The Newtown bee., 1904-06-17
The 'NewtOWn Bee
CIRCULATION
Ten Pages.
LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
ROXBURY.
INTERESTING D. A. R. MEETING.

INTERESTING D. A. R. MEETING.
 On Thursday, June g, 1904, the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, the Talmadge chapter of Litch- field and the Judea chapter of Wash ington, were entertained by Mrs Ed ward Whittlesey Preston, at her home in this place. The house itself is of much interest, being more than 100 years old. It is fine old place, kept in perfect condition by it's present owner, the old style carefully pre- served. Passing through the gate un- der the beloved stars and stripes, up to the broad piazza, whereon were many old time chairs, they were met at the open door by the e'hostess and as they entered, in response to her greet selves living in the olden time. A bright fire blazed on the open hearth, casting bright flashes on the andirons and ornaments of brass. The grand fathers clock ticked solemnly in the hall, the tallboy and lowboy, with shining handles of brass, contained many things of value and interest. Here was seen the portrait of Mary Bacon, and here was her piano, the first Roxbury ever saw. Here, the music she copied and sung, here were the pictures she drew, and the won- derful embroidery that grew under her skilful fingers. The regent, Mrs Orlando Brown, called the meeting to order, and in a graceful speech, bade the daughters and their guests vel Preston presiding at the old piano, which had been restored for the occa- sion. The Lords prayer was then re- peated in concert. Then the regent read selections from the diary of Mary Bacon, after which many articles worn by her were shown: Her white kid slippers, very tiny, pointed high heeled affairs, her fan, her comb of shell, her watch, and her corset with it's one wide steel busk or bone. The portrait of Mary Bacon as Mrs Whit tlesey, grandmother of the present owner of the place, looked calmly down upon the interested group, as If to say: II could tell you great deal more. if I were only there" "Auld Lang Syne" was sung, and then Mrs the Connecticut Charter and how it was obtained. A bit of the famous charter oak was exhibited. Mrs Buell. of Litchfield gave an impromptu &C., count of her visit to the Ellsworth house, that was enjoyed. The invita- | tion to the dining-rOOm came next. The guests paused and looked with de- light at the picture 1t presented. In the center of the mahogany table, was a wheel and distaff, from them tn e colors of the order, blue and gold rib bons, were stretched to the four COT. ners of the table, in the spaces were piles of rare blue plates, and heaped high in huge glass bowls were luscious red strawberries, which were served to each guest with ice cream and gold en sponge cake. On each corner of the table were tall silver candlesticks, with lighted candles. Golden lilies in quaint bowls and vases were every where, and sent up their incense. It was day long to be remembered. As the lights flashed over the assembly, and upon the stately hostess, dispens- ing such generous hospitality to her delighted guests, they also flashed up on the walls where the old portraits hung, upon the Hon and Mrs Phineas Smith, once the proud owners of this fine old house. Was 1t ali fancy that there seemed smile of satisfac- tion and pride upon their faces? All too soon the day was over, but in the hearts of all present, the memory of all present, the memory of a golden day will ever finger.