The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Fish Observed Their Goth
Anniversary.

MIR. ana Mrs. Fish observed iheii oot
Anniversary.
An occasion Of unusual interest wa
celebrated at the home OF Mr.. and Mr.
A. Il. Fish ON Saturday evening, 1t be
ing the sixtieth anniversary OF the mar
rage of the above parties. Early IN IN
day the children of the parties and 9th
err relatives began TO arrive, but 1t wa
not until evening that the event Of mos
interest was celebrated, and the rea
program given. One feature not mad
known previously was celebrated at s;3O
which was the marriage OF the son, +
7. Fish, and Mrs. Cora Rice of this place
Rev. Homer White of this place per
formed the ceremony after the Episcopa
ritual, and this was witnessed by The
entire company. The bride, who is wei
known, having been resident here FOL
many years, was becomingly gowned IN
white and the party took their place u
the strains of the wedding march played
by Wayne Hedges, the violinist. Miss
Blanche Sparhawk sang the wedding
hymn, accompanied by the violin. Fol.
lowing the ceremony they remained
through the evening, after which they
left for Hartford, Conn, for short trip
and visit with relatives.
The program of the evening then was
given. which had been prepared by the
friends of the family. 1t consisted OF
music by the above parties. and Miss
Beatrice Pinney, who was also present,
gave selectios. There was an original
poem by Mrs. Fish, the bride of sixty
years ago, which proved that she had
not lost any of her ability as writer
Remarks were also made by Mr. Kezer
of Rochester, and also his son, part of
which was in verse, these both being
along the line of "reminiscences OF the
early life of the couple.
Sixty years ago, A. b. Fish. who was
born and reared in this town, and Amelia
pearsons of Rochester were married at
The home of the bride and came at once
TO live in the house in which the groom
was born, and in which he had lived to
the present time Here they have passed
a wonderfully happy time and are to-day
quite well for those who have advanced
to the age of 81 and 81, both being able
TO be about and enjoy life at the pres
ent. Three sons and a daughter are the
result of this marriage, Fcrda Z. Flsh.I
the eldest and the one whose marriage
is recorded above, Galen Fish of Stock
bridge, and Ernest Fish of Richmond, all
of whom with their families were pres
ct, and Mrs. Harry Allen, who with her
ia mily live with them and has the care
of the parents, being the assistant who
planned and executed much of this an
niversary. Three grandchildren also. and
two adopted grandchildren add to their
happiness. Early in life they were ac
tive in church circles and took much in
terest in all which pertained to the prog
ress and uphft of the community. Mrs.
Fish was interested in the Women's
-hristian Temperance union in past
years and an efficient worker along many
ines. To them has been given much
,bove the average happiness of life
line, and their declining years are blest
~ the kindly minstrations of daugh
err with whom they take much pleasure.
Refreshments were served at the close
# the short program, and many con
ratulations extended for yet more years
# happiness, to this remarkable couple,
Who by the exemplary life and many
,ood deeds in this town have gained
or themselves large circle of
riends. There We're present Mr. and
,lrs. Ernest Fish of Richmond, Mr..
md Mrs. Galen Fish of Stock
ridge. Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Kezer
nd Mr.. and Mrs. Frank kezer of Roches- ,
or, besides others to the number of 81,
sho came to add to the enjoyment of the
ouple. !
Miss Eleanor Clark, who has been in
Hanover. \. H., for a two weeks vaca
ion, returned home on Saturday.
Miss Helen Davis and Miss Evelyn 4
lanney left Saturday for Waterbury i
0 pass week in the family Of Mr.. and
Irs. j. B. Eldredge, c
Mrs. Alice Bruce, after passing several a
avs in Lebanon, n. H., returned home
n Saturday.
Laurence Leonard returned to Boston
aturday night to resume his studies,
by Kenneth Dickerman, ,
no went to enter business college for
course of study.
The officers of the encampment were !
STALLED on Friday night at the 7. o. O. J.
hall by Mr.. Worthen of Montpelier, K
no came here for that purpose. q
Miss Mary Adams, after passing her
,cation here with her parents, Mr.. and n
RS. j. b. Adams, left on Saturday for Il
orth Andover Mass, to resume her
aching. v
Miss Ellen Blossom a teacher in Wat pI
town, Mass, who has been in town
r her vacation. left on Saturday to re- NJ
me her position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Woodwork and u
mily of East Granville were among the "
sitors in town on Saturday.
Miss Blanche Shepard, a teacher in u
,rlin, n. H.. was in town on SATURDAY. -
visit her sister, Mrs. Harley Will ~
ms.
Miss Maud Eddy, who has been pass
her vacation here, returned on Satur- r..
v to her teaching in North Springfield. 10
Mr.. and Mrs n. n. Morse who were
Montpelier over Friday night, returned he
me on Saturday.
The second bali given by the Salisbury
lployes on Thursday night was at
1ded by fair crowd, aud resulted in a
gain of S25, which was given over to -,
E Red Cross. 20
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