The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-11-06

Ex-senator Dayton, in we'll chosen
words presented his sincere congratula-
ton and in the name of the Bethle-
hem people presented Mr. and Mrs
Lake with beautiful silver tea SER
vice.
Mr. Lake was quite overcome by this
unexpected gift, but responded with
thanks, saying that he feared it was
more than they deserved.
Chairman Hayes next called on
Richard Magee. In bringing his con-
gratulations he stated he had lived in
town So years and had seen many
changes. Mr. and Mrs Lake were held
in high esteem and this large gather
ing was testimonial of this fact.
Ard Welton of Plymouth spoke
few interesting words. He said it was
customary to visit the seashOre and
mountains in the summer time, but
this was the first time ne had heard Of
going to the Lakes in the winter sea-
son. He referred to the friendship
which had existed between bis father
and the late Senator Bloss, Mrs Lakes
father.
Attorney Hayes, when called upon
for word, said that his earliest recol-
lection was of attending the marriage
of Mr. and Mrs Lake in the Congrega-
tional church 25 years ago. He was
gratified to be present and extend his
congratulations.
Among those present from out of
town were: Mrs E. c. Platt and ALI
son P. Smith of Newtown; Mr. and
Mrs Ard Welton and Mr. and Mrs j.
D. Waldron of Plymouth; Mr. land Mrs
F. r. Lake of Thomaston; Mrs Susan
Curtiss of Northfield; Mr. and Mrs G.
B., Garlick Of Woodbury.; William
Foote and L. T. and Miss Leila Smith
Of WATERFOWL.
There was beautiful array of pres
ents, including the following:
Silver tea service, citizens of Bethle-
hem.
Silver berry dish and spoon, Mr. and
Mrs Nehemiah Bloss, Mr. and Mrs Joel
Atwood, Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Van
Dole, Mr. and Mrs Bert johnson, Miss
Dora A. BloSs.
Silver soup ladle, Mr. and Mrs J.. D.
Waldron.
Silver meat fork, Mr. and Mrs o. B.
Graham, West Haven.
Olive spoon, Mr. and Mrs Rufus W.
Lewis of Naugatuck.
Silver dessert fork, Mr. and Mrs Ard
Weltou.
Six silver teaspoons, Elsie. Ina and
Walter Lake.
Silver meat fork, Mr. and Mrs F. P
Hayes.
Silver jelly-spoon, Mrs Katharine
| Woodruff.
Silver pie knife, Mrs F. D. Hayes.
Table linen, Newtown relatives.
Silver fruit knives, Mr. and Mrs
George w. Peck.
Paper cutter, Mr. and Mrs H. G. AL
ward.
Three silver table spoons, Miss Anna
B. Lake.
Silver dessert fork, G. G. Hitchcock
Woodbury..
Lamp, Mr. and Mrs Frank Lake
ThOmaStOn.
Silver butter knife, Mr. and Mrs
Harry G.. Dodge, Waterbury.
Silver belt pin, Miss Frances Donnel
ly.
Two silver dollars, Mr. and Mrs G. B
Garlick, Woodbury..
Two dollars, Mr. and Mrs F. P. Ter
rill.
Silver tooth pick holder, Mrs Thomas
W. Stowe, Milford.
Picture, Bee Publishing Co., New
town.
Hand boy, Mrs F. P. Hayes.
Cash, A. p. Hayes.
Among the letters of congratulatiol
received were the following:
Brookfeld Center,
October p, 1908
My Dear Friends: When the cart
was received yesterday could hardl,
realize it had been so long since yo1
we're married, but the years pass swift
ly, each one shorter than the preceding
one. 1 should like to call upon yo7
next Friday very much, but my dutie
impossible. Please accept my mos
hearty congratulations for the happi
ness the past years have brought you
and for hopes that the years to com
will be full of JOY and happiness TO
you all. l have been thinking of th
changes that have taken place in thes
, years, so many have gone to their res
and home where pain and sorrJw ar
not known. We do miss them yer
; much and sometimes it seems as if
must see them, still know that it
better for them, and we should no
complain. Excuse these few lines c
: sadness when the letter should be E.
good cheer. My summer was spen
t very pleasantly and passed too soon.
: think | could live there if it SCENE
, best, but would like more of the famil
friends near. The climate is fine, tn
mountains grand and the scener
: beautiful. The altitude did not affec
, us at all disagreeably, and we coul
? walk long distance without the e,
5 hausted feeling it gives one in tn
; part of the country. l was sorry NJ
to have seen you in my vacation, bU
2 | was in Bethlehem only very ShOr
time, but some other time l ma
r possibly see you. l should like yer
5 much to hear from you. I hope 20
will accept my good wishes and hope
, that you may live to celebrate you
, | lr0ldop 1uaddinu With kindaSt reua r6