Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-12-14
aUILroRp CENTER.
Mr.. and Mrs, Hunuey's seth Wedding Ami.
versary tho Occasion for a Surprise.

AIT. and Mrs. Lyman y, liuntley were noti'
ned last week that their attendance was de-
sired At special meeting In the grange hall
Friday evening, ON their arrival there at
the time specified, 10 their great surprise
they were welcomed by their fellow mem
bers OF Broad Brook grange and others Of the
townspeople who extended congratulations
on the 3hth anniversary Of their marriage,
They were presented with q beautiful deco
rated dinner set from members Of the
grange the presentation being made by L. ia
qucth with appropriate remarks TO which MIR,
liuniley happily responded, also with $50 In
silver and gold from other friends, An olab'
crate musical program had been arranged by
Frank BEasor Of Brattlehoro. but owing TO
the inelemont weather and bad travelling he
was unable to be present, However an Inn
promptu entertainment was given which at
forded much pleasure, consisting Of instru'
mental music by Mrs, stebbins solo by
Miss Leray Of West Brai,leboro. song,
Annie Laurie. by Mrs. Eva $. Alexander,
songs by Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Miller and 9th
err pieces in which all who wished Joined. The
tables were laden with profusion OF
tempting viands consisting Of an endless va
riety OF cake with sandwiches and coffee,
The table decorations were Of laurel and
chrysanthcmums Of all colors very tastetully
arranged producing most pleasing eject
as contrasted with the storm which ragged
outside Eighty persons were present and
but for the inclemency Of the weather twic"
that number would have attended. large
company drove out from West Brattleboro,
among them being Mr.. and Mrs Irving Gro
sier, Mr.. and Mrs, Leray and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. O. G. Convey and others, Much
credit is due those who so successfully
planned and executed this pleasing testimonial
Of the esteem shown for Mr.. and Mrs Hunt
ley.
The regular grange meeting has been post,
puned from Dec. % to Dec. 90
Clarence Clark who broke his leg six
weeks ago, is able to be around on crutehes.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. 4. Jaqueth have gone TO
the state grange meeting which is held IN
Burlington this week.
There will be a dance in grange hall Fri
day evening Dec. 81. Music will be iur'
nshed by Leisinger's orchestra. All are
cordially invited.
| A. Pierce was called TO Montpelier a
week ago Friday by the serious illness OF
| his father, who died the next Wednesday.
Mr. Pierce returned home last Friday
Leon ]. Thayer Of Brockton, Mass, spent
| Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
J. q. Thayer. His son, Clarence, who mas
spent the last four months with his grandpar'
! ents. returned home with him. Augustus
walien of Turner's Falls, Mass, also spent
the day there.
Mrs. Bert Whitiemore went 10 Springfield
Mass, last Monday for visit Of few days
with relatives. Her niece, Minnie Taylor
who has been there with her mother through
her vacation will return home with her. Mrs
! NJ. l.. Barney Of Brattleboro is keeping
house for Mrs. whittemore during her alb
! sencc.
The drama given in grange hall last Week
| Wednesday did not call out as large CROWD
as usual owing to the severe cold and De
cause there were so many entertainments ~
other places. Those who attended spoke II
praise Of the drama and of those who took
mart in il. 1t was followed by dance and
supper. The proceeds will be devoted to th'
Christmas tree
The friends of Miss Ida Barrett TO th'
number of So gave her a surprise party las
week Monday evening it being her lStf
birthday. She was the recipient OF mum
Der of useful presents, besides q sum o.
money. The evening was spent with music
and games Refreshments were served ah'
the party broke up at late hour all pro
nouncing il a merry evening