The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-04
MORSE FAMILY REUNION.
Was Held at Camp Comfort, Curtis Pond,
in Calais.


The second annual reunion of the
Morse family of Vermont was held the
last day of July at Camp Comfort, Cur
It's pond, Calais. The day was ideal
for this pleasant assembly, which has
now a fixed placed on the summer calen-
dar. Skies fair and beauteous gave light
and splendor to the hills and vales,-
the inarticulate commingling Of forces
invisible, suggestive Of the highest fell
lowship. articulate with divine and hui
man sentiments Natures pleasure, rap.
ture and society are bewitchingly pies
emit at Calais lily-erowned pond, and
the kindly greetings, companionships and
Inequalities made the camp an expert
ence of comfort, cheer and inspiration
indeed.
Circumstances prevented large at
tendance at this tribal convention in
the grove beside the placid waters Of
Maple Corner. vet so persons were pres
emit, representing p families and four
genera tions, the Oldest being b. +. Morse
of Elmore, IS years of age, and the
Youngest, Robert Donald Raymore of
MorrisviHe, 20 months old In addition
to the Morse name, the following fam
lilies were registered; Angel, Atkins,
Bell Boyce, Buell. Cameron. Daniels,
DeFord, Martin, Raymore, Shafer, Tenn
pie, Trow. Van Ornam and Woodcock.
These came from the following towns
and cities: Boston, Calais, 'Danvers. FL
more, Hardwick, Haverhill, JeffersonviAe,
MorrisvilIe, North Calais, Plainfeld and
Rutland.
After a bounteous repast in the din
ing room of the inn the elan were called
together in the assembly hall for the
consideration of matters of business per
tanning TO an organization. Rev. Mel
vile A. Shafer of Danvers, Mass, a SON
in-law Of l.. S. Morse of Jacksonville,
spoke earnestly of the ACCESSIBILITY Of
forming a Morse society for Vermont.
Such an association, he contended, would
promote individual acquaintance some
thing quite necessary for personal adj
vantage and permanency. The poets say
we are little acquainted with ourselves,
and ii is lamentably true that we have
superficial knowledge Of many Of our
kinsfolk. Modern convenienees and
achievements seem to hinder comrade-
ship Specialization prevents commun.
ism.
Again, ii was asserted that social bet
terment could be promoted Friends are
necessary, and old friends are the best.
Goethe declared that Schiller had given
him second youth. Wagner maintained
that he found his second self in Liszt.
David affirmed that the love of Jona-
than was wonderful, passing the love
Of women. All need the SOLDERING, up
lifting influence of noble companionship.
Such associations, again, promote local
patriotism Promises secure friendships,
but only performances can retain them.
Following this illuminating address it
was voted unanimously to effect per-
manent organization, to he called THE
Morse Society of Vermont" and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
b +. Morse, Elmore; vice president
George A. Morse, Morrisville; secretary
treasurer, Charles o. Morse, Hardwick;
program committee for 1914. Mrs George
G. Trow, Hardwick, Mrs. NJ. A. Shafer,
Danvers, and Miss Mary Van Ornam.
Calais.
Piano solos were given by Mrs. Ira L.
Morse of Jeffersonyivlle, and appropriate
songs were contributed by Mrs. NJ A.
Shafer of Danvers and Mrs. Ira ; l..
Morse. Brief addresses were made by
President b F. Morse of Elmore and
George C. Trow Of Hsrdwick, both of
whom are veterans and recently re-
turned from the anniversary celebration
at Gettysburg. Selections were rendered
by Van Ornam's splendid orchestra.
1t is hoped that all members of the
Morse family in Vermont will at once
send their names to the secretary, or
Charles 0. Morse of Hsrdwick, 80 that
as full roll as possible may be pre-
pared for future notification. All by
the name of Morse and all married into
the Morse family are requested to for
ward their family lists to the secre-
tary.