The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-07-21
Concord
Mr.. and Mrs. E. K. Richards Cele-
brate 18th Anniversary
On June 20, Mr.. and Mrs. Eve

On June 20, Mr.. and Mrs. Ever
ard Richards celebrated the 18th
anniversary of their marriage. A
large number of relatives and
friends We're present, among them,
Mrs Gilbert Parks of Greenfield,
Peter Parks and Mr.. and Mrs.
Emery Hamel Of Worcester, Mass.
Many gifts of silver and china
We're received and twenty-five dol
lars in silver coin. Miss Doris Ford
and Master Charles Richards furn-
ished music for dancing. Miss Luz
ella Richards assisted by Misses
Ford and Hutchinson served re-
freshmenets.
The following remarks were
made by former teacher of the
Richards children NEARLY twenty
years ago | came to live in this
neighborhood Before me was the
screen Of the Billiard woods, shut
ting off the view of the valey.l NO
way to Paradise could be more
lovely than that winding road up
the hill. On the left was the high
bank covered with ferns from
which rose the tall trees shading
the road from the western sun, be-
yond, the Miltin;ore trees, beeches,
naples, birches and frs, where
children found an ideal play
ground. On the right more ferns
and then the enchanted forest
carpeted with maidenhair and all
the flowers of spring, summer and
fall. You could sit on nice gray
stone in a fairy circle, close your
eyes and feel that Arlando, Rosa
lind, Titania and Puck were fit
ting about among them aples.
ION the left could be seen the
Hutchinson house., shelterng be-
meath its kindly roof its cheergiv-
ing inmates. Above rose the gently
nodded green hills, beyond were
the mountains, white, pale, blue,
rose and purple, according to time
and weather.
"Past the house rode the neigh
bors, Mr.. and Mrs. William and
their son; Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
their sons and daughters Mr.. and
Mrs. Reed their children and grand
children; Mr. and Mrs. Winfred
Richards and their sons and
daughters. All these families must
have kept open House for there
was a constant stream of visitors
climbing the hill. As time went on
there We're changes among the hill
climber. New members were added
to the uphill procession. The child
rem grew larger, and new babies
in white caps and cloaks, were car
red in their mothers arms. On
pleasant days often saw little
creature with laughing eyes, who
now as a young lady is helping US
to make merry, perched on the
high seat beside her father, Mr..
Everard Richards. After a number
of years little Charles sat besides
his sister. For many -ears Luella
and Charles were among my fond
ly cherished pupils.
"When | came to visit at the
Richards home | understood why
so many loads Of people found
their way there. The cheerful red
brick house, the pleasant sur
roundings, the magnificent view,
the bountiful table, and the cor
diality of the hosts made a visit
most enjoyable
"The older Mr. and Mrs. Rich
ards we regretfully miss, but the
hospitality remains. The children
who came to school on foot, on
sleds, on horseback, in a carriage,
or in a car are still the life of the
home neighbors and friends give
their best wishes.
A twenty-fifth anniversary of
marriage has much to say for it.
self. The home is established, the
children have become companions
to the parents, the future seems
settled. We highly regard and es-
TEEN Mr.. and Mrs. Richards and
hope that their fiftieeth anniver-
sary is as happy as they are to-
night"
Harry Valentine of Yonkers, N.
Y, is the guest of Mrs. Emma
West
Mrs. Emma Dodge and son Ger
aid Of Worcester, Mass, are guests
of her sister, Mrs. Ellen Bazin.
Mrs. Henry Ednev and sons of
Haverhil, Mass, are visiting rel /
atives in town.
Miss Robinson of Williamstown |
is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J
Marley.
The village trustees have had /
their signs in regard to the speed /,
law put in good repair and with