The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-08
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED
Charming Observance by MT. and Mrs.

Charming Observance by Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Blakeslee of George St.
 In the charming home which stands on the identical site where sixty-two years ago Charles Wells Blakeslee began business, and where fifty years ago Sat urday night he was united in marriage to Mrs. Martha Blair, the golden we'd ing anniversary of MT. and Mrs. c. w. Blakeslee was celebrated Saturday eve- ming.
 The spacious house at $50 George street was beautifully decorated with flowers of a golden hue, jonauils, tu- lips, daffodils and palms and ferns completed the decorative scheme which was in charge os Platt. Hidden in a bower of palms, Holt's orchestra play ed beautiful wedding and festival mu- sic.
 MT. and Mrs. Blakeslee were assisted in receiving by MT. and Mrs. Lyman T. Law of Nashua. N. H., the latter their eldest daughter, and Miss Phoe- be Blakeslee. Their four sons, Major D. A. Blakeslee. Dwight w, Clarence, and Theodore R. Blakeslee were ushers.
 On the evening of May 6, 1855, Charles w. Blakeslee and Mrs. Martha Blair, nee Waters, of New York city, became man and wife in the parlor of the sim ole home, which is now replaced by their present residence. ,., #. ., ,s . . MT. Blakeslee was just beginning to progress in the business of contracting which he began twelve years previous ly, after coming here from Massachu- setts. He began with a wheelbarrow," as he is fond of relating. The wheel barrow stage was quickly passed, the wonderful energy and business enter prise of the man finding their reward in increased calls for his service.
 E, His sons grew to manhood, and dis corning their qualifications to become a valuable assistance in the work, MT Blakeslee took the three eldest into the firm which hence forth was to be known as c. w. Blakeslee & Sons, con- tractors Major Dennis A, Dwight w., and Clarence have aided in the wor1- derful progress of the firm, which now fills contracts in all parts of New Eng landand New York state, and employs many thousand men. A few years ago c. W. Blakeslee retired from active participation in the business, and the sons continue the work.
 - The youngest son, Theodore R., is connected with the Bradley Smith con- pany of this city. The family has al- ways been prominent socially in New Haven and the wealth of very beautiful gifts of gold showered on MT. and Mrs. Blakeslee testifies in unmistakable &C., cents, the love and esteem in which they are held by their many friends.
 The hours of receiving Saturday evening were from to 10 clock, dur ing which hours over 200 people called to extetnd good wishes and congratu- lations. The bride and groom of half a century ago were alert and smiling, their good cheer and youth of heart contradicting Times assertion that they have reached the four score mark.
 A very fine banquet was served and amid pleasant chat and music, sur rounded by bright blossoms and loving friends, the most delightful golden wed- ing in many day passed away.
 Among the out of town guests bidden were MT. and Mrs. Baker, MI. and Mrs. Herring of Brooklyn, N. Y, lately re- turned from a stay at Rockledge, Fla, A. B. Clark of Lee, Mass, MT. and Mrs. Fred Ford of Sheffield, Mass,