Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-06
MARRIED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
Silver Anniversary Celebrated by MT. and Mrs. George R. Hampstead of Groton.

Mr. and Mrs. George R. Hampstead of Groton on Friday afternoon and evening celebrated the twenty fifth an- niversary of their wedding. The cele- bration was of an informal nature and was held in MT. Hempstead's residence in Pleasant street. From D. m. until a late hour in the evening reception was held during which a host of friends called to offer congratulations
 Mir and Mrs. George R. Hampstead were married on Wednesday, Aug 5, 1885, in Ledyard, at the home of the bride Mrs Hampstead was then Mary Hazler, daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. Hen ry Hazler, old settlers in Poquetanuck. Mary Hazler was the acknowledged belle of the neighborhood. George R. Hampstead, of an old and well known Groton family, came wooing and was successful and never since that day has either party to the contract regret ted the step they took.
 The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Ximenus Alanson Welton, who was at that time rector Of St James Episcopal church al Poquetanuck. SaV- eral of the witnesses of the marriage were present at the silver anniversary.
 After marriage MT. and Mrs. Hemp stead went to housekeeping in Groton, where they have ever since remained. growing yearly more highly esteemed and beloved by all Incidentally, Mrs. Hampstead, with true woman's nature preserved something to tell of the we'd
 
 anniversary the slippers she wore on her wedding day.
 A few days ago it was feared that Mrs. Hempsteads health would scarce ly be equal to the task of receiving all friends. but she was feeling strong and happy and was able to welcome every one cheerfully.
 During the evening members of a majority of the fraternal organizations of which MT. Hampstead is a member called to remind him and his better half of the day and to congratulate them upon the anniversary. MT. Hemp stead. who has been active in Groton borough interests and is chief of the fire department. ranks high in fraternai circles in the state.
 Some of MT. Hempstead's fraternal affiliations are: Union lodge, No. 31. F. and A. M, New London; Union chapter, No. T. R. A. M, New London: Cushing council. No. 4, R. and S. M. New London; Palestine commandery. No. 6, K. T., New London; Connecticut Sovereign consistory A. A. s. R., Nor wich; Pyramid temple A. A. O. N. M. S., Bridgeport; Thames lodge.' No. IS. A. O. U. w, Groton; Groton concfave lodge. No. 1o1. I. o. o. F.. Groton; Southworth castle. No 14. K O. T. G. E., New Haven; Eastern Casualty com pany of Boston, Mass: Loyal Protec- club of Connecticut; Fidelity chapter, No. 54, O. F.. S., of New London; Jes- samine court, No. G. of New London and Home Rebekah lodge, No. 50. I. O. O. F., of Groton.
 In addition to attention to these af . filiations. in most of which organiza- tions MT. Hampstead has occupied high standing. he has found time to estab- fish a good and prosperous plumbing business and to care properly for beautiful home and a pleasant family circle. In all his busy career Mir Hampstead owes much to the constant and loving help given by his wife. Norwich relatives present at the an niversary included Dr. and Mrs. J H Allen, Mrs. Cynthia Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Fitch l.. Allen.