The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-03
SOUTH NEWFANE.
Observe 4Oth Anniversary.

a delightful observance of the 40th an
niversary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Il. Brown was successfully planned
and carried out by their daughter, Mrs.
James A. Bruce, assisted by Mrs Brown
brother and sister, and the immediate rel
atives Wednesday evening. Nearly 100
persons were present Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown and her brother and wife, Mr. and
Mrs. +. w Stratton, were invited for
the day with Mrs. Browns sister, Mrs
L. V. Morse and family, where her other
sister, Mrs. Geo. f. Whitney, and family
joined them. Mr.. and Mrs Brown saw
great difficulties in leaving home with a
house full of company, her daughter and
family, Mrs. James A. Bruce and sons,
Graham and Cedric, also a niece and fam
lly Mrs. Frank Brockett and two chill
dren having recently arrived from Sufield,
| Conn.
All obstacles were overcome, however,
| and they left about IL O'Clock At evening,
almost as much difficulty was experienced
in getting them to come home, as Mr.
Brown was greatly interested to attend
the concert Some of the party apparent
| Isl encouraged their staying, but finally
decided to come home As soon as they
members of the family party filled their
automobiles, managed to get past them in
coming through the village, and arrived
here in advance, bringing a supply of ice
cream and waters, which later were en-
joyed by all. In the meantime the rooms
at home had been decorated with cut
| flowers, and the piazza deliberately trimmed
with national colors Flags were displayed
and lanterns lighted. A banner with the
legend 10th in large lettering was hung
across the driveway The many friends
assembled at about 8 o'clock and received
the astonished bride and groom with
cheers. 1t was some minutes before they
took in the whole situation, receiving con
gratulations and greetings on every hand
outside, and in the house
Later, there was music, with Mrs Bng
ham at the organ and Graham Bruce
with the violin. Mrs Bingham then played
the Wedding March, Mr. Brown anC
grandson, Graham Bruce, his best man
entered the parlor followed by Mrs Brown
and Miss Margaret Morse as brides maid
Another grandson, Cedric Bruce, gave tn,
bride away Rev c. Walter Bishop per
formed the 40th anniversary ceremony
which was a mingling of seriousness anc
merriment After the bride was duly
kissed (also the bridegroom Mr. Bishop
presented a gift of money from the adul
Bible class of which Mr. and Mrs Brown
are members. also from friends and neigh
bors, small sum- Then in behalf of tn
immediate family, handsome brooch witt
ruby setting was presented to Mrs. Brow
and a ring with ruby was given Nh
Brown. Refreshments were then served
a social time and singing followed Tn
occasion was one of those happy event
long to be remembered. Among thos
present from out of town not already re
ferred to as participating in the plan
and dinner party, were Mr.. Browns sis
ter and husband Mr. and Mrs Burnet
of West Brattleboro, Mr.. and Mrs Ra
L. Brooks and children Mr.. and Mr.
John " Stratton. Mr. and Mrs. James II
Morse, and Mrs Dana Stcdman and daugl
ter all of Brattleboro, and Miss Iren
Bailey of SulIicld
Mrs. Beauregard and son of New Bee
ford. Mass, left for home Tuesday. afte
spending three weeks with Mr.. and AIr'
Wilbur Knapp.
The Woman's Mission Circle will NEE
next Monday afternoon with Mrs. Low
! at 2:30 O'Clock Mrs Bingham has chare
OF the program Special music will b
given. All women and girls are invited
Mr. and Mrs H. i. Hannah of Bait
more, Md, and chauffeur. also traine
, nurse, Miss Graves, of Holyoke Mass
have been boarding with Miss Townshen
and Mrs Setter at Liberty Hall the pas
two weeks. Mrs. Hannah left Tuesday fC
their summer home on the coast of Nov
Scotia Mr.. Hannah, who is rccoverin
from recent illness, remains here for I'll
present.
The evening service last Sunday W;
held on the lawn at the Baptist churc
! and was addressed by number of me
! from Brattleboro among whom were He
= ry Bond L. w. Hawley, c. w. Brook
F. S. Knight, f. V Morse. and C. 5. Ho
q kius. Others from Brattleboro were pre-
9 ent, also large local attendance. The
:; meetings in which church neighbors pa
q ticipate are especially helpful and int
esting.