The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-10
AULD LANG SYNf
Two Score and Two Old Ladies
Have a Celebration
A NOTABLE GATHERING
Entertained By Mesddmes Collins
and BreCOunt-MrS. Sullivan
Assists With Automobile

The home of Earnest Collins on
Fifth street was the scene of an I'M
usual gathering last Friday afternoon,
when Mrs. Collins assisted by Mrs.
G. B. Brecount entertained the Oldest
women of Sank Centre. 1t was the
aim OF the hostesses to invite every
woman Of seventy years and over. If
any one was left from the list it was
because her looks belied her years.
There were thirty invitations ISSUED
and only eight of this number sent
regrets.
The guests assembled early and
soon the dear old people were interest
eddy recalling days and scenes Of
years gone by. Age and feebleness
were forgotten as they lived over again
the time when they were the foremost
ones in all the active walks of life. 1t
was good to look upon the lovely,
peaceful faces of these dear "Mothers
in Israel'' who have weathered the
hardships of frontier life and have
given to the world sturdy sons and
daughters, to take up the work they
have laid down, and who now as they
pass down the western slope of life,
behold the sunset before them golden
and beautiful, harbinger Of glorious
new day awaiting them.
A delightful program was prepared
AID each part was rare treat. Mrs.
Pike read a poem which was written
by the wife OF one of the presidents of
Oberlin College when in her eighty
seventh year and sent to friend on
her ninety-first birthday. This poem
was sent to Dean Stabler, an old
friend of every one present, on his
eighty-frst birthday. He had large
number of copies printed and sent
them to his friends.
Mrs. Caroline Barnum, aged
seventy-six, followed with solo
entitled "My Own Native State" The
tune was plaintive and old-fashioned.
Her tones were sweet and clear, with
scarcely a quavel and she was heartily
applauded. Mrs, Barnum has all her
life been singer OF great talent and
those who were privileged to hear her
at this time will never forget it. Mrs.
Salmond, mother of Mrs. Collins, read
a poem, ''He Leadeth Me, But Not
Always Beside Still Waters" Coming
from one who has tested the truth OF
the words, this poem made a deep
impression upon the hearers. Mrs.
Brecount followed this with solo,
"My Mothers Hands," the sentiment
applying to every dear mother present
and touching all hearts.
Mrs. Sylvia Townsend, who went
through the War of the Rebellion as a
nurse, then told in very entertaining
manner some of her experiences dur
ing that trying time and of Gods
goodness and loving care through it
ALL
The guests were then asked to
gather on the lawn, where Mrs. G. c..
Tobey arranged them in a group,
with the two hostesses, for kodak
picture, which resulted in a good
likeness of every one. These pictures
will be presented by Mesdames Collins
and Brecount to the guests as a
souvenir of the pleasant occasion.
When the company had returned to
the parlors and rested bit, they were
served with delicious refreshments.
While enjoying this part OF the
program guest asked that a hearty
vote of thanks be extended to the ladies
who had so kindly given them such a
pleasant afternoon. The "Ayes"
came full and strong, but the hostesses
felt that vote Of thanks was due from
them to all who had honored them
with their presence.
After short social time Mesdames