Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-23
WINDSOR
Hewitt Reunion

The annual reunion of the Hewitt
family was held August 10 at the
"Old Benjamin Hewitt Homestead"
now occupied for the summer by Mr..
and Mrs. o. w. Malcolm, of Augusta.
The day was perfect and quite a
company gathered in good season.
and were on hand for dinner which
all helped to prepare.
The table was spread upon the
lawn and about 40, old and young,
were there to do justice to the de-
licious lunch.
A social hour was then passed, the
young folks and children occupying
most of the time with their fun and
merriment after which a business
meeting was held, William Hewitt,
presiding, and officers were chosen
for the ensuing year. Harry Mall
colin was chosen president: George
Meigs, vice president: and Mrs. J.
f. Meigs was to remain secretary
and treasurer. Other committees to
be appointed by them.
A vote of thanks was extended to
Mr.. and Mrs. O. w. Malcolm and
son. Harry and family and grand
daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Matthews,
Of Augusta, for their hospitality.
Many Of the older ones were great
ly missed. but their numbers were
represented by younger ones, who 1t
is hoped will be interested to con-
tinue the Hewitt reunions.
DR.. and Mrs. Carl Hutchinson and
little son, Richard, are passing their
vacation of two weeks at their new
cottage at Long Cove.
Mrs. Herman Meigs and little son,
Ty-t &,,tI
Augusta, are at the Meigs homestead
for a week.
c. F. Donnell is at work for Mrs.
Dana wilkins on her new hen house
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Pinkham are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter, Mrs. Pinkham
is at the Whitefield Hospital and is
reported as doing well.
WEST-Miss Francena Taylor, of
South Vassalboro, and Rose Lamson
were calling on friends in the Barton
neighborhood, Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Rivers and Mr.
and Mrs. S. P. Barton motored to
Damariscotta on Tuesday, whers
they were guests of Mr.. Barton's
sister; Mrs. Angie Trouant Friends
here are glad to learn that L. r.
Trouant Is showing an improvement
In health, after a serious surgical
operation, performed early In the
season.
Among those from here who were
present at the Pierce reunion on
Wednesday were: Roger Reeves, his
son, B. A. Reeves, and Mr.. and Mrs.
S. P. Barton.
A notable family meeting occurred
on Tuesday when Jacob Howe and
John Howe from Aroostook county,
visited their nephew, Neil Fowler.
One Of the uncles Mr.. Fowler had
not seen for 40 years. They were
accompanied by MIR. and Mrs. STAN
ley Howe.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Fowler and FAM
lily passed Thursday evening in Au-
gusta, the guests of relatives
Newly WEEDS Hold Reception
The social event of the season was
the reception given on Thursday eve
ming by Mr.. and Mrs. William D.
Stewart. The capacious rooms at
Greenknoll were filled to capacity
with friends from this and adjoining
towns while Massachusetts, was we'll
Mr.. Houdlette, of Gar
diner, proved himself the orator OF
the evening when he presented the
newly welded pair with com.
gift of table linen, a speech
to which both Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart
In like happy vein. Re-
freshments were served by a group of
young ladies, who also entertained
with vocal and instrumental music,
At parting, guests were earnest in
the couple many years Of
Ia ppv life.