News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-01-18
THE CAMPBELL REUNION
TwENTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING.
At an early hour Saturday last,
Ian. a., 1905, regardless of the cold,
members of the Campbell family to
the number of about fifty, gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo
Calkins at Centerville for another
one of those pleasant reunions. AS
usual the first thing to receive the
attention of each was the bountiful
spread-a feast of oysters and vari.
Gus other good things-which was
served at II o'clock sharp, and to
which all did ample justice.
Immediately after dinner the guests
were invited into the parlor, where
the following exercises took place.
Recitation-Rossie Perry.
Prayer-W. F. Griswold.
Secretary's Report.
Treasurer's Report.
Report of Resolution Committee.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year.
PRESIDENT. ]. Gilmore.
Vice President-J. c. Peck.
Secretary-Mrs. F. c. Gilmore.
Treasurer-A. H. Calkins.
Chaplain-Rev O. M. Boutwell,.
Business Committee. c. Peck
and wife. Andrew Calk1ns and wife,
E. 6. Sherwin and wife.
Committee on Resolutions-Mary
Gates.
Entertainment Committee - Josie
Peck, Daisy Peck, Mrs. Ella Davis
and Bertram Campbell.
A very interesting letter was read
by Mrs. Peck, from her daughter 10
sic, now in California, telling of the
roses now in bloom there and many
other beautiful things there that she
is enjoying while we are in the midst
of good old-fashion Vermont win
ter. Owing to sickness, a number
were detained at home and many of
the dear faces that have been called
to their home above since our last
meeting were among the missing.
The remainder OF the afternoon
and the evening wis spent in visit
ing and playing games. Thus ended
another Of those long-to, be-remem-
bered Campbellre -udions, greatly en-
ioyed by all privileged to be present.
The following are the resolutions
adopted r'i %. 's'
CHARLES BoYNToN.
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased our Heavenly Fa-
Their to remove from our Society Charles
Boynton of Bitmore, North Carolina, to the
home above. therefore
Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved
widow and son, so far away, our deepest
sympathy in their great sorrow.
MRS. MARY ANN CAMPBELL.
WHEREAS, God, in His wisdom, has re-
moved from our circle one of our oldest and
much-respected members. Mrs. Mary Ann
Campbell. Therefore be it
Res Owed That I'VE extend to the sons and
daughters of the deceased our heartfelt SYM
g9thy' ,,os n.v,s
WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Father, in His
infinite love and wisdom, has taken from our
circle Leon Davis. Be it therefore
Resolved, That we extend to the young
wife our love and sympathy in her great be-
reavement.
MRS. DELLA w. GATES.
WHEREAS, In accordance with the will of
our Father in Heaven, we are called to-day
to mourn for one whose presence has always
eheered us on the journey OF life.
WHEREAS, According to the will of God
our dear sister. Mrs, Della Whittier Gates
has been called to enter that life above. We
who meet together to-day, missing her as we
do from our family circle, unite in mourning
our loss and extend to her family our heart
felt sym pathy in this their hour of bereave-
ment. ..t
Resolved That in the death of our sister
and relative we suffer our loss most keenly
ever keeping in mind her words of cheer and
her many acts of kindness toward us.
Resolved, That we will ever look up to our
God, knowing that He doeth all things well,
and that He gathereth to Himself our dear
ones.
Resolved That these resolutions be entered
in book Of records and that copy be
sent to the NEWS AND CITIZEN for publica ton,