The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-08
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Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Russell Observe
Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Russell Observ
Golden Wedding Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Russell were gen
timely and pleasantly surprised las
Monday evening when the four colo
bearers of the Woman's Relief corp
called at their residence and invited then
to Society hall, where they were greeted
by nearly 100 relatives, neighbors an'
friends who had gathered to assist then
in celebrating their golden wedding an
niversary. They were conveyed to thu
hall in an auto, the color bearers escort
ing them to seats on the platform, which
had been decorated in gold and white
and ported ferns. Overhead was stls
pended white wedding bell. Prayer
was offered by Rev. M. w. Hale and the
orchestra gave several selections, which
added much to the enjoyment OF the oc'
casion, as did the singing by the ladies
quartet. Remarks were made by Rev
+. f. Currier. Fred Marsh, in behalf OF
the company, presented the worthy cou-
pie purse OF gold, to which Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell very pleasantly and appro-
priately replied and extended thanks. A
pyramid cake, decorated with so lighted
candles, and made by Mrs. Fay Reed, a
granddaughter, was placed in front OF
them. Another cake, decorated with
gold color, made by Mrs. Burt Lyford, a
daughter, and bearing the dates 1866 and
1916, was also attractive. After refresh
ments of cake and coffee, Mrs. Russell
was asked to cut the first piece from the
pyramid, it afterwards being passed to
the company by a daughter, Mrs. George
Adams, and the granddaughter. After
congratulations of friends, the company
dispersed, leaving their good wishes for
health and happiness.
Memorial day was duly observed by
the members of the G. A. R., the w. K.
G., teachers and pupils of the schools and
the public in general by exercises which
occupied the entire day. Notwithstand-
ing the threatening clouds of the early
morning a procession was formed at So
cety hall at l0.30 o'clock. On their
way to the cemetery, the company halt
ed at the covered bridge, which had pre-
viously been decorated with flags and
bunting and paid respectful and impress
sive tribute to the unknown sailors and
marines who had found watery graves.
All joined in singing Nearer My God TO
Thee" and Rocked in the Cradle of the
Deep was sung by Jessie Drew, accom-
panied by Miss Grace Morse as organist.
Rev. S. H. Grassland made fitting and |
appropriate remarks. Six young ladies, |
III granddaughter of veterans, with has |
a. 8 A., she IN
he bank of the Winooski river and |
ossed them on the still flowing water,
o be hoated to the far away. Proceed
ng to the cemetery, services were held
n honor of the unknown dead. the vet
rams and school children placing flowers
nd evergreen wreaths on the last rest
ne places of those who risked their lives
or their country. As time passes on, the
anks of our worthy G. A. r. grow small
r. Only six faithful veterans were in
ne this Decoration day. The past year
ecords the passing away of one comrade,
/. B. Blodgett, who was always present
nd took especial interest in all their
fairs. Two worthy and honorable mem
ers OF the w. r. c. have answered to
neir last rollcall, Mrs. Aaron Witham
nd Mrs. Eta Haines. The w. r. c. X
rived bountiful dinner to the members
the G. A. r., w. r. c., and their fam
les and a large number of visitors. The
o. G. T. hall and Congregational
lurch were opened for the accommoda- Z,
on of any who might wish to wait
lere. At 80 p. m. the veterans, speak
of the day and the w. R. @. formed in
ne and marched TO the town hall, where h
ley listened to an interesting and able
ldress by Alexander Dunnett of st. o
,hnsbury. The local orchestra was in
tendance and added much to the en- a
yment of the occasion while the selec- c
ons rendered BY the ladies and male
Iartets were highly appreciated by the f
rye audience. Preceding recitations by T.
e school children were appropriate and
III rendered. Little Miss Frances Burn q
m, aged six years, probably the young $
{ daughter of veteran in this state,
cited short poem which deserves spe Ii
II mention. A poem by Miss Vesta Fl
1app, granddaughter of Past Comrade
ancis Knapp, entitled, Unknown" was h
Ich appreciated. The exercises of the
y closed by singing America" The t.
% orders under whose auspices the l.
vices of the day were arranged and
rried out, wish to express their appre. SC
tion to all who so kindly gave their 81