The Newtown bee., 1905-11-24
WASHINGTON.
A MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY.


 MT and Mrs Powell G. Seeley cele brated the 18th anniversary. of theiI marriage on Saturday evening. The affair was a complete surprise to bott MT and Mrs Seeley, as it had beer planned without their knowledge by their two daughters, Misses Helen ano Mabel Seeley. Harry Seeley from Storrs college was among the guests and his presence was also complete surprise to his parents. Saturday was Miss Mabel Seeleys birthday and a gift to her of large white chrysanthe. mums adorned the pleasant rooms Many people were present, and enjoy ed a social time, partaking of refresh mentS of ice cream, cake, and coffee. Among those from out of town were MT and Mrs John Munson of Wood. bury, Mrs Jennie Barnes and son ot New Milford, MT and Miss Green o1 New Milford, MT and Mrs Edwin See. ley, Jr., of Roxbury, MT and Mrs Ed ward Buckingham of Bridgeport. WEDDING ANN1vERsARRY CELE'
 BRATED.
 The friends of MT and Mrs Miles o. Camp gave them surprise party on the evening of November 10, it being the 25th anniversary of their wedding A joyous party wished them health and happiness to time in the future when they will celebrate stheir golden wedding. On Tuesday evening, No. vember IA. MT and iMrs Camp, with their daughter, Miss Julia, gave par. ty in behalf of Miss Mabel KeelerCo1 Bridgewater, who was visiting them. Refreshments and jolly time were enjoyed.
 INTERESTING MEETING OF MONDAY An interesting meeting of the Mon. day club was held, this week, at the charming home of Miss Smith and Miss Palmer. Miss Tousie read Mrs Wersebe'S contribution on the subject of Civic Housekeeping. Mrs Lillian Smith read for Mrs Titus on the sub ject of Food deliberations, and Mrs Sherman Woodruff and Miss Bessie Baker read interesting papers On Town History. Mrs Thornton Cogs. well gave an entertaining report o1 the Federation meeting in Williman- tic, last Thursday. Quotations and Current Events were given by differ. ent members of the Club.
 NEWS FROM ST JOHNS.
 The Women's Auxiliary enjoyed a social hour after thelr work on Wed. nesday afternoon.
 The Junior Auxiliary meet on Sat. urday.
 The Sunday evening service will be held at the usual hour.
 CBITUARY:-ROBEkT BLACK.
 The funeral services of Robert Black were held from his late home on Saturday'morning, the Rev R. E Carter officiating. MT Black was SC years of age.
 MRS ROWE.
 Mrs Rowe, mother of George Rowe died of cancer, tff1s week. She was ad vanced in years and had b, en a great sufferer.
 MRS MARY ODELL.
 Mrs Mary Odell, widow of the late Henry Odell, died in St Louis on Sun day at the age of 75 years. She was born in this town, and was the daugh. ter of Col Odell. The remains will be brought here and the funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon ir the Episcopal church,.
 Mrs R. E. Carter and Mrs Thornton Cogswell attended the convention ol the Federation Clubs held in Willi mantle, last Thursday.
 Master Vincent Randall is slowly or the gain.
 Mrs Charles Gibson is away on a wis it to Boston and trip to Oberlin anc other places
 The measles are sneaking about town, picking up victim here ano there.
 On Friday evening of this week MI and Mrs Charles Cha pin of New Mil ford expect to give their friends fnt entertainment in their new house when joy and mjrth shall rule the f1eeting hours. Come one, come all. Mrs Andrew Irwin has been ill f)l two weeks, but is beginning to in prove.
 Mrs Albert Titus of Waterbury ha! been visiting relatives in town. Mrs B. 6. Clark attended D. A. R meeting in Litchteld on Saturday and spent Sunday with Miss Lemir; Plumb.
 eMrs o. H. Platt has presented fn' large wall map of the United State' to Wykeham Rise. "Old Acre Folks," Marketable hall Wednesday evening, November 29 dancing after the play. WEST CORNWALL.