocker, Misses Estelle and
Lora Harding; dining chairs, Mr. and Mrs.
B. F. Foster, Clinton, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Bagley, Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Fl. Bagley,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Piper, Mrs. Emma
Pierce and daughter Erdene, Mrs. Minnie
Knowles, Mrs. l. NJ. Knowles, Mr.. Albion
Piper, Mr.. Lewis Stone, Frank Piper; will
low rocker, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lamb and
Mrs. E. A. Davis oak rocker, Mr.. and Mrs.
R. E. Stone; silver soup ladle, Mr. and Mrs.
C. H. Leavitt silver berry spoon, Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. Hillman and family silver salt and
peppers, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Merrick, Water
vile; silver salt and pepper shakers, Mr..
S. C. Leavitt and Miss Helena Chase; pair
of silver spoons, Miss Rosie Lamb; silver
spoons, Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Hillman; silver
sugar shell, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. V. B. Tilton; ;
silver fruit knife, Mrs Elizabeth Harding !;
carving set, Mrs. Sarah L. Rogers, Pittsfeld !;
one dozen linen napkins, Mrs. Mary Ware,
Thorndike; linen table cloth, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. W. Harding, DR.. and Mrs. E. E. Brown,
Messrs L. l. Bussey, H. L. Wilson; book of
poems, Mr.. and Mrs. George Pratt; glass
berry set, DR.. and Mrs. NJ. T. Dodge; lamp,
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Gray picture, W. W.
Dollotf table mat and teapot stand, Mrs. b.
F. Foster, Clinton; one cream cheese, Ben
ME Leavitt one pair towels, Mrs. E. N.
Crocker and daughter; one pair towels, MIR.
and Mrs. B. F. Harding; one towel, Miss
BERTHE Bradshaw jardinere, Arnold w.
Dodge; fruit plates, Mr.. and Mrs. R. B.
Hilman; fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. Albion
Philbrick fancy glass dish, Mrs. Octavia
Aver; glass cake plate, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Peasley; cake plate, Laura and Jonnle
Pratt cake plate, Miss Isabel Rich; fancy
basket, Mrs. j. B. Alden; dress pattern, Mr..
and Mrs. Will F. Estes; vase, Miss Mary
Wallace; celery glass, Mrs. Mary F. Leath-
ers; fancy dish, Mrs. Maude Gray knife
and fork tray, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred West; ;
spoon tray, Misses Blanche and Lila Peas
ley; vinegar bottle, Bertha Jewell; pickle
dish, NJ. Fernald; cup and saucer, Mrs.
Marion Rich; handkerchief, Miss Carrie
Weymouth toothpick holder, Master Albion
L. Gray two dollars, E. A. Ware and fami-
ly, and Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Vose, Thorndike; +;
two dollars, Mr.. and Mrs F. L. Chase; one
dollar, Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Myrick; one
dollar, Mr. and Mrs. Charles 0. Moore: one
dollar, Mr.. and Mrs Joshua Twitchell one
dollar, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wingate and FAM
lily; one dollar, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shaw ;
% cents, Master Ray Carter.-M. F. L.