The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-10
GOLDEN WEDDING IN SCOTLAND.
Mr.. and Mrs John Watt, Parents Of
Mrs, James Henry Of Barre.

Mrs. James Henry Of Barre.
The Aberdeen Evening Gazette Of
November 20, 1908, gives the following
Interesting account Of the golden we'd
ding anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Watt, parents OF Mrs, James Henry OF
spaulding street, this eityi
Golden Wedding at clatt--An Interest
ing Gathering.
The golden wedding of Mr.. John
Watt, retired blacksmith, Clatt, and Of
Mrs. Watt was celebrated on Satur-
day at the residence of the wortay
pairs son-in-law, Mr., Henderson, Hard
gate, Clatt A large and representa-
tive gathering, including many rela-
lives, assembled TO do honor 10 Mr..
end Mrs Watt. who are held in the
highest esteem BY an who know them.
keyR Thomas Burnett, parish minister,
konncthmont, who was present, took
a prominent part in the proceedings
AID made very interesting and fitting
speech. The rev. gentleman alluded 20
the long period he had known Mr., and
Mrs. Watt, expressed his high apprecia-
tion Of their personal worth. integrity,
and kindness, aud, on behalf Of
friends present and absent, conveyed 10
the respected pair the most hearty
congratulations and good wishes In
the course Of the evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Watt were presented with a purse OF
soyereiPns the gift being handed 70
them by Mr.. Robert Gall, Aberdeen,
brother Of Mrs. Watt with whom we're
associated Mr. George Gail and Mr.
John Gall), in very happy and suitable
terms. At a later stage number OF
ioasts wero proposed, The health of Mr..
and Mrs. Watt being duly pledged, and
absent friends were very cordially re.
membered. The evening passed most
pleasantly. Mr.. George Christie, Aber-
deem, was a host in himself with the
humorous and appropriate recitations
which, to the great delight Of the com
pany, he supplied, and his singing was
also much appreciated. The musical
programme was contributed 70 admir-
ably by the Misses Henderson and Mr..
Henderson, and a quartette arranged
especially for the occasion-the theme
having reference 10 growing old-was
splendidly given by Mr. and Mrs. Val
eutine and Mr.. and Mrs Christie, Aber
deem Mr.. and Mrs. Watt we're all
through the evening the objects Of
special attention. Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
6erson, the host and hostess, whose
hospitality was unbounded, received
the most sincere thanks Of the com
pny Mr.. and Mrs. Watt, though
wearing over in years" arc still both
tale and hearty. and wonderfully ac-
tive Mr. Watt is known over a wide
district as one Of the most siiEul and
ingenious Of handy men. Although
he has been for many years retired, he
has still a smithy in which be does
all sorts Of odd Jobs, and be has a turn
ing lathe (tO which he has added in
Vulnerable adjustments) which is a.
marvel in respect Of the variety Of the
operations Of which, under Mr.. Watts
clever handling, it is capable. In re-
pairing work Mr., Watt would be diff
cult 70 beat. When articles seem
wrecked beyond al hope OF repair il
IS 10 Mr.. Watt that appeal is made,
and the case nlst. indeed be des
perate one IL Mr.. Watt is not equal
10 putting things right again. 1t is,
IN fact. almost 'uneauny" in his work
shop and mad his lot heen cast in su
persttious times, be would unquestion
ably have been credited with super
natural powers or suspected Of being in
league with the Evil One. But even
The lathe and the forge Do not mono
pcliza him; he IS an enthusiastic and
energetic gardener. and mis- holding at
KnockespocS IS as neat and trim as
any that could be found in a days jour
rev All Mr.. and Mrs. Watts friends
wish them good health and happiness.