Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
| BELFAST.
Golden Wedding June 6 Of
Rev. and Mrs. WinSlOW.
Many Callers and Floods Of Post
Cards and Other Greetings.
Funeral OF Late R. r. Patterson -
Opera "Pepita" on July I7-la.

Belfast. Me, June 6.--(Special).-A
more beautiful day could not be asked
for. than this the golden wedding an
niyersary of Rev. and Mrs. G. G. Wins
low, who are quietly observing it to-
day at their apartments at 2S Miller
street. 1t was planned some time ago
to hold a public reception from to 8
p. NJ. at the parsonage, the home of
Rev. and Mrs. Monford S. Hill, but
not long ago Mrs. Winslow suffered a
severe illness and its effects are such
that il was not deemed wise for her to
undertake the fatigue of a reception.
The day was spent quietly but hap
PLY, however for each mail brought
floods OF post cards and letters of
greetings from friends and former
parishioners from all over the State,
while carriers and special messengers
left packages and boxes of flowers
during the morning and afternoon. A
few callers were received.
During their married life. which be-
gan i'm Bucksport June D. 1861. Rev.
and Mrs. Winslow have been residents
VI 10 inherent tItttS OF lONifS III Ifc
East Maine Conference, of which Mr..
Winslow is senior member. Five years
ago he retired from active service and
was placed upon the superanuated list.
but breaches every Sunday as he has
for the past ~ years. Northport and
East Northport has been his charge
for the past five years and Belfast has
been their home. Both are much be-
loved by a large circle of friends and
it is the wish of all that they may
have many years longer together.
Friends in the State will be pleased
to learn that Mrs. Winslow is getting
stronger after her critical illness of
lew months ago. and that she is able
to ride out on pleasant days.
A substantial purse of gold was
among the gifts received today COM
ing from the East Maine Conference
Clergy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winslow We're married
in Bucksport by the late Rev. MIR.
Pratt June 6. 1861 OF this marriage
two sons We're born. One died about
10 years ago. soon after winning his
degree as NJ. ID. The other son,
George, is principal Of the Normal
Training School in Westfield. Mass.
and frequent visitor with his parents.
The funeral of the late Richard f.
Patterson took place this afternoon at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. George
Pattershall, Upper Bridge, Rev. NJ. S.
Hill of the Methodist church of this
city officiating A daughter and sew
eral grandchildren survive. He was
a constant attendant for many wears
OF the Methodist church, as long as
his health and age would permit. He
was Well-known and highly respected.
Miss Margaret Olive White, daugh-
ter of Capt. and Mrs. Robert White
OF Fort Meyers, Florida arrived this
morning for visit with her grand
mother Mrs. Margaret White. Prim-
rose Hill. Miss White has spent a
numbers of summers in Belfast and
has many young friends who gave her
royal welcome.
"A business meeting of the commit
tee having charge of the opera
Pepita, was held yesterday. July
II and Is chosen for it's presenta :
ton at the Belfast Opera house.
me opera as many know, is the work
OF former Belfast man. Augustus
Carnan Knight, now of Medford. Mass.
The scene is laid in Mexico and the
opera IS in two acts. 1t has never
been given in Maine.