The Republican journal., 1910-09-15
Family Reunions.

THE MIXER REUNION. For twenty
| years the descendants of George and
| Mary Mixer have held an annual reunion
on the first Thursday in September, rain
or shine. Last year the date was changed
to the first Friday, and this year the
twenty-frst reunion was held at Silver
Harvest Grange Hall, Waldo, Friday,
September End. The weather clerk prom
Used the Mixers they should always have
fair day for their reunion and only once
has he forgotten, and even then reunion
was held. This year the day was fine and
at an early hour they came The noon hour
soon arrived and the tempting contents
of the lunch baskets were amply discuss
ed. Soon after the business meeting was
called to order and the following officers
were elected: president, w. B. Cammett;
vice presidents, S. G. Sanborn, Frank
Jackson; committee on arrangements,
Lydia Cammett, S. G.!SanbPrn, Ephraim
Dolloff; secretary, S. A. Sanborn; Treas
ufer, w. B. Cammett; committee on
program, Rose Ryan, Myrtle Hartman,
Goldie Payson, Ruth Paul, Zylphia Glenn
ents and Media Pendleton. After short
recess the following program was given,
in which old and young took part: story,
Charles Sanborn; singing, Bernice Harri-
man, song, W. B. Cammett; reading,
Mrs. Levi Whitcomb; song, Bernice Har-
riman; Mrs. Mudlow's Recipe for Po-
tato Pudding" Mrs. S. A. Sanborn and
Mrs. Ruth Paul; recitation, Zylpha Glenn
ents; music, Zylpha Clements; Rules for
Husbands, S. G. Sanborn; Rules for
Wives, Mrs. S. G. Sanborn; recitation,
Vesta Clements; reading, Deal Sanborn;
The Census Taker, Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.
Sanborn; story, W. B. Cammett; reci-
tation, Annabelle Curtis; music, Zylpha
Clements; recitation. Ruth Paul; reci-
tation, Myrtle Payson; The Paper Don't
Say, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Clements;
reading, Mrs. Levi Whitcomb; recitation,
Stanley Paul. recitation, Myrtle Payson.
AS the hour was getting late, and the va
rious home duties called, goodbyes were
in order. 1t is not necessary to say that
all had an enjoyable time, for every one
knows each reunion is better than any
before. The number present was 60, but
we missed many faces which we hope to
see among US at the annual meet in 1911;
| time and place to be announced later.
| Mrs. Everett Clements.
| LAssELL AND SWEETLAND. August
! Is, 1910, occurred the tenth annual re-
union of the Lassell and Sweetland fam
lilies at the beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Luce in Searsmont village.
! 1t was a grand day and, as the members
of the families to the number OF about 80
gathered on the lawn in the shade of the
willow and apple trees, all were greeted
with smiling welcome and hearty grasp
of hand. Some of last years number
who were prevented by sickness and
other causes from meeting this year,
were greatly missed. Several new faces
were welcomed, among them being La
cassard Lassell of Spring Valley, Mimi. !;
Navilah Lassell of Bradford and Mr. and
Mrs. Tileston Brown of Lincolnville. Mr..
and Mrs. L. R. Lassell of Bradford, who
were present three years ago, were also
present this year. The forenoon was
spent in pleasant conversation and at the
noon hour delicious picnic dinner was
spread on the tables, that were handsome
ly decorated with sweet peas and other
fragrant flowers. At p. m. the COM
pany was called to order and w. F. Bry-
ant was elected president and Mrs. Addie
Lassell, secretary and treasurer for the
ensuing year, after which the following
program was carried out: Address of well
come, Addie Lassell; response, Lacassard
Lassell; recitations, Wallace Pendleton,
Grace Hills; reading, Uncle Tascus and
the Deed, Myra Hall; letters were read
by the secretary from Mrs. H. D. Lyman
of Meriden, Conn.,, Mrs. B. S. Lassell of
Boston and O. A. Tibbetts of Santa Cruz,
Cal. expressing regret at their inability
to be present this year. Remarks were
made by several who were intently listen
ed to. An invitation was accepted to
meet next year with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Brown in Lincolnville. A vote Of
thanks was extended Mr.. and Mrs. Luce
for kindness and hospitality. A delicious
treat of ice cream was served to all by
the hostess and also all were treated with
candy by Navilah Lassell. At a late hour
the company broke up expressing the
wish that all might meet another year.
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