Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
BRUNSWICK
Annual Meeting
Simpson Descendants

The 26th annual reunion of the
Simpson family of Brunswick, with
many of the descendants of William
and Agnes Simpson, whose residence
in Brunswick dates respectively back
to 1928 and 1875, was held at Goldman
House, Pleasant street, Brunswick,
on Wednesday of this week. There
were present more than so members
of the Association. A bountiful dinner
was served which was beautifully ar
ranged and appointed. The toast
mistress was Mrs. Alice Lunt, the
historian of the Association. Mrs.
Lunt had roll call of the descend
ants of the different lines, grouping
them in order of the children of the
original Simpsons. A group photo
graph was made by Mr.. Reynolds, of
the dinner party, and of the group
outside of the house.
The afternoon was spent in the
Parish room, where the business
meeting was held, the president, Mrs.
Arthur T. Reynolds, presiding.
Reports were given for the past
year as follows: Secretary's report by
Miss Lizzie E. Howe, giving an inter-
esting account of the doings at the
last years meeting. In giving the
treasurer's report, Miss Howe was
assisted by the Assistant Secretary
Treasurer. Mr.. Will NOVEL;. They
showed the financial affairs of the
association to be in fine standing. The
historian, Mrs. Alice Lunt, reported
added members, and those deceased
the last being recognized in a silent
moment by all.
The committee on family records
was reported by Mr.. Alpheus T.
Simpson of Portland, and DR.. Frank
P. Simpson, the former president,
spoke in behalf of genealogical re-
search, and of the approaching 200th
anniversary of the coming to Amer
lea of Mr.. William Simpson.
Plans for all this were discussed,
and Mr.. Scott A. Simpson of Port
land referred to the offer of his son,
Mr.. S. c. w. Simpson of Boston, who
is contributing a generous sum to the
work of completing the family
records. and of the significance of
making marked progress of the
same by the time of the 1928 meeting.
Reelection of officers resulted as
follows: President, Mrs. Arthur T.
Reynolds of Gardiner. Me-; first vice.
pres, Mrs. Martha Plummer Parker
of Boston, Mass: second vice-pres,
Mr.. S. Clement w. Simpson, Boston,
Mass; sec-treas., Miss Lizzie E.
Howe, of Framingham. Mass; asst.
sec-treas., William S. NOVEL;, Marl-
boro, Mass. historian, Mrs. Alice
Lunt of Freeport, Me. Executive
F. Boynton, Mr.. Edward Pennell,
Brunswick; Miss Georgia Simpson,
Brunswick
Votes of thanks were extended and
the president personally praised the
cooperation in the work of the Off
GERS and the committees. Miss Elsie
Lunt of Freeport and Lisbon had the
musical program in charge. Scotch
music was rendered-instrumen by
Miss Lunt and Mrs. Scott A. Simp-
son, chorus singing of Scotch songs
We're joined by all-while Miss
Madeline Parker of Boston rem
dered charmingly one of Bobby
Burns songs, Coming Thru the
Rye: Miss Frances Simpson of
Pittsfield, Mass, gave two recitations,
in a very sweet way. "T'aint nothing
to Laugh at" (by Edgar Guest), and
always saying DON'T; Miss Lunt
read an interesting article on THE
making of the new Scotch Diction
ary," now being compiled. The eXecu-
tive committee recommended meet
ing if possible at the same place for
the next year. at the new and we'll
appointed Goldman House-and it was
made unanimous.
Adjournment was followed by
social hour and all went happily
away.
Among those present were Mr. AL
pheus S. Simpson. Sr., of Brunswick.
who has travelled the world over, and
was the honored member of the oc-
casion. He favored the company
with a very bright and CHEEKY speech.
Greetings were read from absent