Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-21

MT. and Mrs. George Bellamy of School street observed their golden wedding anniversary "Wednesday, many friends calling upon them duTlns Ine others who were unable to be present sent consratulatory notes. MT. ana Mrs. BeIiamy received many beaut21ul
 MT. BeIlamy was born in Trow- bridge. England, December 21, 1S4o, coming to this country when g. lad with his parents who lived in the town of Potter Ein and AshawaY. Mrs BeIlamy is of Welsh and Enslish par entage but was born in New York oity., August 1t, 1S&8, the daughter or Richard and Margaret Grdfhths, who at one time made their home at Pot ter Hiu. MT. and Mrs. Bellamy were married March 19. 1868. by Rev. J. Clarke of the Ashaway Seventh Day marriage came to Westerly where they have made their home. Four oh1l- dren have been born to them, son and daughter who died in infancy. a William McSparren, now deceased, and q son, Fred Beliamy of Stonington. There are four grandchildren, George McSparren of Philadelphia, William McSparren of Florida, Ida McSparren, who makes her home with her grand parents and little Elizabeth. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Be1lamy, and a great grandchild. Margaret daughter l. Philadelphia.
 MT. Bellamy years ago was employed at the Potter Hill woolen mill and later was a boss weaver for Babcoclx and Moss at their mill on Main street, now owned by the Westerly Textile com pany and was also at the PaWcatuck WooIen mill at Stillmanville, finally becoming janitor in some of the pub lie schools of the town, having been caretaker at the schools for over twen-
 Mir. Bel1amy is 8 Civil war veteran, having joined Company B, 9th R. l., and is a member of Budlong post, No. IS. G. A. R. He has also been iden- tified with Masonry. belonging to Franklin lodge, A. F. and A. M, was fits master in 1884, reelected in 1885, end was also member of Palmer chapter. Royal Arch Masons, serving as high priest in 1SSs.
 Ladies' night featured the gathering of the members of Narragansett com enandery, No. 27, Knights Templar, at their spacious and well appointed rooms in Masonic hall High street Wednesday evening, there being a ladies to enjoy the reception to Emin- ent Commander and Mrs. Alexander R. Paterson, followed by a dinner, an en- tertainment consisting of musical se- iections and readings, with cards and dancing to conclude the evenings pleasure
 Eminent Commander and Mrs. Alex ander R. Paterson received in the lodge room, being assisted by council and past commanders of Narragan- sett commandery. Later the banquet hall which had been decorated with spring flowers and ferns, the following menu was served the members and their friends:
 Tomato Bisque rid Bit Crackers
 Escalloped Oysters
 Olives Celery
 Roast R. l. Turkey
 Mashed Potato Mashed Turnip.
 Dressing Cranberry Sauce Parker House Rolls
 Ice Cream
 Assorted Cake Coffee During the dinner the Ideal orches- fra, with c. o. Gavitt as director, played: March, Knights and Ladies; overture, Morning, Noon and Night; cornet solos (a) Scenes That Are Brightest, (b) Just Little Smile, c. o. 1 Gavitt; selection from The Firehy; Dvorak's Humoreske; waltzes, Nights of Gladness; excerpts from Oh, Ohi Delphine: Butterfly Ballet: reverie, ! Twilight; march, Boston Commandery. 1 An entertainment, which was con tributed by the Laurel quartet, con sisting of James c. Hoey, first tenor; Victor D. Baldwin, second tenor; George c. Wheeler, baritone; Elmer B. | Smith, basso; with readings by MT. |