The Newtown bee., 1909-06-18
The 'Newtown Bee
 Hewtown, Friday, Isne IS, 'aNo.
Monroe.
A SILVER WEDDING ANNIVEk;
 SARY,

A SILVER WEDDING ANNIVEk;
 sARY.
 A gathering long to be remem- bered with a great deal Of pleasure Iy all was that Of last Friday night, June II, when about 100 relatives, friends and neighbols gatheredat the nome of Mir and Mrs Anton Zimmer- man by invitation 70 assist them In celebrating the 25th anniversary Of their wedding day. MT and Mrs Elm merman stood at the front door and welcomed the guests as they arrived, Mrs Zimmerman being gowned Tn a handsome dress of white, and they were generously remembered with I large number of very handsome and costly presents, which included a large amount of solid silver ware, also very handsome decorated china and glass ware and money, As Dea aid Mrs Alter' Wheeler arrived they presented to the bride and groom of 26 years ago handsome bouquet Of daisies in behalf of the members of the Congregational church, which they said contained the horn of plen- ty. MT Wheeler quickly got a plat ter and taking off the two flags on top of the bouquet, the German lag (Mr and Mrs Zimmerman's native country) and the other the United States flag, and removing the cap or the horn which was in the center of the bouquet, poured out to the sur prise of the hos' and hostess a platter full of silver quarters. After the guest. had all arrived, Rev A. R. Lutz of Bloomfield, a former pastor Y the Congregational church at Monroe Center, acted as master Of ceremonies. Mrs Adam Bowers sang solo. Rev MT Lutz then spoke or his work in Monroe and of the many happy and helpful visits he had en- ioyed at the home of MT and Mrs Zimmerman as his parishioners and his talk made every one feel the joy of such a home as they were being entertained in that evening. Rev H, R. Habersham read the Scripture. Rev MT 'utz ffrred prayer, the bride and groom of 25 years ago standing in front of him. The company then was invited to the dining room where all sat down to a royal wedding feast int for any king, it being prepared by Mrs Zimmerman herself After all had done justice to the very tempt ing and luscious viands, Mrs Adams sang solo, Robert Sinclair solo, Rev MT Lutz and Robert Sinclair in a duet, and several other songs, some by the company. Miss Bessie RMrr gave, a very appropriate recitation and the balance of the evening until nearly three o'clock was filled up with social chat and telling stories of the olden time. AS the guests de- parted each wished MT and Mrs Zim- merman many happy returns of the day and thanked them for the royal good time they had all enjoyed and pronounced MT and Mrs Zimmerman ideal hosts. Among the guests from out of town were Rev and Mrs A. R. Lutz of Bloomfield, Richard Roth, Miss Elizabeth Roth, MT and Mrs Albert Armbresline, Charles Zimmer- man of Bridgeport, MT and Mrs J. Flavahan of Ansonia, MT and Mrs Gade, MT and Mrs Ole Nelson and Mrs Adam Bower of Shelton.
 WILLIAM E. DAUCHY INJURED.
 William E. Dauchy of Jockey Hol- low had the misfortune about two weeks ago while going after pea brush, to nave his horse stop sud denly, throwing him off his feet. He landed on top of the side-board on his right side, breaking several ribs and considerably bruising himself. Dr Wales was called and set the ribs and he IS now doing nicely and is ale to walk out.
 John B. ayland, who ha" been spending a few days in Stepney with his granddaughter, Mrs l.. c. Gilbert, returned home on Saturday.
 MT and Mrs Anton Zimmerman have just had new piano placed 1r their home for their children.
 Miss Sarah Alice Cole is the happy owr.er of a new Sterling organ, pre- sented to her by her grandparents, MT and Mrs Zimmerman.
 Frank w. Curnan and family Of | I.,r Nf